
Turbosmart's Kompact Shortie BOVs/BPVs for 2016 Ford Focus RS
With the latest Focus RS, Ford has created one of the most fearsome performance hatches ever made, unashamedly targeting big players like Mercedes' CLA45 AMG and the VW Golf R. With its 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, the Focus creates some serious boost and power - which is great for performance, but it puts added stress on the components within the turbo system. The Kompact VR08 Blow-Off Valve for the Focus RS has been developed with the Focus's high boost pressure in mind, with the goal to improve performance and durability. Plastic OEM blow-off valves like those on the RS have a track record of failures - they leak, and they become brittle with age until they eventually crack, causing serious problems. Producing around 23 PSI of boost pressure in standard form, the Focus is already pushing the boundaries of its standard plastic blow-off valve - and there's not much room to turn the boost up before the standard valve will struggle to keep up. Turbosmart's Kompact is constructed of billet