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Yes for sure and installation isn't for a guy with no mechanical knowledge.Will you guys offer installation when it becomes available?
Any word on how long till the turbo and exhaust is available? I’ll probably do all 3 at the same timeYes for sure and installation isn't for a guy with no mechanical knowledge.
The exhaust samples should be here today, we have to test fit the bending and give approval to bend the remainder. The industry is so screwed up right now it's hard to say when we will hit the bend schedule again. Good thing is two test pieces are coming. The intercooler, we have cores here now, waiting on the tanks to be laser cut and the inlet/outlets to be CNC'd. I'd think those will be less than two weeks.Any word on how long till the turbo and exhaust is available? I’ll probably do all 3 at the same time
These were made to a price point, and various components will reflect this. Im sure this intercooler meets (barely) everything ford designed to, and is almost surely compromised to fit the price point.The (hopefully upcoming) BEV Maverick will solve this issue completely. Jk jk
I have limited knowledge on this- why would anyone need this in their Maverick over what Ford has engineered and made stock? How much can you really improve an entry level vehicle like a Maverick? what is it really improving?
From being in the Subaru WRX world I'll tell you that some cars make great platforms to build on. True they are good as they stand... but once they get in the right hands the cars become a whole different beast. These Mavericks are great trucks as they are. I think we will see some real magic happen as the months progress. Ford built these to meet a price point but they left a lot of room to build on. There is a lot to say for a solid body as a base... not all cars are that way.The (hopefully upcoming) BEV Maverick will solve this issue completely. Jk jk
I have limited knowledge on this- why would anyone need this in their Maverick over what Ford has engineered and made stock? How much can you really improve an entry level vehicle like a Maverick? what is it really improving?
Usually bigger is better. Less pressure drop if it flows better so it runs cooler and more fin area so also cooler, and cooler is better. In theory it might have a tinsy bit extra lag since there's more volume to pressurize between the turbo and engine, but I think that only happens to a noticeable extent when people use exotic locations with lots of or too big of pipes rather than just thicker intercoolers.This core isn’t too big? Too much intercooler can be a hinderance too.
Legally, they have the burden of proof of showing that the aftermarket part is causing the issue. Practically, a tech just has to say "its my professional opinion that the aftermarket intercooler can cause bla bla bla" and they won't even investigate further, and you'll be SOL because Ford has more lawyers than you do. That said, while a dealership tech could BS that it could be related to some problem with the engine or transmission, that's about it, so if your headlight goes out or you have a clunk in the rear suspension, its not like they can remotely get away with blaming an intercooler and invalidate your entire car's warranty.Out of curiosity is a intercooler upgrade considered something that will affect warranty? I've never had a vehicle worth enough to have a warranty on .
Mr Boom took his truck half apart on his channel:Do you have an image of the stock intercooler? I'm just curious to know what it looks like without a bumper in the way...
I am curious which model TRIM were you working on in these photos? I have the AWD version w 4K tow ordered (1st Ed) - which has a larger cooling system due to Tow capabilities; my hope is that you are NOT referring to this system? And... if you are not commenting in regard to that system are you able to OPINE on the larger system used in First Ed 4KTow package?I do not, didn't take any getting it apart and now the stock one is cut up, we had to send the tanks to the machine shop.
I'm sure we can do it faster as time goes on but I'm going to guess the install to be $500-600 now.Interesting about $800. How much for the install?
Really good answers and comments! Thanks.Usually bigger is better. Less pressure drop if it flows better so it runs cooler and more fin area so also cooler, and cooler is better. In theory it might have a tinsy bit extra lag since there's more volume to pressurize between the turbo and engine, but I think that only happens to a noticeable extent when people use exotic locations with lots of or too big of pipes rather than just thicker intercoolers.
Legally, they have the burden of proof of showing that the aftermarket part is causing the issue. Practically, a tech just has to say "its my professional opinion that the aftermarket intercooler can cause bla bla bla" and they won't even investigate further, and you'll be SOL because Ford has more lawyers than you do. That said, while a dealership tech could BS that it could be related to some problem with the engine or transmission, that's about it, so if your headlight goes out or you have a clunk in the rear suspension, its not like they can remotely get away with blaming an intercooler and invalidate your entire car's warranty.
Usually though, you only bother with intercooler upgrades when you're running more boost than stock, and the dealer can see that unless you use a piggyback, so that would be the part that would affect the powertrain warranty (unless Ford comes out with their own tune under warranty which I believe they have for the Ranger).
Mr Boom took his truck half apart on his channel:
I have an XLT, FX4, Tow package, 2.0EB, so yes same truck as you. The intercooler on all the 2.0EB's are the same and all way too small.I am curious which model TRIM were you working on in these photos? I have the AWD version w 4K tow ordered (1st Ed) - which has a larger cooling system due to Tow capabilities; my hope is that you are NOT referring to this system? And... if you are not commenting in regard to that system are you able to OPINE on the larger system used in First Ed 4KTow package?