F-150 EcoBoost VTA Mod | More Turbo Noise?!

The VTA mod is a cheap and easy way to increase turbo noise in your EcoBoost. I just needed something to mess with on my truck so I decided why not try this. Even if I decide to undo it, the plug costs $24. Not bad got a quick, easy mod.
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[@350eclipse]

U would have to be a turbo guy to understand, otherwise people would think it’s a waste of time and money. That sound to us is beautiful music to our ears. I say keep it!!!!!

[@sammyg.4255]

But does it make you truck perform bettsr??

[@drchangtorres]

@@sammyg.4255 Nope!

[@abrahamrivera7235]

It doesn't perform less either, right?

[@sammyg.4255]

@@abrahamrivera7235 yup just sounds cool lol BUT the blow off valve does occasionally suck air in that yyy it connected to the air intake soooooo theoretically it can suck in dirt and cause damage

[@JoeysG20]

Venting to atmosphere will improve overall performance, preventing hot air from being recirculated will DEFINITLY give you lower inlet temperatures!

[@tsi87supr60]

Wow 😳 a hard pipe kit is definitely needed for these trucks

[@Marcos-di3cc]

It took me no more then 30 seconds to do this mod. Highly recommend it, turbos sound a bit louder and has a nice blow off sound to it.

[@TruckStuff1]

Glad you like it!

[@aaronoconnor8774]

Is the air that’s being released into the atmosphere being wasted?

[@USDM_Jesus]

​@aaronoconnor8774 it's waste to begin with its just not being muffled

[@GunsandGuava]

I did this today, and added a cone filter similar to a cold air intake filter at the back of the blow off valve which made the noise a lot better sounding then just coming straight out. Sounds like a diesel truck almost. Amazing turbo sound. Mines a 2013 year Ecoboost. I also removed that tube completely and used a one and 1/8 chair leg boot to seal the end of the intake. Again add that filter trust me. Yours sounds like a poof 💨 mine did too before the filter. Now it’s a lot higher pressure sounding and more drawn out.

[@kalebbellendir3382]

what filter size did you do and if you could sent me the link to it that would be great. Thanks

[@mattskaien4331]

What filter?

[@GunsandGuava]

Man I can’t remember, i went to o’Reilly’s and tried a few. It’s a small breather filter. I just wanted something over it to keep stuff from going in the tube. I had no idea it would make the truck so loud. It’s been over a year and everything is still running good and sounds amazing! It’s somewhere between 3/4 to and inch if I can remember. It goes in the tube instead of over. And I cut the side of the tube and used a hose clamp to hold it down. It blew off once and got stuck in the flap you take down to change the oil, so after that I clamped it.

[@thatonecarguy5999]

Yes keep the mod. But that rubber boost hose expansion is insane. I’ll be upgrading mine to hard pipe soon

[@kenm4678]

The reinforced silicone elbow is made for boost preasure conditions, Simple clamp on install (I have a CVF Titan installed), no O-ring seal or wire circle retainer.

[@CameronKelson]

Looks at the end like the intercooler tube is like inhaling just to release a "fart" of blow off noise 😂

[@TruckStuff1]

😂

[@bucktownpsd1590]

Can you hear it over the noise of the truck. It didn’t sound very loud in the video. Not sure that I would spend the money on it. I love seeing the hose swell with the pressure though. Awesome shot.

[@TruckStuff1]

Yes, you can hear it over the truck, but it's not super loud. Just a little noise in the background. The plug was $24. But you can get cheap PVC plugs, or even rubber chair feet for a few bucks that work too

[@ms1406]

Lol my truck does this ima get it taken off

[@scotthall7477]

@@TruckStuff1 what size is the plug?

[@tony3552]

These sounds were badass in Need for speed Underground! And thats why im doing it!!!!

[@jackpine1975]

I used a barbed irrigation hose end-plug sleeved with a few layers of inner tube rubber to make a gasket.

[@jimfinger4418]

I used a rubber chair leg cap on the intake hole after removing that whole plastic piece. $2 cap . Works like a charm

[@TruckStuff1]

I have heard of that before!

[@kenm4678]

Cheaper by far. Less plumbing left on the truck. Easily installed.

