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Old 06-03-2005, 03:17 AM
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I have a APR stage one (chip only) on my 1.8t. Do I need a Forge diverter valve at $135 or will the valve made for the "TT" work just as well at $30?

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Old 06-03-2005, 03:42 AM
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Default The TT valve should work OK.
Since it's only $30, I'd give it a try. If it ends up failing (rather small risk me thinks), then move on to Forge.
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I have been running my stock DV for 2+ years with no indication of failure.
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Default stick with plastic until you go to stage 3...
or if you go to stage 2 and are aggressive on-off throttle.
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Default 2nd. I've been using my TT diverter for over 60,000 APR chipped miles. Others will disagree
what I've seen, it's hit or miss. Low risk, no doubt.
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Default get an evo motorsports, no plastic, no rubber, just billet aluminum....
grease it now and then (i do like 2 maybe 3 times a year) and itll last forever...oh yeah it has 2 lil o-rings too, ive had mine for 2 years and they ahve yet to seem to be worn to the point of needing replacement.
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Default Re: 2nd. I've been using my TT diverter for over 60,000 APR chipped miles. Others will disagree
Great thanks for the opinions!

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Old 06-03-2005, 06:42 AM
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run a bov it sounds way cooler i have had it for 5 months no probs, just adjust it right i just switched too stage 3 still on bov no probs.
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Default blah, the plastic ones are crap. Go with quality.
And many of you don't even realize when the DV is failing. The metal ones kick *** over those crappy plastic ones and you all know it. I laugh at you guys who love that TT valve, piece of unreliable dung. =-)
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Laugh all you want. My car's boost and performance has been unaffected by it for years now
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