Synapse BOV reivew pics

Terrance28 · 10-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Ok I got my new 335i specific synapse BOV. Synapse makes a 335i specific BOV that only utilizes the the 2 nipples on the back. The good thing about the synapse is that it can be mounted on any BOV flange with the use of an adapter. I have the Stett Chargepipe that had a Tial 50mm BOV on it. I mainly got rid of it because it was way to quiet and it fluttered(compressor surge)once in awhile. I purchased the synapse BOV with the Tial flange adapter. It comes with a recirc fitting which I didn't use.

First of all this is the best looking BOV on the market, seriously this thing is pretty as hell. Bolt up was pretty straight forward nothing complicated about it at all so I won't get into that. this thing sounds amazing, my throttle response is way better and spool up is a little quicker I love this thing. On to the pics.

AlpineG05 · 10-15-2009, 06:28 PM

i hate you and your car....haha it keeps getting better and better.

Terrance28 · 10-15-2009, 07:01 PM

Haha.

import36 · 10-15-2009, 08:37 PM

nice terrance! so you ordered the 335i specific bov with tial flange adapter....if you don't mind me asking where did you get it from? and how much did it run you? PM me if you need to....thanks.

XPO186 · 10-15-2009, 09:49 PM

OP: you got compressor surge from the white spring in your TiAl? What conditions did you get the telltale flutter?

Terrance28 · 10-15-2009, 11:37 PM

Just a couple times here & there on medium throttle. Don't get me wrong the Tial is a good BOV, I switched it out more because it was way to quiet(I might as well had went with diverter valves). But I did my research & found out about the synapse. I will post a link later of why I chose the synapse.

KWY91 · 10-15-2009, 11:54 PM

+1 on this, I have mine for almost 1.5 Months now, And I must say, it's one of the best if not the best BoV on the market in terms of sound, fit and finish! Easy to Install, looks great and sounds awesome!

Nice Pics Terrance!

Terrance28 · 10-16-2009, 01:07 AM

Here is the link they also have a couple of videos in this thread. In the first video thats what I was hearing sometimes with my Tial.

http://synapseengineering.com/smf/index.php?topic=30.0

Terrance28 · 10-16-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import36

nice terrance! so you ordered the 335i specific bov with tial flange adapter....if you don't mind me asking where did you get it from? and how much did it run you? PM me if you need to....thanks.

Its at www.synapseengineering.com, the 335i kit is on back order for like 3 months but the BOVs and flanges are in stock now. I think JBspeed has a couple kits in stock, a friend of mines just ordered one from him.

fuzzy123 · 10-16-2009, 02:14 AM

Congrats Terrance!

I've had the BOV for over a year now and still love it... They actually used my car to develop the kit and make a few videos.

Terrance28 · 10-16-2009, 02:21 AM

Are you the black car in their videos?

fuzzy123 · 10-16-2009, 03:36 AM

yes sir... here's an older pic of my car

import36 · 10-21-2009, 01:21 PM

Terrance...is the Synapse considerably louder than the Tial? i've listened to sound clips of both...but with you having had both now...what is the difference?

Terrance28 · 10-21-2009, 05:01 PM

It is a night and day difference, it is way louder but it sounds good. I can't stop blowing it off just to hear it. I installed one on a friend of mines 335i last weekend and he loves it as well.

ar design · 10-21-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrance28

Just a couple times here & there on medium throttle. Don't get me wrong the Tial is a good BOV, I switched it out more because it was way to quiet(I might as well had went with diverter valves). But I did my research & found out about the synapse. I will post a link later of why I chose the synapse.

Hrmmm that is odd. My Tials are loud as SIN.

XPO186 · 10-21-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar design

Hrmmm that is odd. My Tials are loud as SIN.

Is that right? What car and what spring are you running?

Mine is surprisingly quiet as well.

Zeph · 10-22-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPO186

Is that right? What car and what spring are you running?

Mine is surprisingly quiet as well.

Maybe AR is using a 6MT which to me should be louder between shifts.

import36 · 10-22-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

Maybe AR is using a 6MT which to me should be louder between shifts.

i have a 6MT...and i can tell you its relatively quiet...probably close to aftermarket diverter valves.

but i'm also running stock boost levels...no dp's, etc....so that may have something to do with it.

