so basically all it is for the hks is a red light that goes on when we hit certain boost?

First of all, excellent work! Someone told me about this a couple weeks ago, but I'm just now stumbling upon the thread.... better late than never.

CPE fmic/HK$ here as well. However, very interested in how well this works in high boost BT app.... I'd like to run 25psi, and have it set to purge at 27psi... can it get rid of that much air fast enough? I need to upgrade my CPE fmic to a custom TR8 2/ 2.5" pipes, so I would definitely consider changing bpvs (and sell the HK$ w/ the cpe kit) so I could run this device. I'm way too lazy to change the flange/bpv in the meantime, and I'm just running spring +ewg, so I'm not really at a huge risk atm. However, even tho I replaced all my vac line going BT and have nice high temp vac line going to my ewg, that line still makes me nervous, lol. I check it periodically for cracks/etc.... you never know wtf can happen and have it crack/melt/etc and you're fucked. Great invention! I would definitely try to patent it.

Any way to to have use two settings to replace the w/m BCS failsafe some of us run? Like the normal set up to purge at 27psi, but if it gets a 12v signal from my w/m fs, have it only hold like 15psi? Is that what you were talking about with the w/m integration? That would be sweeet!

running the Super Mario Bros aka "forge" valve so I should be good to go.

Lex, the Synapse DV can be run in either push or pull mode.

That being said, I've had my eye on the XLE anyway. LOL

Yes, for the HKS valves I would not consider this a solution at the moment. As I mentioned, the HKS type valve requires two elements:

- A drop in pressure on the vacuum signal line
- An actual drop in boost in the charge pipes which means the drive has to ACTUALLY be off the throttle.

This is the reason the HKS type valves sometimes result in more compressor surge.

There is a slight "blip" in boost when the device triggers but if you keep the foot into it and continue generating boost, the HKS will seal back up.

Thaks Doug! A couple of clarifications. The amount of boost that your system will hold with the device triggered depends on your setup. If the BPV is a push type, it will be significantly less than what you set your setpoint to. On a stock turbo and BPV, it can't make more than ~10-12psi. You will feel a loss in power, see a red LED, and if the valve is recirculated so that you don't lose metered air, the car will continue driving normally without a fuel cut like feeling so it will be safe if you're in the middle of a merging maneuver.

The device can also be triggered via a 5V or 12V signal from any other source such as a WMI or any other controller with that type of output. If it's triggered, once again boost drops, you get the LED, and you know something is off right away.

The system will reset once you're out of boost, so you don't have to pull over or stop driving to be able to drive into boost again normally. You just get off the the throttle.

I wasn't aware of this - I should do a little more reading on this. Once some of the beta testers get their hands on this and do some testing with different setups and valves, I'll be able to share more about specific valves and their performance.

@Lex,

The mounting flange and discharge tube can be installed on either side of the synapse diverter valve, and dictates which "mode" the valve is in.

Testers could simply flip sides that their flange is on to test.

Updates please @Lex when you have a moment.

Wish I had more moments and time. All I can say is that software is done, electronics are 70% done, enclosure is done, graphics and finishing touches are 25% done :)

Hang in there, it's coming ... esp since I think other things are going to wind down as we head towards the fall.

great news lex, glad to hear things are moving along. I can see this device selling like hotcakes in all boosted platforms.

I'd expect you'll be retiring soon :)

Haha ... nah man, this car thing is just too much fun! It's all about getting more cool products out there for enthusiasts - just have to work on faster turn around times!

roger that...

btw your cat has been doing pushups for like 5 months straight...one strong cat.

I dunno man, agent Smith is getting pretty wet as well. Chinese water torture style :)

subbed for price. definitely interested.

looking forward to seeing finished product.

good thing he is just a program or he would look like a prune by now...

wow this sounds great! great work

Product sounds amazing I'll definitely be down for one. Will it change the sound at all?

Nope, the BPV sound will be unchanged unless the unit is tripped and then you will hear a whooosh as it releases pressure.

