Does a Blow Off Valve Spacer Improve Performance? [Install & Testing]

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Is a blow-off valve spacer a gimmick or does it add performance?
Does it let everyone know you have a turbo... yes... but it's likely they didn't care in the first place.
I wanted to see if this spacer was gonna be the most annoying thing ever or simply just be one of those things I install and forget about.
You'll have to watch the video to really see how I feel about it.
I walk you through the installation process, point out things to look for and then we head out on a test drive to really find out if this thing does what it claims. I was skeptical at first but now that I have thousands of miles with this blow-off valve spacer I felt it was time to share my honest impressions with all of you.
We bought the blue spacer from @BoombaRacing
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[@thomaslashinski7074]

Cool sound! Nice presentation. Thanks.

[@jaredboyd4578]

It's worth the smiles. Take it off when the smiles wear off

[@hitman6191]

Im hooked, Im hooked I subscribed

[@willdpj15]

Definitely seems fun I’m getting one now 😂 thanks man

[@BadlandIndustries]

I am actually working with a supplier to bring you guys some that are a little cheaper.

[@BoombaRacing]

Hello! Great video we always appreciate seeing our parts featured and discussed, one thing to note, the oil you're seeing at the blow off valve adaptor is actually blow-by that is running through your PCV system due to factory inefficiencies. We'd recommend an oil catch can to help catch blow-by and reduce carbon build-up in your intake manifold. Thanks for your support!

[@BadlandIndustries]

I have a video planned to test this theory. These l3b motors are supposed to have a coalescing drain back style system.

[@BoombaRacing]

@@BadlandIndustries For anyone that is wondering: Blow-by is definitely super common now among most modern turbo direct-injection engines. The reason there is oil coming out of the adaptor is because there is a lot of blow-by going through the turbo, charge pipe and PCV system that the system is not properly containing within the engine, the blow-by tends to escape via the vent in the BOVA.

[@BadlandIndustries]

@BoombaRacing Do you guys have a catch can that we can test and review?

[@BoombaRacing]

@@BadlandIndustries We are actually considering creating a vehicle specific kit soon for the Canyon/Colorado and will 100% keep you posted when they are developed! We'd be happy to discuss getting one out to you when they are out!

[@BadlandIndustries]

@BoombaRacing I am working on a video topic about the PCV and would love to collaborate with you

[@sarahrodriguez8132]

I am the kinda woman that does all my own work, I bought my truck a week ago and immediately started ordering mods. Keep posting!! I love and need! these hands on how to videos It helps me when I’m doing the mods I did a lot of mods to my 2016 Colorado and blowback from the intake with oil residue is a thing. I hope you come out with a blowback catch video soon. Definitely a must install.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Congrats on the new truck!

[@jonathanulery1610]

The sound is definitely cool ! No one can dispute that .....

[@rambobambino26]

Sounds good, I love the sound and don’t have a turbo or a manual so to be able to put this on an automatic gets me excited to put one on my car

[@BadlandIndustries]

It's silly but I like it lol

[@shanemikula7574]

I'm kind of surprised no one has made a catch can setup for this truck. The oil in the intake issue was/is an issue on Mavericks and a catch can was brought to market extremely quick. I'll be getting one of these though for sure, definitely a gimmick but fun enough.

[@BadlandIndustries]

If you start going down the rabbit hole you'll find gm incorporated a baffled pcv system on the side of the motor. I do intend to do some testing of my own.

[@lockman3962]

I subbed 😂in the 1st 30 seconds

[@BadlandIndustries]

Appreciate it buddy

[@thomaswipf7986]

Egr block off plate? Works for my e46 m3 track car

[@michaelmincey2622]

30 mins is good for it to be considered a 2 beer install

[@BadlandIndustries]

I think the preceeding amount of beers would dictate the amount of beers it would take to install. Lol

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

@@BadlandIndustrieswhat are ur thoughts on a catch can ? my truck has the same engine with turbo and im thinking of putting one on

[@JoePodrasky]

After you installed the adapter, did you notice a rougher idle on cold starts? I just installed one of these on my 24 colorado and immediately noticed the truck seemingly struggling on cold start ups, only until the truck warmed up for a minute then it smoothed out. Didn't know if you had any insight on why this may happen. Appreciate the video man gave me a great walk through on how to do it. Thanks! 👍

[@BadlandIndustries]

My truck used to idle rough but I attribute that to the injector issue they had. Honestly large displacement 4cyl motors are just vibratory. I didn't notice any difference with or without the spacer. It's sealed unless it's venting when you let off, so there wouldn't be any difference at idle.

[@JoePodrasky]

Cool thanks man. Keep doing the lords work on here 👍

[@ajf5197]

So I want to do this bad! And I just got a 24 Canyon..with extended warranty. I'm not a car guy whatsoever..but you make it seem rather easy..enough that I am about to try it. Anyone know if doing something like this would void warranty??

[@BadlandIndustries]

They would have to determine that this caused an issue. I've had this on the church for several thousand miles with no issue.

