Not hearing it between gears is good because that means it's staying on boost. Manual you hear it because it takes long enough to change gears that the car falls off boost.
When installing there are 2 ports on the spacer. Position one up and one toward the front of the car to get a shutootoo sound. If you position it to the back of the car you will just get a weak whoosh Sound.. I have ran it both ways.
Wow I didn’t know that! I’ll have to give that a try! Thanks man! If it works! You are awesome! I only got an annoying whoosh sound and just took it off because bouncing back through intake gave it a more deep and better sound.
The diverted valve is activated by vacuum which is why you hear it when you let off the throttle. The dsg doesn't come off the throttle doing full throttle acceleration shifting. The reason it's louder at certain rpms is because it has built more boost to then be released when you let off the throttle. If you want to hear it from shift to shift, then let off the throttle, shift, then get back on the throttle in manual mode.
The recirculating value is actuated by throttle position and is activated by a solenoid. He mentioned solenoid in the video. My Ecoboost mustang had a very similar spacer installed by the previous owner. On my car the valve would open every time the throttle was decreased to a certain threshold, even when in 6th gear and not building boost. These parts are a waste of money for such a gimmicky feature.
To anyone researching on a DV spacer : start by doing an open intake, that's where you'll hear A LOT more turbo noises, and then if you want some more, you can add a DV spacer.
@The Insufferable Tool I’ve been running this too, it’s fantastic. It serves to dampen sound and give you a couple extra seconds in the case of an engine fire. It makes everything under the hood noticeably louder, def recommend
I've heard widely that this does NOT give a check engine light, but in my experience I got a MAP sensor correlation code that would go away when I took it off. Makes sense since (as I understand) the intake is expecting that "diverted" air. I run a JB4 on Map 3 that gets me ~6 psi over stock boost, so no crazy tune but maybe that has something to do with it. Just my experience, again I've mostly heard it does not throw a CEL but it did for me.
Did you ever install the DV back? Or replace it with a true blow off valve. I got a CEL for the MAP sensor as well and now the car is lagging on take off. Its for an 17 A3 I also figure its the DV but i havent had a chance to remove it, and i only came to that conclusion b/c its realistically the only thing that makes sense (i did install a downpipe same day tho lol). Maybe the ecu expects there to be more air pressure but looses it b/c of the spacer? But thats the best i think of
Do you notice and difference in the time it takes to load boost? I've heard a couple people say that after installing a spacer like this that it takes a little bit longer for the turbo to spool up.
@@Dabbin916 Well... as someone who owns one of these cars they're not that quick to spool up. Sure, they're instantaneous compared to a single turbo 328i but against a wrx, focust st, or civic it's a little slower - especially with a tune. I had bought and installed one of these spacers after my original comment and noticed longer spool times, less power, and worse throttle response.
@@benm3403 lmao I realized I was on a Subaru page and not a vw/Audi page that’s all that pops up on my feed but idk about these cars those k03 come and go fast they don’t last long at all
lift the throttle once you make the boost - to hear it - and not just to hear it, that's the time it actually works - performance wise it will bleed excess air into the atmosphere - which should save your turbo from spooling(when you are on track, driving car to the max) and maybe less the lag and have better throttle response. on K03 turbo you can install blow off partially and fully, you have some content on yt for that. Nothing is better then real blow off, but this is imitating it - nothing else. if you are on Stage 1 with boost ~ 1.3 bar, it will be of a greater use - if you got the point. More boost = more load = more to vent = more sound = ... i changed my diverter rev c for rev d and now I ordered spacer and will do the installation and leave a comment once I make, what are my results and feeling around it. Cheers to all.
Pretty cool sound, I just don't like That you can hear that it's electronically controlled rather than vacuum. It has a cut off point at the Tail end of the air sound. I had one on my Volkswagen tiguan.
5 months later and how’s the update?? I ordered mine and kinda nervous on putting it on, heard that it would cause a turbo leak or cause a check engine light to turn on. I’d love to hear your feedback 😁
My whole engine is basically stock. So should be fine. I guess every once in a while while going up a hill without accelerating it will release boost pressure but that's more likely due to the transmission/diverter valve operating
I put one on my Audi a4 and I got 2 ritch lean cods and o2 sensor code I’ve never seen them before however I do get a code here and there because I’m catless but these codes were new. Any ideas ?
