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What is the diverter valve to buy? APR? Forge? Bailey?

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Old 11-12-2007, 02:40 PM
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What is the diverter valve to buy? APR? Forge? Bailey?
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just get a 710N from carson at riverside
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I've got a Bailey sitting on my desk and an 710N installed. Speaks for itself...
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i'm happy with my Bailey.
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I ran 710n for months without problems, but I have a Forge now.
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The 710N performs better on my setup...
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Default The OE "710 P" is a good reliable DV. If you want to spend more money, consider ..

The APR R1 DV.
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Default I have Evo MS dv and not very happy with it......Also looking to replace..

EVOMS is reliable but is a piston type and in my case it reintroduced noticable lag as I was explained due to piston weight. I was thinking APR DV as you suggest, but search revealed that there are issues with it honking badly, no consensus on performance. The other two I am considering is 710P or Baily. I run stage 1 only and am wondering if 710P would reliably do the job. I loved the way 710N responded, but I took it out of precaution fearing that it would fail.
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Default I've seen too many returning the APR; 710n won't hold up in high boost, and Forge is tried and true.

The only downside to Forge is having to service and re-grease it once a year, but honestly, if you are upgrading a DV and can't do that.... then you don't deserve it anyhow.
Truth is, I've had my Forge out less times for anything in the last year than many APR owners, because they were replacing theirs, lol.
And before someone goes off on the propaganda that a diaphragm valve reacts quicker, I'd bet cash no one is ever noticing that in real life.
Forge works. 710n works until you go BT. APR has had problems and makes weird noises. And I'm an APR fan.
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Default I liked my Bailey on my last car.

It seems APR had a bad batch or smoething, so be wary. And Forge seems to be the tested and proven DV


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