[@lil2.74]

Some misinformation here in the comments. Ford revented it to silence it, the vast majority of the public doesn't want that and no manufacturers vent to the atmosphere on turbocharged vehicles. It has nothing to do with performance. Also blow off air isnt wasted, it has to get rid of the pressure. If you go off throttle, subtract gas you have to subtract boost. Doesn't matter if you blow it off into the atmosphere or back into the air intake that operates solely on vacuum. And this does nothing to increase turbo sound, whistle or flutter etc. Turbo sound doesn't blow out of the intercooler. it's only a short blast of air being released, and that's the only change in sound. The actual blow off valve is closed 99.9 percent of the time. So you exposed the blow off valve that only opens for a fraction of a second, and you put a plug in it that seals the return tube so it doesn't suck in dirt. Where would an increase in the whistle come from? Cold air intake name is a scam, all "cold air intakes" draw air from the same location as the oem intake and the open top designs use the existing bottom and intake duct. And even the aftermarket closed units draw air from the same location. Its a same air intake...lol. It has been proven that open top intakes rob horsepower from Ecoboost. Up to negative 25hp. Lets spend 300-600 bucks to rob horsepower. Some of the closed style aftermarket intakes made gains up to 10hp.Buy the open style I guess if you wanna look cool with the hood up. Those can increase turbo whistle. Hmmm do I want to sound fast or be fast...lol? Substantially increased turbo sound only comes from a major exhaust change or completely exposing the intake side of the turbo. The later would not be a good idea at all. Yes the blow off valve vented to the atmosphere has a cool factor. I did mine years ago. And you will always be able to tell its working properly. I have a high flow catted downpipe. all of the resonated 2.5 inch midpipe replaced with straight through 3inch going into the stock muffler. And I have the S&B closed style intake. I have very little turbo sound increase and what I did gain is solely from a much higher flowing down pipe and mid pipe. I run the stock muffler because I dont want to be loud and the stock muffler is gigantic so it can be high flowing and still knock out volume. The aftermarket muffler designs with 4 inch out the back coupled with a downpipe and mid pipe upgrade really produce turbo whistle at low rpm but at wide open throttle just a loud exhaust note. By the way, a high flowing catted downpipe such as CVF or SPD does add horsepower especially combined with other mods and a tune. The stock cats are extremely restrictive and growing worse with mileage. And the mid pipe is a substantial choke point. The muffler is not. You'd be better off keeping the OEM intake and doing a downpipe for power AND turbo whistle. If you are going to add multiple parts, intercooler and downpipe should be first on the list.

[@danmyrivd6220]

Holy moly you wrote a whole paragraph…

[@lil2.74]

@danmyrivd6220 hope it was helpful. My 2.7 Supercrew went 3.98 zero to sixty. 12.46 in the quarter. With a 6 speed. Pay attention, you might learn something.

[@richcherrikennedable]

I really appreciate it.

[@todp9170]

Definitely cool and cheap not best but butter and I think should keep till you can get like cold air intake or blowout valve

[@lil2.74]

Great video, well done.

[@andrelind6220]

Reminds me of that one turtle video 🤣🤣🤣

[@2tone_01]

Ong lmaoo

[@dcfishing5946]

your supposed to take the whole tube out and plug the top one

[@arse0822]

Hey can you install a whistling trumpet on the stock bov?

[@mikimiki195]

What happens in winter and when you get dirt in your bov?

[@gamefaceprovex9334]

Whats that black can called thats connect to the bov

[@PokeBreakersTCG]

Did you cap the return hose off? If not you’re sucking unfiltered air into the intake. I took my hose off and bought some chair leg caps and capped off where the hose connects to the intake then put a k&n breather on the bov just to keep dirt out of it. That way if I ever need to put the hose back on everything is clean

[@69mjar]

I believe that air only blows out there and doesn't suck in.

[@OsoToasty98]

Wouldnt it cause an check engine code due to the unfiltered air then?

[@musselmanmedia5236]

@@OsoToasty98 no

[@gabierestivo5019]

What is the tube called that you connected the plug to? I would like to do this but found a hole in the tube from rubbing on my alternator

[@nor3724]

Same happened to mine

[@kansascitycaraction918]

I did this about 6 Months ago. I’m now getting some oil spots under my truck from what appears to be where that hose was. I’m wondering if it is from the cold air outside getting into the winter months. Anyone have this issue or any insights?

