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Originally Posted by oldevodude
I crushed the stock 9 diverter valve and it holds 30 psi now.
GULP! I simply can't bring myself to put a perfectly good valve in a vice and treat it like a walnut.
lol I can relate but If I'm not mistaken this is what Razorlab runs and Tons of DSM'ers.
If your current stock valve is not holding the higher boost anyway what do you really have to lose by trying this mod. It's definitely cheaper than yet another BOV
LOL I just remembered I have a Agency Power valve that I traded parts in a package deal with someone to try out. I really didn't want it but figured I'd help the dude out and I can prolly sell it on ebay if/when I try it and it doesn't work out.
I have been running 29-30 psi (#65 pill limited) for 5k miles so far and others much longer/more psi as posted. (cheapest power increase if YOUR car reacts positive to more boost)
I have always wondered how many head gaskets blew due to too much boost and at what PSI that is not to mention how much knock was present.
I will get headstuds if/when headgasket blows as IMO to install studs properly the head should be pulled anyway. If gasket blows hope I catch it before any possible overheating lol