[EJ_3]

HKS SSQV4 or nothing, lol.

[BoostedE90]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I've heard of some DV leaking but I've never had an issue with mine at higher boost levels.

How much boost are you running? I'm not doubting that your OEM DV's are holding up fine but any significant increase in boost over an extended period of time is eventually going to wear out the OEM DV's. Hopefully when they do fail they fail open so they just bleed boost. But if they fail closed that could lead to a broken or popped off CP or compressor surge which is really bad.

[Rotorocious]

Originally Posted by BoostedE90

How much boost are you running? I'm not doubting that your OEM DV's are holding up fine but any significant increase in boost over an extended period of time is eventually going to wear out the OEM DV's. Hopefully when they do fail they fail open so they just bleed boost and you'll probably end up with an under boost code. But if they fail closed that could lead to a broken or popped off CP or compressor surge which is really bad.

Typically 15 ish. Just been on map 5 for the longest time now so I don't check as often.

[BoostedE90]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Typically 15 ish. Just been on map 5 for the longest time now so I don't check as often.

Almost double stock boost so that's a pretty good that they have held up. Have you ever checked them?

[Rotorocious]

Originally Posted by BoostedE90

Almost double stock boost so that's a pretty good that they have held up. Have you ever checked them?

I've only looked at logs, never physically tested them.

[BlackBB6]

Originally Posted by bmwm3redblack

Thanks man very useful info. Just to clarify: extended coupler and T-clamps are not included yes? Where can i get it? And is it possible to install without them??

I got mine used and it didn't come with the coupler or clamps. I'm sure it installs fine with what it comes with, but the coupler I got from the auto store was only 3" long and would slip off.
I got a 4 ply 5" long coupler made by venair. VARED4P-2503005 part number for the coupler.

[BoostedE90]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I've only looked at logs, never physically tested them.

Well if you're ever curious it's a pretty simple test if you have a vacuum pump:

If not then (skip ahead to 1:05 for actual test):

[E90Company]

Originally Posted by ak_47

Do you have any instruction on how to do this? I think this is the classiest sound.

You take off the recirculation hoses, and cap the holes on the turbo inlet pipes.

[ak_47]

Originally Posted by E90Company

You take off the recirculation hoses, and cap the holes on the turbo inlet pipes.

How do i cap them and is this considered safe? Thanks for your help..

[E90Company]

Originally Posted by ak_47

How do i cap them and is this considered safe? Thanks for your help..

You can use 1" chair end caps from Home Depot. They are rubber and black, so don't look out of place.

Safe? Yes, it's not different than a BOV really. All the Vishnu ST guys do the same thing, vent their Forge DV's to the atmosphere.

[335iNavyGuy]

I went with a Titek, Syntronics, sounds great!

[ak_47]

Originally Posted by E90Company

You can use 1" chair end caps from Home Depot. They are rubber and black, so don't look out of place.

Safe? Yes, it's not different than a BOV really. All the Vishnu ST guys do the same thing, vent their Forge DV's to the atmosphere.

Thanks for the info! going to do it this weekend

[zeel]

ER + TIAL here. Most people dont even notice the bov. Got mine from Jeff@TGS.

[bmwm3redblack]

Originally Posted by BlackBB6

I got mine used and it didn't come with the coupler or clamps. I'm sure it installs fine with what it comes with, but the coupler I got from the auto store was only 3" long and would slip off.
I got a 4 ply 5" long coupler made by venair. VARED4P-2503005 part number for the coupler.

I've checked the youtube sound clips. it seems loud enough is it?