Great, thanks again. I really appreciate all your quick replies. I'm knew at this, but feel I've learned a lot. I'm a car guy, not a plumber, but like to do things myself sometimes. I do thank you.
I'm going to put the new valve on the same "vertical pipe" that the old one was on, and just am going to make the hole bigger with a 1/4" drill bit. Putting it in the same spot as the old one show below:
It's funny how small the hole was that the self piercing valve made. Super small.
I'm going to try putting the NEW drill type valve on later tonight, and will see if I can measure the gpm before and after.