DV+ Upgrade?

khj24 · 05-06-2019, 09:16 AM

Curious to see how many people have done this mod.

Eschmacher · 05-06-2019, 09:38 AM

Stage 2, been running stock DV for over a year, no issues yet.

Mostly avoiding the upgrade because it's a pain to install.

paimon.soror · 05-06-2019, 09:56 AM

Stage 2, Stock DV

I have the GFB sitting in my garage for about a year now ... just haven't installed because of the PITA job to do it.

khj24 · 05-06-2019, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Stage 2, Stock DV

I have the GFB sitting in my garage for about a year now ... just haven't installed because of the PITA job to do it.

Should have added another option for people who have it sitting around somewhere, but not installed. I have seen quite a few people mention this lol

DreamerJoe · 05-06-2019, 01:27 PM

I have the DV+ upgrade, I wanted to have it all done in one shot and not have a potential problem after the tune.

outofphase · 05-06-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Eschmacher

Mostly avoiding the upgrade because it's a pain to install.

Seriously dude. ESPECIALLY if you have xDrive. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. I had access to a lift and practically every tool imaginable and it was an ORDEAL.

I will say this (at least with xDrive) -- when you do it, just plan to remove the intercooler and drain the coolant/move the water pump out of the way. It probably won't take much longer but will save you tons of frustration.

Gospeedracer · 05-06-2019, 05:43 PM

I have MHD stage 2+ with gfb DV installed. With the right tools the key being a a long hex key socket with extensions on the rwd car. Drop the intercooler move the water pump and bracket and it gives you just enough access. I have noticed an improved throttle response and smoother shifts under power. Only downside was it's quieter than the stock valve and I do love that sound and miss the loud psssshhhhh.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-07-2019, 08:44 PM

I would upgrade it once car is at stage 2

zole2112 · 05-08-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by khj24

Should have added another option for people who have it sitting around somewhere, but not installed. I have seen quite a few people mention this lol

Hahahaha that's me! I will install mine when I upgrade my turbo late summer.

khj24 · 05-09-2019, 07:02 PM

Bump

dr.roro · 05-09-2019, 07:31 PM

Right now, stock, but I'll be flashing bm3 soon with no plans to upgrade DV, so I voted "Tuned, Stock DV". Doesn't seem worth the hassle to me unless you're also upgrading turbo, fueling, etc.

khj24 · 05-13-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.roro

Right now, stock, but I'll be flashing bm3 soon with no plans to upgrade DV, so I voted "Tuned, Stock DV". Doesn't seem worth the hassle to me unless you're also upgrading turbo, fueling, etc.

I am in the exact same situation. If it were an easier job I'm sure at least 3/4 of tuned people would do it since the part is relatively cheap.

JaredG_F30 · 05-14-2019, 12:22 PM

Same here. I'm just waiting for my stock DV to pop and then I'll bite the bullet and install the DV+ but who knows, my turbo my shit the bed before then and save me the trouble...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Stage 2, Stock DV

I have the GFB sitting in my garage for about a year now ... just haven't installed because of the PITA job to do it.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-14-2019, 03:29 PM

We typically recommend the DV+ for anyone over 35K miles as that is when the stocker tends to start wearing. Most don't notice until it's replaced.

JaredG_F30 · 05-14-2019, 04:19 PM

Maybe I just have a good one because I have 70k on the car, 25k of that on stage 2 tune and logs show that I'm holding boost quite well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

We typically recommend the DV+ for anyone over 35K miles as that is when the stocker tends to start wearing. Most don't notice until it's replaced.

khj24 · 05-22-2019, 03:12 PM

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View Poll Results: Has your DV been upgraded?
Stock, Stock DV	2	5.56%
Stock, Upgraded DV	0	0%
Tuned, Stock DV	16	44.44%
Tuned, Upgraded DV	18	50.00%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

05-06-2019, 09:16 AM	#1
khj24 Lieutenant 221 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: 713 iTrader: (3)	DV+ Upgrade? Curious to see how many people have done this mod.
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05-06-2019, 09:38 AM	#2
Eschmacher Car Hypochondriac 335 Rep 903 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Estoril Blue Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Stage 2, been running stock DV for over a year, no issues yet. Mostly avoiding the upgrade because it's a pain to install.
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paimon.soror Captain 629 Rep 965 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 435x MSport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hartford, CT iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 435xi GC [6.00]	Stage 2, Stock DV I have the GFB sitting in my garage for about a year now ... just haven't installed because of the PITA job to do it. __________________ 2010 Mazda RX8 - Sold (11/17) 2016 BMW 435xi GC - Current
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DreamerJoe Captain 242 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2017 340i M.G. w red interior Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I have the DV+ upgrade, I wanted to have it all done in one shot and not have a potential problem after the tune. __________________ MG F30 M-Sport 6mt FBO w/ MHD stage 2 plus (PWG), ST XA Coilovers, 19" VMR V804.
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05-06-2019, 05:43 PM	#7
Gospeedracer Private 27 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Estoril 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2018 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	I have MHD stage 2+ with gfb DV installed. With the right tools the key being a a long hex key socket with extensions on the rwd car. Drop the intercooler move the water pump and bracket and it gives you just enough access. I have noticed an improved throttle response and smoother shifts under power. Only downside was it's quieter than the stock valve and I do love that sound and miss the loud psssshhhhh. __________________ 15 Estoril/Coral 435i coupe M-sport 96 Estoril/M-Cross M3 coupe 85 Delphin/Comfort 318i coupe
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mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24238 Rep 190,879 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	I would upgrade it once car is at stage 2 __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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05-09-2019, 07:02 PM	#10
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05-09-2019, 07:31 PM	#11
dr.roro Captain 196 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2019 G01 X3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435i Coupe [0.00] 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	Right now, stock, but I'll be flashing bm3 soon with no plans to upgrade DV, so I voted "Tuned, Stock DV". Doesn't seem worth the hassle to me unless you're also upgrading turbo, fueling, etc.
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05-14-2019, 03:29 PM	#14
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	We typically recommend the DV+ for anyone over 35K miles as that is when the stocker tends to start wearing. Most don't notice until it's replaced.
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05-22-2019, 03:12 PM	#16
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