Mk 2 Leon DV Forge spacer..Question?

[deann]

Hello all. Ordered the Forge DV spacer on Xmas eve. should arrive tuesday...

Is it as easy to fit as undoing the 3 screws putting the spacer imbetween the standard DV and doingthe screws back up...

I have read a few threads but they seam to be changing the DV at the same time..

Thanks guys.

 

[knight]

yes mate it really is that simple. saying that getting to one of the screws was a pain in the arse.

 

[deann]

Any one got any step by step pics?? Its due to arrive tomorrow. i cant belive it that simple.

Thank you Knight.... did you take any pics?

And are you still running yours with the standard DV? or have you upgraded?

 

[deann]

Its just arrived by parcel force... -2 outside but i want to fit it after tea..

Which way does it face when fitting? As it cone shaped does it face to the left or right??

Any installation pics would help massively..

Thanks all.

 

[robby71]

What does the spacer do?

 

[vRSy]

i took mine off last year and floged iton as it got quite embarassing when driving slow, with it whooshing like hell, but it did sound good when hammering it.

reference fitting it, its not a hard job, just real awkward to do the bolts etc.

@robby71

basically its a spacer that sits between the factory DV and has holes in it so that when you DV releases pressure, it vents it to atmosphere instead of recirculating it back into the turbo. No performance gains to be had, just a whoosh everytime you come off the accelerator. My ITG does it now, but with the added bonus of only doing it when i bury the throttle and is ok when tootling around slow.

be aware the guy i sold it to had the new Revision D diverter valve, and the spacerwouldnt fit it

 

[hon_n_gem]

essentially the same : http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/fitting instructions fsit valve.pdf

its an spacer that allows the air to be realeased into the atmosphere rather than recirculated. Thus you get the "tsssss" noise when you change gear etc...

 

[hon_n_gem]

^ obviously typing to slow today...lol

 

[robby71]

@robby71

basically its a spacer that sits between the factory DV and has holes in it so that when you DV releases pressure, it vents it to atmosphere instead of recirculating it back into the turbo. No performance gains to be had, just a whoosh everytime you come off the accelerator. My ITG does it now, but with the added bonus of only doing it when i bury the throttle and is ok when tootling around slow.

Ah - cheaper than a ATA replacement I have a Baileys on my Focus ST and at low boost it chirps sounds ok at high boost though

 

[deann]

Just to you guys now in -3 degress the Forge spacer is fitted and sounds SWEET!!!

sounds best 3rd to 4th

Great mod for £40..

Post some pics tomorrow in the light.

 

[Cupra Jim]

deann,

Any pictures yet???

 

[deann]

Ok guys i have a picture signature.. As you can see i have one 5 pics on my profile why cant i add more or even show the pics of my Forge spacer??? HELP

 

[K1Shane]

Hi. Am going to be collecting my 58 plate Cupra K1 in 2 weeks time. I love the sound of a dv and am looking for a little advice on which to buy. Do I need a whole dump valve or will this spacer suffice? I don't want too loud a noise but enough to be heard outside. Also the flutter sound, can I get a straight answer. Is it achieved by getting an open end cone filter. Or is it down to a specific dv? Or is it a mix of both? Any help appreciated, thanks

 

[Poverty]

Hi. Am going to be collecting my 58 plate Cupra K1 in 2 weeks time. I love the sound of a dv and am looking for a little advice on which to buy. Do I need a whole dump valve or will this spacer suffice? I don't want too loud a noise but enough to be heard outside. Also the flutter sound, can I get a straight answer. Is it achieved by getting an open end cone filter. Or is it down to a specific dv? Or is it a mix of both? Any help appreciated, thanks

all you need is a forge spacer, the spacer gets louder the more boost you run. With a open cone it does get louder asell

 

[K1Shane]

Cheers

 

[K1Shane]

Jus re-read this and also a few other posts. I'm hearing a lot about the spacer not fitting because of a revision d piston or valve? Is there a way of knowing if I can fit it? It's a 58 plate k1

 

[kezFR07]

If got one it's buzzin, gona sound better when I get the itg intake. Right combo

 

[rikwandi]

Jus re-read this and also a few other posts. I'm hearing a lot about the spacer not fitting because of a revision d piston or valve? Is there a way of knowing if I can fit it? It's a 58 plate k1

According to the JKM website, the upgraded version is compatible with the forge spacer, part no. FMDV14T. Here is the link

But probably I'm wrong?

 

[deann]

According to the JKM website, the upgraded version is compatible with the forge spacer, part no. FMDV14T. Here is the link

But probably I'm wrong?

you are correct mate... thats what i have fitted to mine... with the new shape D valve..

 

[Scot_jordan19]

I was just wondering if you fitted the old FMDV14T for £43 and the upgraded FMDV14T for £45 ? Or just the upgraded one?