[TS13FST]

For those of you who have the Mountune BPV what are your thoughts? I am particularly interested in ease of install, build quality, sound change (I have seen some sellers advertising a change in sound) and anything else you think a potential buyer might want to know.

 

[Suprman]

I'm looking at this as well. Would prefer not to have the crazy loud sound of a BOV, but a little more sound and a better reliability would be awesome

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[mrbean]

I hear no difererence with the mountune recirc valve. It just looks cool honestly and replaces the factory recirc which is ****.

 

[TS13FST]

Glad to hear that there is no sound difference (I am not after loud). Any feedback on ease of install. From what I have seen it looks pretty easy, but I have also never done one, so I am curious.

 

[FSWerksVP]

With the Mountune air intake and the Mountune diverter it's pretty quiet on my car.

 

[TS13FST]

With the Mountune air intake and the Mountune diverter it's pretty quiet on my car.

Glad to hear this as I also have the Mountune Air Intake (ordered from FSWerks ).

I believe the answer is yes, but just to verify, the Mountune diverter is a direct replacement (i.e. no adjustments or tuning required for installation... just bolt it in). For now I am running a stock tune, but I plan on loading a tune in the spring (which is the reason I am considering this upgrade to begin with as I have heard the stock BPV is not as well made as this part).

 

[FSWerksVP]

Right, a direct swap for stock.

 

[Toddo]

The factory fitted one is a piece of cheap plastic, had mine changed out, no sound difference

 

[cnitusrj]

would it work with tunes? given the increase in boost? is the spring tension adjustable like some others?

 

[FSWerksVP]

It works with all programs. It's not adjustable.

 

[cnitusrj]

It works with all programs. It's not adjustable.

Got it thnx randy!

 

[ST Bob]

Exceptionally well-made component by Mountune, especially compared to flimsy stock BPV.

 

[SIstomper]

Does anyone know what the pressure rating is?

 

[[email protected]]

We are glad you like and thanks for posting the photos.
We designed this part originally for the Focus RS and RS 500. It was part of our MR375 package so it will handle significant flow.
Fortunately, the C346ST uses the BorgWarner turbo with mechanical recirculation valve so this part was compatible.
I will talk to engineering and see if there are any specific ratings.

As a side note, our new lower IC pipe upgrade helps turbo response and is an easy install once you are underneath the car.
We will be adding a kit with favorable pricing to the website that includes the pipe and bypass valve later today.

http://www.mountuneusa.com/mountune-Lower-Intercooler-Pipe-Upgrade-Focus-ST-p/2363-hp-aa.htm


Ken.

 

[TS13FST]

Ken... are there any service recommendations on this part? I feel like some of the other BPV/BOV options on the market require service (cleaning/lubrication) every 30K miles or so.

 

[Kevin]

^ x2

Mine just came in the mail today no instructions. I don't really need them for install as it's been well covered on this site, but I was curious about maintenance. Unfortunately my 5mm socket was "misplaced" and I need to wait until tomorrow for install.

 

[wldwzl]

We are glad you like and thanks for posting the photos.
We designed this part originally for the Focus RS and RS 500. It was part of our MR375 package so it will handle significant flow.
Fortunately, the C346ST uses the BorgWarner turbo with mechanical recirculation valve so this part was compatible.
I will talk to engineering and see if there are any specific ratings.

As a side note, our new lower IC pipe upgrade helps turbo response and is an easy install once you are underneath the car.
We will be adding a kit with favorable pricing to the website that includes the pipe and bypass valve later today.

mountune Lower Intercooler Pipe Upgrade, Focus ST 2013-14


Ken.

That is actually pretty cool that the hard pipe can be bought outside of the package with the upgrade soft hoses. Is there still a flow benefit to be seen just swapping out the hard pipe and leaving the stock soft hoses?

 

[Kevin]

Installed and pretty. The lower bolt was a little tricky as it's partially obstructed. Wheel off to wheel on time was about 30 min.

 

[SIstomper]

Installed and pretty. The lower bolt was a little tricky as it's partially obstructed. Wheel off to wheel on time was about 30 min.

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I think you have it oriented wrong. The M is supposed to be @ 7 o'clock. Not sure if it matters.
Mountune instructions
http://www.mountune.com/downloads/recirc_valve_install_rev1.0.pdf

 

[TS13FST]

I am not sure if it actually matters, but Mountune's install guide (http://www.mountune.com/downloads/recirc_valve_install_rev1.0.pdf) shows the M facing the direction that STBob shows in his picture (although the install guide is actually for the RS).