OntarioGT Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi I need to replace my BOV. The stealer wants 130 CDN for the stocker, which is fine, the cars stock and I don't care to modify it much. I read about Forge making a better than stock replacement full recirculation valve but visiting their website their fitment is only for 08+ 2.5 or 2.0L, my LGT is a 2.5, 2005. I am not familiar with compatibility on these two engines as well as some of you may be. I have done some searches but it seems I cant find the answer to this specific question. I just want to keep the application the same but for $135 I am sure there is a better than stock replacement available. I don't want to start a debate I just want to know who still makes/sells a product like this. I intend to keep the stock setup which would be full recirculation. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The Forge valve you want is parts number FMWRX3 for the 08+ wrx and BL/BP legacy. This will fit your 05 LGT with no issue. I have been running one for several years. I find it hard to believe that at stock boost levels the oem bpv is going out. I would be much more suspect of the intercooler separating at the connection between the plastic end tanks and aluminum core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The forge Bypass Valve is a great replacement. Not really needed on a unmodified car, but it should work nonetheless. I'm not sure about fitment on the stock intercooler however. I do run the Forge Valve on my FMS TMIC. Had a slight hood clearance issue but was able to cut the heat blanket to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Echoing Gex, the FMWRX3 is what you're looking for, but check your TMIC for separation. Use a straight-jaw locking pliers to secure the metal tabs along the sides of the intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioGT Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 @turboboost, I never considered this. I will look at it tomorrow and see if this is the issue, @gex thanks for the input I think ill definitely check the intercooler as you both explained, would there be a write-up on this specifying where the common areas for separation occur? To second that, is the separation normally fixed by just securing the metal tabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Look into "bullet-proofing" your tmic and get in touch with BarManBean - he sells a very popular kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bulletproof-tmic-mod-lgt-08-wrx-158870.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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