DV relocation

[G2232]

Now i know the benifits of relocating the DV to the cold side (as stated on forges website) but i was always under the impression that the closer to had the dv to the turbo the better.

Can anyone elaborate on this?

And before anyone decides to try crucify me i was told this by a qualified engineer so i dont really care if you think its a stupid question im just wondering if people have opinions on it

 

[LiCkWiD]

I've an opinion on the closeness of the DV to the turbo. I'd prefer it as close as poss so that any excess charge that is carried away from the throttle-plate upon closing is purged/re-circulated asap.. and not left travelling about in pipe-work. I want it back in the box, keeping my impeller spinning.

With regards to relocation; never thought about it :S benefits are what, exactly? Just the ambient temperature, in your understanding?

 

[G2232]

By relocating the valve in this way there are two benefits. Firstly, due to operating in lower temperatures the longevity of the valve is increased. Secondly, after relocation, the air that is recirculated back into the intake tract to the turbo will be cooler. Cooler air has a greater density. The greater the density of the charge mix in the cylinder the more power generated on combustion.

 

[G2232]

Cold Side Diverter valve relocation kit

Come on guys there must be some one on here that has experimented with this


http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=1305&product=FM225DVRLK

 

[Feel]

I did (although I didn't use the forge kit). A few others also did.

I would say that the reason that a lot of people haven't jumped in to comment is that they're all underwhelmed by this mod.

I left my DV in the stock location, and just moved the Take off to near the throttle body. I didn't notice any extra lag doing this, but I did notice an on-off-on throttle delay that seems to have gone since I took the DV relocation off, along with taking off a load of other stuff.

Would I do it again? Can't say that I would, although if it was still on the car I might experiment with fully relocating the DV nearer the TB.

 

[richybigman]

I've got the relocation kit on mine and didn't notice any difference in the performance at all.

 

[Icecavern]

It's not really supposed to give you a performance difference really. For me it's about keeping the DV away from the heat and not putting really hot air back into the inlet. I'm fitting one to this R as well as the last one just not finished fitting it yet.

 

[richybigman]

It's not really supposed to give you a performance difference really.

I meant i didn't notice any performance losses as well as gains

 

[Feel]

I thought that might bring some people out to post

I do remember it felt sharper on gear changes, but not night and day.

 

[Icecavern]

I thought that might bring some people out to post

I do remember it felt sharper on gear changes, but not night and day.

It's not a huge difference. I noticed it was a bit more "eager" on gear changes but nothing else. It's not a cost effective mod, but every little hleps IMO

 

[Feel]

I'd agree with that.

I'd do the intercooler hoses first along with some better hose clamps all round. Although while your doing the TB hose, it's tempting to do the relocation at the same time.

 

[richybigman]

I think it looks better with the valve cold side but it's personel preference, most people wouldn't say it's worth the extra £££'s.

 

[Icecavern]

I have to say I don't like the hose you now get in the kit. I prefer the extra flexible one.

 

[Feel]

it looks better

Oh, how I seem to live life by different criteria to others

I have to say I don't like the hose you now get in the kit. I prefer the extra flexible one.

Superflex? Hmmm, certainly think I'd say the same TBH. Have you tried fitting it with the provided hose?

 

[Skorchio]

Can someone show a pic of he forge kit fitted please?

 

[ForgeMotorsport]

we use the plain straighter silicon hose , it makes for an easy install

 

[ForgeMotorsport]

 

[richybigman]

 

[dan__smith]

Your engine bay richy is awesome!

 

[richybigman]

Your engine bay richy is awesome!

Thanks very much