Awe Forged Bov/diverter Valve

Bogo Shipyo · 03-17-2011, 04:00 PM

Im in a market to look for another set of diverter valves since my current set up - ( forged dv's ) is currently melting/shaved due to my UR CAI.

Anyone have any feedbacks on the AWE BOV/diverter valves ?

Talked it over at Helix since they are the only ones who will be carrying their products

What do you guys think ?

EDIT - heres the link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502822

Bimmer335i07 · 03-17-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

Im in a market to look for another set of diverter valves since my current set up - ( forged dv's ) is currently melting/shaved due to my UR CAI.

Anyone have any feedbacks on the AWE BOV/diverter valves ?

Talked it over at Helix since they are the only ones who will be carrying their products

What do you guys think ?

EDIT - heres the link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502822

Kim, how is your UR CAI melting/shaved your forge dvs?

Bogo Shipyo · 03-17-2011, 05:09 PM

the UR CAI gets really hot and since theres little to no room for me to adjust the DV. One of the DVs is touching the CAI. The Dv formed a groove around the CAI.

i thought it was me but when i looked at bobby's car he was having the same problem but his wasnt as bad as mine.

KyLu II · 03-17-2011, 05:15 PM

Kim, why not get rid of the cai and get the BMS dci?

But are u looking for a bov or DVs?

Bogo Shipyo · 03-17-2011, 05:25 PM

^ thinking about getting rid of the CAI but eh.....im looking for a DV but i dont mind having a swoosh sound every now and then ( yes i know i know but its my car !)

KyLu II · 03-17-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

^ thinking about getting rid of the CAI but eh.....im looking for a DV but i dont mind having a swoosh sound every now and then ( yes i know i know but its my car !)

Lol

Bimmer335i07 · 03-17-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

the UR CAI gets really hot and since theres little to no room for me to adjust the DV. One of the DVs is touching the CAI. The Dv formed a groove around the CAI.

i thought it was me but when i looked at bobby's car he was having the same problem but his wasnt as bad as mine.

CAIs get hot? How? Isn't it just a tube connected to the filter and suck in air? Do you currently have an aftermarket charge pipe?

Bogo Shipyo · 03-17-2011, 06:16 PM

stock charge pipe - the engine bay is hot which in return makes the CAI pipping hot

KyLu II · 03-17-2011, 06:46 PM

Scott, the thing is made out of stainless steel!! Mix that with a hot engine and it becomes a hot air intake

Bimmer335i07 · 03-17-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KyLu II

Scott, the thing is made out of stainless steel!! Mix that with a hot engine and it becomes a hot air intake

Is it the same with all CAIs? I'm was going to install the Stett CAI.

Bogo Shipyo · 03-17-2011, 08:50 PM

^ at least the stett CAI isnt a sheet metal - thinking about wrapping it with something that is heat resistance

Alpine Whiteboy · 03-17-2011, 08:51 PM

My 666 Fab intake is aluminum and gets hot as hell too

Bimmer335i07 · 03-17-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

^ at least the stett CAI isnt a sheet metal - thinking about wrapping it with something that is heat resistance

where can I pickup some heat resistant wrap?

GTiceman · 03-17-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

where can I pickup some heat resistant wrap?

amazon.com even sells heat resistant wrap ... i just wrapped the lower part of my injen DCI

KyLu II · 03-17-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GTiceman

amazon.com even sells heat resistant wrap ... i just wrapped the lower part of my injen DCI

Does it works?

BobS · 03-17-2011, 10:00 PM

The fact that a CAI tube will heat up defeats the purpose entirely, thats why I went with the BMS dci, i would love to get a set up like dinan that isn't metal but its so much $$.

AWE is a awesome shop with really talented people working there. I got my GIAC flash there, i just wished they focused more on BMW than audi/porsche but with this product it seems they are getting there!

Bimmer335i07 · 03-17-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTiceman

amazon.com even sells heat resistant wrap ... i just wrapped the lower part of my injen DCI

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyLu II

Does it works?

+1

In theory, it should work, since it's keeping the pipe cooler.?

madeinhongkong · 03-17-2011, 10:55 PM

pics

Alpine Whiteboy · 03-18-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

where can I pickup some heat resistant wrap?

http://www.**********s.com/_e/Heatsh...ding_Tapes.htm

madeinhongkong · 03-18-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

http://www.**********s.com/_e/Heatsh...ding_Tapes.htm

Im gonna wrap my whole car with that ishhhhhh, chrome sennn chrome

GTiceman · 03-18-2011, 09:28 AM

I use basically the reflect a tape but make sure you don't get wider than 1.5" cause its a PITA to do the bends

I figure it can't hurt to try it ... I was thinking maybe the Injen wrinkle black protected better but got a deal from Ben on his Injen DCI so I bought it

Veeemdoubleu · 03-18-2011, 09:35 AM

this is the reason I run the DCI's our car really doesnt need CAI

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