[danilloe90]

not smart....trying to make your BMW sound like a ricer is a bad idea. Want to make a whoosh noise go get a Subaru. Thats just my $.02 Plus doing this wont hurt the car, you are right BoostedBMW the MAP sensor will prevent any damage.

[ThreeseriesFTW]

fyi, if you're having a problem removing the hose, it's most likely because the car is COLD (not cooled off, but cold). In the winter this will be nearly impossible to do by hand, and will most likely result in something snapping, or at least some raw fingers. To fix this, just warm the engine up, let it cool for a few minutes, and you'll have no problems at all

[RUS0628]

can some1 do this mod for me. I ll give u 10$ for your time. I am in the bay area. Thanks

[Dr. G]

Is there a better option rather then plugging the bungs?

Anyone find a cap you can put over them like the BOV kits come with instead of having to stick something inside?

[MeinBMW]

Originally Posted by Dr. G

Is there a better option rather then plugging the bungs?

Anyone find a cap you can put over them like the BOV kits come with instead of having to stick something inside?

Forge Motorsport makes blanking plugs ... I'm actually using them on my car right now ... just need 2 of I believe the 20mm ones and a small piece of silicon hose + 4 clamps ... just call them up and ask for Mike ... tell him you need the same setup I am running

-Eric

http://forgemotorsport.com/content.a...oduct=FMTB052K

[Marcanthony04]

I just did this on my e90. Worked perfectly, sounds good. I put everything back though. Just wanted to try it out. Nice DIY.

[wahooooman]

just trying to clarify, ive heard mixed things by reading this DIY. i know this is a do at your own risk thing but will there be a chance i will be harming my car. thanks

[hiter202]

can this be done on a 2011 335i xDrive Coupe E92??? and if so, please let me know if there are any pictures of it?

[FirstBMWLA]

My question about this is wouldn't any BOV whether it be a genuine AA one or this simple DIY cause the car to run richer after a shift vs using stock diverter valves?
Does the car not car that this air is not being fed back into the system?

[eninety88]

tried doing the mod, but couldnt find the second hose. well i found it i think, but not sure if it's the right one. i know its behind the airbox... can someone post a picture of the second hose? the first one is clear. thanks!

[chris@strutmonkey]

I've turbocharged many cars and here's the facts:

1. BOVs prevent boost spikes when throttle bodies close suddenly, protecting the engine from overboost and the turbochargers from air backflow.

2. When the throttle bodies close suddenly, OEM BOVs route the surplus air back to the pre-turbo air intake piping for two reasons: (1) emissions compliance; (2) reduce noise.

3. This "BOV mod" does not change in any way shape or form the function of the BOV. It is still going to vent the excess boost. The only difference is that the excess boost is going to vent to the atmosphere, not back to the intake piping. By doing so, you can hear it better when it happens.

4. The intake piping will still show vaccuum when not under throttle/boost.

5. The ONLY potential impact of this mod is that, immediately after the throttle bodies reopen, the a/f ratio may be slightly rich because there is less air in the intake piping than BMW calibrated. This is not a safety/reliability issue.

6. All of the above assumes that you have adequately plugged the intake piping hole so that it is airtight.

[G-Bus]

BMW Free blow off DIY

Here is a video of how mine sounds. My door was open when I recorded. Also I tried it on but put them back together.

[aj555]

Originally Posted by Dr. G

Is there a better option rather then plugging the bungs?

Anyone find a cap you can put over them like the BOV kits come with instead of having to stick something inside?

Yeah, go to home depot and buy a pack of those rubber chair leg protector caps. There like $5 for 4. They fit right over it, then clamp it down with a small metal tightening clamp.

[Lulz_M3]

Originally Posted by craesq

I've turbocharged many cars and here's the facts:

1. BOVs prevent boost spikes when throttle bodies close suddenly, protecting the engine from overboost and the turbochargers from air backflow.

2. When the throttle bodies close suddenly, OEM BOVs route the surplus air back to the pre-turbo air intake piping for two reasons: (1) emissions compliance; (2) reduce noise.

3. This "BOV mod" does not change in any way shape or form the function of the BOV. It is still going to vent the excess boost. The only difference is that the excess boost is going to vent to the atmosphere, not back to the intake piping. By doing so, you can hear it better when it happens.

4. The intake piping will still show vaccuum when not under throttle/boost.

5. The ONLY potential impact of this mod is that, immediately after the throttle bodies reopen, the a/f ratio may be slightly rich because there is less air in the intake piping than BMW calibrated. This is not a safety/reliability issue.

6. All of the above assumes that you have adequately plugged the intake piping hole so that it is airtight.

Good info, but #5 is incorrect.

The n54 does not have a MAF sensor, therefore the A/F ratio is not affected by a BOV that vents to the atmosphere.

[Haus_07]

Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

Good info, but #5 is incorrect.

The n54 does not have a MAF sensor, therefore the A/F ratio is not affected by a BOV that vents to the atmosphere.

+1

Speed density on the 335i's. I've had my car setup like this for months now. One of the main reasons I did this mod was to keep some of the engine oil from re-entering the intake system. I know that's how BMW designed it for emissions, but after just a few weeks of running the car in this configuration, I can plainly see how much oil is now not being fed back into the intake, and it sounds pretty good too. Here's a pic of the way I have mine setup:

[Lulz_M3]

Originally Posted by Haus_07

+1

Speed density on the 335i's. I've had my car setup like this for months now. One of the main reasons I did this mod was to keep some of the engine oil from re-entering the intake system. I know that's how BMW designed it for emissions, but after just a few weeks of running the car in this configuration, I can plainly see how much oil is now not being fed back into the intake, and it sounds pretty good too. Here's a pic of the way I have mine setup:

What do you have the diverter valves venting to? I can see where you have attached tubes to route the air that is being bled out of the DV's but i cant make out what they are feeding into.

WRT the oil in the intake, i wouldn't think venting to the atmosphere vs pre-turbo intake would have any significant benefit vs stock set-up. Are you seeing alot of oil being vented from the DV's? To really eliminate this you should look into a catch-can set-up (if you havent already).

[Haus_07]

Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

What do you have the diverter valves venting to? I can see where you have attached tubes to route the air that is being bled out of the DV's but i cant make out what they are feeding into.

WRT the oil in the intake, i wouldn't think venting to the atmosphere vs pre-turbo intake would have any significant benefit vs stock set-up. Are you seeing alot of oil being vented from the DV's? To really eliminate this you should look into a catch-can set-up (if you havent already).

They aren't feeding into anything. I tied them together so that they both exit in the same place, but basically they are just dumping into the atmosphere. As far as a catch can is concerned, I've read many a post of people having issues with the pcv system after installing one, so I opted not to.

[az335idesi]

anyone who tried this, did you guys see any long term negative effects?

[m thriller]

Well i just did this mod today and for some reason my car actually feels more free revving and slghtly quicker!
I'm sure its not a placebo effect and come from a long line of modified turbo cars but its deffo an improvement and can not feel any delay or slight jolt between gear changes like i could before.
can hear the spool up nice but wish it was a touch louder but hey ho will end up buying one now!
P.s.. my cars a auto and has over 140k on it now!

[kollegga]

I can't see any pictures on page 1...

Can anyone help me?

[Bavarian Made]

So can It be done with only the front part? I've been trying to get the rear clip off for about 30 minutes with no luck and I don't feel like taking everything apart.

[E90Company]

When you are removing the dv hose from the intake nipple, do you twist? how is it done? The gray thing isnt moving and I think I broke it...