My 20vt mk1 Leon RR

[Bret]

This is my engine bay:

As far as I know the FMDVSPLTR cannot be fitted reverse, like the 007P.

The trumpet gave me limp mode every time in every setting... That's why I've switched to the plug. My vacuum hoses seem okay (no visible cracks on them), I don't really now how else to check them.

With the plug it gives a decent noise as well, but much different than the trumpet makes. I'm using a K&N panel filter now, but I've got my heat shield (similar to Badger5 shield) and looking for a cone filter... BMC, JR (Jetex), K&N cone, don't know what to choose. And also there's the Pipercross foam cone. I'd like to have good filtration and great sound as well, without hurting the MAF or the turbo itself.

For great sound use the N249 bypass like i have...

trust me with an open cone that's really loud so i'm sure it will work for you to but if you have fitted the d/v correctly and set it up correctly then you should be ok although i would replace the hose to the top of your dump valve as they are known to perish and also looks a little nicer (I used 5mm Red silicone hose cost me about £2.49 for a metre and then all you need is some fresh jubilee's try fleebay ).Maybe there is another issue with the car try removing your d/v and change back to original boch d/v and see if you still have a leak and it can be reversed because the pipe on the under side of the d/v as shown in the picture (the bottom of the dump valve meaning as it looks in the 'T' Position) can be swapped with the bung allowing you to place it in an upright position(which is what i did wrong but yours looks to be in correct position bud).Also I have a K&N open cone but the wider more oval type,everyone has their own preference if i was you i'd go with what's affordable as i'm not sure they make that much difference appart from size of course in which Jetex would be the ones to go for

 

[Miller 20vt]

i can safely say MY readers ride is looking sweet at the moment...

 

[Bret]

i can safely say MY readers ride is looking sweet at the moment...

Lol sorry didn't mean to hijack it just trying to help a fellow member

 

[czaki]

i can safely say MY readers ride is looking sweet at the moment...

Sorry bud, we didn't want to mess up your topic. I hope there's no problem.

 

[Miller 20vt]

Lol sorry didn't mean to hijack it just trying to help a fellow member

Sorry bud, we didn't want to mess up your topic. I hope there's no problem.

its cool guys...no probs, i thought i was loved with all the comments on here

 

[Miller 20vt]

just done my n249 bypass tonight as i was bored as sin. was soo easy too do! dv sounds a lot stronger and seem to hold boost better too

de cat down pipe next week is my next job

 

[Bret]

just done my n249 bypass tonight as i was bored as sin. was soo easy too do! dv sounds a lot stronger and seem to hold boost better too

de cat down pipe next week is my next job

Easy is the perfect word another to the bypass crew Get some pics up on here with ours

 

[Bret]

its cool guys...no probs, i thought i was loved with all the comments on here

Hahaha

 

[Miller 20vt]

Easy is the perfect word another to the bypass crew Get some pics up on here with ours

I will whip up a pic shortly for ya, on my way to work it felt a lot smoother to drive so was well worth my 5 mins

Only problem is my bro and best mate want me to do there's tonight so gonna have to start charging soon lol

 

[Miller 20vt]

Now I know I got it right and it works I can tidy it up

 

[Bret]

Now I know I got it right and it works I can tidy it up

woohoo yeah the bypass crew is growing like the plague yeah I think all you need is a silicone hose to replace your oe one and then just tie it up Good job

 

[Bret]

I will whip up a pic shortly for ya, on my way to work it felt a lot smoother to drive so was well worth my 5 mins

Only problem is my bro and best mate want me to do there's tonight so gonna have to start charging soon lol

Oh dont worry if you dont want the work lol send it my way easy dollar

 

[czaki]

its cool guys...no probs, i thought i was loved with all the comments on here

 

[czaki]

just done my n249 bypass tonight as i was bored as sin. was soo easy too do! dv sounds a lot stronger and seem to hold boost better too

Have to try this too... By the way, what does this bypass do? I've read it so many times here, but don't really now what N249 is for (I'm a car guy, not a mechanic ).

 

[Bret]

N249 bypass

Have to try this too... By the way, what does this bypass do? I've read it so many times here, but don't really now what N249 is for (I'm a car guy, not a mechanic ).

The main points you will want to know is 1.your boost will hold better and
sound louder
2.Your dump valve will sound louder
3.It's a cheap mod that will keep you smiling
and it doesn't harm your car
4.(My gear changes feel alot smoother now
I don't know if anyone else has had this)

I don't like being to technical as like you said we are car guys not mechanics

 

[Miller 20vt]

My gear changes and throttle control is amazing since I've done the bypass, makes it feel like a new car!!

 

[czaki]

The main points you will want to know is 1.your boost will hold better and
sound louder
2.Your dump valve will sound louder
3.It's a cheap mod that will keep you smiling
and it doesn't harm your car
4.(My gear changes feel alot smoother now
I don't know if anyone else has had this)

I don't like being to technical as like you said we are car guys not mechanics

These are the pros, but what are the cons?

 

[Miller 20vt]

These are the pros, but what are the cons?

So far there are no cons...ran from cold and hot, drove sensible and gave her a blip and its all good!! For a 5 min job it is well worth doing!!

 

[czaki]

So far there are no cons...ran from cold and hot, drove sensible and gave her a blip and its all good!! For a 5 min job it is well worth doing!!

Maybe I'll try it, this guide seems very helpful: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=215866

Although I don't know whether it's good or not to leave the two hose connectors open, as shown on the last picture.

 

[Miller 20vt]

Maybe I'll try it, this guide seems very helpful: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=215866

Although I don't know whether it's good or not to leave the two hose connectors open, as shown on the last picture.

you dont leave them open, you block them up with bolts, will get a pick of mine blocked up when i can later