R56 Blow of Valve choices
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3rd Gear
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Blow of Valve choices
I have 2007 Mini Cooper S Fully Mod with stage 3 tuning. I used to have Forge spacer but I had limp mode then I took it off limp mode went away... I am thinking to upgrade BOV my choices Forge, Turbosmart or GFB? which one has good sound or can hold more boost
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6th Gear
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I'm using TurboSmart, connected as a DV, but I'm also using a big Garrett and it's all external to the turbo. Best results will be using your device as a DV 'cause the ECU monitors all air coming in and flowing thru the engine. If you lose some thru a BOV, you're likely to get a CEL --- unless your tuner can override it. My turboSmart, with a boost controller, can handle 30PSI boost and its sounds are negligible due to other factors.
6th Gear
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I use a GFB DV+, it’s not sexy or flashy with cool noises. It’s pretty quiet actually. It sort of sounds like a quick breath, so if you want cool sounds, it’s probably not the one you want. As far as functionality, it’s great, holds all the boost you can throw at it and the ECU retains control. I’m quite happy with it.
; Now to get my build out of the shop, and hit the road.
6th Gear
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Nice! I have their 40mm turbo, with the factory airbox on the R60 it’s super quiet. I had a cone filter intake on it for a bit, but the factory airbox is better in these. The factory dv makes some nice noise with increased boost, but the DV+ holds noticeably more boost when the transmission shifts. I do get really nice spooling sounds from this turbo though. You can hear it spin up, and it sounds awesome! Lol.
We run the Forge Recirc valve as it works great and can be adjusted by swapping springs if you up the boost.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/forge-blow-off-valve.html
The spacers are pretty common to throw a light because they vent to atmosphere. Recirculating the boost like the original keeps it off.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/forge-blow-off-valve.html
The spacers are pretty common to throw a light because they vent to atmosphere. Recirculating the boost like the original keeps it off.
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