The Turbosmart Vee Port Blow Off Valve that we have here today will be a great
choice for all 2013 and newer F-150 EcoBoost owners out there
who might be looking for a plug-and-play aftermarket option to support more boost,
prevent compressor surge but realistically just wanna make a little bit more noise. Now the
Turbosmart will be a vent to atmosphere blow-off valve that will not require the use of a custom
tune and will come in right around the $400 price point. Now the install is going to involve a fair
amount of work including removal of the factory intercooler. So because of this, the site is gonna
call this a very strong one out of three wrenches on the difficulty meter and an hour or so to
complete from start to finish. So in my opinion, most EcoBoost owners are going to be interested
in this product because of the sound it makes rather than the functionality it adds, and there's
really nothing wrong with that because after all, it's your truck, you can mod it however you want.
Now if you are interested in this piece from a functionality standpoint, here's a few benefits
you can expect. First up, you got strength. Now the factory bypass valve is made from plastic
which can crack over time and with elevated boost pressure. Now the Turbosmart that we have here,
on the other hand, will be made from aircraft-grade billet aluminum and has been
tested to over 30 psi, which is realistically far more boost than any F-150 EcoBoost owner will ever
see during ownership. Secondly, the Turbosmart option will help prevent premature boost venting,
which is not only going to hurt your spool time but it's also gonna hurt your power capabilities
by allowing boost to bleed off usually caused by a damaged or malfunctioning stock bypass valve.
Last but not least, guys, a failing blow-off valve or bypass valve can lead to what is called
compressor surge, which is ultimately gonna do damage to your factory or aftermarket turbo.
But functionality aside, the big draw here, I think, for most owners realistically
is gonna be that cool blow-off valve sound that some owners really might be after. I mean,
let's be honest, it's an EcoBoost so if we can't make cool noises with our exhaust,
we might as well have some fun with some turbo noises. Now, the factory blow-off valve or
bypass valve is what is called a recirculating option meaning any air that does get released
when the throttle closes gets recirculated back into the intake through a hose
and that's why you guys typically don't hear this sound when you let off the throttle.
Now, there are methods to vent the factory blow-off valve to atmosphere and, of course,
save some money, and those tutorials can be found all over the internet. But basically,
for owners looking for an aftermarket option that will upgrade your factory blow-off valve
and still provide you with those cool noises, the Turbosmart is going to be a really, really
nice option, and by the way, is also backed by a one-year limited warranty in case of any issues.
But maybe one of the most appealing aspects about the Vee Port here is the fact that just like your
factory blow-off valve, the Turbosmart is actually electronically controlled. Now,
this is just gonna simplify everything because unlike Turbosmart's other option for the EcoBoost,
the Supersonic blow-off valve, that is actually vacuum operated. So with that being said, with
this option, the Vee Port, there's no need to run any vacuum reference lines or anything like that.
You're simply going to plug your factory harness into the Turbosmart here and you're good to go.
Now, as far as your actual installation is concerned, well, yes, there is a fair amount
of work involved with this one but honestly, it's all pretty simple stuff and can still be done
with the factory front bumper in place. There's no need to remove that. So with that being said, the
site is gonna stick to a strong one out of three wrenches on the old difficulty meter here, guys,
and they call this one an hour to complete from start to finish but honestly, it's probably going
to take most of you guys a little bit more time with that, especially if this is your first time
getting into the intercooler and blow-off valve area. So, if you are looking to upgrade your
factory blow-off valve and make some cool noises in the process, then you'll wanna
check out the plug-and-play Turbosmart Vee Port Blow Off Valve right here at americantrucks.com.