BOV: Turbosmart Raceport vs. Synapse

[admirable]

In regards to reliability and sound do you guys prefer the Raceport, not too "ricey" but enough to compliment a BMW?

[Simonnn]

Originally Posted by admirable

In regards to reliability and sound do you guys prefer the Raceport, not too "ricey" but enough to compliment a BMW?

Thats exactly how I'd describe the Turbosmart, however the whistle sound does sound a bit ricey to me sometimes..

My synapse bov in comparison was a lot louder and more obnoxious, reliability wise there were a few occasions where it wasn't blowing off properly (it seemed to be stuck) but it eventually fixed itself. Haven't had any issues with the raceport so far but its still early days

[admirable]

Originally Posted by Simonnn

Thats exactly how I'd describe the Turbosmart, however the whistle sound does sound a bit ricey to me sometimes..

My synapse bov in comparison was a lot louder and more obnoxious, reliability wise there were a few occasions where it wasn't blowing off properly (it seemed to be stuck) but it eventually fixed itself. Haven't had any issues with the raceport so far but its still early days

I'm guessing you prefer the Raceport over the Synapse.
I've heard a lot about the realiabitly issues of the Synapse and have been leaning to Turbosmart as their products seem much, much better... plus Australian :-)

I might just pull the trigger now, thanks!

[martymil]

You can't beat turbosmart for reliability, they are the best hands down.

[dh58]

Do the turbosmart dualport/plumback help at all with performance? Or is it all sound benefits?

[martymil]

In theory it helps keeps the turbos spinning during wot and gear transitions.

[dh58]

Originally Posted by martymil

In theory it helps keeps the turbos spinning during wot and gear transitions.

lol @ in theory.

I'm guessing it hasn't been proven? Or you haven't seen anything to say otherwise?

[martymil]

Haven't seen anything to say it does or it doesn't

I'm actually over the ricer sound so I have plumb backs

[dh58]

Originally Posted by martymil

Haven't seen anything to say it does or it doesn't

I'm actually over the ricer sound so I have plumb backs

Alright, and yeah agreed. I would only get the plumb back.

[martymil]

If your getting some may I suggest these ones as they are the only ones that have
adjustable spring tension.

You can have them bov or plumb back

http://www.turbosmartdirect.com/Prod...t-KIT-BMW.html

[dh58]

Originally Posted by martymil

If your getting some may I suggest these ones as they are the only ones that have
adjustable spring tension.

You can have them bov or plumb back

http://www.turbosmartdirect.com/Prod...t-KIT-BMW.html

I was originally gonna get those but i'm not going to use BOV. So plum back is fine for my needs. Unless there is something else i've missed.

[martymil]

Well the ones I listed have adjustable spring pressure for higher boost so they don't leak if/when you go to hybrids while just the plumb backs don't.

[dh58]

Originally Posted by martymil

Well the ones I listed have adjustable spring pressure for higher boost so they don't leak if/when you go to hybrids while just the plumb backs don't.

ahh!

[admirable]

Originally Posted by martymil

Well the ones I listed have adjustable spring pressure for higher boost so they don't leak if/when you go to hybrids while just the plumb backs don't.

Do you have a few pictures of these installed? Having a hard time seeing this in the engine bay

[martymil]

How this for a fast reply

[JB4-335]

I did all the testing and data collecting for Turbosmart on both the plumbacks and the Vent to atmosphere bov's a while back on my old 135i.

These bov's really are well constructed not to mention a popular choice with the N54 guys.

[martymil]

They are my preferred choice and keeping a good aussie company going not to mention in my opinion the best dv valves in the world.

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Turbosmart FTW!!

You will realise the quality instantly as soon as you hold a Raceport in your hands, compared with any other BOV out there.

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[dh58]

martymil Just purchased the dual port kit.

It and all my other goodies will be installed on the weekend of the 20th. Going full bolt on. Can't wait.

Hopefully I can stop by advan and pickup my e85 kit so I can go 100% e85 the same weekend. woot.

[martymil]

Someone is going to have some fun this weekend lol

[dh58]

Originally Posted by martymil

Someone is going to have some fun this weekend lol

haha next weekend. Valentines this weekend