Specific Product Information
What's Included
- 1 x valve
- 1 x 5mm hex key
- 2 x mounting screws
- 1 x WRX recirc flange (installed)
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GFB recommends that only a qualified automotive technician fit this product.
This product is intended for racing use only, and it is the owner's responsibility to be aware of the legalities of fitting this product in his or her state/territory regarding noise, emissions and vehicle modifications.
GFB products are engineered for best performance, however incorrect use or modification of factory systems may cause damage to or reduce the longevity of the engine/drive-train components.
What's Included
Features of Mach 2
Use Cases
Self-troubleshooting Steps
I feel like I am experiencing a loss of power/boost. What can I do to diagnose this?
How do I diagnose my valve?
FAQ
What is the difference between your blow off valve range? I’m not too sure what I need.
The only key difference among our blow off valve range is the level of adjustability when venting to atmosphere. They all have the same performance related benefits. The factor that separates our blow off valve range is the level of adjustability between venting to atmosphere and recirculating back into the intake. The Mach 2, alike the OEM bypass valve, is our fully recirculating OEM replacement and will not vent to atmosphere. However, if you were after something that was capable of venting to atmosphere, we do have the Hybrid, Respons and Deceptor Pro II valves available.
Out of the three, the Hybrid is least adjustable; with only three venting profiles being able to be achieved including: full recirc, 50/50 and full atmo. The Respons and Deceptor Pro II valves, however, are fully adjustable with any outcome between full recirc and full vent to atmosphere being able to be achieved. The Deceptor Pro II also has the added benefit in being able to have its venting bias electronically controlled through a head unit from the comfort of your vehicle cabin compared to the Respons, which will need to be manually adjusted.
How can I make some noise! Is that possible?
Yes! It is possible to convert your Mach 2 from full recirc to full atmo. In most cases, you will simply need to purchase a Mach 2 atmospheric conversion kits. In this kit, we provide a stiffer spring, trumpet to replace the recirc outlet and recirc hose plug. The stiffer spring is required to ensure that the valve does not prematurely vent to atmosphere.
Can I convert my hose mount valve to a flange mount (or vise versa)?
Unfortunately, no. This is due to the bodies of the flange mount valve differing to the those on the hose mount valves. Because of this, it’s not possible to convert from one style to another.
I’ve just performed a smoke test and have found a boost leak from the recirc port.
When smoke testing a dual port blow off valve, it’s worth noting that they will often show a false positive indication for a boost leak. This is because, when performing a smoke test, they pressurise both the inlet and outlet of the valve – when the recirc port of a dual port BOV is not designed to (and doesn’t need to) hold pressure. We’ve talked about diagnosing boost leaks in numerous tech articles and videos that can be found on our YouTube channel or on our website.
I have aftermarket intercooler piping, is it possible to fit one of your valves onto my vehicle?
Yes! It definitely is possible. We do have a range of V-band weld on adaptors available in both Stainless Steel and Aluminium finishes. It is also worth noting that the V-band weld on adaptors are only compatible with our valves with a hose mount and not a flange mount.
I’m interested in rebuilding my valve, do you offer rebuild kits?
Yes, we do. Generally however, we always recommend contacting us first to see if a rebuild kit is generally needed. In most cases, we’re able to provide a solution without having to purchase any other accessories.
I’ve lost my spring preload screw, what do I do?
If you’ve accidentally misplaced or lost either your spring preload screw or installation tool, please do not hesitate to contact us to source a replacement. These are custom made screws and are not able to be obtained elsewhere.
Do I need to purchase a gasket with these?
Not at all! All of our flange-type BOVs come pre-installed with an O-ring for a better seal, and improved reliability over the standard gasket.
We offer lifetime warranty on all of our products, so provided that there is a genuine manufacturing or assembly fault with your product – please send us some photos of what’s going on so that we’d be able to assist with either replacement parts or components. It’s also worth noting that we our lifetime warranty does not extend to those who have purchased our parts second hand.
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If you are still having some trouble, then the next steps are to contact our Tech Support team. Videos, photos and a clear description of the symptoms you are experiencing would give us a better understanding of what is going on and how to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Remember, we can’t see your car or product, so our diagnosis is only as good as the information you provide us.