BOV selection

fl335i · 11-13-2010, 09:11 AM

Yes I searched, and it seems everyone has an opinion. On either to upgrade the DV's or switch to a BOV. I know our cars (N54) are MAP, not MAF so recirc is not required. I'm not really doing it for the sound, just the fact that I will be upping the boost and tuning. Has there been any issues with one long term? I wnt something reliable. I'm going to go the BOV route. Could care less abou the sound. I want a good performing BOV. The HKS seems to have a nice design where the boost helps keep it closed. I used to have a TurboXS on my Supra and it was cool, but I'm looking for something much quieter/refined. By design the HKS has the RFL whooped.

Forcefed3 · 11-13-2010, 09:55 AM

There will be no problems, some people get DV's because they dont want to hear the sound of a BOV all the time. HKS will be very loud, if you want something quiet with not such a high pitched tone, look at synapse, Tial, or AA. I personally like the AA, but it is pretty loud.

PeteW84 · 11-13-2010, 02:19 PM

I love the synapse kit, I highly recommend you take a look at it.

fl335i · 11-13-2010, 05:40 PM

so there is not one kit that is actually "bad".

PeteW84 · 11-13-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fl335i

so there is not one kit that is actually "bad".

You can't really go wrong with any of the kits. I suggest you go through the vendor forum, and pick up whatever fits your budget. Good luck

Shieldze1025 · 11-13-2010, 07:19 PM

If you plan on running high boost Forge DV's are probably your best option. I have the HKS, but I'm not running nay crazy mods.

Ghines1279 · 11-14-2010, 11:43 AM

after watching some youtube videos on the synapse, i didnt want to go with them. in all their videos you can hear the compressor surge. HKS is an industry standard, SSQV3 is the best one they have made, there are no springs to mess with, and its guaranteed to hold boost and not leak.

Bakeme521 · 11-14-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

If you plan on running high boost Forge DV's are probably your best option. I have the HKS, but I'm not running nay crazy mods.

I've read the opposite. I've heard that running high boost you should be setup with a nice BOV kit(HKS synapse) and a charge pipe that utilizes the stock clip to hold it on. Thats just what I found in my research, others may have diff opinions.

fl335i · 11-14-2010, 02:47 PM

Looks like I'll probly be going the HKS route... Jut not sure which kit or whatever. Seems to be 2 out there. Titek and one other.

mycoupe · 11-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete84

I love the synapse kit, I highly recommend you take a look at it.

+100000000000000!

mycoupe · 11-14-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghines1279

after watching some youtube videos on the synapse, i didnt want to go with them. in all their videos you can hear the compressor surge. HKS is an industry standard, SSQV3 is the best one they have made, there are no springs to mess with, and its guaranteed to hold boost and not leak.

I think your ears are tricking you because the synapse's design makes it the fastest actuating bov in production. Go to their site and read around.

Constant.S · 11-15-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mycoupe

I think your ears are tricking you because the synapse's design makes it the fastest actuating bov in production. Go to their site and read around.

+1

Make sure you get a charge Pipe with the Valve located the nearest to the Throttle body for faster response (the "OEM" revized Synapse chargepipe takes care of that issue, just make sure you get the new Valve SB001A which has the port C Internally and not some older version that some stores might have in stock)

Or else you're second option should be the HKS... Cause all you basically want is a "care-free" installation with no "service" every now and then.

PeteW84 · 11-15-2010, 02:02 PM

Here's a couple pics of the Synapse kit:

Alex@Helix · 11-15-2010, 02:16 PM

A video of the installation of our kit.

Constant.S · 11-15-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

A video of the installation of our kit.

Exellent video, love the musical touch

(Any development for Z4 E89 downpipes?

:P )

usu335i · 11-15-2010, 06:22 PM

HKS! I love mine.

fl335i · 11-15-2010, 06:50 PM

usu- What kit did you get?

usu335i · 11-15-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fl335i

usu- What kit did you get?

I got the Evolution Racewerks charge pipe with the HKS bov. I ordered it through Alan at **********s. I had my pipe anodized black. It looks and sounds amazing.

Ghost170 · 11-16-2010, 01:19 AM

got AA, no prob so far!

Agent11br · 11-16-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

A video of the installation of our kit.

Pretty sweet setup, nice how it integrates into the OEM Diverter Valve connectors. What does this run?

ModBargains.com · 11-16-2010, 12:03 PM

If what you're going for is the sound, then the HKS SSQV BoV is what I would recommend for you. The HKS SSQV BOV definitely has a very unique sound with racing heritage dating back to 1994 when it was first introduced. Here's a video of the HKS SSQV for you to check out!

Constant.S · 11-16-2010, 12:44 PM

HKS is a Solid company. You can't go wrong, and its a "carefree" instalation. Synapse is as good.

11-13-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	BOV selection Yes I searched, and it seems everyone has an opinion. On either to upgrade the DV's or switch to a BOV. I know our cars (N54) are MAP, not MAF so recirc is not required. I'm not really doing it for the sound, just the fact that I will be upping the boost and tuning. Has there been any issues with one long term? I wnt something reliable. I'm going to go the BOV route. Could care less abou the sound. I want a good performing BOV. The HKS seems to have a nice design where the boost helps keep it closed. I used to have a TurboXS on my Supra and it was cool, but I'm looking for something much quieter/refined. By design the HKS has the RFL whooped.
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11-13-2010, 09:55 AM	#2
Forcefed3 Banned 131 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	There will be no problems, some people get DV's because they dont want to hear the sound of a BOV all the time. HKS will be very loud, if you want something quiet with not such a high pitched tone, look at synapse, Tial, or AA. I personally like the AA, but it is pretty loud.
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11-13-2010, 02:19 PM	#3
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	I love the synapse kit, I highly recommend you take a look at it. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	so there is not one kit that is actually "bad". __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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11-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#6
Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 77 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	If you plan on running high boost Forge DV's are probably your best option. I have the HKS, but I'm not running nay crazy mods. __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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11-14-2010, 11:43 AM	#7
Ghines1279 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO! iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	after watching some youtube videos on the synapse, i didnt want to go with them. in all their videos you can hear the compressor surge. HKS is an industry standard, SSQV3 is the best one they have made, there are no springs to mess with, and its guaranteed to hold boost and not leak.
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11-14-2010, 02:47 PM	#9
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Looks like I'll probly be going the HKS route... Jut not sure which kit or whatever. Seems to be 2 out there. Titek and one other. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Here's a couple pics of the Synapse kit: Attached Images __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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11-15-2010, 02:16 PM	#14
Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	A video of the installation of our kit.
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11-15-2010, 06:22 PM	#16
usu335i Keep it clean 111 Rep 208 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boise iTrader: (3)	HKS! I love mine.
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11-15-2010, 06:50 PM	#17
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	usu- What kit did you get? __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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11-16-2010, 01:19 AM	#19
Ghost170 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: VIP Sport 335! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW e92 335! [6.34]	got AA, no prob so far! __________________ *07 E92 335!* AA AE GP HR LC M3 KW BMS BMW LUX CYBA STRI WORK HELIX MTECH LSWEEE(Wavetrac)!
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ModBargains.com Banned 487 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	If what you're going for is the sound, then the HKS SSQV BoV is what I would recommend for you. The HKS SSQV BOV definitely has a very unique sound with racing heritage dating back to 1994 when it was first introduced. Here's a video of the HKS SSQV for you to check out!
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11-16-2010, 12:44 PM	#22
Constant.S Resistance is futile... 58 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	HKS is a Solid company. You can't go wrong, and its a "carefree" instalation. Synapse is as good. __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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