[@TruckStuff1]

It's definitely possible. The intercooler does collect oil, especially in cold weather when oil vapor condensates faster. Pretty harmless, but if you don't like it, consider adding an oil catch can

[@ccodywhee5753]

Totally norm that's why is f150 guys attached oil catch can

[@M.A.R.Roofing]

Dose trucks oil filters are know to leak right on top of engine Tight your oil filter

[@elclavo1]

Did you ever install an oil catch can?

[@kacekace3676]

Definitely need some hard pipes on that intercooler. Do you go offroad with the truck? Mud and water seems like it could get in there if it's submerged

[@Hjgolf1]

Hey am I the only one having trouble taking this tube apart??? How to do it

[@t_mill8268]

Twist the connector

[@kaelabcarden3340]

Anyone wanted to know what size con filter to use it is 35mm it’s everywhere on amazon

[@domrandazzo3044]

Would this work for the 17 fusion sport? Nice video but I still dont know the location of the hose

[@silva9207]

Would you need a tune for this? Not trying to get a Cel light

[@TruckStuff1]

Nope, no tune or other modifications

[@mxr248]

Mine whistles way more on acceleration then has that pffft sound after letting off.

[@speedline1800]

Hello, I ask you about the discharge hose that remains without the cap, it is not necessary to put a filter or something so that dust or mud does not enter, since I saw that some put a filter on it or it does not affect that it is exposed

[@TruckStuff1]

It's not required, but you can. When closed nothing can get in and when open its releasing air. It would be very hard for anything to get in, but a filter wouldn't hurt anything.

[@kansascitycaraction918]

Do you get any oil from the discharge hose?

[@tsx700r]

Uh are u on top of vehicle or under can’t tell which hose

[@TruckStuff1]

Under. On the driver's side

[@FryGuy65]

If you plug the BoV you can get that sweet sweet turbo flutter sound. The ultimate in turbo sonic entertainment. Its not THAT bad for your turbo. Is it worse than not doing it? Yes. But I have about 90k miles on a very modified 240SX with a super tight BoV and I haven't had to replace a turbo yet...

[@craigchisholm128]

I did it to my truck too and it sounds loud

[@madmikescreations]

Truck stuff do you still have it installed? Anycodes pop up or issues? Notice any power loss?

[@TruckStuff1]

Nope! No issues and still have it installed, although I plan to take it off.

[@madmikescreations]

@@TruckStuff1 nice you gonna put a aftermarket bov or just gettin tired of the noise

[@TruckStuff1]

I'm just getting tired of the noise lol. It's for some people, but not for me

[@puprilla]

For some reason my eco is loud af the spool and the bv are beyond what my buddies sounds like

[@longloopslad1974]

I’ve got a 2021 2.7l and my turbos spool really loud and I can hear them over the engine/outside air noise until about 50mph

[@puprilla]

@@longloopslad1974 ya those 2.7 are alil different and push more boost than the 3.5 tt I have. I just sold the pos tho both turbos went out and lost massive power. I'll never buy another ford this is the 3rd one I've had that didn't last a yr

[@keithfreeman4015]

The “blow off valve” on the truck is meant to be the way it is. Does sound cool tho.

[@Wisconsin4eyes]

Wouldn't this throw a lean code? By venting metered air into atmosphere that the ecm has already calculated for fueling?

[@Inveniam22]

No. F150’s use a MAP sensor rather than MAF

[@gdub14]

So dumb question. Your bov valve still needs to be operational?

[@TruckStuff1]

Yes. Your bov vents excess pressure, so it needs to be functional

[@marcobueno8146]

What kind of exhaust do you have? I'm looking for one on my 2016 2.7

[@TruckStuff1]

It's a AWE exhaust. I've got a video on it if you're interested

[@Fhatboi]

@@TruckStuff1 how much the 3.5 turbo bypass tube cost or the 27 vacuum tube

[@Chief351L]

So this is just “For Effect” like a Civic with a coffee can exhaust?!! No gain other than noise?!!

[@TruckStuff1]

That's correct. Some people like it

[@69mjar]

I think moist people like to hear the whistle more than the blow off

[@TruckStuff1]

Probably, but it's an option for people.

