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Will stronger springs make the DRL's stay on at night?
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Probably but you would have to fit one to each lightOriginally posted by Jimbob View Post
DS3 1.6THP DSport with a few bits added.....nickname BB :bow:
Performance...Depends on how heavy my right foot is
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I know I sound like an absolute tool here, but new to cars and stuff, what is a blow off valve spring?Comment
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It is the spring in the blow off valve
Seriously though on a turbocharged engine the blow off valve is there because while driving along the turbo is forcing air into the engine through a bunch off pipework and intercooler. So all this stuff is full of air pressure. Now you take your foot off the gas which closes the throttle body. Now the turbo is still trying to force all this air into the engine but it now has nowhere to go with the throttle closed. The Blow off valve ( well recirculation valve in our cars) opens up at this point allowing the pressurized air to escape preventing damage to the turbo. This Spring is part of the control mechanism for that valve. If you really want to know how the valve works it has been covered before but an internet search on how a blow off valve works will provide a ton of info then if still have questions ask
Originally posted by cyclone
It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
Originally posted by Broda
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Is it like a dump valve then, does it sound awesome! I want one! Lol[emoji594][emoji114]Comment
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Mmmm No. Dump valve works on the exhaust side to regulate the amount of exhaust gas that goes through the turbo.Originally posted by tategray View Post
What engine do you have? I assume you are referring to the uprated spring that Jamie sells when you say you want one.Originally posted by cyclone
It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
Originally posted by Broda
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1.6 thp racing, what you think?Comment
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Had no clue at all could have been anything with any fuel get all kinds around here. Especially like when people say I have the 1.6l; like there wasn't about 5 different 1.6l engines in the DS3. Why do you not throw it in additional info in your profile so appears under your name? Be proud of that racing! cool cars.Last edited by cyclone; 14-08-2014, 19:29.Originally posted by cyclone
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Originally posted by Broda
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I'd rather go for Forge ones.Citroën DS3 Racing 2011 Polar White
ZRP con rods, Wössner pistons, Forge Ind. Kit, Forge IC hard pipes, etuners S3 (E85, launch control), Clemens-Motorsport IC, cylinder head porting, oil pump mod, Devils Own WMI, Forge BOV, Powerflex rear engine mount, LEDs, Citroen mudflaps, Ragazzon de-cat/200cc sports cat, Mongoose catback
Ex: BMW M135iA (2008) * BMW M3 E46 SMG2 (2003) * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2007) * BMW M3 E46 (2001) * Seat Leon 1.8 TS4 (2003)
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Thanks man! How do I do that?Comment
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So then Jamie.....
Having swapped out the internals for the G valve internals, and using the new spring, the acceleration seems a little smoother
But the Forge recirc is piston driven, so no diaphragm to erode, and will it perform better?
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G valves are only £40 or so, I think 2 of these would easily outlast 1 Forge valve.
Forge valve needs regular servicing.
I had the Forge valve on ours now for 6 months or so...I think the G valve does perform slightly better.White on red THP
Miltek exhaust with HKS highflow cat, Forge intercooler, hard pipe kit, induction kit, oil catch tank, , VAG BOV, Stage 3 SPT remap 217 BHPComment
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Good to know- will swap out after another 20k miles then
What servicing does the Forge need?... does look good tho the ForgesigpicJog on NoddyComment
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Certainly looks interesting, and the diaphragm is gone
There are a few around other than Forge
Not into the blow off sound myself. Smooth silent acceleration
Ed- Not sure bout using the existing solenoid thoLast edited by Chris_Blue; 14-08-2014, 19:24.sigpicJog on NoddyComment
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