**UPDATE** posting this here to save on the scrolling. I reached a conclusion with this issue, which I documented here: Heads up with CVF 2020 Hotside pipe with BOV mount/boss (and customer support) | Explorer ST Forum Read on below for the original issue/question that I had.
Original post
Hey everyone, quick question. I'm in the process of installing a CV Fab intercooler and hot/cold side pipes (2020 version with the BOV/BPV boss), and I've run into a bit of a snag; wondering if anyone else has encountered this issue?
The problem is this: I have a Turbosmart BOV (the model that's advertised on the CV Fab website as paired with the charge pipes). When I try to install it on the CVF pipe, it won't seat all the way. There's a pretty substantial gap. The issue is the center section of the BOV is contacting the center "pillar" of the mounting boss -- the mounting boss is too high.
To confirm, I tried the BOV on the stock pipe, and it seats almost flush, no problem. I've attached two pictures, 1 is the BOV on the stock pipe, the other is the BOV on the CVF pipe.
On the stock pipe:
On the CVF pipe:
I've reached out to support today for help -- my suspicion is that their hotside pipe mounting boss was not jigged/mounted at the correct height. Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so, how did it resolve for you? Thanks in advance!
Update: I got curious, so I used my digital caliper to measure the height difference on the center "pillar" of the mounting bosses between the stock and CVF. As expected, the CVF "pillar" is a little over 2mm taller than the stock one. Which explains the discrepancy in fitment, I guess. This is with both o-rings fully seated in the Turbosmart BOV, by the way.
Original post
Hey everyone, quick question. I'm in the process of installing a CV Fab intercooler and hot/cold side pipes (2020 version with the BOV/BPV boss), and I've run into a bit of a snag; wondering if anyone else has encountered this issue?
The problem is this: I have a Turbosmart BOV (the model that's advertised on the CV Fab website as paired with the charge pipes). When I try to install it on the CVF pipe, it won't seat all the way. There's a pretty substantial gap. The issue is the center section of the BOV is contacting the center "pillar" of the mounting boss -- the mounting boss is too high.
To confirm, I tried the BOV on the stock pipe, and it seats almost flush, no problem. I've attached two pictures, 1 is the BOV on the stock pipe, the other is the BOV on the CVF pipe.
On the stock pipe:
On the CVF pipe:
I've reached out to support today for help -- my suspicion is that their hotside pipe mounting boss was not jigged/mounted at the correct height. Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so, how did it resolve for you? Thanks in advance!
Update: I got curious, so I used my digital caliper to measure the height difference on the center "pillar" of the mounting bosses between the stock and CVF. As expected, the CVF "pillar" is a little over 2mm taller than the stock one. Which explains the discrepancy in fitment, I guess. This is with both o-rings fully seated in the Turbosmart BOV, by the way.
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