Drivetrain Forge BOV
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Savannah Georgia
I am thinking that I had the softer spring. Way asked me to try the stiffer one but after talking to others just to go back to OEM. Again, I LOVED this thing on The Dragon, but just out and about I got no advantage and the nah nah nah noise. For the record, now I am running the OEM BoV with Alta spring, DoS intake, and Forge FMIC, NM downpipe, and am loving it.
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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I am asking a serious question. As I said before I want to get one so I want to know what was wrong with it. When I hear it makes a flutter sound I want to know if it sounds like something I have heard before, like a real BOV or something else, so I can get a good idea what to expect.
I hope that makes it a bit easier for you to understand.
I hope that makes it a bit easier for you to understand.
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Bay Area
Last edited by silhouette88; Jul 6, 2011 at 10:05 PM. Reason: quoting original post
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2011
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From: Bradenton, Florida
I just ordered the Forge BOV Kit from WMW (Way Motor Works) and I cannot wait to install it. I also ordered the heat shield, no melting hood scoop for me please....I also have to mention the great customer service from WMW they were great!!!!! Its nice to see; In todays world we can all get caught up in the negative BS that is out their..... 
Neutral
Joined: Sep 2010
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I just ordered the Forge BOV Kit from WMW (Way Motor Works) and I cannot wait to install it. I also ordered the heat shield, no melting hood scoop for me please....I also have to mention the great customer service from WMW they were great!!!!! Its nice to see; In todays world we can all get caught up in the negative BS that is out their.....
Since MY 2010 the hoodscoops don't melt anymore. So you don't really need a heat shield. My tuned 2010 Cooper S has 30.000 miles on it and I haven't had any heat problems at all.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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Here are the correct specs for the springs:
Green - 5-15 PSI
Yellow - 15-23 PSI
Blue - 23-30 PSI
Red - 30 + PSI
If you want the blue or red springs we will get them for you, but 99% of people aren't going to need them.
Also we do ship to AUS, just we have to get wire transfers for payment.
Green - 5-15 PSI
Yellow - 15-23 PSI
Blue - 23-30 PSI
Red - 30 + PSI
If you want the blue or red springs we will get them for you, but 99% of people aren't going to need them.
Also we do ship to AUS, just we have to get wire transfers for payment.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 380
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Thanks.
I think I'm going to try the upgraded spring option first before dropping another ~$200 on a BOV that might not solve my problem of high pressure bleed off over 20 psi. The spring upgrade claims to hold 40 psi w/o leaking so that looks like a better option right now for me as I've already got the a Helix BOV on it.
I think I'm going to try the upgraded spring option first before dropping another ~$200 on a BOV that might not solve my problem of high pressure bleed off over 20 psi. The spring upgrade claims to hold 40 psi w/o leaking so that looks like a better option right now for me as I've already got the a Helix BOV on it.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
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Correct spring installed
Although I have used the blue spring with my Forge valve without any problems for 7000 miles now, today I decided to install the yellow one to test it. It seemed that with the blue spring the valve was very quite and if I pushed really hard a stalling noise would be heard (like when the turbine axle is forced to decelerate unexpectedly).
From this change I firstly noticed that the blowing sound has come back. I will make further observations and report back.
From this change I firstly noticed that the blowing sound has come back. I will make further observations and report back.
Last edited by ThePenl; Oct 25, 2011 at 02:24 PM.
The spring doesnt hold the valve closed, it is an electronic solenoid. The spring assists in the "closing/sealing" action of the valve
Thanks.
I think I'm going to try the upgraded spring option first before dropping another ~$200 on a BOV that might not solve my problem of high pressure bleed off over 20 psi. The spring upgrade claims to hold 40 psi w/o leaking so that looks like a better option right now for me as I've already got the a Helix BOV on it.
I think I'm going to try the upgraded spring option first before dropping another ~$200 on a BOV that might not solve my problem of high pressure bleed off over 20 psi. The spring upgrade claims to hold 40 psi w/o leaking so that looks like a better option right now for me as I've already got the a Helix BOV on it.
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