Boost leak test your 2.3L EcoBoost's intake charge path and ensure the turbo and engine is running healthy!
This boost leak tester mounts right on to the turbo inlet flange. By removing the intake pipe it is relatively easy access to the turbo's inlet flange, which is where the boost leak tester is installed. Adding compressed air through the tester pressurizes the whole air path that typically sees pressure while the turbo is boosting. This includes the charge pipes, the connections to the intercooler, the intercooler itself, all seals, injector seals and all the boost/vacuum lines that are connected to the intake manifold. Basically this test allows pressure to test from the turbo to the motor checking all leak points in between.
This is an important tool that every turbo car owner needs in their arsenal of tools. It is going to keep the turbo healthy by eliminating leaks in the boost path and not allowing it to overspeed compensating for a boost leak. It is a must if you are tuned and/or going to get a custom tune, or any time you are replacing any components in the intake tract such as charge hoses, intercooler, manifold, vacuum lines, injectors…etc. Also a must if you are going to the track and want the peace of mind that everything is tight and capable of handling sustained boost without blowing any hoses off
Why have a gauge?
Not having a gauge readout on a boost leak test is similar to filling air in your car's tire without a gauge. You just don't know how much air is in the system!
It is very wise to know how much pressure is actually going into the charge system to prevent damage to your engine and to yourself - Example if the compressor is unregulated (using high pressure shop air at 90 PSI) there is a risk that the charge pipes will be over-pressurized and something will give - the boost leak tester could blow off or any component of the engine could.
The gauge on the boost leak tester allows the user to:
- apply a safe amount of pressure to prevent injury or damage to the charge pipes or engine
- read how fast the system holds and bleeds air after removing the air source
- give a good comparison of compressor outlet air Vs. boost test air while pressurizing. The smaller the difference the lesser the air loss in the system
Design Features:
- Billet 6061 Aluminum End Cap with 1/8" NPT threaded gauge port & fitting port
- High quality silicone coupler
- Custom Stainless Steel 30 PSI / 2 Bar Boost Gauge
- 30 PSI range will give you the appropriate reading when testing your charge pipes for low, medium or high boost levels.
- Universal Tire Schrader Valve (can be removed and tapped for 1/4" NPT thread fitting if desired)
- (2) Stainless Steel T-bolt Clamps with Teflon lock-nut
Lifetime warranty on every component.
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