Leaney-g

TAKE THEM OFF!!!

Morning all,

I've read a few articles with regards to dump valves in my time on scoobynet.

I have to admit that I did indeed have a dumpvalve on my car for the past 3 months. It was a Turbosmart - £229.99 (new).

A friend gave it to me, so I would put it on and enjoy the 'whooossshhh' sound.

I took it off on Saturday and put the standard one back on.

And what a difference!!!! The car is so much more responsive through gear changes and therefore it feels a lot quicker.

The noise on the Turbosmart is very loud and if thats what you want then fine, but if you want a scoobie running how it should - then don't put an aftermarket dump valve on.

Frosticles

iTrader: (1)

Am thinking of taking mine off as I am not a big fan of them TBH. (Was on the car when I bought it) It's a SKS type with an invoice for nearly £270

scooby L

Re-circ valves work better and don't confuse the fuel ratio

EddScott

Blank the DV off altogether, get a filter that won't kill the maf.

Better sound IMO.

Leaney-g

My advice it to take it off asap mate.

It feels like your driving a new car.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

Yep, couldn't agree more, but got called stupid the last time I suggested it on here.

WRX-John

I went to take mine off this morning and the last owner has cut the original hose half way down then blanked it off, grrr, so I need to order a new pipe then the dam things coming off !

bigsinky

they are just soooooo ghey

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Leaney: when you say, "Take it off", do you mean "and replace with the standard recirculating type,", or are you advocating everyone running with NO dump valve?

If it's the latter, perhaps your post should explain to people that they are risking turbo damage?

RA Dunk

Nope he's talking about putting the standard back on.

Leaney-g

Thanks for reading the post properly 'RA Dunk'.

I think the majority of turbo owned cars have tried a after market dump valve at some point. But it's simply not worth it.

That said, if anyone wants to buy my Turbosmart off me............

scooby L

I take it you're not a salesman

Frosticles

iTrader: (1)

Just thought Sod it and have removed my HKS Dump valve and replaced with the original recirculating one. Valve now for sale.

Leaney-g

I take it you're not a salesman
.........................

Thankfully not

Marx Mcrae

iTrader: (4)

Sorry but mine runs like a sack of spuds without my DV on! All I get is the constant chatter from the front mount and the induction kit. So mine will be stopping!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Sorry mate, must have missed that line, could have sworn I read it all............

sharpy2010

iTrader: (1)

I'll give you £15 for the turbosmart, interested?!

Leaney-g

I'll think about it, although I may just put it on ebay as second hand ones are going for £120ish.

StickyMicky

Still a hardcore bunch of spackers up here in the northeast who love the chav horns, they apparently need them because the cars are toooo powerful


****ing inbred numpties the lot of them

WaltonWRX

iTrader: (4)

I get the same sort of noise from what sounds like the air filter or somewhere with standard DV

Steve T

iTrader: (14)

I,ve just taken my VTA dump valve off and replaced it with a standard recirculating one after reading post,s on the subject. I believe the car runs better on the original dump valve.My car still makes the VTA sound though as my induction kit is located in the front wing making it sound louder to the ear.

beef-on-the-bone

iTrader: (5)

what about those with fmic's??

Stuby Doo....

iTrader: (3)

John ive just done the exact same thing and replaced with the standard valve, i have a spare pipe if yours is a classic V5/6 pm me if you want it!

scoobyboy

so subaru did know better in the first place then.....

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

i must be in the minority

love the sound, dont like sleepers, if it can go whoosh it shall, or in my case, tweet tweet as i have the HKS SSQV

i did run with the standard and noticed no difference (classic)

General-Lee

iTrader: (2)

I'd love to fit one, but it's when I see people/cars like I did the other night(a Fiat Punto!!!!!!) I kind of think actually no I don't want to be branded a chav.

Moley

iTrader: (9)

You can remove the DV altogether if you have a TD series turbo (will need to blank the holes though)

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

How come it's OK with a TD, Gary?

Moley

iTrader: (9)

Not sure why, but it's what i've been told by several well respected tuners.

Big no-no on the VF turbos though

Flat four Phill

I also have just removed a blits dv wgich the previous owner had fitted,and replaced it with the standard one and my scoob runs so much better. and i have also noticed an improvemant in fuel consumption extra 30 miles to a tank!! and it sounds much better.