Looking to install a BOV. Had some questions

eddi3B. · 12-08-2011, 08:11 PM

I have a hks bov laying around so I wanted to install it on my n55. Is there anyway to install the bov on the stock charge pipe maybe with an adapter kit or should I buy an ER or any other after market that is compatible with the bov.. What do I need exactly. I haven\'t seen to many n55 That have em. Is there a legit reason for that?

N55 · 12-08-2011, 09:03 PM

I'm pretty sure you can't put a BOV on an N55.

D.B.S · 12-09-2011, 06:22 AM

The N55 has a built in Diverter Valve... Hence the reason why no one really has done a BOV setup on it. Unlike the N54 which you could replace the DV's, it's not really possible on the N55... ALthough there is a user who claims to have installed an Aftermarket DV on the N55... Not sure the point of having two Diverter Valves is, but to each their own...

Sell the BOV to someone with an N54, because it's really pointless on the N55 (unless this other user proves that having two DV's is beneficial)

eddi3B. · 12-09-2011, 10:47 AM

theres just something about that blow off sound when u switch gears. its gets me all the time so i wanted to throw one on mine even though it might not be beneficial on power gains. if anyone has done this before or has any knowledge concerning this id appreciate it.

12-08-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
eddi3B. Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: e92\|alpine white on coral red\| Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC.. iTrader: (0)	Looking to install a BOV. Had some questions I have a hks bov laying around so I wanted to install it on my n55. Is there anyway to install the bov on the stock charge pipe maybe with an adapter kit or should I buy an ER or any other after market that is compatible with the bov.. What do I need exactly. I haven\'t seen to many n55 That have em. Is there a legit reason for that?
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N55 ⒸⒺⓇⓉⓘⒻⒾⒺⒹ✬ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ 137 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: 🚀 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335IS (SOLD) [6.84] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [4.66] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [10.00]	I'm pretty sure you can't put a BOV on an N55.
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12-09-2011, 06:22 AM	#3
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12-09-2011, 10:47 AM	#4
eddi3B. Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: e92\|alpine white on coral red\| Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC.. iTrader: (0)	theres just something about that blow off sound when u switch gears. its gets me all the time so i wanted to throw one on mine even though it might not be beneficial on power gains. if anyone has done this before or has any knowledge concerning this id appreciate it.
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