Just bought an mk6 gti with one of these installed and am currently spending 1700 to fix all the issues caused by it sounds cool but vw made it without a traditional bov for a reason
Trade it in for a twin turbo Gallardo or swap in a twin turbo v10 from a Gallardo lol. In reality if you want it to sound more aggressive like that, you gotta do a bunch of performance mods. Turbo upgrade, injectors, downpipe, intercooler, BOV, wastegate, exhaust, intake, cams and custom engine software tuning. If you build a 2.0T up a ways it will sound far more aggressive. I used to have a built 2.0T gti with 400hp and it sounded pretty roudy. Now I'm building an Audi RS3 now and it sounds really aggressive! It sounds aggressive stock, after the turbo upgrade, full exhaust, intake and software tuning it gets mean! I'm at about 450-500hp right now and would like to see 525- 550
PLEASE HELP!!! i installed this on my car and it is making that well known stutuututu sound but i dont think that is good! can anyone helkp me with why it is doing this?
Guys I need some help, I got 2015 Jetta 1.8 tsi and I can’t for my damn life find where the valve is on the car. One vid says there right under the intake tube and then one says right next on the bottom like I need help!!
Do you have to unplug the diverter valve plug? In order for this to work successfully… Because I was able to unscrew everything and make the installation but I was never able to unplug the plug… Is this going to be of harm to my car?
I have one on my manual 2007 A4 and it stututu’s everytime I let off the gas to shift . Even on gentle throttle it makes a very loud pshhhhh sound . It’s awesome been running it for years
Of course a Blow Off Valve/Diverter Spacer isn't going to make much noise on the upshifts, it's only to release built up boost pressure in-between shifts or deceleration. With a DSG you don't have time for pressure release between shifts as well as the recirculation helps keep the turbo spooled so you don't end up with "turbo lag". Also, I would never install a blow off valve that costs $40 even on a beater car...
Lol obviously you can’t hear it under acceleration. The BOV is designed to release back pressure caused by throttle closure. Sooooo your complaints are absolutely out of lack of understanding
Lol ok I'll go trade it in just so I can hear the BOV sounds. The dsg is fine for a daily, I'm not a manual elitist and my MX5 is a manual. Didnt think it would be a big deal, but there it is 🤦♂️
Colored in Light haha i feel ya! It’s all about personal choice, and I’m definitely a manual trans even daily driving like I’m doing. Everything is so much nice on them, but yeah sometimes at huge traffic I miss auto trans. Have a good one dude
My dude, I'm not trying to build boost or show of any sort of acceleration. All the driving portion of this video was for was to show the diverter valve spacer noise.
Not hearing it between gears is good because that means it's staying on boost. Manual you hear it because it takes long enough to change gears that the car falls off boost.
Let off the gas when the turbo spools and you can hear it. Also an open intake makes it louder.
Put it in 5th or 6th gear and give it full throttle let off and you’ll hear it well
When installing there are 2 ports on the spacer. Position one up and one toward the front of the car to get a shutootoo sound. If you position it to the back of the car you will just get a weak whoosh Sound.. I have ran it both ways.
I thought it fits a certain way is are you meaning don't sit the spacer the way it's suppose to sit and rotate it clockwise
Wow I didn’t know that! I’ll have to give that a try! Thanks man! If it works! You are awesome! I only got an annoying whoosh sound and just took it off because bouncing back through intake gave it a more deep and better sound.
There is 3 on mine💀
@@markooskawhat one do you have?
@@ethangillespie3294 the one from ECS, there is 3 exits meaning it won’t matter how you install, the dude who said that there is 2 exits is lying lol.
Like others have mentioned you will only hear it under load and then letting off the gas.
Definitely the case!
The diverted valve is activated by vacuum which is why you hear it when you let off the throttle. The dsg doesn't come off the throttle doing full throttle acceleration shifting. The reason it's louder at certain rpms is because it has built more boost to then be released when you let off the throttle. If you want to hear it from shift to shift, then let off the throttle, shift, then get back on the throttle in manual mode.
