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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Also, give me a call at the office so that I can fill you in on a tuning tip for the BOV that will optimize it even further. 858-457-1700.
What is this tuning tip?
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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That's a pretty insane pipe job for the Hitachi twins. It gets me wondering what's really inside them.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by puzzlerok
It's only necessary for stock closed-loop MAF setups so you don't run rich between shifts. If you have a standalone that uses open-loop and a MAP sensor you can vent to the atmosphere. This BOV stays open under vacuum to bypass the turbo restrictions so it's recommended that a K&N filter is fitted to the dump fitting, that's how I run mine.
In other words, it is optimal to recirculate on the FC, since it has a MAF fuel injection system. The FD does not measure air flow (it has a "speed-density" FI system), and so can vent to atmosphere.

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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Where can you actually buy their things ?? looks you can not get it directly from their site . Thank's.

René
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Are these the w/g's Abel is running on the RX8? Very nice!!
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Quick video of a run at 12psi with Synapse BOV going off. The sound is louder that what the video camera recorded, but it at least gives you an idea. Nice crisp sound.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/8...fb013bb8cd.htm

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Are these the w/g's Abel is running on the RX8? Very nice!!
Yep
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Nice sound.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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took a ride in afgmoto1978's car last night, I am sold on this BOV.

It sounded great, just simply amazing.

Thanks for the ride Adam, I'll never forget it.

Love that sound.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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http://synapseengineering.com/smf/index.php?topic=30.0
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
What is this tuning tip?
Sorry, never saw this thread. If you haven't seen the updated tuning manual, we're standardizing this configuration for all Synchronic BOV customers after further testing and development. So, please make sure that you are running a boost-only source to Port C:

http://www.synapseengineering.com/pdf/bov-manual.pdf

And here's a post I put together on the philosophy behind the BOV:

http://synapseengineering.com/smf/index.php?topic=30.0
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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I believe I talked to these guys at their booth during the San Diego Auto Show. Great people and looked like a rock solid product. Really cool design.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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I remember a topic being brought up about these products on another forum previously and it was pointed out that in a few of the videos they weren't using proper vacuum sources for the comparison BOV's, and a few other things that made their product react quicker/smoother, and the others (IIRC a tial) react differently than it normally would... no idea if those are the videos that are still circulating or not, but there was quite the controversy over what appeared to be really shady advertising...

I'm still on the fence, haven't done much of my own research yet though.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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There is honestly no doctoring on our videos, but that is simply our word on a forum. So . . .

In the next couple of weeks, there will be about 50+ retailers that will have a "try before you buy" kit in their retail location, with every flange we make, spread throughout the country. You will basically be able to drive up, say "I want to try the Synchronic BOV" no strings attached.

We are confident enough about how the product works that we want people to try it before passing judgement and be able too compare it with what they already have. Do you know of any other BOV mfg willing to put their product on the line?
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Where can I get a hold of synapse products in Chicago. I have a custom application in the works and would love to give your products a test.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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I would check with your forum sponsors first that are in the area. I'm sure that the ones that carry Synapse Engineering products would be able to get them to you quickly.

That said, if you absolutely need it quickly theres:

A-spec tuning in Schaumburg 630-825-0333
Suja Motoring in Chicago 630-407-0711
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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If anyone has used their bolt on FPR, please update this thread and post a review (thanks).
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