Product Name:  
BOV Kompact EM F150  
BOV Kompact EM F150  
TS-0225-1001  
Product Description:  
Product Number:  
Document Version:  
V1.00 Rev A  
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IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR BOV  
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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 turbocharger that utilises an electronic diverter valve, this valve can be  
used on other applications as long as there is a control signal to actuate the BOV.  
Ensure the engine is cold prior to installation.  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
- Turbosmart recommends that your Blow off valve (BOV) is fitted by an appropriately qualified technician  
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KIT CONTENTS  
Please check that the following items have been provided in your EM Series BOV packaging  
Part  
Description  
Turbosmart EM Series BOV  
Mounting Brackets  
Use  
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Main unit  
Mounting BOV to intercooler  
Block off OEM plumb back hose  
Turbosmart sticker  
Plumb back block off  
Turbosmart Sticker  
Figure 1 - Kit Contents  
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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 BOV to be considered “very active” as it is protecting your turbocharger from surge events or  
bypassing air for torque management purposes.  
Control Signal Plug  
Connect to BOV Control  
circuit  
Electronic Actuator  
Controls when the valve opens,  
and closes based on OEM  
signal  
Vent to Atmosphere Port  
(Only on “Dual Port” Models)  
Vents excess air to  
atmosphere  
Inlet Port  
Boost pressure from the Intercooler  
enters BOV from this port.  
Figure 2 - EM Series BOV Overview  
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FITTING YOUR EM SERIES BOV  
Identify diverter valve location  
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1.  
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.  
2.  
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.  
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Remove the BOV chamber by turning it  
upwards. The BOV chamber should just  
unscrew.  
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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  
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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.  
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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  
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CHANGING THE ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR  
Remove Your EM series BOV  
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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.  
O-Rings  
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.  
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  
Remove Electronic Actuator from your EM  
series BOV  
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Slowly insert the new actuator while turning in a clockwise  
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.  
Tighten the new solenoid into the EM series BOV ensuring the  
wrench is on the metallic portion of the solenoid.  
Install New Electronic Actuator into your  
EM series BOV  
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NOTE!  
Tightening the solenoid on the plastic cover may result in  
unrepairable damage to the solenoid.  
Ensure the O-rings on your new actuator are correctly seated  
in the grooves before installation  
Mount your EM Series BOV  
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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.  
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Congratulations, your EM Series BOV is installed and ready  
for use. Double check all electrical connections and mounting  
screws.  
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
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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.  
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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  
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Failing the above, submit a technical request to tech@turbosmart.com.au with information of your engine configuration and  
photos of installation  
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