[@tonyc9931]

Did this ever cause you to get a P1101 code? Happened to me a couple times during some long highway driving but unsure of a direct correlation with BOV as I'm also running a Pedal Monster and recently had put in a new K&N engine air filter. Had it looked at by local shop who couldn't replicate or determine source. Cleared the code and it hasn't come back in at least a week but haven't been on the highways much. 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X. Appreciate your videos, not enough Canyon mod folks so please keep it up!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Never got a code once. I'm at 13k miles now.

[@murfyslaw8889]

Sometimes the oil from the k&n filter can get on the sensors and throw a code.

[@BadlandIndustries]

@murfyslaw8889 this is factory paper filter.

[@bobbysmith9411]

Love the sound, but not worth any possible issues after seeing the oil blowoff issue. Great video though

[@BadlandIndustries]

I'm still looking into that oil issue but so far I don't have anything wrong with the truck.

[@baracktrump1410]

That oil issue thank goodness isn't affecting 95% of the owners, very limited.

[@rshinn8776]

that oil is from your pcv? Seems like a lot of blow by. Maybe a catch can would help?

[@BadlandIndustries]

So that the conundrum we're dealing with. The 2.7l has a built in baffle system that's supposed to mitigate that. I'm planning on doing some testing.

[@AGPullen]

I think it's kinda gimicky, but if you enjoy it then that's all that matters. Not something I've got to worry about on my '06 Canyon lol.

[@BadlandIndustries]

It is for sure.

[@stevengolson441]

Hi I put a blow off valve on my silverado a few weeks ago. And it have kick on my check engine like about 5 times. Has this happened to you?

[@BadlandIndustries]

Not a single code. What code was yours?

[@thatsgreatt]

Did you ever figure out where the oil leak is from? Is it from the blow off valve replacement?

[@BadlandIndustries]

I am assuming it was just a product of breaking in. I don't have any evidence of in continuing now at 15k miles.

[@Downtimelost]

Way more professional than my video 😂 also I did notice a bunch of oil residue in my intake when I install mine a bit nerve wracking lol

[@BadlandIndustries]

Check your bov in a few thousand mile and see if you had oil in there too.

[@Downtimelost]

@@BadlandIndustries I bet I do :/

[@Roberto-gp3yx]

Has anyone found an oil catch can for these inline 4 cylinder engines?

[@BadlandIndustries]

@Roberto-gp3yx I did a test recently. Check my shorts for the two videos.

[@Roberto-gp3yx]

Lastly, if you got the extended warranty for your truck I suggest to take off the blow off valve adapter prior to taking it in for any suspected warranty issues as the warranty company & or even the dealership, from which the truck was purchased, will deny warranty due to aftermarket installs My 2.7 Sierra had the engine replaced at 92k+ miles and the warranty company sent out a third party inspector to verify that there was no aftermarket installs before approving the warranty labor and parts

[@JayHernan]

Why wouldn't you want that air to be pushed back into the intake? Isn't intake boost better than just releasing that pressurized air outside?

[@BadlandIndustries]

It only blows off when you're off the accelerator and shifting gears typically so you don't want full boost when that's happening anyway

[@JoseSanchez-jp2bb]

Where you buy it ? It comes for sierra 3.0?

[@BadlandIndustries]

I bought this one from boomba racing

[@canamxmr4760]

What about a catch can for a mod?

[@BadlandIndustries]

You should check out my recent shorts. I just did a test to see whether if not it needs one.

[@rogergodinez1752]

Any horse power gain?

[@BadlandIndustries]

No only sound. Just vents the the blow off valve to the atmosphere instead of back into the intake.

[@Max-kn9yi]

Oil splatter? O wouldn't touch blow off valve with 10' pole

[@BadlandIndustries]

Hasn't done it since so I wonder if it was just oil sitting in there from assembly or breaking in the motor

[@SomeGuy8796]

I JUST brought home a 24 ZR2 TODAY! .. think this is cool but will look for a cheaper unit (its simply a cnc spacer) .. casual COOL on these trucks, but RICERS are annoying douchebags .. lol

[@BadlandIndustries]

you can find them cheaper. i simply wanted the blue and bought this long before my truck arrived.

[@victor714ps3]

the 2.7 burns oil + this? Nope.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Does the 2.7 burn oil or does it get sucked out via the crankcase vent? I'm working on testing that.

[@andrewmyers704]

It gets sucked out through the case vent

[@mrscott83]

If I wanted a rice burner, I would have bought one. Instead I bought a truck for it being a truck and doing truck stuff. So, I think its a useless, gimicky mod and waste of money.

[@BadlandIndustries]

I would posit a tiny 2.7l 4cyl motor in a truck is a far cry from what you would expect in a "truck". Like I said in the video. Gimmicky, absolutely.

[@seanjacobe]

Do you have a gen 3 Colorado or Canyon?

[@jonwoznick2649]

They void ur warranty

[@BadlandIndustries]

Better not install one on your truck.

[@klforrest573]

Someone needs to create & Sell a (It Will Void Your Warranty) back window sticker to those who always worry about others!

[@jickccjk]

Will it void the factory warranty?

[@BadlandIndustries]

I can't see how.