Spring adjustment – (continued), Maintenance, Technical support – GFB Deceptor Pro II (part T9500) User Manual
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Spring Adjustment – (continued)
Set the spring to the softest setting, and set the venting bias (via the electronic controller) to
at least 50% atmosphere venting so you can see the piston through the trumpet
Start the car and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. Make sure the A/C is off
Give the engine a good hard rev, and watch the piston - WARNING: Keep your face away
from the trumpet opening when revving the engine. View the piston from an angle away
from the blast of air. The piston should lift a little and vent with a “whoosh”, then close
slowly and smoothly. The harder you stab the throttle, the further the piston will open (note:
it will only open fully when driving, as the turbo does not generate significant boost until the
engine is under load).
If the piston stays open too long and does not close before the revs drop back to idle, the
engine will “stumble”. If this happens, wind the adjustment screw in the “+” direction one
turn at a time until the engine returns smoothly to idle after revving
For the final fine-tune, take the car for a drive. Watch the tacho as you pull up to a stop - if
the revs dip below idle and then rise again, tighten the spring another 1-2 turns
If a loud flutter is heard when lifting off sharply after accelerating hard above 3500RPM,
wind the adjustment screw in the “-“ direction one turn at a time until the noise disappears.
Note that it is not uncommon to hear a slight fluttering at low RPM, particularly if you
partially spool the turbo and lift off slowly. This is a result of the different way in which this
valve operates compared to the factory unit, and is normal and not detrimental to the turbo
A video example of setting up the spring pre-load can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqQR5WUF9lc
Maintenance
GFB blow-off valves are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. In most cars the small
amount of crankcase and rocker-cover oil vapor that is directed into the intake system is enough to
keep the piston well lubricated. However, if you notice the sound of the valve changing over time
(e.g. slow response time, intermittent operation), or if you can see that the piston is not moving
smoothly, it may require a clean and re-lube.
Put a rag under the valve to catch any parts that may drop, or better yet, remove the Deceptor Pro II
from the car entirely. Remove the four screws holding on the cap, taking care as the spring will try
to push the cap off as the last screw is removed. Remove the spring and the brass piston, and wipe
any grime from the inside of the valve and the piston with a rag. Apply normal engine oil to the
piston and the inside of the bore, and re-assemble.
Technical Support
If you experience any issues during installation or use of your GFB Deceptor Pro II that are not
answered in these instructions, please contact the GFB tech support team on +612 9534 0099, or
email
This product is intended for racing use only, and it is the owner’s responsibility to be aware of the legalities of fitting this product in his
or her state/territory regarding noise, emissions and vehicle modifications.
GFB products are engineered for best performance, however incorrect use or modification of factory systems may cause damage to or
reduce the longevity of the engine/drive-train components.
GFB recommends that only qualified motor engineers fit this product. Warranty is for the period of one year from the date of
purchase and is limited only to the repair or replacement of GFB products provided they are used as intended and in accordance with
all appropriate warnings and limitations. No other warranty is expressed or implied.