TS-0225-1001 BOV Kompact EM F150Updated 20 hours ago

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR NEW BOV KOMPACT EM F150

• Turbosmart accepts no responsibility whatsoever for incorrect installation of this product which is potentially hazardous and can cause serious engine damage or personal injury
• The EM series BOV is designed for use as a factory replacement for a turbocharged vehicle that utilises an electronic diverter valve, this valve can be used on other applications so long as there is a control signal to actuate the BOV.
• Ensure the engine is cold prior to installation.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Turbosmart recommends that your BOV is fitted and adjusted by an appropriately qualified technician.
• Turbosmart recommends a silicone based lubricant when using in freezing environments.

KIT CONTENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Allen key set metric
• Screwdriver
• Basic socket set
• Torx bits

ABOUT YOUR EM SERIES BOV

Turbosmart has developed a unique “plug and play” diverter valve (or bypass valve) upgrade for your vehicle that is currently equipped with an electronic diverter valve. While we have developed this unit to be as simple as possible for you to install, we have not compromised on performance. This unit will not leak under elevated boost pressures and will still provide you with rapid response ensuring that all the OEM calibration strategies are not interfered with, providing you with maximum boost performance while the advanced strategies of the OEM’s are retained.

The EM series BOV is available in two configurations, Dual Port and Plumb Back. The functionality of the BOV is still the same, there  is no performance difference between the two units, it is a personal preference if the user wishes to utilise a classic vent to atmosphere  sound or revert all bypass gasses back into the inlet tract of the turbocharger.  

As the valve is completely controlled by the factory engine control unit, the factory diverter valve is almost silent, due to our construction, it is possible that your EM series will be much more audible. By being able to hear the unit actuate, occasionally the valve may be opening for a few seconds under the following events such as traction control, cruise control management, rapid gearchanges and varying throttle position changes, these are all coded as part of the torque management software in the OEM engine control unit, there is no adjustment available over these functions via our product. By hearing these events, it is not abnormal, it is completely normal for the EM series diverter valve to be considered “very active” as it is protecting your turbocharger from surge events or bypassing air for torque management purposes.

BOV KOMPACT EM F150 OVERVIEW

FITTING YOUR BOV KOMPACT EM F150

Identify diverter valve location

Remove the under-tray of the vehicle by  removing all of the plastic clips holding the tray  in place. Once the under-tray is removed, the  intercooler assembly can be accessed. Unplug  the OEM BOV plug. Undo the bolts securing the  cross member in order to remove the  intercooler from the vehicle.  

Unplug the BOV chamber from the OEM plumb  back hose. Install the supplied plumb back  hose blanking plug by pressing it into the plumb  back hose plug. Please note that the blanking  plug will only fit the plumb back hose in one  way.

Once the intercooler assembly is removed from  the vehicle, the OEM BOV can be upgraded.  Remove the OEM BOV by undoing the two  bolts holding it onto the BOV chamber.

Remove the BOV chamber by turning it  upwards. The BOV chamber should just  unscrew.

Secure the Bracket onto the side of you F150  EM BOV using supplied M5 screw, Screw the  BOV into the intercooler.  

CAUTION!  

• Do NOT use the solenoid as leverage to screw  the EM BOV in as this may cause permanent damage 

Reinstall Intercooler into the vehicle and  connect the plug on the EM Solenoid into the  factory BOV control plug.

Reinstall undertray, start your vehicle and enjoy  your new Turbosmart BOV

CHANGING THE ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR 

Remove Your EM series BOV

Remove the electronic plug from the EM series BOV and  remove the BOV from the vehicles.

NOTE!

• Cosmetic engine covers may be required to be removed  prior to the assembly being visible.

CAUTION!

• The turbocharger assembly may require the vehicle to be  raised on a hoist or jacked up and secured using vehicle  jack stands, ensure your safety is not compromised.

Remove Electronic Actuator from your EM  series BOV

Using a 11mm open end wrench in the flat sides of the  solenoid, undo the actuator in an anti-clockwise direction  when viewed from the end. Ensure the wrench is placed on.

Ensure the cavity is free from debris using avoiding shifting dirt  into the passages.

Install New Electronic Actuator into your  EM series BOV

Ensure the O-rings on your new actuator are correctly seated  in the grooves before installation.

CAUTION!

• Failure to ensure O-rings are seated correctly may lead to  cutting of an O-Ring and unexpected results from the EM  series BOV. 

Slowly insert the new actuator while turning in a clockwise.

Tighten the new solenoid into the EM series BOV ensuring the  wrench is on the metallic portion of the solenoid. 

NOTE!

• Tightening the solenoid on the plastic cover may result in  unrepairable damage to the solenoid.

Mount your EM Series BOV

Reinstall the BOV. 

Once the valve has been mounted, connect the electrical plug  into the OEM factory plug or into BOV controller and secure  the wiring safely away from a heat source.

Congratulations, your EM Series BOV is installed and ready  for use. Double check all electrical connections and mounting  screws.  

TROUBLESHOOTING

• BOV not actuating - Confirm electrical signal plug is connected appropriately, as the plugs are new, some force may be  required to click the plug into place.
• Valve is staying open – Confirm the valve has O-rings as they may have been dropped or lost during installation.
• Boost pressure loss or lower than before - Confirm the valve has O-rings as they may have been dropped or lost during  installation.
• Failing the above, submit a technical request to [email protected] with information of your engine configuration and  photos of installation.

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