Forge Motorsport 1.8T TIP Review

Tabs — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 18:06:00 GMT

The Turbo Inlet Pipe (or TIP as it’s known on the scene) is what connects the air box to the Turbo Inlet (yes, you guessed it, it's a pipe!). The standard stock pipe is a two piece item. The upper section is made of rubber, with ribbed sections to provide flex during engine movement. The lower section is metal, and is 'L' shaped (also called elbow due to its shape) providing a bend around some of the coolant and other piping. It's this bend that produces the biggest problem with the stock TIP an...(read more)

Forge Eliminator Valve (Production version)

Tabs — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:48:00 GMT

Previous review of Prototype Eliminator Valve can be found here

Received the new production version ready Eliminator Valve yesterday. Some slight changes from the prototype I've been using for the last month or so, namely some cosmetic and diaphragm revisions.

Here's some pics showing the internals. Visually there isn't a difference to the diaphragm.

And also received with the DV was a tuning kit. Consisting of Yellow and Blue springs plus some shims.

The valve is a lot better than the prototype I've been testing over the past few months. The biggest difference is noise. This valve is near silent in operation, whereas the prototype valve fluttered, espesially when fitted in reverse. I've got the new production ready valve fitted in reverse just to check and its silent, even on quick on-off throttle situations that would otherwise produce noises on other valves.

The design changes are also quite neat - Note the better grip on top of the valve which aids greatly in unscrewing the top cover to gain access to the diaphragm and spring. I'm currently using the standard supplied Yellow spring which is more than enough for the boost I'm running. If necessary I can change to one of the other supplied stiffer springs. Also shims are available to 'fine tune' each spring should the application require it.

I thought the prototype eliminator valve was good but after having this one fitted, I can see Forge Motorsport have improved on an already successful design.

Link to forum topic discussing the new valve can be found here

Links and acknowledgements.
Many thanks to Forge Motorsport for allowing me to test their new production ready vavle. The valve was with me next day and even included a full tuning kit for me to test. Great service!

Forge Motorsport can be contaced via their website - www.forgemotorsport.co.uk

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