Synapse BOV and ER chargepipe *review*

Forcefed3 · 01-18-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ttbmer

I'm in the market for a CP now, and after seeing how many people like the ER CP then I guess I'm going this route. I also see that almost everyone here runs BOVs. I'm running black Forge DVs so I'm a bit confuse now. I also read mix reviews abt BOV more bad than good!. Wa to do, wa to do???

Get the ER charge pipe and synapse bov! What have you heard bad about bov's?

ttbmer · 01-18-2011, 07:41 PM

I will look up some links when I get hm from work!! On top of my head, things like Dvs r just as good holding boost as BOV, or people that upgrade their DVs do it just to get that woooosh sound. But never have I read that BOV r a must, or better than DVs. I might be wrong very new to BMW still.

Forcefed3 · 01-18-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ttbmer

I will look up some links when I get hm from work!! On top of my head, things like Dvs r just as good holding boost as BOV, or people that upgrade their DVs do it just to get that woooosh sound. But never have I read that BOV r a must, or better than DVs. I might be wrong very new to BMW still.

You are right, DV's are said to be just as good, I just like the BOV better

Synapse has a nice tone to it, and its defiantly not annoying.

G0FNDM3 · 01-18-2011, 10:51 PM

I've heard that synapse BOV suck & blow out air. Is this true? Also heard that they may trigger error codes. Any answers on this?

Forcefed3 · 01-18-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKLYZ

I've heard that synapse BOV suck & blow out air. Is this true? Also heard that they may trigger error codes. Any answers on this?

No, it does not suck in any air. No it does not trigger any codes. I am very pleased with my choice, I wouldnt want any other BOV.

teggei2 · 05-12-2011, 02:07 PM

how hard was it to put the CP into the throttle body? I was able to put the pipe on and the clip but I believe i'm still having boost leaks at the throttle body area. Is the pipe allowed to "wiggle" a little bit when installed?

Forcefed3 · 05-18-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by teggei2

how hard was it to put the CP into the throttle body? I was able to put the pipe on and the clip but I believe i'm still having boost leaks at the throttle body area. Is the pipe allowed to "wiggle" a little bit when installed?

It took a little force. It will not wiggle when installed correctly.

domrep · 05-18-2011, 07:44 AM

While this is alive, do you get oil sitting right at the BOV opening? I do but not surprised since it's well known that we have oil caked in our whole intake lines. Just wanted to double check.

Zeph · 05-18-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by domrep

While this is alive, do you get oil sitting right at the BOV opening? I do but not surprised since it's well known that we have oil caked in our whole intake lines. Just wanted to double check.

I get a little at the BOV opening, and I have an OCC so I imagine it could be worse. I found very little oil (slight film, not bad for 30k miles on the car) when removing the stock charge pipe and DV's. I think the OCC helps alot, even though it might leak a bit... to me an occasional drop of oil can be wiped up and doesn't bother me as much as having it inside my intake tract.

domrep · 05-18-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

I get a little at the BOV opening, and I have an OCC so I imagine it could be worse. I found very little oil (slight film, not bad for 30k miles on the car) when removing the stock charge pipe and DV's. I think the OCC helps alot, even though it might leak a bit... to me an occasional drop of oil can be wiped up and doesn't bother me as much as having it inside my intake tract.

yup, that's what I thought thanks for confirming. What kind of OCC do you have btw

Forcefed3 · 05-18-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by domrep

While this is alive, do you get oil sitting right at the BOV opening? I do but not surprised since it's well known that we have oil caked in our whole intake lines. Just wanted to double check.

Yes, its just blow-by

Syndicategt · 05-18-2011, 11:38 AM

Looks great! I went with their TiAL just because it's what they use on their time attack car. I hear great things about the Synapse.

I didn't get a free T-Shirt and I own all their products~! Fred...I wan't my free T

Zeph · 05-18-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by domrep

yup, that's what I thought thanks for confirming. What kind of OCC do you have btw

The RR one, got it back in summer 2008 when my car was almost here (special order delivery). I took off that side hose and applied some high temp silicon tape to those 2 connectors, made sure everything was nice and tight. I still see a very small amount of oil on that reflective metal below it (heat shield type stuff) but it can be wiped off... like I said better there than pooled up in my FMIC and intake tract!

Zeph · 05-18-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Looks great! I went with their TiAL just because it's what they use on their time attack car. I hear great things about the Synapse.

I didn't get a free T-Shirt and I own all their products~! Fred...I wan't my free T

I was going to get TiAL, legendary BOV for sure. I tried the Synapse because I figured if it won a SEMA award and HPF was using it... I guess it should be good

Forcefed3 · 05-18-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Looks great! I went with their TiAL just because it's what they use on their time attack car. I hear great things about the Synapse.

I didn't get a free T-Shirt and I own all their products~! Fred...I wan't my free T

Yeah, it does look pretty nice. Its been a few months and I am still enjoying it.

SneakyDeeky · 07-09-2011, 01:32 PM

Just got my ER chargepipe with Synapse BOV and meth bung located down by the elbow. Went this route largely due to ForceFed's positive review. I'm planning to install soon and will let you all know what I think. Stay tuned...

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-09-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

Just got my ER chargepipe with Synapse BOV and meth bung located down by the elbow. Went this route largely due to ForceFed's positive review. I'm planning to install soon and will let you all know what I think. Stay tuned...

Great, can't wait to hear your feedback. The Synapse BOV is the one most of my customers choose.

Mike

Forcefed3 · 07-09-2011, 06:31 PM

Good choice! I am still loving it! Take some pictures when you're done.

slow4.7 · 07-10-2011, 03:31 PM

I just installed mine and I'm impressed with it...sounds way better than expected

Forcefed3 · 07-11-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by slow4.7

I just installed mine and I'm impressed with it...sounds way better than expected

Pictures or videos?

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teggei2 Private First Class 16 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	how hard was it to put the CP into the throttle body? I was able to put the pipe on and the clip but I believe i'm still having boost leaks at the throttle body area. Is the pipe allowed to "wiggle" a little bit when installed?
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domrep Captain 43 Rep 993 Posts Drives: AW E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	While this is alive, do you get oil sitting right at the BOV opening? I do but not surprised since it's well known that we have oil caked in our whole intake lines. Just wanted to double check.
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Looks great! I went with their TiAL just because it's what they use on their time attack car. I hear great things about the Synapse. I didn't get a free T-Shirt and I own all their products~! Fred...I wan't my free T __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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