The recirculating value is actuated by throttle position and is activated by a solenoid. He mentioned solenoid in the video. My Ecoboost mustang had a very similar spacer installed by the previous owner. On my car the valve would open every time the throttle was decreased to a certain threshold, even when in 6th gear and not building boost. These parts are a waste of money for such a gimmicky feature.
VW diverter valves haven't been vaccum actuated since the mk4.
Just got home after installing the spacer on my lexus. It is so nice to hear it when you want to.
you have to let off the gas while in boost with the dsg because you arent losing boost on shift like you do with the manual
yea it really isn’t as unpredictable as he says it is
To anyone researching on a DV spacer : start by doing an open intake, that's where you'll hear A LOT more turbo noises, and then if you want some more, you can add a DV spacer.
100% spend the money on an intake. It's way more worth it than this.
Super helpful since i have a DSG. Thanks
Glad it helped
I also have a dsg , so is it good for it or nah?..
Under your hood vw puts a padded material on the hood to dampen sound take that out and you'll hear it spool louder
@The Insufferable Tool no negatives ive had mine off for 2 years now with no trouble
@The Insufferable Tool I’ve been running this too, it’s fantastic. It serves to dampen sound and give you a couple extra seconds in the case of an engine fire. It makes everything under the hood noticeably louder, def recommend
took it off by accident and it sounds great, I clearly recommend it
I've heard widely that this does NOT give a check engine light, but in my experience I got a MAP sensor correlation code that would go away when I took it off. Makes sense since (as I understand) the intake is expecting that "diverted" air. I run a JB4 on Map 3 that gets me ~6 psi over stock boost, so no crazy tune but maybe that has something to do with it. Just my experience, again I've mostly heard it does not throw a CEL but it did for me.
Did you ever install the DV back? Or replace it with a true blow off valve. I got a CEL for the MAP sensor as well and now the car is lagging on take off. Its for an 17 A3
I also figure its the DV but i havent had a chance to remove it, and i only came to that conclusion b/c its realistically the only thing that makes sense (i did install a downpipe same day tho lol).
Maybe the ecu expects there to be more air pressure but looses it b/c of the spacer? But thats the best i think of
Ok nice 👍 I ready buyed 👏 I can’t wait
Do you notice and difference in the time it takes to load boost? I've heard a couple people say that after installing a spacer like this that it takes a little bit longer for the turbo to spool up.
I haven't really noticed anything.
Stock turbos on theese type of cars build boost very early and let off pretty quick
@@Dabbin916 Well... as someone who owns one of these cars they're not that quick to spool up. Sure, they're instantaneous compared to a single turbo 328i but against a wrx, focust st, or civic it's a little slower - especially with a tune. I had bought and installed one of these spacers after my original comment and noticed longer spool times, less power, and worse throttle response.
@@benm3403 lmao I realized I was on a Subaru page and not a vw/Audi page that’s all that pops up on my feed but idk about these cars those k03 come and go fast they don’t last long at all
@@benm3403 a gt28 will do much better
I have it my mk7 GTI. It’s better on the 6-speed manual, you can def hear it between gears!!!
For sure, I haven't been running it for a while but the manual guys probably enjoy it way more
Maybe with a intake you can hear it better but still pretty good for the price
lift the throttle once you make the boost - to hear it - and not just to hear it, that's the time it actually works - performance wise it will bleed excess air into the atmosphere - which should save your turbo from spooling(when you are on track, driving car to the max) and maybe less the lag and have better throttle response.
on K03 turbo you can install blow off partially and fully, you have some content on yt for that. Nothing is better then real blow off, but this is imitating it - nothing else.
if you are on Stage 1 with boost ~ 1.3 bar, it will be of a greater use - if you got the point. More boost = more load = more to vent = more sound = ...
i changed my diverter rev c for rev d and now I ordered spacer and will do the installation and leave a comment once I make, what are my results and feeling around it. Cheers to all.
Pretty cool sound, I just don't like That you can hear that it's electronically controlled rather than vacuum. It has a cut off point at the Tail end of the air sound. I had one on my Volkswagen tiguan.
You can only hear it when letting off, so it's expected that you will not hear any blow-off during pulls.. ;-)
5 months later and how’s the update?? I ordered mine and kinda nervous on putting it on, heard that it would cause a turbo leak or cause a check engine light to turn on. I’d love to hear your feedback 😁
Nothing wrong with it still
@@ColoredinLight any negative feedback?
