Installing aftermarket atmospheric blow-off valves (BOVs for short) is nothing new for turbocharged vehicles, but new BOVs are an especially popular upgrade for the 2011 to 2012 F150 EcoBoost trucks. The factory blow-off valves don't really have all that great a sound, and can start to struggle to hold boost pressure in heavily-modified and aggressively-tuned EcoBoost F150s. While there are a ton of BOV options out there, one of the most popular is the Turbosmart Kompact Dual-Port BOV. These little guys drop right into place of the stock BOVs, have adjustable softness and firmness settings, and can handle high-powered applications with ease. While they do take some dialing in, Turbosmart's BOVs are a hassle-free and high-quality option for the EcoBoost trucks, so we got pair in for installation on our 2011 F150 EcoBoost Project Truck.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

There really just isn't much of a comparison between the Turbosmart Kompacts and the stock BOVs. The stockers are made out of plastic and are held together by their mounting screws. The Kompact BOVs are billet with a fully sealed and self-contained design that just blows the factory blow-off valves out of the water. To get these bad boys on our truck, we headed down to Extreme Performance out in Goodyear, Arizona, to get some help from Kris, Marty, and the rest of the guys with our installation. Two things to note about our install. First, it was pretty simple, but it's much easier if you take of the front wheels (which may be necessary, if you're running big wheel and tire combos). Second, I didn't get many good images of the passenger's side BOV getting installed. There just weren't any good angles. However, we did get good shots of the driver's side and the install is exactly the same. I promise.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

We found the easiest way to attack the stock blow-off valves was through our truck's wheel wells. Kris's first step for removing the factory valve was to remove the air line bundle from its bracket and disconnect the line going into the nipple on the valve. Be careful, because it's really easy to break off the nipple.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

With the line disconnected, all Kris had to do was remove the screws holding the stock BOV in place.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

When loosening the last screw, try to get a hand under the BOV, as it pretty much just cames apart for Kris and the less parts bouncing around your garage or engine bay, the better.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

Once the last screw is off, the stock BOV just fell away.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

With the stock BOV out, Kris easily dropped in the Turbosmart BOV and screwed it into place.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

Once the new BOV was completely screwed on, Kris connected the air line to the BOV's fitting and placed the line bundle back on its bracket.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

The process is exactly the same for the passenger's side of the truck, and then you're finished up.

2011-2012 F150 EcoBoost Turbosmart Kompact BOV Install

The Turbosmart BOVs sound pretty cool, but you may (or may not) have to dial in their performance and sound by adjusting their firmness settings. In any case, these blow-off valves are a pretty easy upgrade for the 2011 to 2012 F150 EcoBoosts and comes highly recommended.

7 Comments

Cody

Date 5/14/2014

I recently installed a simple k&n cold air intake on my 2011 ecoboost. I've noticed a knocking sound after I let off the throttle which I believe the be air rushing back through the turbos causing the impellers to stop abruptly. I could be very wrong I'm not sure but if this is the case would thee blow off valves stop that problem as the stock ones are not able to?

Ryan

Date 3/9/2015

What do you need to do in order to dial in their performance? I want those BOV's to operate as loud as they can....so please tell me how to dial them in? I just purchased your Phase 3 kit and once I order the BOV's....I'm gonna have the best looking and best sounding truck in town.....oh and the quickest too. ;-)

William Wilson

Date 3/21/2015

I just installed the stage 3 CAI on my 2011 Ecoboost Ford, I know notice a popping sound when the engine is warmed up, it occurred around 1500rpm, when I let off and under light acceleration, any advice would be appreciated. It seems to be coming from the left side not sure if from air intake or not.

Justin

Date 6/29/2015

Does orientation matter? I noticed there is a flat side to the BOV that Turbosmart says to aim towards the intake. Also, does anyone have feedback on adjustments? I placed mine 3 full turns away from the hardest position (what I think is halfway) and it seems to function well. Any input would help

trevor

Date 6/2/2017

Is there a way to make this bov fit or work on a 2014 f150? An if not why?

T

Date 7/22/2017

Just wondering how to remove the air line bundle from the bracket as mentioned. Didn't have to do it on the driver side, but the passenger side bundle prevents the valve from being mounted

marcos solano

Date 4/4/2020

What do I need to do in order to dial in their performance?

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