Well got my Forge DV today (cheers Fluffmeister:thumbup: ).

Now having no mechanical expertise whatsoever i decided to have a go at putting it on.

After a quick Call to VRStu i borrowed the pit in work and set about hacking away at bits of my car:rofl:

Anyway to cut a long story short after 1hr and 30mins i had a shiny new forge DV fitted to the car.

Took it for a test drive and all works perfectly (i think:rolleyes: )

Didnt notice any difference at first (probably due to the fact id replaced the OEM onewith a new OEM one on monday). However on the way home tonight i could tell that the mid range is a lot better than before.

Anyone who hasnt got one of these i definatley recommend getting one. Well worth the money.

Carl:thumbup:

Glad that you like it. Definately worth doing.

I installed mine in 20 minutes flat with axle stands tho

yeah but you probably have decent tools

i had a couple of allen keys and a screw driver:P

yeah but you probably have decent tools

i had a couple of allen keys and a screw driver:P

Thats all I have...and a hammer

I'd planned it all out before I installed it so fitting didn't take long. I used to check the OEM DV all the time so I was familiar with getting the car up on stands and removing the valve.

It's a well engineered item that does it's job reliably

Can anyone explain why changing a DV will give increased midrange power? Im intrigued.

It doesnt give you more power.

It gives you better response thats all.

If you like it eliminates flat spots i think is the correct term

All depends on your Outlook

Hmmm I dont have any flatspots though

Are you saying anonymouse its a placebo?

Hmmm I dont have any flatspots though

Are you saying anonymouse its a placebo?

Sorry, me, punishing puns on Mater's problems with Outlook on another thread.

Should imagine (from the theory) that it will help in 'warm' conditions - had intercooler on old jetta TD, went like **** off shovel for it's time.

Cooler air = denser = better combustion.

Have you ever noticed how on cool (and rainy) nights how your diesel seems to fly ?

Intercooler is providing similar benefits.

Hang on, we are talking about a DV here, not an IC

And I dont have a dirty, tractor-like diseasal thank you

DV IC

Gissa clue (acronyms - aaaargh)

Irrespective of fuel, an intercooler will pack in more oxygen because the air is denser (Duh, like me) so you will get more complete combustion = better efficiency = more power.

But, pray tell, what are DV and IC :confused:

IC = intercooler

DV = dump valve

I was just wondering how an uprated DV could eliminate flat spots.

IC = intercooler

DV = dump valve

I was just wondering how an uprated DV could eliminate flat spots.

Hmm, not really into this xtra kinky stuff

Can only presume different 'liftoff pressure' and accuracy and duration of...

Best you Google for this info

Liverpool Lad - It's a TFSi thing mate. Not at all relevant to your 1.8t.

The OEM DV is an electronic unit mounted directly on the turbo housing. These are prone to failure and so Carl is reffering to the new Forge replacement product that he's fitted.

Have a look at his recent posts and you'll see the issue with the OEM DV.