Available in Black or Machined Finish
Developed specifically for BMW's all-new N54 twin turbo motor, as found in the
BMW 135,335 and 535 models, Forge Motorsport adds another replacement valve
application to our already extensive vehicle specific and universal valve
lineup. While virtually identical in operation to the Bosch style valves as used
from the factory on many other turbocharged applications, primarily Volkswagen
and Audi, BMW has utilized a very different type of valve connection mechanism
that makes their product and our replacement components very unique.
Starting
with the world's best selling direct replacement Bosch style valve, our own 007P
piston-based design, we have revised virtually every single component of the
valve body, (except the internal piston), in order to retain BMW's unique
connection mechanism yet offer improved functionality in every other possible
way. The entire valve assembly is precision CNC machined from T6-6061 billet
aluminum alloy on our very own Mazak CNC milling machines. Again, the valve is
an aluminum piston based design, offering significantly improved reliability
over the failure prone OEM diaphragm valves, yet with no change to valve
response time. We utilize ultra high temperature Viton brand silicone o-rings
for sealing and Mobil1 fully synthetic bearing grease for lubrication. The
valves are fully tunable for both boost holding capacity and response by way of
proprietary interchangeable springs and shims (washers to marginally adjust
preload). By utilizing this method of valve tuning with multiple custom spring
rates, the valves will retain the maximum range of piston travel and flow volume
regardless of which spring rate is used. Valves with a singular spring requiring
that adjustments be made by continually adding preload will suffer from
decreased piston or diaphragm travel as the spring tension is increased. Though
these types of valves may hold high boost levels under load, they will actually
suffer from limited flow volume at throttle lift when the valve vents. The hoses
included in the kit are a custom made multi-layer fabric reinforced flexible
silicone hose that are designed to allow compatibility with the stock airbox and
charge piping setup without any permanent modification being required to adapt
our replacement valves. Even the included hose clamps are overkill. They are
specifically designed for use with silicone hoses, utilizing a beveled band edge
and a pressed in drive mechanism rather than perforated. They are even approved
by NATO for international military use.
All told, this direct replacement valve
kit will be suitable for a bone stock car to one that is heavily modified. They
can be installed on the car right on the showroom floor and they will last well
past having upgraded your intake, exhaust, and ECU software. They are capable of
handling an infinitely wider range of boost pressure, more reliably, than the
OEM valves, and they carry an unlimited lifetime warranty and money back
guarantee.
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