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GFB Blow Off Valve - Hybrid
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$235.00
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Description:
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A bolt-on blow-off valve kit is available for the GT - the Legacy GT Hybrid. The Hybrid design, with both plumb back and trumpet outlets, gives the driver a great blow-off sound without being too noisy. The Hybrid can also be configured for either silent plumb back or loud vent-to-atmosphere operation using parts supplied. Best of all, the GT Hybrid is easily installed without any modifications - you don't need to trim the engine cover as you do when fitting some other brands. When installed, the matt black anodised GT Hybrid is almost completely concealed by the engine cover, so at a glance, the engine bay appears standard.
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Keywords:
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GFB Go Fast Bits Blow Off Valve BOV recirculating
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StormLGT
Junior Member
Registered: May 2012
Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 33
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $235.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Fits perfectly, easy install, sounds beautiful
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None
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Looks good and fits perfectly. Sounds amazing. I love it!
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lawl
You're gonna love my nuts
Registered: February 2007
Location: Sandy Eggo, CA
Posts: 6112
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Easy to install, great fitment, lots of options
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Cons:
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Some other bovs sound better
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Just installed... in 5 minutes. Looks great, everything fits without issues.
Can go 100% vented out, 50-50 vent/recirculate or 100% recirculate.
100%vented out is not recommended. 100% recirculate is supposedly silent. If you want sound and dont want to run rich, you want 50-50. The BOV aftermarket being what it is, you are left with very few options.. either this or the AVO. Decided with this one because it looks more low-key.
Sounds like a whoosh of air, kind of like a bus. (but slightly more crisp). if you want a chirp, look at an HKS (although the new ones are only good for VTA.- I sort of guinea pigged myself for that... search for "HKS SSQV")
I am very pleased running at 50-50. It's a good volume and if you tire of it, you can always change it to recirculate. good flexibility. Also I'm planning on going stage2+ and supposedly the stock bpv leaks so I got this.
IMO if you want a safe bov get this or the AVO. this will fit under the stock engine cover for sure. (not so sure about AVO)
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mccorry
Mr. NiceGuy
Registered: July 2004
Location: Grove City, Ohio
Posts: 9432
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Nice quality, good appearance. Perfect fit. good sound.
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If you run it 50/50, you will occasionally get a little pop (backfire) out the exhaust.
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Overall... very nice piece. Not too obnoxious or flashy. Suits the LGT just fine.
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dan_is_key
Junior Member
Registered: May 2007
Location: Jersey
Posts: 65
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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nice sound for a 50/50 set-up. it doesn't completely overpower decible level. good price too, perfect for daily driving.
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boostedsubbygt
Member
Registered: November 2006
Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina. Originally Bowie, MD
Posts: 172
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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5 min install real easy
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Cons:
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trumpet screwon
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this is a great product. i just got it and i installed it at night. the only issue was to put on the trumpet i had to tighten it at a up angle. it took till the next night to figure that out. lol. it sounds like a loud rush of air under med to high load and its quiets under low loads great for everyday driving.
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baprice_du
Member
Registered: July 2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 152
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Adjustable sound level, EASY install, hidden - looks stock
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Trumpet goes on at an angle, no whistle option
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First installed with full atmosphere and it was loud...very loud. Then tried 50/50 and couldn't ask for more perfect level.
If I had it set to full recirculate, I'm not even sure that my dealer would even notice it (sound and blends in even with engine cover off). Fits under the cover, which I liked.
Install was super easy, would've taken 15 minutes if I hadn't had to mess around with the trumpet for another 45 minutes. I got it on, tried to put the trumpet on and couldn't see it was threaded at an angle. I thought I stripped it or GFB made a POS, until I took it off and looked closely. Then it screwed on easily and I felt stupid.
Great product overall. I wouldn't mind a whistle option for times when I want to be more obnoxious. If someone knows that it exists - PM me.
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qp_20
Member
Registered: November 2006
Location: Longmont, Co: Land of the thin air!
Posts: 98
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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fit, finish, completely stock fitment, GFB customer service
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Cons:
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car ran funny on VTA and 50/50 settings
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When I bought this piece it didn't have the needed gasket. Went back to dealer and they couldn't find it, mine was the last unit, and they didn't really offer any help to get a new gasket. Emailed GFB directly and they sent me out a new one with no hassle at all. I love a company that take care of problems that easily. I figured that I would need to buy the replacement gasket.
Went on with no issues at all. I ran it on all three modes, and stuck with the recirc setting. The other two impacted gas mileage and the car ran funny. Maybe this is because I have an intake, but the recirc is just as pronounced as the 50/50, and both of those are only a bit quieter than the VTA option. I like the look of this piece too. Some valves look junky, bulky, or flashy. This piece is nice looking. It might not get noticed when the engine cover is on. Highly recommend!
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mcstiffe12
New Member
Registered: May 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 10
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 0
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Where did you guys purchase this from? Directy from the GFB seems expensive.
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Darkness of Death
Black Magician
Registered: June 2007
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 2286
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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easy install, can change settings and adjustable
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Cons:
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not good for FMIC users
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great customer service from GFB - they sent me a lighter spring for my FMIC setup but it's not working out. product itself is stealthy - black. can change the settings (full recirculate, 50/50 and full vent to air) easily. everything is included in the package as well. i run 50/50, sounds great ~
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dabetic
New Member
Registered: August 2008
Location: PA
Posts: 26
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 0
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I cant find this thing for less than $300...that seems high to me.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
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black318i
Contributing V.P.
Registered: June 2008
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1023
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Quality build, Near stock look
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Cons:
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I wish it was more stealth (all black).
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I have mine set to 50/50. No CEL or backfiring, but it’s a little on the loud side for me.
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Verwilderd
Poop Brown Leggy
Registered: November 2008
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 2668
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Good Look/Sound at 50/50
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Cons:
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Trumpet somewhat of a pain to install. Expensive.
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I love the look and especially the sound. I am running it at 50/50 and have noticed no issues except when it is cold, from time to time when I shift I get a pop in the exhaust from running slightly rich. The trumpet I can see to be a pita if you don't know/remember it installs at an angle to clear a bolt. I love the stealth look and the fact that you can still retain the engine cover with NO modification. Great mod to get that psssshhh sound. Doesn't add any performance, so I would not recommend for someone on a budget. There are better ways to spend $235 and get performance, but for me, I love that sound. No one expects it from a sleeper car such as the LGT.
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drsnobiz
Senior Member
Registered: November 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 251
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $235.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Instaallation, Fitment, and Looks
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Cons:
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N/A
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Couldn't find one used on the boards so I just ponied up the price for a new one. Installed it last night in
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m sprank
Vendor III
Registered: April 2009
Location: Escondido, Ca
Posts: 18116
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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3 Choices for operation
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Cons:
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Now very expensive
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Purchased mine for $200. See that they are going for up to $400 now. Way to much money for a BPV.
Works great, fits great. Fun to play with the 50/50 setting. Very nice sound when shifting. The "pops" from the exhaust are annoying though. Recommend running 100% recirc, but thats no fun and the OEM part does the job just fine for that.
Going to a FMIC, so this was the ticket with the available softer spring.
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