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Want the added strength and performance of our Blow Off Valve but not the biggest fan of the added noise?

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Introducing the Boomba Racing Bypass Valve for the Focus ST!

This piece is very similar to our Blow Off Valve, but rather than venting to atmosphere, this vents back to intake.

The stock bypass valve is known to leak boost and fall apart since it is only made of rubber and plastic. Our design features billet aluminum construction, a brass piston, and multiple o-rings.

Also, for all you Europe Spec/MAF tuned cars: THIS PIECE IS 100% SAFE TO RUN!

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Will this mount in the location of the stock bypass valve with no other modification required?
 

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Also will it require any tune adjustments? I'm still learning how sensitive the solenoid is to different valves. From what I have been read looks like most bypass valves should be bolt on and go and work without any adjustments to your existing tune.

The spring rate in your bpv must be a much higher rate to keep the valve from leaking correct? Would this be suitable for someone like myself who is primarily stock but with a tune? Would it still be responsive enough to release pressure however the stock solenoid does whatever it does?
 

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Enticed. Very enticed.
 

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Does it still require cutting the solenoid bracket or using the bolt spacers?
Yes the small trim on the solenoid bracket must still be made. It will come with all installation hardware necessary.

Also will it require any tune adjustments? I'm still learning how sensitive the solenoid is to different valves. From what I have been read looks like most bypass valves should be bolt on and go and work without any adjustments to your existing tune.

The spring rate in your bpv must be a much higher rate to keep the valve from leaking correct? Would this be suitable for someone like myself who is primarily stock but with a tune? Would it still be responsive enough to release pressure however the stock solenoid does whatever it does?
No adjustments necessary. This piece is meant to work straight out of the box. We designed this bypass valve to work on the stock tune or cars with aftermarket tunes.

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Should have more info in the very near future!
 

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I don't think your "leak test" is a very good way to test because the bov is controlled by the computer and not just straight pressure. No kidding your SEALED recirculating valve doesn't leak, it recirculates and doesn't vent to atmosphere like the other 2 valves you tested so even if it WERE leaking it would just go back into the line and no one would know because you are using a closed loop of pressure. Why don't you compare this to the Mountune version because THAT would be a direct comparison of products, not the test you did, and I bet the Mountune valve holds pressure up to 100 PSI too! This test is very misleading IMO.

Can anyone back me up on this? Or am I wrong in thinking this?
 

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I don't think your "leak test" is a very good way to test because the bov is controlled by the computer and not just straight pressure. No kidding your SEALED recirculating valve doesn't leak, it recirculates and doesn't vent to atmosphere like the other 2 valves you tested so even if it WERE leaking it would just go back into the line and no one would know because you are using a closed loop of pressure. Why don't you compare this to the Mountune version because THAT would be a direct comparison of products, not the test you did, and I bet the Mountune valve holds pressure up to 100 PSI too! This test is very misleading IMO.

Can anyone back me up on this? Or am I wrong in thinking this?
Do they have the same test video with their BOV??? That would prove your theory of bypass vs blow off using their test method the easiest.
 

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I don't think your "leak test" is a very good way to test because the bov is controlled by the computer and not just straight pressure. No kidding your SEALED recirculating valve doesn't leak, it recirculates and doesn't vent to atmosphere like the other 2 valves you tested so even if it WERE leaking it would just go back into the line and no one would know because you are using a closed loop of pressure. Why don't you compare this to the Mountune version because THAT would be a direct comparison of products, not the test you did, and I bet the Mountune valve holds pressure up to 100 PSI too! This test is very misleading IMO.

Can anyone back me up on this? Or am I wrong in thinking this?
The test in the video was published several months ago. Its actually comparing their BOV (not the soon to be released BPV) versus other BOVs.
 

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The test in the video was published several months ago. Its actually comparing their BOV (not the soon to be released BPV) versus other BOVs.
The first link however is titled as "Bypass" and was published 9/8/16, that is not the comparison video though so when I got to the second link I didn't catch it was their "Blow off" and not the bypass in the comparison and was older. Thanks.
 
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The first link however is titled as "Bypass" and was published 9/8/16, that is not the comparison video though so when I got to the second link I didn't catch it was their "Blow off" and not the bypass in the comparison and was older. Thanks.
Easy mistake.
I agree with you on a BPV test; I'd love to see a similar comparison with the Mountune and Turbosmart Kompact.
 

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I have a 2016 focus st and i didin't hear my stock one at all 0% blow off. Put the Boomba in and bam pssssshhh city. i love it, easy install too just make sure you have a looong 3/8 extension with a torx bit. honestly it's loud outside the car I think it's how a turbo car should sound.
 
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