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The "HyperBoost" addresses a couple of the Forge valve short comings.
>Finned "heat-sink" body that facilitates heat dissipation, keeping your valve cool.
I feel that the 'heat-sink' fins are of no practical value, but give they give the "HyperBoost" a unique look.
>TeflonTM impregnated piston for the most accurate and consistent action available while promoting long life.
A nice touch, it can't hurt.
>Nickel-plated entirely for durability and then anodized for further durability and appearance.
The nickel plating on the body should prevent any possibility of pitting or corrosion, though I doubt the Forge unit gets any pitting in normal use. But I don't use the aggressive "Gunk" type engine cleaners which could attack the Forge aluminum body (or other aluminum on the engine) and leave some haze or pitting.
>Utilizes larger VitonTM brand o-rings for increased piston seal to insure leak-proof operation.
The larger o-rings may or may not really change anything. A square o-ring would provide a better seal, but add to piston drag.
>Internal parts are lubricated with Mobil 1TM synthetic grease, the best you can buy.
This is a good grease to use (as are several synthetic greases on the market). Don't know what grease Forge uses.
>Connection nozzles are machined to OEM/BoschTM dimensions.
I didn't have any trouble with the Forge nozzles. I thank the Forge side nozzle is a bit longer than the stock Bosch unit which might cause a problem in space restricted applications like the Audi A6.
>O-ring sealed cap for positive locking and a leak-proof seal.
The o-ring seal on the cap is nice. The Forge unit really needed a bit of Teflon tape on the cap threads to seal completely.
I have had no problems with my Forge valve, but innovation is good. I might guess that this is a Stratmosphere in-house project so they can cut-out the middle man (Forge).
Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, 'Baby', Red, 5-speed, 86,000 miles
1998 SAAB 900SET, 'Valkyrie', Silver, 5-door, automatic, 48,000 miles
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Stratmosphere "HyperBoost" diverter Valve
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