dpham00
Modérateur Emeritus
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Well, i installed the forge dv yesterday - my kit was missing the 10mm hose and zip ties - i bought the hose myself, but Mike @ Forge did send out the appropriate parts (at no cost) - i was just too anxious to wait for them. Props to Mike @ Forge
:thumbup:
Anyways, for me, at least the car seems to pull about the same as before, but i wasn't having any boost issues before the forge install (i already fixed the pcv issue). Install was not too bad - took about an hour, maybe slightly more. i'd consider it to be a beginner-moderate install - someone with basic mechanical skills should be able to do it.
Followed the Forge write-up, which should be adequate to install, but i have some tips that helped me:
-tool wise, i'd strongly recommend using a 1/4" socket wrench with a 1/4" socket, and a 5mm hex bit - this made it much easier to remove and install the dv. make sure it's small enough - i had a 3/8" adapter for the 5mm hex bit, and it was too big, and wouldn't fit.
-make sure to check all the parts - if something is missing, be sure to acquire the parts (contact Mike @ Forge - they will send it free of charge)
-when removing the stock 1-time use clamps, push the "inside" of the clamp with a screwdriver all the way until the inside part of the clamp is out, and the clamp will come apart.
-Make sure to be slightly conservative on the small vac hose when doing the lines from the dv to the solenoid - i was a little too generous, and the line from the vacuum source to the solenoid was a little tight.
-i used mini hose clamps for the small vac line, but i'm sure zip ties would be fine.
Pics of Install:
the dv is mostly blocked from view by the solenoid.
All logs are 3rd gear pulls
Boost as taken by Jeff Moss of Torque Factory right after chip install (approx 3 months ago):
Boost after pcv fix (~60°F ambient) - taken a little over a week ago
this one is the first pull:
subsequent pull:
Boost after forge dv install - taken today
first pull:
subsequent pull:
:thumbup:
Anyways, for me, at least the car seems to pull about the same as before, but i wasn't having any boost issues before the forge install (i already fixed the pcv issue). Install was not too bad - took about an hour, maybe slightly more. i'd consider it to be a beginner-moderate install - someone with basic mechanical skills should be able to do it.
Followed the Forge write-up, which should be adequate to install, but i have some tips that helped me:
-tool wise, i'd strongly recommend using a 1/4" socket wrench with a 1/4" socket, and a 5mm hex bit - this made it much easier to remove and install the dv. make sure it's small enough - i had a 3/8" adapter for the 5mm hex bit, and it was too big, and wouldn't fit.
-make sure to check all the parts - if something is missing, be sure to acquire the parts (contact Mike @ Forge - they will send it free of charge)
-when removing the stock 1-time use clamps, push the "inside" of the clamp with a screwdriver all the way until the inside part of the clamp is out, and the clamp will come apart.
-Make sure to be slightly conservative on the small vac hose when doing the lines from the dv to the solenoid - i was a little too generous, and the line from the vacuum source to the solenoid was a little tight.
-i used mini hose clamps for the small vac line, but i'm sure zip ties would be fine.
Pics of Install:
the dv is mostly blocked from view by the solenoid.
All logs are 3rd gear pulls
Boost as taken by Jeff Moss of Torque Factory right after chip install (approx 3 months ago):
Boost after pcv fix (~60°F ambient) - taken a little over a week ago
this one is the first pull:
subsequent pull:
Boost after forge dv install - taken today
first pull:
subsequent pull: