[DadzBmer_N2o]

Originally Posted by NZf30

Recently installed a GFB diverter valve on my 328i f30, what mission getting the screws in place.

Thas what i keep hearing, how much that thing is like a surgery. I think i will wait as long as i can to change that out....

[Luverse]

Originally Posted by DadzBmer_N2o

I think that Stge 2 AGG might have made things speed up the process, whatcha think?

i guess stage 2 is too much for 4 cyl

[kahnfucious]

Originally Posted by Luverse

stage 2 AGG BM3
Decat straight pipe exhaust
GFB DV+
Injen Evolution CAI
FTP Charge Pipe
FTP TIC
Wagner competition FMIC
36k miles

Was your car a 320 or a 328 - and what are you going to do now? Fix it?

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by DadzBmer_N2o

Thas what i keep hearing, how much that thing is like a surgery. I think i will wait as long as i can to change that out....

maybe if you wait long enough, turbosmart will come out with one for a N20. they currently only have plumb-back or dual port valves for the N55 and N13 engines. from what i've read in N55 sub-forum, i believe it's better than the GFB DV+ and easier to install because it doesn't have a thick base, like the GFB DV+. i don't mind paying more for products that i believe are worth the difference in price.

I emailed them a few weeks ago and they replied,"we currently do not have any for the N20 but are looking to in the future so check back in the upcoming months". I'm not holding my breath, though...

https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...lumb-back-vr9/
https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...dual-port-vr9/

[DadzBmer_N2o]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

maybe if you wait long enough, turbosmart will come out with one for a N20. they currently only have plumb-back or dual port valves for the N55 and N13 engines. from what i've read in N55 sub-forum, i believe it's better than the GFB DV+ and easier to install because it doesn't have a thick base, like the GFB DV+. i don't mind paying more for products that i believe are worth the difference in price.

I emailed them a few weeks ago and they replied,"we currently do not have any for the N20 but are looking to in the future so check back in the upcoming months". I'm not holding my breath, though...

https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...lumb-back-vr9/
https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...dual-port-vr9/

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

maybe if you wait long enough, turbosmart will come out with one for a N20. they currently only have plumb-back or dual port valves for the N55 and N13 engines. from what i've read in N55 sub-forum, i believe it's better than the GFB DV+ and easier to install because it doesn't have a thick base, like the GFB DV+. i don't mind paying more for products that i believe are worth the difference in price.

I emailed them a few weeks ago and they replied,"we currently do not have any for the N20 but are looking to in the future so check back in the upcoming months". I'm not holding my breath, though...

https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...lumb-back-vr9/
https://www.turbosmart.com/product/b...dual-port-vr9/

Nice, keep us updated when u can!!

And dang it, Kies sells this but not for N20's, i could have used my $5k Affirm approval for this lol..

[Luverse]

Originally Posted by kahnfucious

Was your car a 320 or a 328 - and what are you going to do now? Fix it?

320
i fix and rebuilt the engine, and sold the car
now i'm driving 330i - B48 engine

[kahnfucious]

Originally Posted by Luverse

320
i fix and rebuilt the engine, and sold the car
now i'm driving 330i - B48 engine

Thanks for replying - curious to know what kind of cost it took to repair that car. I guess 320s aren't quite BM-2 ready. The slightly higher compression ratio probably becomes an issue at those boost levels.

[FastActionJax]

I have the FTP charge pipe and inter to turbo pipe and I also have the MST inlet pipe and my car makes the "swoosh" sound without the GFB+ and I also don't have an aftermarket intake, I removed it and have a K&N drop in now (I just drilled some holes in air box like the Msport air box)

I'm waiting for turbosmart I guess because I don't want to go thru the GFB crap lol. I may just replace my OE BOV with a new one and wait. if it's not out in 6 months I guess I'll have no choice but go with the GFB

[DadzBmer_N2o]

Originally Posted by FastActionJax

I have the FTP charge pipe and inter to turbo pipe and I also have the MST inlet pipe and my car makes the "swoosh" sound without the GFB+ and I also don't have an aftermarket intake, I removed it and have a K&N drop in now (I just drilled some holes in air box like the Msport air box)

I'm waiting for turbosmart I guess because I don't want to go thru the GFB crap lol. I may just replace my OE BOV with a new one and wait. if it's not out in 6 months I guess I'll have no choice but go with the GFB

Nice way to approach this, gonna have to rethink things lol..Hey i also subbed you on your IG acct, look for me as my user name here is the same for my IG acct.

[Luverse]

Originally Posted by kahnfucious

Thanks for replying - curious to know what kind of cost it took to repair that car. I guess 320s aren't quite BM-2 ready. The slightly higher compression ratio probably becomes an issue at those boost levels.

around US$ 3000

Originally Posted by FastActionJax

I have the FTP charge pipe and inter to turbo pipe and I also have the MST inlet pipe and my car makes the "swoosh" sound without the GFB+ and I also don't have an aftermarket intake, I removed it and have a K&N drop in now (I just drilled some holes in air box like the Msport air box)

I'm waiting for turbosmart I guess because I don't want to go thru the GFB crap lol. I may just replace my OE BOV with a new one and wait. if it's not out in 6 months I guess I'll have no choice but go with the GFB

last year, when i'm still using N20, i also use GFB DV+
it's hard to screw it, unless you remove the turbo
but thankfully, my mechanics can screw it with special tools without removing the turbo

[FastActionJax]

Originally Posted by DadzBmer_N2o

Nice way to approach this, gonna have to rethink things lol..Hey i also subbed you on your IG acct, look for me as my user name here is the same for my IG acct.

Yeah will do bro!

Originally Posted by Luverse

around US$ 3000



last year, when i'm still using N20, i also use GFB DV+
it's hard to screw it, unless you remove the turbo
but thankfully, my mechanics can screw it with special tools without removing the turbo

And I know I could do it by using "the grinding down the long allen" technique but I just dont feel adding a piece to an already worn BOV is my solution yunno. I know many people have used it and say its great but with the design flaws of this motor I want to make sure things are tip top, I'm sure with your experience that can be appreciated. I see why many people dont make things for the N20 but it blows.

[Luverse]

Originally Posted by FastActionJax

Yeah will do bro!



And I know I could do it by using "the grinding down the long allen" technique but I just dont feel adding a piece to an already worn BOV is my solution yunno. I know many people have used it and say its great but with the design flaws of this motor I want to make sure things are tip top, I'm sure with your experience that can be appreciated. I see why many people dont make things for the N20 but it blows.

yea i know what you mean
not many workshop in my country wants to replace the BOV of N20, considering the work and risk they taken