VW Golf R ECS Intake & Diverter Valve Spacer Install

[@DakotaStone]

AYO! Thanks for being here. Hope you guys all enjoy this fun install as much as I did. More content on the Golf R on the way! Appreciate you

[@johnpoulsen8918]

Return of the king 👑

[@DakotaStone]

@@johnpoulsen8918 Much love, thanks for watching!

[@MFBushidoBrown]

My favourite sound of the turbo mod is when dakota start giggling like a toddler ❤

[@DakotaStone]

❤️

[@nothingaboutme.]

You gotta get one of those ball hex key sets that let's you angle the tool in a hex bolt. They're a game changer if you haven't used them before

[@DakotaStone]

You're 100% right

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Those, and triple squares!

[@ikarouyt]

She sounds so good! I have a MKV GTI and I’m currently on Stage 2 tune. I got exhaust, cai, dv relocation kit, stage 2 dogbone mount, lowered springs and a front mounted intercooler that I want to install soon. Love seeing Golf R/GTI content on YT!

[@DakotaStone]

Sounds like an awesome set up you have! That’s gotta be a blast to drive. Glad you’re enjoying the content! More on the way 🤜🤛

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

YEEESS!!!! I was JUST checking in the other day wondering where you were at and BAM! Great to see your doing good bro!

[@DakotaStone]

Ayyy! Appreciate you checkin in brotha! Thanks for watchin

[@JohnRobinson-nh7oj]

thats 2 of the greatest cars in that garage.

[@DakotaStone]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WeisserAudi]

Love seeing people struggling to install the same simple mods that I struggled with

[@dantheman1689]

lol the humor music while using the flibbidy flobbidy tool was on point

[@DakotaStone]

😂 👏🏻

[@gigamix7394]

Hell yeah! Great to see you back in action!

[@igreyfox9793]

Back when I was looking into VW's and ST's for a daily, I always saw diverter blow off valves as an option and never knew where you put them in and how they sounded. Kinda glad that this vid showed both since I had no idea back then. Also, isn't it great to lose tools/bits inside the bumper/engine compartment when you move slightly? Best part is when it falls into the bumper and you have to snake your hand inside it, to hopefully grab it and not take the entire bumper apart.... Keep up the uploads Dakota!

[@DakotaStone]

Glad you enjoyed! Losing tools in cars is like a special talent of mine

[@mayacelinee9279]

Such a good video as always! Could not be happier with how the intake sounds😍 also RIP to the bit tool

[@DakotaStone]

Love youuu! Thanks for helping me film and everything! ❤️

[@UEdwards1]

I absolutely loved this video! I'm pretty sure I've said it on another of yours or maybe Alex's videos but, seriously, it's so damn nice to see someone on KZbin post realistic video of working on a car. I love seeing the mistakes, the frustration of dropping something in the bay, the kick in the gut when it's not on the ground under the car. 10/10 video

[@dspierre28]

Miss my mk4 I need go back vw it's special kind of love, don't get b wrong long wrx but vw just hold special place in heart I love seeing this

[@philtheoccultist]

yesssir dakota back

[@SlowBoiGang]

Next time, take out the turbo inlet pipe for extra room with the Diverter valve. I recommend getting a bigger turbo inlet pipe and the turbo muffler delete for even more turbo noises!

[@OTM-BandiT]

Love the hat. I'm at Road America every summer for IMSA and either IndyCar or GT World Challenge! IMSA and GT World Challenge this year.

[@jason_shootscars]

Good to see another video coming brother! Keep killing it!

[@DakotaStone]

Thanks Jason! You da bomb

[@ryanhall3689]

Check the under tray for bit. You need 2 tools. 1. flashlights 2. Magnets

[@Shotby_shiv]

I have the exact same intake on my mk7 gti. It sounds so good

[@bradfoster8146]

Ive dropped a couple of bits down in my engine bay. I need to fish the bastards out. Thanks for reminding me

[@smashmclovin]

If/when you can. Get on a Forge BoV, sounds like a Tie fighter when I let off the gas. I also had a TurboSmart BoV that was cool too, just went psssssh though. 😅 Also someone mentioned the ball Allen’s. 100% make the job easier!

[@carsoneggebraaten9687]

Its ya boy, he is back ❤

[@DakotaStone]

Yeyeyeye! 🤝

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

I think I'mma go with the *do88* stuff on mine - they make a DAMN good intake for the Mk 7R. Make sure to check out the Mk 8 PCV retrofit that *datadrivenmqb* has tested - definitely worth it! Do the Mk 8 PCV before you swap out the turbo inlet pipe.

[@kevind_53]

🚗💥💨🔥all the woosh noises

[@HughTalmich]

when i did my mini's BOV i dropped at least 2 of those fricken bits lol however i did find one last time i did an oil change lol

[@DakotaStone]

Hey at least theyre coming back slowly but surely 😂

[@moisesalcala7450]

Bring back the streams!

[@DakotaStone]

👀🤔

[@kylepalaian]

Ayyyeeeee that is sick!! I love the golf R content keep em coming!

