which bov to choose?

[phantomspeed]

hey guys i had a question i was looking at the rkm bpv and wanted to know if the part as goodalso is it just a direct bolt on or do i have to install the flange i also wanted to know how it measures up to the forge bpv im knida new with the car its a 09 speed three so any help would be appreciated thanks guys

[Nutari]

Moved for better exposure. :)


I really loved the HKS sound.

[Captain KRM P5]

hey guys i had a question i was looking at the rkm bpv and wanted to know if the part as goodalso is it just a direct bolt on or do i have to install the flange i also wanted to know how it measures up to the forge bpv im knida new with the car its a 09 speed three so any help would be appreciated thanks guys

the RKM is a fine kit. the forge is our best selling unit and for a car thats stock or even with the most bolt ons its a great performing setup. the interchangability of the springs and shims is a nice feature for when you decide to run more boost.

[aaronc7]

i dont like the rkm. it was originally marketed as 'identical to genuine HKS valve'. Then later it was found out that it was not....not a fan of knock offs.

I've seriously had about every valve out there... My favorite was the HKS and Turbosmart compact dual port (what I've ran now forever). Only reason I traded the HKS in was because the recirc line would not fit right with my FMIC setup and I got tired of running VTA. SU/turbosmart also has a new/cheaper bpv. As far as value....forge and the new TS one seem to be where it's at. I'm personally not a fan of the forge sound, but it does function well and is a good value. From what I've seen the new TS one sounds pretty much like stock, maybe a little louder/crisper blow off noise.

[phantomspeed]

cool does anybody know on a stock car with a intake what spring and shim to use on the forge?

[AllLostThings]

i dont like the rkm. it was originally marketed as 'identical to genuine HKS valve'. Then later it was found out that it was not....not a fan of knock offs.

I've seriously had about every valve out there... My favorite was the HKS and Turbosmart compact dual port (what I've ran now forever). Only reason I traded the HKS in was because the recirc line would not fit right with my FMIC setup and I got tired of running VTA. SU/turbosmart also has a new/cheaper bpv. As far as value....forge and the new TS one seem to be where it's at. I'm personally not a fan of the forge sound, but it does function well and is a good value. From what I've seen the new TS one sounds pretty much like stock, maybe a little louder/crisper blow off noise.


Not a lot of people seem to like the Forge sound. I was hoping for the Forge "ping" and I don't have it at all. It's is a GREAT valve though and out performs the TurboXS I had before.

[SubieKiller3]

i would check out the new turbosmart bpv if i didnt already blow $330 dollars on the turbosmart dual port only to run it fully recirc all the time.(hand)

[ncspeed21]

I had the turbo smart Dual port Bov and was running 50/50 and my car felt awesome, but i recently just installed a Greddy type RS and my car feels a lot better!! oh and no more back firing!! haa

[clos561]

hks ssqv

[cpolly69]

i have the hks and really like it but it's true that on stock setup it's tough to fit correctly with recirc. hose - i haven't seen a kit that has all the parts just right yet! you need the flange that comes w/the cpe kit - you need pg garage's 1.25" recirc. fitting, and you need a silicone hose of your own that will not kink

[phantomspeed]

the forge if im not misaken is a direct bolt on unit i am leaning twords the forge anybody else got any other ideas to sway my opinon lol

[djza2u1]

Like said before Turbosmart BPV. Same price but no PING sound it sounds like a BOV but with out the "rich" results of having on.

[coyfish]

Most bov's are pretty much bolt on

[SubieKiller3]

I had the turbo smart Dual port Bov and was running 50/50 and my car felt awesome, but i recently just installed a Greddy type RS and my car feels a lot better!! oh and no more back firing!! haa

yea, thats the only reason i got mine in full recirc is because of the backfiring. other than that, it works just fine.

[SallySpeed3]

I'm a fan of turbosmart dual port as well. Not only for its performance, but I think it looks the best out of the others in the engine bay.

[phantomspeed]

anybody kno were i could find the turbosmart bpv im lookin but cant sem anywere to locate them

[clos561]

turbosmartbpvforsale.com

[phantomspeed]

hey guys decided to go with the forge ordered it today and weel see how it goes

[Sport6]

i read that the forge is the one that sound like mario hitting coin, do people tire of this noise?

I haven't yet. I like it.

[mazdasp33d]

not to hijack the OP question buy if i got the turbosmart bpv. that means when i shit at high rpms i wont backfire?? i love doing that haha. shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes i hear a pop and 1st to 2nd

[cpolly69]

not to hijack the OP question buy if i got the turbosmart bpv. that means when i shit at high rpms i wont backfire?? i love doing that haha. shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes i hear a pop and 1st to 2nd

shitting and backfiring are both issues that should covered by a little pepto

[phantomspeed]

haha yes i dont believe backfiring on a shift is a good thing

[khoney]

i read that the forge is the one that sound like mario hitting coin, do people tire of this noise?

I thought I would, but I'm pretty used to it now. Its performance outweighs its noise factor ;)

[djza2u1]

anybody kno were i could find the turbosmart bpv im lookin but cant sem anywere to locate them

They are a SU product. so on there site. I would say the real name but it is a taboo word on this forum

[Nutari]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123740573&page=2

Selling a turbo XS hybrid.