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Started by DSMtuned, April 13, 2017, 10:51:50 PM

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DSMtuned

My mods are in my signature.

My truck has boost flutter in high gears at low RPM.  The boost will spike and then fall by about 5psi.  It will do this rapidly until I downshift or apply more throttle.

This effect was present when stock, but only when really lugging the truck when locked in a high gear.  With a tune it happens more frequently and without full throttle.  I just installed a Full Race catted downpipe and now the effect is very pronounced. 

It seems like the wastegate has a weak spring and is easily blown open with aggressive boost curves and higher than stock boost.  Also the decreased backpressure of the new downpipe didn't help things.  Sound about right, or is there a different explanation?

What about a fix?

Thanks for your brainstorming.
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

AJP turbo

What elevation do you live at?
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

ZSHO

#2
I noticed you have a 2012 F150!!  Did you ever have your intercooler checked out in form of an updated TSB followed by a reflash of the PCM.?  Z
I would also check your boost solenoid and waste-gate hoses to make sure the hoses are not loose or split.
Any DTC codes set ? How many miles on her?
DSMtuned due setup an intro by following the below link and Welcome,thanks. Z

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DSMtuned

Quote from: AJP turbo on April 14, 2017, 01:11:18 AM
What elevation do you live at?

I'm at 6300'.  I asked 5 Star to correct for altitude
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

DSMtuned

Quote from: ZSHO on April 14, 2017, 04:39:08 AM
I noticed you have a 2012 F150!!  Did you ever have your intercooler checked out in form of an updated TSB followed by a reflash of the PCM.?  Z
I would also check your boost solenoid and waste-gate hoses to make sure the hoses are not loose or split.
Any DTC codes set ? How many miles on her?
DSMtuned due setup an intro by following the below link and Welcome,thanks. Z

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

I bought my truck with 54k mile on it and it has 63k now.  It had the cam phaser and chain TSB done, but I'm not sure about the intercooler TSB.  How could I find this out?

No DTCs at this time.  I've checked all my vacuum, but I'll go through those again to be sure.
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

ZSHO

#6
Here are a couple of links for ya,hope it helps any. Z
http://www.ifama.net/documents/fordservicemessagesandbulletins-may-sept2013.pdf
Under truck lines

BCM   6555   – 2011 -2013-F-150 3.5L GTDI– Identifying latest Level Charge   Air Cooler (CAC) By Service/   
Engineering Part Numbers
2011-2013 F-150 3.5L Gas Turbo Direct Injected (GTDI) latest level CAC   canbe identified   by inspecting the white   
part number label located on the   driver side   end tank of the CAC.
Service part BL3Z-6K775-B   (Engineering part   
BL34-9L440-AE) is applicable to 2011– 2012 model years only and Service   part   DL3Z-6K775-B (Engineering part
DL34-9L440-AC/AD) is applicable to 2013 model year only.   

Recalls & TSB
http://recalltsb.com/2012/FORD/F-150

CAC (Intercooler)
ftp://http://youtu.be/3O38zB9RgAk


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

We have some f150 recall/tsb stuff on here, but this is a very handy site:
http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/Tsb/Results?Year=2012&Make=54&Model=666
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DSMtuned

Thanks for all the links!  Those should be helpful.

It looks like my intercooler is one letter off from the problem ones, so hopefully it's ok. 

My logs don't indicate any misfires. 

Attached is a log from today.  It looks like boost, load, and throttle position are all bouncing around.  Wastegate percentage also seems less stable than I would expect.  Any ideas?  I sure appreciate it! 
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

DSMtuned

Here's a video of the issue.  https://youtu.be/pw7i13hSIL0

Just for reiteration, I just installed a catted downpipe.  This boost flutter happens at moderate throttle, low RPMs, and with moderate load.  It happens with the stock calibration, my last revision custom tune, and with the updated custom tune to correct for the downpipe.  Attached is a log.  You can see it happens 3x a second.

I noticed this with the stock calibration prior to the downpipe when locked in 6th gear going 65 in the mountains.  It happened occasionally with my custom tunes, but never this dramatic and only when really lugging.  Now it occurs with all of my prior custom tunes and with the updated ones. 

It sounds like the BOVs are dumping boost.  If you look at the logs, the throttle angle and the wastegate increase just after the boost deceases, mostly.

Here are my working theories:
1) BOV solenoids (one or both) are failing.  2012 F-150 here, so mechanical BOVs.
2) Wastegate solenoid is failing.  You can see the WG percentage sometimes falls when the boost falls, but not always, so I'm thinking the sharp increase is more of a compensation.
3) Wastegates are mechanically being blown open due to weak springs and the decreased backpressure with the new high flow downpipe made this worse.