[@zakzac1]

Anything sounds better than nothing. I cannot wait to do this mod! Had a wrx I installed a BOV on and the community cursed me for doing it, but boy did it sound boner.

[@jasonhaberstroh9734]

I tried this today on my 2021 f150 3.5 EB today. It made very little if any noise. I completely removed the tube and plugged the intake. After about 50 miles with no noticeable difference i put the tube on. Its a waste of time on the 2021!

[@stewartckeith1]

Thanks. I just bought a 2021. Now I don't have to waste my time with this.

[@JoshuaJones247]

Some trucks have to be in sport mode to get the hi- pressures, and of course the more boost the better the Whoosh, if you increase your boost ie "tune" or bigger turbos then the better the bov sounds.

[@Gusiakovakis]

I think you’re supposed to plug the blow off valve also there’s a bunch of videos where people by rubber chair legs and Both sides not just the intake side

[@Doob2x]

What hose is that

[@TruckStuff1]

Blow off valve recirculating hose

[@randyanderson1984]

My thing is would it void warranty ?

[@TruckStuff1]

Depends on your dealer. It's kind of up to the dealer whether or not to void a warranty

[@afrojack9901]

Update? Is it still good? Did the chair tip dry rot?

[@TruckStuff1]

I didn't use a chair leg tip. I used a plastic plug designed for this

[@afrojack9901]

Truck Stuff did it yesterday and holy shit this thing sounds great now👌👍

[@TruckStuff1]

Awesome! Glad you like it!

[@remington940]

Afro Jack still like it?

[@afrojack9901]

austin gater yes it sounds great man highly recommend it. Took not even a minute and it gives the turbo so much sound even as the turbo builds boost.

[@randyanderson1984]

And also does it build boost faster with this mod

[@TruckStuff1]

No

[@eriks87cam702]

Eh it’s only two dollars people but quite honestly if leaving the other whole unsealed that may not be a great idea

[@asdaven1]

I put mine back together....it was cool at first but then annoyed me overtime. I dont know if the engine computer depends on the recirculation as well. Ive tried this and tried removing the "flow silencers" and my MPGs dropped by 1MPG. I put everything back.

[@TruckStuff1]

The computer doesn't know anything about the recirculation hose. The computer simply looks at air flow, which it gets plenty of through the main intake.

[@asdaven1]

@@TruckStuff1 Didint know if it accounted for the extra short bursts of air or not. I lost MPG either from removing the intake hose diffusers or doing this. But still the sound bothered me with time. It was cool at first. But easy enough to undo or install.

[@TruckStuff1]

I've heard that the turbo silencers can result in MPG loss. I haven't don't that (nor do I plan to) so I can't speak from experience.

[@TPGDSM]

@@TruckStuff1 is this a pre or post maf diverter valve?. Just curious if this dumps metered air or un-metered air?. im not sure if i remember the intake system correctly?. Thanks!

[@nicksmith-rz2dl]

I really don't see a loss in mpg with flow silencers removed.

[@ryanmasters7837]

I can't find the Turbocharger on my 5.0 V8. ;) EDIT: I have since upgraded my truck. I went back to follow this review but now I can't seem to find the Turbocharger on my Lightning ;)

[@Thepatton420]

Ryan Masters it’s next to your emergency tampons in the back

[@afrojack9901]

travis patton is it possible to like a comment more than once

[@KCauctioneers]

Hahaha!! What an ass hole lol

[@Nick-sz6xb]

Don't worry , when you catch up to the EBs , we'll show you what they look like .

[@The.NFL.Plug.]

still makes less power 😘

[@LuisLopez-iw2um]

No check engine light?

[@TruckStuff1]

Correct!

[@LuisLopez-iw2um]

J M i dont know man now days every little thing has sensors that can cause check engine light go off

[@jmoosemanmcgee1784]

That plug is located were?

[@TruckStuff1]

Front left side of the truck

[@erikb3004]

Imagine all the extra eagles being lost from that silicon.

[@matthewbohn765]

I was watching how much it expanded and was thinking the same thing.

[@californiacorp7231]

Factsssss

[@ms1406]

Hey man does this have any effect on the reliability? you might have already answered this question but im at work watching the vid n cant really hear.

[@TruckStuff1]

No it doesnt. The only change is the air exhausts to the atmosphere rather than into the intake.