[@Hakiri27]

YESSS DAKOTA CONTENT!!! Hope you are doing well!

[@DakotaStone]

Thanks for tuning in! 🙌🏻

[@GolfCoyote]

DV spacer is just a potential leak point, mine was leaking. Intake makes enough DV noises in my humble opinion.

[@DakotaStone]

I’ve seen a few comments like this. I’m going to keep an eye on it. I’m also going to talk to ECS and see what they say about this known issue. Probably will put the dv back to stock.

[@GolfCoyote]

@@DakotaStone I think most people get lucky and it never leaks but instead of 1 mating surface that could leak you now have 2. It’s a cool idea, and for people who don’t want to swap intakes I think it’s a decent compromise to get some sound.

[@DakotaStone]

@@GolfCoyote gotcha. I appreciate the info! I’ll get to the bottom of it (before my oil does 😭)

[@GolfCoyote]

@@DakotaStone haha no worries man. Also if you havnt, check out EQT for your potential tuning and turbo needs, I’m making some serious power on one of their hybrid turbos and pump gas (446whp)

[@gerardothebean]

we need more jetta content!!!

[@808-HISTATE]

Bro you need a retractable magnet pen & watch Mighty Car Mods. They have some good content for your ride

[@Lewis_Treff97]

Ive got the apr pex intake on my Leon Cupra and has similar intake noise but dont have as much turbo flutter. Need to get myself a diverter valve

[@DakotaStone]

I really like the APR intake too! Good choice

[@Brentgass58]

your narration voice is so entertaining!

[@DakotaStone]

Haha, appreciate it Brent! Throwin' in a little bit of a new style

[@EWoodsie]

God damn I need a intake asap

[@WaySydeBeats]

I actually like the quiet sound of the golf I have a mk7.5 sportwagen and I still have the stock box on but my Intake is modified. It's restrictions on the engine you just gotta figure out what to change or remove

[@WillemVerb]

hes back!

[@DakotaStone]

🙌🏻👏🏻

[@ebredenberg]

Sounds so good!

[@DakotaStone]

It's even better in person!

[@DatGameCollector]

just go full i.e parts on this. It sounds amazing.

[@DakotaStone]

So many mods I want to do. THE LIST IS LONG

[@AvgCody]

would i get these kinda sounds on my DSG GTI? Thanks btw love the car and the channel!

[@kilovwdude6457]

Hey check out the vta+ from go fast bits that one is known to cause small oil leaks! Also is that a no name esc tuning intake? Why not apr or neuspeed??

[@DakotaStone]

ECS Luft technik intake! I liked how the wrinkle black looked and it came in at a great cost. Apr makes great stuff too! Have an APR exhaust on the car already

[@iangirard9207]

Turbo flutter... Sounds awesome, but can you debunk that it's not ideal?

[@Fredrik_ST_wagon]

My god those shoes looks hella comfy😁 great sound with the filter also👌🏻

[@DakotaStone]

You will catch me in moccasin's around my house 90% of the time. Thanks for watching!

[@ThePattonboy123]

I miss my 13 Mk6 gti I wanted to try out the cheap dv spacer and ended up drilling the holes a bit bigger and it sounded great with my evolution cold air intake it sounded just like your r20 mk7 now I have a 10 mk6 gti same color but instead of plaid seats like in my 13 I have leather seats in my 10, have you done an exhaust? I had an AWE cat back it loved how it sounded not to loud not to quite when needed, absolutely perfect sound if you ask me, if I did a downpipe I feel like it would have been louder but I’m also old and kinda tired of owning loud cars my WRX wagon was full tomie turbo back and up pipe and it sounded great but after a 5 hour drive it would get quite annoying not drone but just a deep brrrrrrrrrr I can’t explain it haha

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

LET'S GO MY DOOD!!! I'm So Pumped For This Build!!! Flibbidy Flobbidy Tool For President 🤣 💯💪🏽💯

[@DakotaStone]

Hahahahaha might just use the flibbidy flobbidy tool to install everything from now on! 💪🏻

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

@@DakotaStone Aye... You Know? 🤣

[@spencer1320]

Bro you just needed to remove the turbo inlet and then put your DV spacer on you have a ton of space

[@zgreatoutdoors1376]

Should i turbo my 7th gen Celica?

[@Kujashin]

why not just take the turbo inlet off when doing the dv spacer?

[@DakotaStone]

That’s an option too. Just no one else did it in the install videos I watched lol.

[@Kujashin]

@@DakotaStone ahh all good. You got it done and it sounds good

[@andrewhare6764]

Do you think VW would count the spacer against you in voiding a warranty? I mean I don't think so unless there's proof of failure but...my mk8 still has warranty

[@DakotaStone]

If you’re that concerned I’d keep it off. But personally, I don’t think there is anyway they could tell if you removed it and put it back to stock before service. If it was left in im sure they would void the warranty.

[@Fwex]

WRX owners in shambles

[@DakotaStone]

🫣

[@VegasStacker702]

If you don't lose a bit or screw then you aren't doing it right