How to Install Agency Power Adjustable BOV and Silicone Hose Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo
This guide is to help with the installation of the Agency Power Adjustable BOV and Silicone Hose on the Can-Am Maverick X3
Installation
Step1: Locate the factory silicone boost hose on top of the engine/under the intercooler. Loosen the two 8mm worm drive clamps and remove the factory silicone hose from the x3. You can access the clamp nearest to the turbo by going through the X3’s access panel. The clamp on the intercooler can be accessed on the out side of the vehicle. see photos below for reference.
Step 2: Once the hose is removed you can now replace it with the Agency Power Silicone hose and install the Agency Power Blow-Off Valve with the provided clamps.
Step 3: Next Locate the Boost/vacuum reference block off plate on the intake manifold, use a T30 Torx to remove the plate and replace it with the provided Agency Power Vacuum/Boost Reference port.
Step 4: Route the provided vacuum hose from the manifold to the Agency Power blow-off valve. Make sure to route the hose away from any exhaust components or moving parts.
Adjusting the Blow-Off Valve
The Agency Power Adjustable Blow-Off Valve does not come preset and will need to be adjusted to suit the vehicle.
To adjust the valve turn the cap either clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the cap on the valve counterclockwise will decrease the pressure on the piston, while turning the cap clockwise will increase the pressure on the piston.
- Start with the cap on the valve set to its maximum softest setting. Do not rotate past the O-Ring. The O-Ring should be completely covered by the cap.
- Start the vehicle and let it idle.The port should be closed off by the piston and not floating or moving.
- Rev the engine in park and let off quickly, the engine should return to normal idle speed and the valve should be closed. If the valve is open tighten the cap clockwise one turn and test again.
- Test drive the vehicle. The BOV should remain closed under throttle/boost and open momentarily when releasing the throttle.
Hi. I bought this for my 2019 can am x3. I put a cut out exhaust that hooks in the same place as this does for the vacuum line. So how do I connect both to that box for vacuum?
You will most likely have to use a vacuum T fitting.
What port should be closed? I just purchased one of these for my x3. Need to dial it in tonight.
The “port” is referring to where the piston moves up and down. The piston should be closed at idle and should not move until boost pressure is built up and released through the blow off valve.
Do you guys make one for a xmr series x3 ?
Being that the only main difference is the snorkel intake, this BOV and charge pipe should fit as long as it is not a Turbo RR model.
Pouvez vous m’aider , je souhaite commander ce bov et le tuyau flexible silicone agency power pour mon x3 , il semblerait qu’aucun revendeur existe en France ?? le transport US me parait énorme ???
Nous avons un revendeur en France! https://kc-motors.fr/ Merci beaucoup
Will this fit a 2020 RR?
The charge tube is different starting in 2020. We are in the process of getting one fitted for the 2020 models.
I just received my 2020 X3 BOV kit, whats the second spring for? Is it lighter/stiffer than the installed one?
Thanks !
Hello Mike,
The second spring has a different spring pressure than the one that’s pre-installed in the blow off valve. In most cases, the preinstalled spring will allow proper adjustment. If you are unable to get the the BOV adjusted properly (closed at idle and under throttle, but open when off-throttle), you may need to swap to the alternate spring. Please feel free to contact our sales department if you have any further questions. (480)921-7422
Seems like original spring inside is too stiff ive tested it out and doesnt open at all when i let off is the original spring suppose to work with that much pressure? Seems super hard for the piston to move
Hi Rene,
Thank you for the inquiry. You should start with the BOV set to the softest setting (full counter-clockwise, but not past the O-ring, shown in the last section). The valve should be closed, but open wen free-revving the vehicle while parked. If it remains open, tighten the BOV until it stays closes after a free rev. Repeat after putting the engine under load by driving it. Please give our staff a call if we can help with anything else! (480)921-7422
I just received my dump pipe and BOV. The hose that I is longer and shaped to go on the opposite side of intercooler. It will not connect directly to the turbo. Is this the proper design? Salesman at Vivid said design was changed to deal with heat.
Hi Jon,
Thank you fir the inquiry. The the vacuum line to the BOV should go directly to the intake manifold using the supplied fitting. Please give us a call if we can assist with anything else! (480)921-7422
Hi I just installed the kit on my maverick. However I’m trying to get the blow off valve adjusted and i wanted some help. Is the piston supposed to move down when the throttle is engaged ? If so then I’ve been adjusting it way to right. And also when trying to adjust it I had the lower most o ring actually come out the hole of the blow off valve. I’m hoping this just means I had it too loose. I really need the help. Thanks a lot!
Hi Jacob,
Typically the BOV will not actuate if you are only free revving the engine. The engine will need to see load to better build boost. The BOV will actuate after the engine is under load when the throttle plate is snapped shut. At this time, the BOV opens to release pressurized air from the system, to minimize compressor surge and maintain turbo speed.
You will need to start the adjustment at full soft. Loosen the valve all the way, but stop before the O-ring is exposed. Follow the steps from “Adjusting the Blow-Off Valve” to adjust the vale from there. Give our team a call if we can help with anything else! (480)921-7422
I was about to install the BOV and thought I should ask about what happens if you’re in Deep water and/or mud? My buggy is routinely in water deep enough to reach the valve.
Hi Bill,
This BOV does not have issues with water or mud under normal operation. When not actuated, the BOV is sealed air tight without the means for water or dirt to get into the system. When the BOV is venting, pressurized air is expelled from the BOV and should not allow anything in the system. While submerged in water, (river crossing, for example) we recommend trying to stay out of boost as much as possible, to minimize the chance of water intrusion.
I’m having the same problem as Jacob. I believe the referenced O-Ring is located in the valve port and seals off the piston when in the most closed position and is fully exposed when the piston opens up to the discharge port. Said O-Ring pops out of grove and sticks the piston in the open position making it impossible to set. I’ve put the O-Ring back in place three times with same outcome. There is no O-Ring retainer when the piston is open.
I’m sorry to hear that you are having this same issue. Please send an email over to sales@agency-power.com and a sales representative will be waiting to get back to you. Thank you 🙂
How do I adjust it so it’s loud? Because I installed it but I can barely hear it I want it to go pshttt lol, do I make it softer or harder?
The softer setting should allow for a louder release
when turbo starts to kick in blow-off valve opens and I have it full hard
Hey Chad, so sorry to hear about this. Assuming you tried the full soft setting, I will have you reach out to our sales team who can help you diagnose it to see if it is faulty at all. Sales@agencypower.com