[@ms1406]

@@TruckStuff1 ok thanks because i bought my 2.7 used n it sounds just like that

[@mflako36096]

So did you keep it?

[@TruckStuff1]

So far yes. But I might be taking it off.

[@mflako36096]

Truck Stuff so it didnt give you any problems?

[@israelpelcastre6934]

I like it

[@bradanderson1024]

I could not hear the difference. Could have been a bit louder, but no turbo win.

[@TruckStuff1]

This doesn't create turbo whine. It's the blow off valve which exhausts pressure inside the system.

[@843cuh9]

So would this mess up your truck on the long run ?

[@TruckStuff1]

Nope! From the factory it just reroutes into the intake for noise and emissions reasons.

[@Ant4291]

I would think your truck would run rich between shifts ?

[@xItsmeFirex]

Do you have the 2.7 or 3.5?

[@TruckStuff1]

2.7L

[@clintlicious]

What would happen if you disconnected the hoses but didn't put the plug in?

[@TruckStuff1]

Nothing really. The plug is just to prevent dirt from getting sucked up there that hose goes into your air intake and is post filter, meaning unfiltered air getting into your engine.

[@diazaa]

What would happen is unfiltered air would contaminate your engine. I ran mine unplugged for an hour or so.... The mpgs went way the hell up, but the engine was also getting unfiltered air.... Plugged the hose and the mpgs went back to normal. After 1 month now, I'm getting a burnt oil smell and wondering if the blow off is exhausting a bit of oil that is spraying my headers and giving off this smell....

[@matthewbohn765]

@@diazaa that’s exactly what is happening. This hose is what you would run to a catch can, for that reason.

[@diazaa]

@@matthewbohn765 Since then I found the cause of the smell. It was actually a line on the passenger side to the turbo that was leaking as well as the valve covers. Had it repaired under extended warranty and no problems since.

[@jaureguixp]

I honestly think is a waste of money. But good vid.

[@TruckStuff1]

I had a small merchandise credit left over that I couldn't do anything else with. So I decide why not try it.

[@thomasf1146]

You could also the little rubber feet for the bottom of chairs for like 2$ and do it

[@paw-someadventures-2024]

Waste of money? This is the cheapest mod on an engine I have ever seen lol. $2 if you use bottom of chair rubber or $25 if you use actual VTA part.

[@gerardolopez277]

Is there a chance water or anything can get into the open valve?

[@TruckStuff1]

Nope. The valve is closed unless air is blowing out of it

[@bruceadams3687]

@@TruckStuff1 if u liv out in the sticks like some of us, that open pipe would be a perfect place for a mud dobber to weld her new batch of babies into. U don't want that. I expereinced the havic they can reak.

[@chasemccurley3903]

It won’t effect the way it runs or mess anything up will it ??

[@TruckStuff1]

Nope!

[@LeopoldSusanna]

949 Oliver Street

[@jacob-sophia4324]

Should of drove past would of been more easy to tell the difference.

[@drchangtorres]

Put it back on!

[@sammyg.4255]

Yyy?

[@drchangtorres]

. He could even take it off from the top an cap it there. Still just noise.

[@BrilliantB5]

This is what they call "Honda Mods"

[@sonicbluecoupe]

Sounds like the truck queefed

[@davidh8478]

Ford put this hose on for a reason. Your truck will have issues down the road and your mpg will decrease. Leave stuff alone and you'll be fine. Want noise? Buy a muffler,air intake,aftermarket bov.

[@Celtics20]

David H! Or If you want noise when you drive, buy a diesel.

[@davidh8478]

@@Celtics20 exactly!

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

Ford put the hose on the prevent the noise.

[@davidh8478]

$25 from Stage 3 Motorsports? Holy Shit! That's a $2 part. Assholes!

[@jordanbowman9298]

@@Celtics20 diesels are ridiculously expensive and not practical for 95% of drivers though!

[@adrianperez6708]

I do not recommend it, Ford engine is very sensitive ,2.7 or 3.5!!especially the raptor

[@CodyV207]

This does absolutely nothing. Causes zero harm what so ever.

[@christph3118]

Totally useless mod..ended up hooking everything back up

[@foreshee10]

Sounds like a fart.lol

[@F2-Fiddy]

It’s like $200