Valve Relocation Kit

[Ryann101]

Hi

Can anyone tell me what a Forge valve relocation kit actually is and what it does?

Thanks

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Forge site says: "This kit allows you to relocate the diverter valve from the hot side of the turbo to the cold side of the intercooler. 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."

This help?

 

[Ryann101]

helped alot thanks mate. Would you recommend it?

 

[R1ch85]

When I fitted it to mine the DV seemed to respond much quicker than before. Made my exhaust pop on gearchanges until the ECU had got used to it too. I'd recommend it for sure. It looks good under the bonnet too.

 

[Ryann101]

Just had a look on my engine and on the forge pipe on the front mount it doesnt have a pipe leading off to where the DV would go? if you know what i mean

 

[barney501]

Ive got one fitted to mine too and it also popped and banged like Rich has already said. Also looks good too.

 

[Ryann101]

got any photos mate?

 

[R1ch85]

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190103&product=FMIB4CRLK

That's my engine bay in their picture. The blue hose is now a red one.

 

[Ryann101]

looks good mate. You know the blue pipe in the picture attached to front mount, my pipe doesn't have that little bit coming off of it

 

[R1ch85]

That comes with the kit I think. £120+ is a bit steep for just a short section of hose and a 90 degree plastic bend lol.

Is yours currently stock?

 

[Ryann101]

yeah well expensive, nah mate, i have the forge front mount and all forge pipes with forge DV etc

 

[Gooner_Mike]

I could think of other car related things I would spend that money on first!

 

[221084clarkey]

does this improve the performance of the car?

 

[R1ch85]

does this improve the performance of the car?

Forge site says: "This kit allows you to relocate the diverter valve from the hot side of the turbo to the cold side of the intercooler. 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."

This help?

The DV also reacts more quickly in my opinion.

 

[Ryann101]

Mike what other mods would you recommend for that money?