Synapse BOV and dust

illrider · 11-23-2011, 12:20 PM

So I am planning on purchasing an ER chargepipe and BOV. Trying to decide what type of BOV to go with. Either Tial, synapse, or HKS. From research it sounds like all work well on the N54 platform and it all comes down to preference.

One thing I am concerned about, however, is how the Synapse BOV stays slightly open when not under boost. The reason this concerns me is because I live in Arizona where dust can be a problem. I would be afraid that the Synapse BOV may suck in too much unfiltered air filled with dust while under partial acceleration.

What do you guys think? Should dust be a concern that should turn me away from the Synapse?

Thanks!

stratos_335 · 11-23-2011, 12:23 PM

Synapse stays open under partial load and throttle and "exhales" air. There is no suction at all. So don't be afraid wherever you are

bimmertt · 11-23-2011, 12:26 PM

get the TiAL....never understood why the Synapse stays open under load.

Zeph · 11-23-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stratos_335

Synapse stays open under partial load and throttle and "exhales" air. There is no suction at all. So don't be afraid wherever you are

yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I can hear it under partial throttle but I was pretty sure that it was blowing out air, not sucking in.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-23-2011, 12:28 PM

I always recommend the Tial with any charge pipe. All the big turbo guys I know always end up using Tial parts so thats likely where my bias stems from.

JTO24 · 11-23-2011, 12:39 PM

Can't wait to reinstall my Tial + CP after the winter...great BOV

stratos_335 · 11-23-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I can hear it under partial throttle but I was pretty sure that it was blowing out air, not sucking in.

G0FNDM3 · 11-23-2011, 06:43 PM

I've been using ER charge pipe and synapse bov for close to a year. Not a single issue!

Zeph · 11-23-2011, 08:20 PM

Synapse won some sort of SEMA award when it came out. I think it is supposed to be good for up to 100 psi IIRC. No springs to mess with and I honestly feel like the car revved smoother and "easier" once I installed the Synpase BOV and charge pipe kit. Definitely better throttle response. I do love the sound as well, but that is a personal preference. I have never had the pipe pop off either, like some complain about with their cars and I run 18+ psi.

Zeph

BobS · 11-23-2011, 08:27 PM

Check out the AWE blow off valve, it has filters on it to prevent dirt and debris from being sucked in, I got it and I love it!

http://www.helix13.com/3-series-bmw/engine-exhaust/#go

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illrider Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (1)	Synapse BOV and dust So I am planning on purchasing an ER chargepipe and BOV. Trying to decide what type of BOV to go with. Either Tial, synapse, or HKS. From research it sounds like all work well on the N54 platform and it all comes down to preference. One thing I am concerned about, however, is how the Synapse BOV stays slightly open when not under boost. The reason this concerns me is because I live in Arizona where dust can be a problem. I would be afraid that the Synapse BOV may suck in too much unfiltered air filled with dust while under partial acceleration. What do you guys think? Should dust be a concern that should turn me away from the Synapse? Thanks!
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stratos_335 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 332 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	Synapse stays open under partial load and throttle and "exhales" air. There is no suction at all. So don't be afraid wherever you are
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 98 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	get the TiAL....never understood why the Synapse stays open under load.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I always recommend the Tial with any charge pipe. All the big turbo guys I know always end up using Tial parts so thats likely where my bias stems from.
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5839 Rep 5,596 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (8)	Can't wait to reinstall my Tial + CP after the winter...great BOV __________________ Current: 2025 G80 M3 6MT \| Boston Green \| Tartufo Former: 2022 G80 M3 6MT SG \| KO, 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| AW, 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| JB, 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| TZB \| GB, 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| MW \| FRB
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G0FNDM3 Brigadier General 762 Rep 4,437 Posts Drives: E90 M3 AW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FT. Bragg, NC. iTrader: (28) Garage List 2007 335i [9.00]	I've been using ER charge pipe and synapse bov for close to a year. Not a single issue! __________________ ModeCarbon V1 CF lip/PF AG CF SS ext./ARKYM CF Diffuser/OSS AE's/B&G Springs/CF Performance Spoiler/V2 Led Performance SW/Meisterschaft GT exhaust
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Zeph Major 29 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Synapse won some sort of SEMA award when it came out. I think it is supposed to be good for up to 100 psi IIRC. No springs to mess with and I honestly feel like the car revved smoother and "easier" once I installed the Synpase BOV and charge pipe kit. Definitely better throttle response. I do love the sound as well, but that is a personal preference. I have never had the pipe pop off either, like some complain about with their cars and I run 18+ psi. Zeph
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BobS Colonel 98 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Check out the AWE blow off valve, it has filters on it to prevent dirt and debris from being sucked in, I got it and I love it! http://www.helix13.com/3-series-bmw/engine-exhaust/#go __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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