@@ColoredinLight and do you think it’s safe to add this mod with the whole engine being stock still?
My whole engine is basically stock. So should be fine. I guess every once in a while while going up a hill without accelerating it will release boost pressure but that's more likely due to the transmission/diverter valve operating
Thanks man you’ve been a huge help! I have a A3 2.0T don’t know if that’s a difference
i thought a diverter valve relocated the air back to the intake? the only thing leaving the gti diverter valve is a cord?
I put one on my Audi a4 and I got 2 ritch lean cods and o2 sensor code I’ve never seen them before however I do get a code here and there because I’m catless but these codes were new. Any ideas ?
YAll do not get this the throttle response on my gli felt worse and the dv would randomly release pressure
Do you still use it in your car after all these years?
Nope
Just bought an mk6 gti with one of these installed and am currently spending 1700 to fix all the issues caused by it sounds cool but vw made it without a traditional bov for a reason
You have to let off the gas to hear it lol do an intake and a down pipe and you'll hear it
Do you hear it in Sport mode, downshifting on decel with the rev matches? I have a DSG too and I'm looking for more Turbo noises.
I'd recommend just getting an open air intake. It makes much better noises.
Bro I have a question, what is the difference between Atmospheric spacer and Atmospheric Diverter spacer? Thanks.
Diverter means it sends that air back into the intake, atmospheric just wastes it for sound
What is the paddle shifter you got? Aluminium one from after market?
Check out the paddle shifter video!
Question! How do I make my GTI sound like a Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo? :-P
Buy a twin turbo Lamborghini gallardo
@@ColoredinLight www.ebay.com/i/253281412928?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=253281412928&targetid=930233623576&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9008192&poi=&campaignid=10460107080&mkgroupid=106723174707&rlsatarget=pla-930233623576&abcId=2146001&merchantid=101650189&gclid=CjwKCAjw1K75BRAEEiwAd41h1O-nLJkJqrLCB8DT-Vs4CeE7XuDixp4-5TvZcaeLwhrrTi3Q4TPmThoCfQUQAvD_BwE
Yes, that would work too
Hahaha epic
Trade it in for a twin turbo Gallardo or swap in a twin turbo v10 from a Gallardo lol. In reality if you want it to sound more aggressive like that, you gotta do a bunch of performance mods. Turbo upgrade, injectors, downpipe, intercooler, BOV, wastegate, exhaust, intake, cams and custom engine software tuning. If you build a 2.0T up a ways it will sound far more aggressive. I used to have a built 2.0T gti with 400hp and it sounded pretty roudy. Now I'm building an Audi RS3 now and it sounds really aggressive! It sounds aggressive stock, after the turbo upgrade, full exhaust, intake and software tuning it gets mean! I'm at about 450-500hp right now and would like to see 525- 550
PLEASE HELP!!! i installed this on my car and it is making that well known stutuututu sound but i dont think that is good! can anyone helkp me with why it is doing this?
Sounds like your diverter valve is unplugher
Leave it like that. The stutututu is way better than a pffffffffff
@@tobiasfrei6262 is your sound is important than your turbo
I know I’m pretty late but check your diverter valve sensor it’s probably not plugged in all the way
@@davidoyster8998 yes that's the trick to make stuttutu sounds but it's badddd for your turbo.
Guys I need some help, I got 2015 Jetta 1.8 tsi and I can’t for my damn life find where the valve is on the car. One vid says there right under the intake tube and then one says right next on the bottom like I need help!!
If I got that spacer and a k&N induction kit reckon it will make a nice difference ?
An open air induction set up will be enough without this. I took mine off!
@@ColoredinLight yeah I might just getting one of them and apparently if you take the lining off the inside of the bonnet makes it louder
How has it been treating u after a year now ? Still have it on the car? Any negatives?!thanksll
I took it off a while ago. My downpipe and intake made enough sounds for me and felt this made it more artificial sounding with everything else added.
@@ColoredinLight alright thanks!
Are you tuned? I have the same one and I hear it more prominently than yours.
