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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Camboose on 13 September 2006, 20:06

Title: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Camboose on 13 September 2006, 20:06
I have a mk3 2.0 16v, standard apart from a K&N panel filter. I was thinking of putting on a power boost valve.  Does this increase performance at all? What does it do for fuel economy? Is there anything else anyone can recommend to increase performance? Cheers
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: monkeyalan on 13 September 2006, 22:40
from what i understand they're a waste of money.

fit some 70mm cold air feed tubing to the airbox if you haven't already.

some say drilling the front and wing side of the bottom half of the airbox increases performance. (some disagree)

fit a good cat back exhaust (milltek are highly rated)

sports cat if you can afford it.

AMD or similar remap

All the above would probably be under a grand and give maybe 170 bhp.
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Judderi on 14 September 2006, 08:53
Your remap will give the best results
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: nosaj26 on 14 September 2006, 17:58
dont underestimate the benefit if a fse power boost valve because they will make the car/throttle feel more responsive but it aint gonna give you any more bhp
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Rideandy on 14 September 2006, 21:17
What are power boost valves?
How much are they?
Are they easy to fit?
Cheers
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Judderi on 15 September 2006, 09:16
They cost around £100 and are not a diy fit. You need to get them set up correctly by somebody with experience.
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Rideandy on 15 September 2006, 12:11
Thanks for that.
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Camboose on 21 September 2006, 11:48
Just seen a mod on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK3-GTI-2-0L-16V-ABF-performance-Chip-8HP_W0QQitemZ320030551559QQihZ011QQcategoryZ32094QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Anyone know if these work or are any good? I want a fairly cheap mod to make my car go that little bit quicker. I have a K&N panel filter, sounds good nut no real performance gain. There are so many mods I dont know what is the best to do first. Any help greatly appreciated
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: monkeyalan on 21 September 2006, 13:56
there are a few threads about those chips if you search for them, but in short..

con
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Len on 21 September 2006, 14:36
Boost valves work on the return to tank fuel line. What they do is raise the pressure so that more fuel is ready to go into the cylinders, sorry I mean the fuel is at a higher pressure and you dont have to wait to increase fuel input via the injectors. A non boosted system has a very slight lag because fuel is allowed to return to the tank.
I have one on my other car and its true it does make it more responsive, but no extra power.
Title: Re: Power Boost Valve
Post by: Camboose on 21 September 2006, 15:14
I have just been on the morego website and they do a Starchips chip for £299. Does anyone have this fitted. Is it worth doing? Thanks