This is a C&L Bypass Valve Adapter for the 2015 and newer EcoBoost Mustang. You're gonna
wanna check out the C&L bypass valve if you still have the OEM bypass valve, or solenoid,
but you aren't in love with the lack of sound that it provides, and you would much rather
have the sound that a blow off valve provides, but you aren't looking to spend blow off valve
money. You're looking at having to drop over $250 for a true blow off valve, but the C&L
bypass adapter here can get you the same sound affect for about $200 less. I'll get into
more detail later on, but the install for this is easy. It's a one out three wrenches
on the difficulty meter, and it will take about an hour to get on the car.
Being a factory turbo car, the EcoBoost doesn't come from the factory with a blow off valve,
as everyone in the world of aftermarket turbo life knows it. The car has a bypass valve
that doesn't allow the unused air to vent atmospherically, which means you don't get
the blow off valve noise when you build boost and let off the throttle quickly. The C&L
adapter will turn the factory bypass valve into a blow off valve and allow the unused
air to vent into the atmosphere, which, in turn, gives you that crisp release of pressurized
air. What's nice about this is that it's inexpensive when you compare it to the cost of a blow
off valve.
It's very easy to install, and it does not require a tuning. You aren't changing much
here. You're just rerouting the excess air that builds up when it isn't used, and you
spool the turbo and let off the throttle before all that boost is used. The bypass valve itself
is made from billet aluminum, and is C & C machined, so it will have a good fit. This
one here is billet aluminum with a mild polish finish, but C&L does have one that has a black
anodized finish, for those of you that might want black instead. When it comes to price,
you're looking at spending about $70 for this bypass valve. To put that in perspective you
can plan on spending $200 plus for a true blow off valve. So, it's safe to say that
if you're just looking for the noise, this is a much more budget-friendly way to achieve
it.
Now, I will say that if you plan on modding your EcoBoost, going with the tune, upping
your boost and, eventually, you might be looking at upgrading your charge piping. If you're
looking at upgrading your charge piping, then you might consider going with a true blow
off valve instead, because you're gonna need to relocate and upgrade the blow off valve
anyway. The stock bypass valve won't be able to be used with upgraded charge piping.
As far as the install goes, it's a very easy install. It should take about a half an hour's
time. It's one out of three wrenches on the difficulty meter, and you'll need a 5 mm Allen
key, as far as tools go. You'll need to get to the stock valve in the factory charge piping.
Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the bypass valve. It's just a few 5 mm Allen head
screws. The C&L adapter will be placed between the stock bypass valve and the charge pipe.
You can then reinstall the stock bypass valve with the adapter, using the longer bolts that
are provided for you. Once they're bolted down, you can reconnect the wiring harness.
That's gonna do it for the C&L Bypass Valve Adapter, for the 2015 and newer EcoBoost Mustang.
And you can check it out more online right here at americanmuscle.com.
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