Turbosmart is finally selling their vacuum source block...

[twolf]

http://www.turbosmartdirect.com/Pro...e-Adapter-Ford-Fiesta-EcoBoost.html##region=8

Now you can get a better piece than the ATP for less money. Cool.

 

[frankiefiesta]

I like it but $47+$15 shipping... Ouch

 

[twolf]

I have it (because it comes with the Turbosmart BOV) and it looks much nicer than ATP's option. It's powder-coated and has multiple ports while I think the ATP one only has one.

 

[frankiefiesta]

I have it (because it comes with the Turbosmart BOV) and it looks much nicer than ATP's option. It's powder-coated and has multiple ports while I think the ATP one only has one.

I was able to get a better price on it from MAPerfomance.. Man, those guys are great haha

 

[twolf]

I was able to get a better price on it from MAPerfomance.. Man, those guys are great haha

Wait, you bought the ATP one from them?

Or bought the Turbosmart one?

 

[frankiefiesta]

Wait, you bought the ATP one from them?

Or bought the Turbosmart one?

The Turbosmart one

 

[twolf]

The Turbosmart one

Oh, just now I'm guessing

I like to think I'm part of the reason they're selling them individually because I tried to buy one like 2 months ago and they said they currently weren't selling them alone.

 

[frankiefiesta]

Maybe haha.. I didn't see it on their site so I just PM'd them. Save about $18 compared to buying straight from Turbosmart

Oh, just now I'm guessing

I like to think I'm part of the reason they're selling them individually because I tried to buy one like 2 months ago and they said they currently weren't selling them alone.

 

[koozy]

those of you that have the turbosmart vacuum block can you guys still use the plastic OE engine cover with all of the rubber grommets still snapping into place, especially the one right next to the vacuum block?

 

[twolf]

those of you that have the turbosmart vacuum block can you guys still use the plastic OE engine cover with all of the rubber grommets still snapping into place, especially the one right next to the vacuum block?

When you say grommets you mean the little rubbers that snap onto the ball-studs? If so, yes. I use my engine cover just fine.

 

[koozy]

When you say grommets you mean the little rubbers that snap onto the ball-studs? If so, yes. I use my engine cover just fine.

That's great to hear. Could you snap a photo of the vacuum block on your car. I'd like to see how it's positioned and oriented compared to the ATP I have.

 

[twolf]

That's great to hear. Could you snap a photo of the vacuum block on your car. I'd like to see how it's positioned and oriented compared to the ATP I have.

Yes sir I'm going to finish up a bit of school work and I'll go out and grab a pic or two.

 

[koozy]

Yes sir I'm going to finish up a bit of school work and I'll go out and grab a pic or two.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[Perfblue15]

those of you that have the turbosmart vacuum block can you guys still use the plastic OE engine cover with all of the rubber grommets still snapping into place, especially the one right next to the vacuum block?

I run the turbo smart block on my car. I can confirm the engine cover does not fit right with the vacume block on my vehicle. The grim it closest to the vacume block will not secure and click into place.

 

[koozy]

I run the turbo smart block on my car. I can confirm the engine cover does not fit right with the vacume block on my vehicle. The grim it closest to the vacume block will not secure and click into place.

so twolf says yes and you say no, lol. The ATP one won't allow the grommet to snap in because of it's height and slight interference. The only reason why I'd get the turbosmart one is so that the engine cover can go back on like it's supposed to. I'm picky like that, lol.

 

[Sourskittle]

Engine cover? You mean The engine heat holder-in-er? Haven't see mine in like 2 years... Its hiding with my hoods "heat-holder-in-er", lol.

Throttle body spacer gives you a get place for fitting

 

[Perfblue15]

so twolf says yes and you say no, lol. The ATP one won't allow the grommet to snap in because of it's height and slight interference. The only reason why I'd get the turbosmart one is so that the engine cover can go back on like it's supposed to. I'm picky like that, lol.

Mine does not go down all the way on just that grommit. It is spaced up about 1/4 of an inch. I am running 2 lines off the block but doubt that matters.

 

[koozy]

Engine cover? You mean The engine heat holder-in-er? Haven't see mine in like 2 years... Its hiding with my hoods "heat-holder-in-er", lol.

Throttle body spacer gives you a get place for fitting

yep, that piece, lol.

Mine does not go down all the way on just that grommit. It is spaced up about 1/4 of an inch. I am running 2 lines off the block but doubt that matters.

that description is just like the ATP. if that's the way it is for all vacuum blocks, I guess I'll live with it. It'd be nice if such a simple piece was engineered without compromises.

 

[twolf]

It looks like it fits to me. I didn't notice it sitting weird and it sure feels like it pops in.

 

[koozy]

It looks like it fits to me. I didn't notice it sitting weird and it sure feels like it pops in.

that does look like it's popped in and the block looks thinner than the ATP one as well.

do you have a picture with the cover off showing which way the connector is facing? With the ATP the connector sits facing out and interferes with the cover, but more because of it's height.