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Julz
20th July 2018, 04:20 PM
Anyone any recommendations on a replacement blow off valve. Turns out this is the cause of my EML issues. The garage said they’ve used Forge before but on researching, it seems like the noise might drive me bonkers after a while. Currently looking at the Turbosmart Kompact from Lohen but just wondered if anyone else had had to replace theirs and what did you go for? Cheers! [emoji1303]
stoney
20th July 2018, 05:09 PM
I used GFB one on my clubman if you have a look in my build thread I'm sure there a link some where in there

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M600-RKJ
20th July 2018, 08:17 PM
I've got the gfb valve on my R56. Really nice piece of kit and all the plastic parts are replaced with metal so much better longevity. And the stiffer springs helps hold boost between gear changes
Julz
20th July 2018, 08:27 PM
What’s the noise like off of it? (I’ll go check out YouTube too!). The GFB is looking good as it’s half the price of the other two I’m looking at! :lol:
digi
20th July 2018, 08:52 PM
another vote for the gfb from me
M600-RKJ
21st July 2018, 10:50 PM
There isn't much noise difference and it's a recirculating valve and doesn't vent to atmosphere like the forge one does. If you have an intake you hear the blow off being much sharper with the stiffer spring the valve snaps closed much more quickly so you get short sharp blow sounds. It sounds rally car esc imo
Julz
21st July 2018, 10:51 PM
Excellent, thanks!! [emoji1303]
M600-RKJ
22nd July 2018, 09:33 AM
No idea how to upload videos on the forum but I'll post a video on the fb page later today
Julz
22nd July 2018, 11:33 AM
No idea how to upload videos on the forum but I'll post a video on the fb page later today

Brilliant, thank you. Going to get one ordered today! [emoji16]
MINI William
22nd July 2018, 11:48 AM
No idea how to upload videos on the forum but I'll post a video on the fb page later today

Upload to YouTube or Flickr and share the link the the forum Mark. Flickr is probably quicker
M600-RKJ
22nd July 2018, 11:52 PM
Sorry I did try and make a video today but my exhaust is too loud and you can't really hear the gfb. I'm sure I took a video when I fitted it if I can track it down I'll upload it
Julz
23rd July 2018, 09:07 AM
Ha, no worries! Ordered one last night anyway! [emoji16]