The new DV+ (Suits Mercedes, Ford and Volvo)!

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 as seen on the below application list.

    MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 250 R172 150kw Petrol Engine RWD Convertible 02/11-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) C204 115kw Petrol Engine RWD Coupe 06/11-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) S205 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Wagon 09/14-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) C204 150kw Petrol Engine RWD Coupe 06/11-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) S205 155kw Petrol Engine RWD Wagon 09/14-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) W205 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Sedan 12/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C180/C200/C250 turbo (not Kompressor) W205 155kw Petrol Engine RWD Sedan 03/14-on     MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class A180/A200/A250 turbo W176 115kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 06/12-on     MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class A180/A200/A250 turbo W176 155kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 06/12-on     MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class A180/A200/A250 turbo W176 90kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 06/12-on     MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 X156 155kw Petrol Engine AWD Closed Off-Road Vehicle 12/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class B180/B200/B250 turbo W246, W242 155kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 05/12-on     MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class B180/B200/B250 turbo W246, W242 115kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 11/11-on     MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class B180/B200/B250 turbo W246, W242 90kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 11/11-on     MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class CLA180/CLA200/CLA250 turbo C117 115kw Petrol Engine FWD Coupe 01/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class CLA180/CLA200/CLA250 turbo C117 155kw Petrol Engine FWD Coupe 01/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 A207 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Convertible 03/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 S212 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Wagon 11/12-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 A207 155kw Petrol Engine RWD Convertible 06/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 W212 155kw Petrol Engine RWD Sedan 01/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 C207 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Coupe 06/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 W212 135kw Petrol Engine RWD Sedan 01/13-on     MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class E200/E250 C207 155kw Petrol Engine RWD Coupe 06/13-on     FORD Fiesta ST 2013-on 134kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 03/13-on     FORD USA Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost 2014-on 231kw Petrol Engine RWD Coupe 01/15-on     VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 2010-on 3.0T 258kw Petrol Engine AWD Sedan 05/14-on     VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 2010-on 3.0T 242kw Petrol Engine AWD Sedan 04/14-on     VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 2010-on 3.0T 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 03/11-on     VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 2010-on 3.0T 242kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 04/14-on     VOLVO S60 & V60 T6 2010-on 3.0T 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Sedan 04/10-on     VOLVO S80 T6 2007-on 3.0T AS 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Sedan 10/10-on     VOLVO S80 T6 2007-on 3.0T AS 210kw Petrol Engine AWD Sedan 01/07-on     VOLVO XC60 T6 2008-on 3.0T 242kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 04/14-on     VOLVO XC60 T6 2008-on 3.0T 210kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 05/08-on     VOLVO XC60 T6 2008-on 3.0T 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 03/10-on     VOLVO V70 T6 2007-on 3.0T BW 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 03/08-on     VOLVO V70 T6 2007-on 3.0T BW 210kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 08/07-on     VOLVO XC70 T6 2010-on 3.0T 224kw Petrol Engine AWD Wagon 01/10-on     VOLVO V40 T4 1.6 GTDi 2012-on 132kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 03/12-on     PROTON Exora 1.6 CFE 2012-on 103kw Petrol Engine FWD MPV 12/11-on     PROTON Preve 1.6 CFE 2012-on 103kw Petrol Engine FWD Sedan 12/11-on     PROTON Suprima 1.6 CFE 2013-on CR 103kw Petrol Engine FWD Hatchback 12/13-on

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.

GET BETTER PERFORMANCE, FASTER BOOST RECOVERY AND DON’T PAY FOR WHAT YOU DON’T NEED!

 The DV+ story: Better performance - more reliable

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.

  Unnecessary replacement kits are a compromise, not a solution