New multi port BOV

[RiP 8/23/07]

I was debateing on getting a BOV but I saw the issues people have with VTA. I saw the turbosmart multi port but saw you needed to get a intake and cut the cover... not gonna do that much to this car or I would have.

just saw a new compact version coming dec 1 only 20 bucks more anyone have experience with turbosmart stuff before I drop over 300?

[SuperStretch18]

The new one is not available for a couple of weeks. Just FYI...

[hectik1]

Eh....why run VTA?(poke) There is a reason why it is plumbed back into the system.

[RiP 8/23/07]

its not a VTA its a hybrid valve it does both, under low pressure it recirculates and under higher pressure it does some VTA. I see most people on here go with the forge valve but I miss my old GSR eclipse blow off valve.

[Alpha Wolf]

Some on another site have used the non-Mazda MZR speed specific Turbosmart BOV hybrids that is taller than the new one coming out and they work nice. Some cover trimming is necessary but you have to do that with a Forge as well. They like it and it is very nice looking and you can adjust it but just turning the top portion. No springs to swap out etc...

I am looking at one of these myself. They are due out Dec 1.

[Alpha Wolf]

I have received an email from Turbosmart sayiing the CX7 BOV is now available.

[CX-7owner]

Some on another site have used the non-Mazda MZR speed specific Turbosmart BOV hybrids that is taller than the new one coming out and they work nice. Some cover trimming is necessary but you have to do that with a Forge as well. They like it and it is very nice looking and you can adjust it but just turning the top portion. No springs to swap out etc...

I am looking at one of these myself. They are due out Dec 1.

What? The Forge Valve is a direct replacement, and requires no trimming.

[patty AT forge]

We are testing a hybrid valve for the 2.3T right now...

[Alpha Wolf]

What? The Forge Valve is a direct replacement, and requires no trimming.


The ones I have seen pictures of on other sites have been tall with the cover trimmed.

Did they have the wrong ones?

[astraelraen]

The Forge bypass valve is a direct replacement for the OEM valve, its the exact same dimensions.

[Alpha Wolf]

The Forge bypass valve is a direct replacement for the OEM valve, its the exact same dimensions.

Sounds like the ones I saw were not the OEM replacement ones.

Nice that they do not need trimming.

[RiP 8/23/07]

the forge valves are just bypass valves... the turbo smart ones are hybrid blow off valves that do both recirc and VTA

here is a pic of the new compact one that doesn't need trimming to put on I'm saveing up the 300 bucks it will cost then I will decide if I want it.

courtesy of Turbosmart

[CX-7owner]

You "just" need a bypass valve, nothing more, they're fool proof as far anything else goes, it's a waste to by a BOV.
$370 dollars for something that just looks a certain way, and provides no gains or function over a cheaper BPV is a waste.