GFB’S DV+ SOLUTION COULDN’T BE SIMPLER – KEEP WHAT WORKS AND REPLACE WHAT DOESN’T.
-Uses factory solenoid coil for seamless integration
-Replaces plastic valve parts with metal for reliability and strength on chipped engines
-Direct-fit replacement with GFB’s TMS benefits
-Exclusive “pilot-actuated” valve mechanism for rapid response at high boost
GFB expands the DV+ range with a direct-fit solution for the weak factory diverter valve used on many European vehicles.
The solenoid coil itself from the factory-fitted valve is great- the ECU opens it faster than any pneumatic valve so why replace it? The weak point however, is the valve mechanism itself. GFB’s DV+ solves this problem by replacing the valve parts with an anodised billet aluminium housing, fitted with a brass piston machined to exacting tolerances.
The end result is sharper throttle response, lightning-fast valve actuation, and it will hold as much boost as you can throw at it. Read all about the DV+ story below. Other manufacturers’ products involve replacing the entire system with a traditional pneumatic valve. This approach requires long vacuum hose runs, additional parts for tapping into the intake manifold vacuum, plus a different solenoid valve to actuate the pneumatic valve, or a ballast resistor to plug into the OE wiring loom. All these additional items result in a product that is slower, less responsive, more expensive and takes much longer to install.
GFB’s DV+ solution on the other hand is more responsive, less expensive, easier to install, and doesn’t cause compressor surge/ turbo flutter. Oh, and it doesn’t require different springs or frequent re-builds either.
Many late-model European cars use ECU controlled solenoid-type diverter valves. This is a good concept because the valve can react very quickly and it only opens when it needs to.
However, there are some problems with these valves;
-The diaphragms are weak and known to rupture, especially if boost has been increased. Once this happens, the valve will no longer hold boost pressure.
-The plastic lip that surrounds the diaphragm is very thin and pieces can break off, potentially ending up going through the turbo.
Additionally, the solenoid on the OE diverter is directly connected to the valve mechanism, which is not ideal because neither it nor the return spring are strong enough to open and close the valve reliably at high boost.
With problems like this, you can see why other aftermarket manufacturers assume the best solution is to replace the factory diverter entirely, or change it to a purely pneumatic system. Unfortunately though, whilst their replacement kits might be stronger than the factory diverter, their slower response speed and lower flow do not justify the extra cost and complexity – more of a compromise than a solution.
GFB has taken a different approach to deliver a complete solution that solves existing problems and improves performance, without compromise or a hefty price tag.
The DV+ addresses the factory valve problems with a very simple and elegant solution. Keeping the factory solenoid, the DV+ retains all the benefits of the stock system. Also replacing the valve parts with indestructible metal components ensures strength and reliability, no matter how much boost you run.
That’s not all; rather than using the solenoid to directly actuate the valve, we’ve introduced a unique “pilot-actuation” system. This means the solenoid only has to control airflow through a small passage that is then used to open and close the piston (rather than opening and closing the piston directly), so it doesn’t matter how much boost you push through it, the DV+ will open and close reliably without ever exceeding the solenoid’s capability.
This feature also improves on the factory system by opening the valve progressively in response to boost pressure, so it only opens as much as required to get the job done (the factory valve simply opens and shuts, it cannot partially open if boost pressure is low), resulting in better throttle response.
Compatibility:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 200/250 (R172)
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 200/250 (R172)
VOLVO XC70 T6 3.0T 2010-on
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
VOLVO S80 T6 3.0T 2007-on
VOLVO V70 T6 3.0T 2007-on
VOLVO XC60 T6 3.0T 2008-on
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class W212 E200/E250 (2009-2016)
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class W212 E200/E250 (2009-2016)
VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 3.0T 2010-on
VOLVO XC60 T6 3.0T 2008-on
VOLVO S80 T6 3.0T 2007-on
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class W246 B180/B200/B220/B250 (2011-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class W246 B180/B200/B220/B250 (2011-2019)
VOLVO V70 T6 3.0T 2007-on
VOLVO V40 T4 1.6 GTDi 2012-on
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W176 A180/A200/A250 Turbo (2012-2018)
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W176 A180/A200/A250 Turbo (2012-2018)
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W176 A180/A200/A250 Turbo (2012-2018)
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class W246 B180/B200/B220/B250 (2011-2019)
PROTON Exora 1.6 CFE 2012-on
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class C117 CLA180/CLA200/CLA220/CLA250 (2013-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class C117 CLA180/CLA200/CLA220/CLA250 (2013-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class W212 E200/E250 (2009-2016)
PROTON Preve 1.6 CFE 2012-on
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class X156 GLA180/GLA200/GLA220/GLA250 (2014-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class X156 GLA180/GLA200/GLA220/GLA250 (2014-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 3.0T 2010-on
INFINITI Q50 1.6/2.0T 2014-on
VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 3.0T 2010-on
VOLVO XC60 T6 3.0T 2008-on
PROTON Suprima 1.6 CFE 2013-on
FORD AUSTRALIA Fiesta ST 1.6 Ecoboost 2013-2017 (US spec only)
FORD AUSTRALIA Mustang S550 2.3 EcoBoost 2014-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class X156 GLA180/GLA200/GLA220/GLA250 (2014-2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 200/250/300
MERCEDES-BENZ A45 AMG (facelift models only) 2015 - 2018
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA45 AMG (facelift models only) 2016 - 2018
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class S400 Two valves required
FORD AUSTRALIA Focus 1.5/1.6 EcoBoost (Mk3 2015-18)
INFINITI Q30 1.6/2.0T 2015-on
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class W213 E200/E250/E300 (2016-2019) M270/M274 ENGINES ONLY
INFINITI Q30 1.6/2.0T 2015-on
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class W213 E200/E250/E300 (2016-2019)
INFINITI Q60 2.0T 2016-on
INFINITI QX30 2.0T 2016-on
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W177 A160/A180/A200/A250e 1.3T (2018-on)
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250/C300 turbo (not Kompressor) 2011-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W177 A160/A180/A200/A250e 1.3T (2018-on)
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 200/250/300
MERCEDES-BENZ B- Class W247 B160/B180/B200/B250e (2018-on)
FORD AUSTRALIA Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (Mk4 2019-on)
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class C118 CLA180/CLA200/CLA250e 1.3T (2019-on)
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class W177 A160/A180/A200/A250e 1.3T (2018-on)
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class X247 GLB180/GLB200 (2018-on)
FORD AUSTRALIA Focus ST 2.3L EcoBoost (Mk4 2019-on)
FORD AUSTRALIA Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost 2019-on
FORD Fiesta ST 1.6 Ecoboost 2013-2017 (US spec only)
FORD Mustang S550 2.3 EcoBoost 2014-2018
FORD Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost 2019-on
