TurboSmart EM BOV

[SlickMachine]

If you're staying stock, never off-road, or are not hard on the truck...I would call an upgraded valve a maintenance item if anything. I'm already concerned enough with all the plastic on modern engines...If I could eliminate as much of it as possible I will. I'm already running an upgraded intercooler and valve, switched to silicone joints wherever possible, and am using constant tension clamps over the factory items.

A lot of people like the sound, but I get not everyone does. The only other benefit I would say is worthwhile besides the added responsiveness and durability is the fact that valve vents to atmosphere. For those of you who don't know, the factory Crankcase ventilation system in these cars vents engine blow-by back through the intake system (This is essentially oil vapors and moisture back through the intercooler and back into your turbos...yay emissions devices).

My observations are this...in humid climates moisture is a big issue in these intercoolers, and I think Ford actually admits to knowing/observing this too because, on a lot of EcoBoost vehicles, the intercoolers have block off tape to bring intercooler temperatures UP...therefore reducing moisture in the intercooler by making it less efficient (warmer)...some aftermarket intercoolers even have drain plugs because it can be a lot. Before I had a blow-off valve I would have to empty my catch can EVERY oil change. Now with running a valve for the past year on my own truck, little to nothing comes out of my catch can anymore and oil build up in the charge pipes is greatly reduced...nearly eliminated. Over the long run, that translates to less oil gunk in the intercooler and in the turbos...not to mention the valve itself would probably outlast the engine compared to the factory unit.

As far as off-road debris and water...I've never had an issue
The valve location on these trucks is tucked away pretty good and since it only opens a few millimeters with heavy air pressure coming out I can't imagine anything getting in there....obviously don't go fording a river and revving your truck while you have water up to the doors (at which point I'm sure you'll be facing much bigger problems anyhow). You would want to stay on the throttle in that scenario as it is to keep water out of the exhaust system too.

Hope this helps.

Super glad to hear vta is clearing out the intake... I think I might forgo the catch can I was planning if these are the results your getting.

 

[Jburns1122]

How does the sound from this compare to the VTA mods we’ve been doing? Sound is all I care about.


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If you do just the VTA mod with the OE valve you might end up with debris collecting in the resonator chamber of the plastic OE valve overtime...I guess it would depend on what kind of conditions you drive in. I personally have never done the VTA mod with the stock valve but I bet there is a sound/volume difference because of the resonator on the stock valve....like I said no personal experience here.

 

[Jburns1122]

Super glad to hear vta is clearing out the intake... I think I might forgo the catch can I was planning if these are the results your getting.

Yeah I've personally noticed a big difference...I guess it ends up being an unintentional benefit of running a VTA BOV

 

[Biggwrm]

If you do just the VTA mod with the OE valve you might end up with debris collecting in the resonator chamber of the plastic OE valve overtime...I guess it would depend on what kind of conditions you drive in. I personally have never done the VTA mod with the stock valve but I bet there is a sound/volume difference because of the resonator on the stock valve....like I said no personal experience here.

VTA with stock valve is surprisingly noticeable. I also installed a small KN style 1-1/4” filter over the outlet of the bov for a more “finished” look. And I still hear it in the truck with windows up.
Havent received my new EM Bov yet so cant compare, but by the video it does seem a bit louder. As also not muffled by a filter.

 

[JustRaptor1]

Anyone have a sound clip of the TurboSmart EM BOV

 

[SlickMachine]

Anyone have a sound clip of the TurboSmart EM BOV

https://photos.app.goo.gl/wxb4urhvbk1qLPLs9

It's loud, I assure you. After a couple days of driving I notice it most on the highway doing 70+ under boost and you so much as lift your foot off the throttle it releases and you can hear it in the cab. Around town, you mostly have to build boost under normal or heavy Accel and then rapidly lift your foot off to get it to discharge.

 

[nikhsub1]

My oem BOV is VTA and it is really loud too - it is also located at the very front of the truck as I have the full race intercooler.

 

[Pure745]

So if this one takes as long as has been stated, what's the difference with getting this version vs. the other Turbo Smart that has been out?

 

[Biggwrm]

So if this one takes as long as has been stated, what's the difference with getting this version vs. the other Turbo Smart that has been out?

this one is actuated by the factory electronics. The one that has been out, is mechanical, you have to tap in a vacuum line.

Mine shipped yesterday, should have Tuesday.

 

[HAZMAT221]

Whats the difference between this and the Turbosmart Smart Port supersonic blow off? Looking to get one when I eventually get the intercooler reeplaced.