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kinda of a random though/question

This is a discussion on kinda of a random though/question within the General Grand Prix Discussion forums, part of the General Forum category; on our s/c we have a BBV which makes are engines run on no boost unless a certain throttle position ...

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    Default kinda of a random though/question

    on our s/c we have a BBV which makes are engines run on no boost unless a certain throttle position is reached basically, my thought/question is what would happen if you made it always open? so it was always putting boost into the motor? would you hear a faint constant whine? would it be a but peepier? just a thought really
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    Default Re: kinda of a random though/question

    if would cause more problems then good and gas mileage would go way down also prob cause some part throttle kr
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    Default Re: kinda of a random though/question

    Many have done it with success others get part throttle KR. ZZP actually has a tech article on that.

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    Default Re: kinda of a random though/question

    leave it alone.

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    Default Re: kinda of a random though/question

    If you set the charger to full boost all the time.. boom, clank, bang would be three things you'd hear. The vacuum method w/o BCS is different than what you said and you still....should leave it alone.


    If Dave feels 60% throttle is 100%, what does he tell his wife.

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    im not gonna try it im just wondering
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    does every roots style s/c have a BBV?
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    Dunno.. have you tried googling it?


    If Dave feels 60% throttle is 100%, what does he tell his wife.

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