FenFab Charge Pipe w/ TS BOV Install Instructions

[singingwhodat]

Does anyone know where I can locate install instructions for the FenFab Charge Pipe and TurboSmart BOV Install for a 2021+ ST?


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[singingwhodat]

Looking to install today but black and white version that I received from FenFab is very hard to see. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated


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[V3nom3nom]

Charge pipe install

Turbosmart BOV install

 

[singingwhodat]

I don’t have the stock BOV so I’m curious of the difference in installation


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[2023STBrice]

I don’t have the stock BOV so I’m curious of the difference in installation


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did you ever figure out instructions or how did you install it?

 

[singingwhodat]

did you ever figure out instructions or how did you install it?

Sadly no, still sitting in a box in my closet. Honestly haven’t had time.


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[Lightning Struck]

Pretty easy. Since you don't have a factory BoV, it's install and run the vacuum line to the provided "tee" that you put in the line from the throttle body to the EVAP solenoid. With the non-BoV equipped vehicles, there's no monkeying around with the resistor, or plugging the factory BoV flange(I would imagine, not 100% positive).

 

[M1nd64m3]

I installed this same pipe with a tial BOV and could never get it to work right even with different springs. I’m not an expert on this platform but from what I’ve read elsewhere here, the non BOV models crack the throttle open a little bit so it ends up delaying the BOV opening and when it does it’s barely noticeable.

 

[MrBigglesworrth]

I installed this same pipe with a tial BOV and could never get it to work right even with different springs. I’m not an expert on this platform but from what I’ve read elsewhere here, the non BOV models crack the throttle open a little bit so it ends up delaying the BOV opening and when it does it’s barely noticeable.

Did you ever get it to work properly?

 

[M1nd64m3]

Nope, took The parts off and they’re just sitting in my garage. May revisit this once the warranty is up so I can hopefully correct it in the tune.

 

[brojam81]

Nope, took The parts off and they’re just sitting in my garage. May revisit this once the warranty is up so I can hopefully correct it in the tune.

I installed my FenFab Charge pipe w/HKS BOV today on my 2022 ST.

Like you guys, there is only the video from "Knight's Garage" (referenced above in post #3) to go from a visual point. I don't work on cars or have a heavy knowledge of every hose and connector. The B&W directions you get from FenFab are pretty pathetic, but I guess they assume you know what you're doing.

While the video is excellent in helping you figure out how to change the factory charge pipe to the new FenFab one, it doesn't include the steps for a BOV.

The BOV should have a new rubber O-ring and a spring clip to hold the BOV on the charge pipe. This is the hardest part of the installation, to be honest. After 30 minutes of trying, I started Googling and couldn't find anything worthwhile. Some guys said it took them 5 hours, lol.

Here is my solution.

Buy these pliers from Home Depot; Channellock 8 in. Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Then, insert the included silver, 90-degree ends into the ends of the pliers. Using a triangle edge file (pictured below), create 2 divets on the inner sides of both 90-degree ends like this.



Doing so gave me a much stronger grip on the spring clip. The rubber O-ring was still pretty thick and didn't leave enough room for the spring clip to fit over the BOV in the flange.

Using an F-clamp and 2 pieces of 2x4 wood, I could compress the BOV safely enough to get the spring clip to fit with no problem and didn't bend or mark up anything.



Hopefully, this helps someone, as this forum has greatly helped me.