GFB DV+ Diverter Valve – Ford, Mercedes & Volvo

$202.70

Installation Instructions & Videos

Installation Instructions & Videos

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Overview

GFB expands the DV+ range with a direct-fit solution for the weak factory diverter valve used on many European vehicles.

  • 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

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 indestructable 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.

By retaining the factory ECU control and recirculating the vented air, the DV+ is a purely performance-oriented product that offers the following benefits:

  • Sharper throttle response
  • Faster boost recovery on gearshift
  • Solves boost leaking issues
  • Built to last

Additional information

Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions17 × 10 × 4 cm

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Applications

Models suitable for this product

MakeModelYearSubmodel
MakeModelYearSubmodel
FordFiesta2014 - 2016ST - Hatchback - 1.6L Turbo
FordMustang2015 - 2016EcoBoost - Coupe - 2.3L Turbo
FordMustang2015 - 2016EcoBoost Premium - Convertible - 2.3L Turbo
FordMustang2015 - 2016EcoBoost Premium - Coupe - 2.3L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzC-Class2012 - 2013C250 - Coupe - 1.8L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzC-Class2012 - 2013C250 Luxury - Sedan - 1.8L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzC-Class2012 - 2013C250 Sport - Sedan - 1.8L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzC-Class2015C 250 - Coupe - 1.8L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzCLA-Class2014CLA250 - 2.0L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzCLA-Class2014CLA250 4MATIC - 2.0L Turbo AWD
Mercedes-BenzCLA-Class2015CLA 250 - 2.0L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzCLA-Class2015CLA 250 4MATIC - 2.0L Turbo AWD
Mercedes-BenzSLK-Class2012 - 2014SLK250 - 1.8L Turbo
Mercedes-BenzSLK-Class2015SLK 250 - 1.8L Turbo
VolvoS602011 - 2013T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602012 - 2013T5 - 2.5L Turbo
VolvoS602013T6 R-Design - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602015 - 2016T5 - 2.5L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602015 - 2016T6 R-Design - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T5 Cross Country Platinum - 2.5L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T5 Inscription Platinum - 2.5L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T5 Inscription Premier - 2.5L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T5 Premier - 2.5L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T6 Polestar - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS602016T6 R-Design Platinum - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS802008T6 - 3.0L Twin Turbo AWD
VolvoS802009T6 - 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD
VolvoS802010 - 2013T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoS802015T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoV602015 - 2016T6 R-Design - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoV602016T6 Drive-E R-Design - 2.0L Twincharger AWD
VolvoV602016T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum - 2.0L Twincharger AWD
VolvoV602016T6 Polestar - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoV602016T6 R-Design Platinum - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoXC702009T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoXC702011 - 2013T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD
VolvoXC702015T6 - 3.0L Turbo AWD

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