GrimmSpeed 2017 + Subaru WRX (FA20) Boost Control Solenoid (Canadian Fitment Only)

***This listing is specifically for the Canadian Spec 2017+ Domestic Market WRX.
This is for '17+ WRX' that have a cast aluminum turbo inlet instead of the composite inlet found on USDM WRX'.

The Canadian turbo inlet is made out of cast aluminum instead of the composite inlet found on USDM and the majority of other markets.  The cast inlet features a coolant passage that is not found on composite inlets.  This coolant passage occupies space that the traditional mounting of the GrimmSpeed EBCS also occupies.  Our solution is a simple modification to how the EBCS is mounted to the inlet, and a re-route of the hoses.  These changes will not affect the functionality at all, and will not differ from the composite inlet version of the EBCS.

An elegantly engineered solution.

• Custom Machined Adapter - Makes use of the factory inlet recirculation port, instead of blocking it off
• Black Anodized Finish - Protects the assembly from corrosion in an extremely demanding environment
• 1/4in Barbed Fittings - Matches the factory turbo and wastegate hose size
• 3-Port Solenoid - Proprietary internal modifications prepare the solenoid for extreme conditions below the vehicle
• Plug-n-Play Wiring Connector - Plugs directly into the factory wiring harness with no modification required
• Compact Design - No need to mount the solenoid elsewhere in the engine bay, increasing complexity and hose length
  

If you've been in the Subaru game for long, you're probably well aware that a 3-port Boost Control Solenoid (BCS) is considered my most to be a 'must have' improvement before having your car tuned. GrimmSpeed has become the trusted brand in the BCS market, with tens of thousands of solenoids in operation today across the globe.

The 2015+ WRX offers a unique change of pace, as the factory 2-port solenoid is mounted directly to the plastic turbo inlet and interfaces with an o-ringed feature, rather than a vacuum hose. With expertise in designing machined parts and a tried and true boost control solenoid, we were excited to dig in and create a solution with an already proven pedigree of high performance and quality.

The 3-Port Advantage

The advantages of a 3-port boost control system vs. the factory 2-port system are readily apparent during the tuning process. The 3-port systems works by interrupting the boost signal traveling from the turbo to the wastegate. That boost is redirected back into the turbo inlet and re-ingested by the turbo using our machined adapter. This is important, as the factory Mass Airflow Sensor has already measured that air and is expecting that your motor will use it during combustion, rather than venting it to the atmosphere. The factory configuration simply 'bleeds' the signal from between the turbo and wastegate, which creates a system that is a bit less complex, but reacts more slowly and with less precision. The chart above shows two boost plots. The 'before' is our 2015 WRX, dyno tuned by a third party protuner. The 'after' is the exact same tune, but after the installation of the GrimmSpeed 3-Port BCS. As you can see, the addition of the GrimmSpeed BCS shows much tighter boost control and consistency. This is safer for your car and easier for your tuner.

Design

Included:

• GrimmSpeed 3-Port Boost Control Solenoid w/ Plug-n-Play Connector
• Machined and anodized turbo inlet adapter w/ VITON O-Ring
• Laser Cut and CNC bent steel bracket, black zinc plated w/ stainless press-in nuts
• Zinc plated barbed fittings, preassembled w/ anerobic sealant
• 2ft of 1/4in Vacuum Hose w/ zipties
• All necessary hardware

Fitments:

• 2017+ Subaru WRX (w/ cast aluminum turbo inlet)
• All FA20 Equipped Vehicles (w/ cast aluminum turbo inlet)