Not too long ago I cleaned my MAP sensors and placed clamps on all my vacuum hoses.  I also checked for any cracked lines or connections. 

I still can't put my finger on why the throttle angle would change with the oscillation of boost like it does. 

Any ideas here?  I want to be excited about my new downpipe, but I'm really feeling kind of bummed.
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

AJP turbo

Did you have 5 star review the logs?
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

AJP turbo

#11
Quote from: DSMtuned on April 15, 2017, 08:43:33 PM




1) BOV solenoids (one or both) are failing.  2012 F-150 here, so mechanical BOVs.
2) Wastegate solenoid is failing.  You can see the WG percentage sometimes falls when the boost falls, but not always, so I'm thinking the sharp increase is more of a compensation.
3) Wastegates are mechanically being blown open due to weak springs and the decreased backpressure with the new high flow downpipe made this worse.



I still can't put my finger on why the throttle angle would change with the oscillation of boost like it does. 



I don't think your BOV's are mechanical. Everything is electronically controlled at some point with these.
The downpipes shouldn't have made that dramatic effect on back pressure to the point it would manifest itself in other ways.

You really need to throw out conventional wisdom with the engine management with ecoboost. The throttle will do what it needs to in order to achieve the boost that is being commanded. Have you logged "desired TIP"?

The throttle pedal and throttle blade relationship really mean nothing that you think it does anymore....Your pedal position is simply a torque request and then gets processed in a complex algorithm which gets turned into an airflow request which then gets turned into a TIP(throttle inlet pressure) and the throttle will do what it wants to maintain the same TIP in the intake manifold.

I also think your elevation is playing a factor
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

lamrith

Quote from: AJP turbo on April 16, 2017, 10:47:46 AM
Quote from: DSMtuned on April 15, 2017, 08:43:33 PM




1) BOV solenoids (one or both) are failing.  2012 F-150 here, so mechanical BOVs.
2) Wastegate solenoid is failing.  You can see the WG percentage sometimes falls when the boost falls, but not always, so I'm thinking the sharp increase is more of a compensation.
3) Wastegates are mechanically being blown open due to weak springs and the decreased backpressure with the new high flow downpipe made this worse.



I still can't put my finger on why the throttle angle would change with the oscillation of boost like it does. 



I don't think your BOV's are mechanical. Everything is electronically controlled at some point with these.
The downpipes shouldn't have made that dramatic effect on back pressure to the point it would manifest itself in other ways.

You really need to throw out conventional wisdom with the engine management with ecoboost. The throttle will do what it needs to in order to achieve the boost that is being commanded. Have you logged "desired TIP"?

The throttle pedal and throttle blade relationship really mean nothing that you think it does anymore....Your pedal position is simply a torque request and then gets processed in a complex algorithm which gets turned into an airflow request which then gets turned into a TIP(throttle inlet pressure) and the throttle will do what it wants to maintain the same TIP in the intake manifold.

I also think your elevation is playing a factor
WOW,
Great breakdown.  I am not having problems at all, but that writeup is great info to help understand a little bit on how this newer system works.
'13 Sho PP, SCT x4, AJP 92-Octane rev6 (14psi&20spark) NGK 6510, 3Bar, K&N CAI, PPE Catted DP, Dynomax Axleback, 20*9.5 Voxx Lago w/ 275/40-20 GMAX AS-05.

Colorado-SHOBro

Quote from: DSMtuned on April 14, 2017, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: AJP turbo on April 14, 2017, 01:11:18 AM
What elevation do you live at?

I'm at 6300'.  I asked 5 Star to correct for altitude
Where do you live?

Don't underestimate the impact of altitude on a tune with these ecoboosts. Me and AJP turbo had to iron out a good few details when tuning my car and he was willing and able to put in the effort to see exactly what worked.  It's hard for me to believe any vendor out there has enough experience tuning at altitude to get it right on the 1st couple of tunes. If i were you, bugging 5 star to look at the logs and troubleshoot would be the 1st step.
11' SHO Tuxedo Metallic black-non PP | Highly sophisticated high altitude custom AJP Turbo E30 3Bar tune w/Wastegate mod | Cat'd ceramic PPE downpipes |170 stat| SP542 plugs .028 | PP trans cooler | H&R springs | RX catch can

12.8@108 @ 6,000ft DA.

DSMtuned

#14
Quote from: AJP turbo on April 16, 2017, 10:37:44 AM
Did you have 5 star review the logs?

I sent them the logs on Friday afternoon.  I'll probably call them tomorrow.

Attached is the full log.  It does have TIP boost and TIP boost dsd.
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.