Forge or Turbosmart DV,s ?

Armadyllo · 09-02-2015, 02:55 AM

After some good advice from members I'm about to purchase a set of New DV,s tossing up between the forge and the Turbosmart.
At the moment I'm leaning towards the turbo smart because you can choose to run to atmosphere or recirculate or 50/50 I believe.
They are both around 500 local so price plays no part

Keen to hear people's experience and advice

Thanks

Dyll

ATTN · 09-02-2015, 02:56 AM

100% turbosmart but each of their own. I like the whoosh

Armadyllo · 09-02-2015, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ATTN

100% turbosmart but each of their own. I like the whoosh

At least with the turbo smart you get the choice, I think there Aussie made as well. Win win

Socket · 09-02-2015, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ATTN

100% turbosmart but each of their own. I like the whoosh

You like Woosh?
You should ask him out on a date then

_ink · 09-02-2015, 03:27 AM

Turbosmart every day of the week.

Also, they are local so can sort out with warranty etc if anything fails.

vtl · 09-02-2015, 03:37 AM

I am running the Turbosmart Kompact Plumbback DVs (the ones without the trumpets). Very happy with them and actually you can still hear the blow off sound, its very subtle and quiet but its there. Don't need to stuff around with spring selection as well like the Forge ones.

Armadyllo · 09-02-2015, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the feedback fellas, the choice is certainly clear.

Do you think 500 delivered is a good price for the trumpet type ?

vtl · 09-02-2015, 07:28 AM

I got my DVs brand new off ebay a few weeks back for $430, seemed like the cheapest you could get the dual port trumpet type was around $500 so yeah thats probably what they're worth currently.

Armadyllo · 09-02-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

I got my DVs brand new off ebay a few weeks back for $430, seemed like the cheapest you could get the dual port trumpet type was around $500 so yeah thats probably what they're worth currently.

Thanks VTL yeh eBay was the cheapest I could find as well, couldn't find a lot of online shops selling them

Scotty89 · 09-02-2015, 08:14 AM

I've got the forge valves and they are well built.

I don't understand the "dual purpose" of vent to atmosphere and recirculate.
If you disconnect the hose, it's venting to atmosphere...

_ink · 09-02-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Armadyllo

Thanks VTL yeh eBay was the cheapest I could find as well, couldn't find a lot of online shops selling them

$499 shipped from here:

http://www.bmwgarage.com.au/index.ph...dual-port-kit/

woosh · 09-02-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATTN

100% turbosmart but each of their own. I like the whoosh

You like Woosh?
You should ask him out on a date then

hahah you malaka

mikenazz · 09-02-2015, 09:07 AM

I just got a 25 mm turbosmart dual port bov for 200. Then blocked off the 2nd hole on the aftermarket charge pipe and inlet .done.

Socket · 09-02-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by woosh

hahah you malaka

Childish but I couldn't resist Wooshy

woosh · 09-02-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Quote:

Originally Posted by woosh

hahah you malaka

Childish but I couldn't resist Wooshy

i still got love for you drilbert <3

edit: on topic. i like forge products

Mayuri Krab · 09-02-2015, 12:24 PM

I got forge DVs (bought it together with my ER chargepipe). No complains so far, but does anyone know how to actually open those sucks up to clean them?

Youtube has a video but it was using a different kind with a screw on cap.

Scotty89 · 09-02-2015, 05:45 PM

Yes they twist open just like that video.

It is very hard to get them open if you have even the slightest grease on your hands. Try some rubber gloves.

Edit: you should have opened them before installing, as they need a racier spring for our cars.

BEE35i · 09-02-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

I've got the forge valves and they are well built.

I don't understand the "dual purpose" of vent to atmosphere and recirculate.
If you disconnect the hose, it's venting to atmosphere...

Hey buddy, the plumb back version has a much softer spring in it compared to the dual port as they operate differently being recirc or VTA.

That's why the dual ports have an adjustable cap.

JRAD7 · 09-03-2015, 02:46 AM

I recently bought the turbosmart plumb back dvs and I'm very happy with them too. I didn't want a vent to atmosphere sound so went with the plumb back only option. I chose them over forge dvs because I saw so many people having problems with them 'sticking' and causing boost issues. They also have oem fit into the standard chargepipe if you're keeping it for now. I would only buy the dual port if you are after sound and plan on running them to vent.

dude04 · 09-03-2015, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenazz

I just got a 25 mm turbosmart dual port bov for 200. Then blocked off the 2nd hole on the aftermarket charge pipe and inlet .done.

this sounds clever. what's the downside?

Scotty89 · 09-03-2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BEE35i

Hey buddy, the plumb back version has a much softer spring in it compared to the dual port as they operate differently being recirc or VTA.

That's why the dual ports have an adjustable cap.

I'm not sure what you're talking about, but I was talking about the forge valves which are not "dual port". If I disconnected the hose from the charge pipe, it's venting to atmosphere but it seems redundant. A blow off valve is vent to atmosphere and it's cheaper as you don't need to buy two.

The forge DV has a replaceable spring so it can be adjusted.

Mayuri Krab · 09-08-2015, 12:03 PM

Do they both use the same size connectors?

As in you can swap Forge DVs to Turbo smart ones on the same charge pipe and vise versa?

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vtl Brigadier General 1508 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am running the Turbosmart Kompact Plumbback DVs (the ones without the trumpets). Very happy with them and actually you can still hear the blow off sound, its very subtle and quiet but its there. Don't need to stuff around with spring selection as well like the Forge ones. __________________ Build Thread
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Armadyllo Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback fellas, the choice is certainly clear. Do you think 500 delivered is a good price for the trumpet type ?
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vtl Brigadier General 1508 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got my DVs brand new off ebay a few weeks back for $430, seemed like the cheapest you could get the dual port trumpet type was around $500 so yeah thats probably what they're worth currently. __________________ Build Thread
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mikenazz First Lieutenant 65 Rep 314 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Forestville Sydney iTrader: (0)	I just got a 25 mm turbosmart dual port bov for 200. Then blocked off the 2nd hole on the aftermarket charge pipe and inlet .done.
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Mayuri Krab The Cheap Arse Asian 48 Rep 585 Posts Drives: E90 335i & R33 Skyline GTS-T Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got forge DVs (bought it together with my ER chargepipe). No complains so far, but does anyone know how to actually open those sucks up to clean them? Youtube has a video but it was using a different kind with a screw on cap. __________________ 07 BMW E90 335i \|JB4 + MHD Backend Flash (Pump) \|AR Catless DPs\|ER CP + Forge DVs\|BMS DCIs + OCC\|RB PCV valve + cap\| 93 R33 Skyline GTS-T \|SAFC-II piggyback\|3" Turbo Back Exhaust + Highflow Cat\|FMIC\|Boost Tee\|Apexi POD\| Shitty Chinese spec tires = sideways action everywhere
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JRAD7 Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 08 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	I recently bought the turbosmart plumb back dvs and I'm very happy with them too. I didn't want a vent to atmosphere sound so went with the plumb back only option. I chose them over forge dvs because I saw so many people having problems with them 'sticking' and causing boost issues. They also have oem fit into the standard chargepipe if you're keeping it for now. I would only buy the dual port if you are after sound and plan on running them to vent.
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