No, not tuned
If you decide to go that route you will def hear it more :)
@@Scratchveteran I think I will eventually!
do you get a stututu sound with it because i installed this too and mine is
@@PaulStOnge-zb5oh I do
Do you have to unplug the diverter valve plug? In order for this to work successfully… Because I was able to unscrew everything and make the installation but I was never able to unplug the plug… Is this going to be of harm to my car?
I guess you don't have to if you cant
@@ColoredinLight do you think it would be damaging to my car though? I have a 2016 Audi A3 Quattro
@@Hypantaleo it's fine if you don't unplug it
It only works when you rev up, an let off
Whats the update on the spacer?
Don't really have one lol I took it off when I did the intake.
Will this work with a 2017 jetta gli?
Same motor
Any update on it? I got mk5 thinkin to put one also. Is it worth it?
Haven't had it for a while now
@@ColoredinLight is it worth it to put one?
If you want fun sounds sure, or spend the extra cash for an open air intake
@@ColoredinLight i already got intake
Is that auto?? If its auto they hold air not release it like a manual
Yeah the DSG, really only can hear it when you let off the gas which I dont mind. Makes it more subtle.
I have one on my manual 2007 A4 and it stututu’s everytime I let off the gas to shift . Even on gentle throttle it makes a very loud pshhhhh sound . It’s awesome been running it for years
It sounds wayyy better on a manual
I bet!
Yeah the turbo actually gets to release that pressure between gears when you clutch in
hello, i want to make my mk7 to make a flutter sound what do you recommend ?
Get an open filter intake!
@@ColoredinLight right ! there is no bov or anything f that can help with those flutter noises right ?
You can find blow off valves for the GTI if you want that.
@@ColoredinLight so there are bov that can do stututut instead of pshhhttt ?
@@ColoredinLight there’s blow off valves that will get me that turbo flutter ?
Hi can you add a diverter valve spacer to only turbo cars or can I add one to my car that’s not turbo?
You will want to add a turbo first
Damn that’s sad I have a v6 but thank you
@@rodrigoorantes8416 you wont want a non turbo engine sounding like a turbo engine
Eyy bro
Of course a Blow Off Valve/Diverter Spacer isn't going to make much noise on the upshifts, it's only to release built up boost pressure in-between shifts or deceleration. With a DSG you don't have time for pressure release between shifts as well as the recirculation helps keep the turbo spooled so you don't end up with "turbo lag". Also, I would never install a blow off valve that costs $40 even on a beater car...
GTI is not a beater car you moron
@@al4079 You missed the point...
Not a BOV issa spacer boomer.
just use the paddles and drive manually??? Makes no difference manual or auto. Like you say it's just a fun mod not a performance product.
Lol obviously you can’t hear it under acceleration. The BOV is designed to release back pressure caused by throttle closure. Sooooo your complaints are absolutely out of lack of understanding
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You have to let go off the pedal to heir it thats why i gotta a audi a4 with a manual trans way more fun man
I don’t hear a thing
Sounds like something is broken 🥴
Ive just saw this sick STAGE 3+ GTI
ua-cam.com/video/dvG7KWOTUFE/v-deo.html 🔥
Damn this guy is sad ....bruh you have to let off the gas mid gear to hear it
Oh man, really?
DSG people I swear
Bro I know right, so annoyjng
Faster shifting and farts 😎
These are shit and loose the car power. Waste of money
You need a manual
Too late 😬
Dude, I’m sorry but get yourself a manual gti, then you can get what you’re looking at. Don’t get me wrong.
Lol ok I'll go trade it in just so I can hear the BOV sounds. The dsg is fine for a daily, I'm not a manual elitist and my MX5 is a manual. Didnt think it would be a big deal, but there it is 🤦♂️
Colored in Light haha i feel ya! It’s all about personal choice, and I’m definitely a manual trans even daily driving like I’m doing. Everything is so much nice on them, but yeah sometimes at huge traffic I miss auto trans.
Have a good one dude
Bahahah learn how to drive that car
Lol it's a 4 door hatchback. Theres nothing to learn, chill
@@ColoredinLight I’m js you don’t know how to build boost
My dude, I'm not trying to build boost or show of any sort of acceleration. All the driving portion of this video was for was to show the diverter valve spacer noise.
@@ColoredinLight which you didn’t do because you don’t know how to build boost😂
Jesus christ dude