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lalaboi · Jun 29th, 2007, 03:07 PM

It's here! Just reach here a moment ago.haha..

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Installation should be very easy. Just a adapter to the existing solenoid with holes to let the gas out, Said to improve performance because it expel the hot air from the recirculation valve instead of turning the hot air back to the intake.

Forge Motorsport

Will update again after installation!

Neil the Hat · Jun 29th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Surely like every other BOV it just expels the gases to atmosphere with a sound?

Personally I think these are purely cosmetic.

Never liked the sound made by these on other makes of car - sounds a bit cheap and tacky IMHO!

lalaboi · Jun 29th, 2007, 06:47 PM

Hahaha actually i tot so too..jus for fun thingy =p
I fixed it up in half hour.. Its sounds like..wooosssh..nt pssssssshh..lolx..
I like the sound thou..not loud at all and not tacky to my opinion..

lalaboi · Jun 29th, 2007, 06:51 PM

BUt i got a problem..haha cuz our turbo come in @ 1700rpm..so is more like when we step on the acc, it will wosshhh..ha! funny..

MINI-Morgan · Jul 3rd, 2007, 08:29 PM

Does it sound anything like this YouTube - MINI R56 Dump Valve

lalaboi · Jul 5th, 2007, 01:39 PM

yes! because I recorded it! =p how isit? hehe

Maaij · Jul 5th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lalaboi (original)

yes! because I recorded it! =p how isit? hehe

You recorded it???
Look at the name

lalaboi · Jul 7th, 2007, 09:06 PM

YouTube - MINI COOPER S 07 w/ Forge BOV

haha Opsss.. sorry..mine is here! =p

Japper · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Sorry but that sounds too much like a leyland bus.

IMHO

Bomber · Aug 27th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Sounds ok

msh441 · Sep 16th, 2007, 05:39 AM

Got mine in/on today. Not 100% sure it will stay. Reminds me of my friend's Scooby or EVO. I'm not sure what I think, but it's definately a different sound venting to atmosphere. If that's what you're used to in a turbo... and you believe that's what all turbos should sound like, go for it.

It's a beautifully milled piece and a brilliantly simple design (using the existing wastegate solonoid and all). The R56S needs a dose of charcter and this might be a piece of the puzzle.

Heck, there are people out there that have complained about the supercharges whine... so to each their own. Know what I mean?

Maaij · Sep 16th, 2007, 11:30 AM

I already removed it. Don't like the sound.

Nomad · Sep 22nd, 2007, 01:47 PM

For those that have opted to remove their BOVs, if you are interested in selling PM me.

newyorkaddict · Sep 22nd, 2007, 03:11 PM

Same here, also intersted in the used ones.

valk009 · Sep 29th, 2007, 11:25 AM

I am thinking of getting this BOV, so what is the downside of it besides the airy noise it makes - any possible permanent damage to the turbo, air sensor or engine?

NeuroBeaker · Jun 16th, 2008, 02:59 PM

I was just trying to figure out what BOV was an abbreviation for when I stumbled upon this thread.

At least now I know it's a 'blow-off valve'.

I also then stumbled upon this video online:

YouTube - 07 R56 Mini Cooper S BOV

No idea whose video it is, but thought some of you guys might be interested as it's an in-car view.

All the best,
Andrew.

The Overrun · Jun 17th, 2008, 05:06 PM

that's not the Forge bov spacer

alta open air filter makes you hear the stock diverter valve

has anyone had any problems with this part? (the forge spacer)

mike ken · Jun 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM

i have, once installed under high acceleration the engine management light comes on once removed then it's OK, any help much appreciated

The Overrun · Jun 17th, 2008, 06:19 PM

do you feel power losses

mike ken · Jun 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM

yes why do you ask

Jun 29th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
lalaboi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Forge BOV adapter MCS 07 It's here! Just reach here a moment ago.haha.. Installation should be very easy. Just a adapter to the existing solenoid with holes to let the gas out, Said to improve performance because it expel the hot air from the recirculation valve instead of turning the hot air back to the intake. Forge Motorsport Will update again after installation! Last edited by MINIAC : Jun 29th, 2007 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Attach images

Jun 29th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Surely like every other BOV it just expels the gases to atmosphere with a sound? Personally I think these are purely cosmetic. Never liked the sound made by these on other makes of car - sounds a bit cheap and tacky IMHO! For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Jul 3rd, 2007, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 4,610 Offline	Does it sound anything like this YouTube - MINI R56 Dump Valve One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 930 Offline	Sorry but that sounds too much like a leyland bus. IMHO 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 16th, 2007, 05:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 11:25 AM Posts: 439 Offline	Got mine in/on today. Not 100% sure it will stay. Reminds me of my friend's Scooby or EVO. I'm not sure what I think, but it's definately a different sound venting to atmosphere. If that's what you're used to in a turbo... and you believe that's what all turbos should sound like, go for it. It's a beautifully milled piece and a brilliantly simple design (using the existing wastegate solonoid and all). The R56S needs a dose of charcter and this might be a piece of the puzzle. Heck, there are people out there that have complained about the supercharges whine... so to each their own. Know what I mean? Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

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Jun 29th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
lalaboi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Hahaha actually i tot so too..jus for fun thingy =p I fixed it up in half hour.. Its sounds like..wooosssh..nt pssssssshh..lolx.. I like the sound thou..not loud at all and not tacky to my opinion..

Jun 29th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
lalaboi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 12 Offline	BUt i got a problem..haha cuz our turbo come in @ 1700rpm..so is more like when we step on the acc, it will wosshhh..ha! funny..

Jul 5th, 2007, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
lalaboi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 12 Offline	yes! because I recorded it! =p how isit? hehe

Jul 5th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 299 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lalaboi (original) yes! because I recorded it! =p how isit? hehe You recorded it??? Look at the name

Jul 7th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
lalaboi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 12 Offline	YouTube - MINI COOPER S 07 w/ Forge BOV haha Opsss.. sorry..mine is here! =p

Aug 27th, 2007, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bomber MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Sounds ok

Sep 16th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 299 Offline	I already removed it. Don't like the sound.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 01:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nomad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 5 Offline	For those that have opted to remove their BOVs, if you are interested in selling PM me.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 03:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
newyorkaddict The Second Coming........ My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exmoor, Devon Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 75 Offline	Same here, also intersted in the used ones.

Sep 29th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
valk009 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 72 Offline	I am thinking of getting this BOV, so what is the downside of it besides the airy noise it makes - any possible permanent damage to the turbo, air sensor or engine?

Jun 16th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	I was just trying to figure out what BOV was an abbreviation for when I stumbled upon this thread. At least now I know it's a 'blow-off valve'. I also then stumbled upon this video online: YouTube - 07 R56 Mini Cooper S BOV No idea whose video it is, but thought some of you guys might be interested as it's an in-car view. All the best, Andrew. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jun 17th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
The Overrun MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 83 Offline	that's not the Forge bov spacer alta open air filter makes you hear the stock diverter valve has anyone had any problems with this part? (the forge spacer)

Jun 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
mike ken MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 37 Offline	i have, once installed under high acceleration the engine management light comes on once removed then it's OK, any help much appreciated

Jun 17th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
The Overrun MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 83 Offline	do you feel power losses

Jun 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
mike ken MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 37 Offline	yes why do you ask

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