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R56 GFB DV+ paired with Alta spring

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Old 05-18-2022, 04:52 PM
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GFB DV+ paired with Alta spring

Has anyone tried this combo? Would it make any difference? I just ordered a gfb dv+ to replace my stock dv and was wondering if i should switch the springs also
 
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The Alta spring won’t work with the DV+

The only part you use from the OEM valve is the actuator body:



https://gfb.com.au/download/t9352-in...a0261652957728
 
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Old 05-23-2022, 07:32 AM
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Anyone have tips on working on the DV? I put the Alta spring in and it was a pain.

I have a new DV on order and dont want to spend an hour cutting my hands up like last time.
 
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Old 05-23-2022, 10:11 AM
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Installing/working on mine is pretty straight forward. I remove the intake pipe, move the coolant can out of the way and use a long allen wrench on the dv housing bolts. I hook the closed end of a wrench on the end of the allen wrench to loosen/tighten the dv bolts. Gives me some extra leverage
 
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Old 05-23-2022, 10:12 AM
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I like the little extra “pep” the gfb dv+ gives, but i sure do miss the little turbo whistle the mini had with the stock dv
 
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