Im ready for one of these pending price :)

Very cool product. On my XR I'm using the boost-cut built into the MegaSquirt and violent is an understatement.

megasquirt o rly? i used that back on my neon a few years ago. very hard to work with if youre building your maps from scratch. big ups to you good sir

does it work with synapse bov???

I know a thing or 2 about Megasquirt systems ... this is how I got my business started ... http://www.stratifiedauto.com/index....index&cPath=66

It depends on how the valve is setup. The synapse can be setup in both push and pull type, so yes it would work with it.

Cool, I'll try to remember you when I'm shopping for a tuning solution for my 1.6L miata!

How's the development process looking? Are we getting close to a release date announcement? ;)

Doing all I can, but I won't promise something I can't keep ... so a bit more patience is all I ask for.

Subbed, I'll definitely be getting one!

Thanks! Definitely takes some work, but it's very fun once you get the car running and driving.

Still needs work, but this was last year on a pretty stockish setup in the car (slightly bigger turbo, FMIC and the MS1).

http://uconncarclub.com/Joe/XR/Dyno/FinalPull.jpg


I won't de-rail Lex's thread anymore, but nice MS products there too. The guy that helped me get up and running has a boosted Miata and has helped tune a few PNP setups.

Sooo...Any update?

You bet. The initial batch of 10 is almost complete. I hope to have these done and in my hand before the new year.

New years here.
Whats up?

Lex I predict this is gonna make you A LOT of money!!!! (And we don't even know how much it costs yet) LOL Thanks is definately an understatement

Some sw/hw implementation issues have come up that I am dealing with. That and you guys are keeping me busy with tunes :).

I'd much rather have a product with no issues out there than something half baked. That's taking a little more time but the diligence here will pay off when you guys get something that works.

Do you have a rough estimate on price? I'd like to get one for my bt build.

Tapatalka

I'm going to be very rough here and say more than $100 and less than $200. These first pieces are literally going to be at cost since building in small quantities is mucho $$$.

Sounds good, ill be keeping an eye on this thread for updates on the release of the product:)

Tapatalka

interesting, i'd get one.

What have we here ....

https://www.stratifiedauto.com/image...ilsafe%201.jpg

https://www.stratifiedauto.com/image...ilsafe%202.jpg

Nice work Lex.. but wheres the blue LEDs? lol, kidding.

Thanks Kevin, decided to go with the more classic red instead but I am open to suggestions :)

Wow....impressive Lex....your are really changing the Mazdaspeed community. I am sure you will be a millionaire soon enough.:newangel:

Looks fuckin sweet. Do want!

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Awesome news Lex....so does a pic mean it's officially released?

THIS

Here's the plan: I have 9 initial build units that are almost ready to go out. These 9 are fully functional but at a discount from the actual pricing.

This is because I expect the people who buy these 9 to put them through the paces and give me feedback. If any changes are needed I will make them and then gauge interest to know how many units to have built in the next batch for a regular production run.

roger that

@Lex so where do I send my money and how much!!! I haz monies ready!!!! :)

Surprisingly, he's not a muscular kitten. Subbed for progress!

Well put me in for a couple so i can raffle them off... :)

posting just for sub.

fantastic. absolutely fantastic.

Installed

Lex, could this theoretically be used on other vehicles too (not just the mazda variety)?

Yes, it will work with any gasoline turbocharged vehicle with a pull type bpv like the stock one on our cars as well as many other aftermarket bpvs.

FUCKING sick! I must have one

40psi...should work with my k04?

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Once I go AP, I will get stratified and guarded.

i would def get one if it worked with my HKS.... hmmm i might have to get a new cold pipe for my FMIC so i can run my forge again..

Protection Canadien du moteur de le overboost, aha et Voila.

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...20226-1818.jpg



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Log at around 16 psi trigger for testing purposes.
3rd shifting to 4th.

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Thanks for posting this Tomas!! Very much appreciated.

I have added these pics to my "Future Mods" folder on my computer. Yes, I am that pathetic.

The Synapse Diverter valve can be setup as both push/pull but the BOV cannot. So I assume no work with BOV.

And difference between V1 and V2?

This so I don't really need?