Terrance28 · 10-22-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

Maybe AR is using a 6MT which to me should be louder between shifts.

Having a 6mt or an AT has nothing to do with it. Boost is boost and when the throttle plate closes it needs to go somewhere. Maybe it was the springs I had in it, But I could barely hear it when I got on it and let off the throttle.

XPO186 · 10-22-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPO186

Is that right? What car and what spring are you running?

Mine is surprisingly quiet as well.

Sorry, I meant to ask whether AR was running the Tial valve on their 335i.

Quote:

Originally Posted by import36

i have a 6MT...and i can tell you its relatively quiet...probably close to aftermarket diverter valves.

but i'm also running stock boost levels...no dp's, etc....so that may have something to do with it.

I completely agree. The Tial is audible only when dumping a decent amount of boost, say 12 or more. Anything less than that sounds just like the DVs.

2008_335i_coupe · 10-22-2009, 11:45 PM

looks nice...
can't wait to see your car in person.

mkPOTO · 10-22-2009, 11:56 PM

very nice.. i heard it on the wheelsto car and it sounds awesome

10-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
Terrance28 Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Synapse BOV reivew pics Ok I got my new 335i specific synapse BOV. Synapse makes a 335i specific BOV that only utilizes the the 2 nipples on the back. The good thing about the synapse is that it can be mounted on any BOV flange with the use of an adapter. I have the Stett Chargepipe that had a Tial 50mm BOV on it. I mainly got rid of it because it was way to quiet and it fluttered(compressor surge)once in awhile. I purchased the synapse BOV with the Tial flange adapter. It comes with a recirc fitting which I didn't use. First of all this is the best looking BOV on the market, seriously this thing is pretty as hell. Bolt up was pretty straight forward nothing complicated about it at all so I won't get into that. this thing sounds amazing, my throttle response is way better and spool up is a little quicker I love this thing. On to the pics. Attached Images __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough. Last edited by Terrance28; 10-15-2009 at 06:34 PM..
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import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur 133 Rep 3,501 Posts Drives: 2015 Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities iTrader: (1)	nice terrance! so you ordered the 335i specific bov with tial flange adapter....if you don't mind me asking where did you get it from? and how much did it run you? PM me if you need to....thanks.
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XPO186 Colonel 130 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	OP: you got compressor surge from the white spring in your TiAl? What conditions did you get the telltale flutter? __________________
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Just a couple times here & there on medium throttle. Don't get me wrong the Tial is a good BOV, I switched it out more because it was way to quiet(I might as well had went with diverter valves). But I did my research & found out about the synapse. I will post a link later of why I chose the synapse. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough. Last edited by Terrance28; 10-16-2009 at 01:10 AM..
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KWY91 Major 40 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 (on order), 458 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exeter, Devon iTrader: (3)	+1 on this, I have mine for almost 1.5 Months now, And I must say, it's one of the best if not the best BoV on the market in terms of sound, fit and finish! Easy to Install, looks great and sounds awesome! Nice Pics Terrance! __________________ Wanna know my mods for my 335i? It's here! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=blue+water Lamborghini's Mica Orange E93 M3 Akrapovic Exhaust //Challenge Rear CF diffuser//ESS VT-575 Supercharger
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Here is the link they also have a couple of videos in this thread. In the first video thats what I was hearing sometimes with my Tial. http://synapseengineering.com/smf/index.php?topic=30.0 __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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fuzzy123 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [10.00]	Congrats Terrance! I've had the BOV for over a year now and still love it... They actually used my car to develop the kit and make a few videos. __________________ GIAC Stage 1 Flash\| Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Bootlid \| KW Variant 2 \| RPI Scoops \| BMS DCI \| Eisenmann Race \| Synapse BOV \| 35% Tint \| Aero Lip \| 6000K HID Headlights & Fogs \| PIAA Angel Eyes \| Clear Bra \| RR Catch Can
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Are you the black car in their videos? __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur 133 Rep 3,501 Posts Drives: 2015 Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities iTrader: (1)	Terrance...is the Synapse considerably louder than the Tial? i've listened to sound clips of both...but with you having had both now...what is the difference?
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	It is a night and day difference, it is way louder but it sounds good. I can't stop blowing it off just to hear it. I installed one on a friend of mines 335i last weekend and he loves it as well. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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