The stealthiest DV setup?

vasillalov · 02-24-2010, 06:09 PM

Folks,

As I am making my mod list for my 335i, inevitably, I am adding better diverter valves to it. I have two requirements for the diverer valves:

1. To be reliable while providing the advertised performance gains
2. To be as stealthy looking as possible. I don't like shiny stuff in my engine bay. I want to look as stock as possible.

That being said, which is the stealthiest setup I can buy when it comes to upgrading my diverter valves?

Pictures would be highly appreciated!

Thanks, Vasil

JayKay335i · 02-24-2010, 07:05 PM

I believe there is only 1 company making upgraded diverter valves for our car. They come in black too I believe.

Forge.

bulldog_yyc · 02-24-2010, 07:08 PM

unfortunately, it may look black or stealth, but in no way resembles the factory DV system. If anyone with 1/2 a brain looks at them, they can tell within a matter of seconds that you have an upgraded DV system.

cuban335i · 02-24-2010, 07:14 PM

Diverter valves are literally extremely east to remove and put oem ones on when you need to.. It takes 15 min MAX.. More like 5-10 if you know what you are doing..

blisstik · 02-24-2010, 07:28 PM

Go with Forge if you like no noise or BOV if you like the swoosh. Either way, you might as well install some DCI's or Injen DCI if you're going to install DVs since you will have to take the stock box out.

It should take an hour max to revert from aftermarket DCI, DVs to stock.

vasillalov · 02-24-2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the input. I saw the Forge units...

So is it absolutely sure that I have to remove the stock airbox in order to install the Forge DVs?

I really want to keep my stock airbox. DCI does not cut it in my mentality...

blisstik · 02-24-2010, 07:51 PM

You only need to remove stock airbox for the DV install. You don't need to remove it completely or replace with DCIs. In that case, just get a drop-in K&N or BMW filter. I would pair those with some scoops. Cyba sells them for $40. Not a bad price at all.

RevC · 02-24-2010, 11:05 PM

your stock dvs will hold boost just fine.

Schn3ll · 02-24-2010, 11:07 PM

I will be installing black Forge DVs with a black Evo Racewerks charge pipe, don't know if it gets any more stealth than that.

ar design · 02-25-2010, 09:05 AM

We carry the Forge DVs - really, really nice pieces!

vasillalov · 02-25-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar design

We carry the Forge DVs - really, really nice pieces!

I am very familiar with Forge DVs from my VW/AUDI days.

Andrew, you will be getting a huge order from me after I get my taxes. Downpipes, DVs and other goodies...

ar design · 02-25-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

I am very familiar with Forge DVs from my VW/AUDI days.

Andrew, you will be getting a huge order from me after I get my taxes. Downpipes, DVs and other goodies...

Just hit me up! DVs are in stock

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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I believe there is only 1 company making upgraded diverter valves for our car. They come in black too I believe. Forge.
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bulldog_yyc Major General 136 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	unfortunately, it may look black or stealth, but in no way resembles the factory DV system. If anyone with 1/2 a brain looks at them, they can tell within a matter of seconds that you have an upgraded DV system.
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cuban335i Brigadier General 237 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	Diverter valves are literally extremely east to remove and put oem ones on when you need to.. It takes 15 min MAX.. More like 5-10 if you know what you are doing.. __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 159 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	Go with Forge if you like no noise or BOV if you like the swoosh. Either way, you might as well install some DCI's or Injen DCI if you're going to install DVs since you will have to take the stock box out. It should take an hour max to revert from aftermarket DCI, DVs to stock.
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vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose 1195 Rep 5,455 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan, 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i E90 [8.00]	Thanks for the input. I saw the Forge units... So is it absolutely sure that I have to remove the stock airbox in order to install the Forge DVs? I really want to keep my stock airbox. DCI does not cut it in my mentality...
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blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 159 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	You only need to remove stock airbox for the DV install. You don't need to remove it completely or replace with DCIs. In that case, just get a drop-in K&N or BMW filter. I would pair those with some scoops. Cyba sells them for $40. Not a bad price at all.
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RevC Lieutenant General 179 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	your stock dvs will hold boost just fine. __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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