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Offline Stevepd

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Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« on: September 15, 2014, 07:18:35 pm »
I'm going to change mine as the car feels a little lackluster (or I've got used to it), question is Rev G or fork out a little extra for the GFB item. Reading the blurb the don't fail long term.......
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 07:46:14 pm »
GoFastBits has a nice product according to those who have it. If my AWE DV ever fails I will try it. You do need the actuating mechanism from an OE DV in order to use the GFB DV.
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 10:40:55 pm »
As the advert for DV+ states, its rarely ever the solinoid that fails, so retain what works and replace what doesn't. I have a DV+, its a nice 'fit and forget' modification. I didn't have a faulty DV before swapping it, but I did notice a slight improvement in the lower rev range and initial turbo kick felt smoother and more controlled. I'd recommend it highly.
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2014, 05:35:06 pm »
Well I got my DV (rev B, could it be the original?) off today to have a look see and it's perished :fighting: as I hoped/suspected - ordered a GFB one from Balance Motorsport so will report on the change once received & fitted.
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2014, 08:31:33 pm »
The DV+ has been proven to leak.

Stick with the OEM Rev G. You could spend the difference on a DV relocation pipe (if you have a k03 GTI) and after that you shouldn't have to change it ever again  :happy2:
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2014, 08:51:37 pm »
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on September 17, 2014, 08:31:33 pm
The DV+ has been proven to leak.

Stick with the OEM Rev G. You could spend the difference on a DV relocation pipe (if you have a k03 GTI) and after that you shouldn't have to change it ever again  :happy2:

Is power loss a symptom of a leaking DV+? Would there also be an increased in intake noise under acceleration?
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2014, 08:54:06 pm »
Yes definitely, but how much loss is dependant on how big the hole. Logging the N75 duty with VCDS is the best way of identifying a leak (other than checking the DV yourself)
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2014, 04:28:33 pm »
Well it arrived and I fitted it yesterday, which I first drove this morning; what a difference especially from 3k onwards. It makes me think that it may have been perished from when I got it 9 months ago.
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2014, 04:45:22 pm »
It's a DV-(boost).
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2014, 10:11:52 am »
Quote from: xjay1337 on September 19, 2014, 04:45:22 pm
It's a DV-(boost).

I have to disagree, works very well for me, requested boost is achived faster and is held better than OEM DV rev. E and G
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2014, 02:38:19 pm »
Quote from: danishmkvgti on September 20, 2014, 10:11:52 am
Quote from: xjay1337 on September 19, 2014, 04:45:22 pm
It's a DV-(boost).

I have to disagree, works very well for me, requested boost is achived faster and is held better than OEM DV rev. E and G

Out of interest - is your engine mapped (thus giving more boost pressure)? And, how long/miles have you been using the DV+
Thanks
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Re: Diverter valve - Rev G or future proof GFB?
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2014, 04:07:56 pm »
Quote from: OSB on September 20, 2014, 02:38:19 pm
Quote from: danishmkvgti on September 20, 2014, 10:11:52 am
Quote from: xjay1337 on September 19, 2014, 04:45:22 pm
It's a DV-(boost).

I have to disagree, works very well for me, requested boost is achived faster and is held better than OEM DV rev. E and G





Out of interest - is your engine mapped (thus giving more boost pressure)? And, how long/miles have you been using the DV+
Thanks
I'm running a Cupra engine (BWJ) with Revo stage 4 (As my ECU is a 200bhp GTI) and Precision 5558 ballbearing turbo and with 1,8 Bar i have 489BHP and 564Nm, so yes the stock 245bhp Cupra engine is a bit tweaked, but look at my project tread for more info  :wink:
DV+ has been on for app. 5000km

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