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Hey Guys!

You've been asking for it, and now we have some info on our intercooler pipe kit project, already well underway! Make sure that you head over to our Engineering Blog to get a look at our planned pipes!

PIPELINE – 2021+ FORD BRONCO 2.3L PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER PIPING R&D, PART 1 – STOCK REVIEW AND DESIGN PLANS

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Preparation and reinforcement are essential when any system is about to experience a sudden increase in volume. Whether it’s the website holding the info for the resurrected legendary off-roading lineup, the production line bolting these trucks together for the mountains of orders, or the piping system in the 2.3L that just had a performance tune installed, solidifying these systems is crucial to a smooth and optimized operation. Like with any forced induction engine, the four-cylinder Broncos’ intercooling system holds the key to a significant portion of that power potential you’re after. However, the stock piping still needs some work before cranking up the boost.

There are plenty of reasons to need some extra grunt from your 2.3L EcoBoost, with the stock pipes standing in the way of the enormous potential this engine packs. Luckily our engineer, Dan, is already on the case to unlock the 2.3L’s performance, but first, we need to look at what needs to be improved from Ford’s design. Read more...

As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you might have!

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Perfect

wonder how much the kit will cost?
 

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Hey Guys!

I just wanted to bump this up with a little progress update on this project! As always, head over to our Engineering Blog for the full writeup!

PIPELINE – 2021+ FORD BRONCO PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER PIPE KIT R&D, PART 2 – PROTOTYPING

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Strengthening any system is never quite complete without at least a dry run. Careful planning and consideration could all come crashing down if these concepts can’t quite hack it in the real world. Preliminary tests and prototypes are essential to this process to ensure all plans fit properly into place, which is exactly what we’re aiming to test.

The restrictive OEM pipes immediately dash any plans for big boost, but things could be even worse if our expansion plans don’t properly fit in the already tight engine bay. While our sophisticated modeling software does provide a precise digital workshop, nothing quite beats physically installing the design on the vehicle. So, to triple-check our work, we created a pair of 3D printed prototype pipes to confirm fitment before starting production of the real thing. Read more...
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have!

-Nick
 

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Can’t wait for some data logging and dyno numbers…
 

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Nice 👍. Can’t wait for more parts to come out , downpipe, tuning etc and see what kind of gains to be made.
 

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Any updates on the charge pipes

Waiting on the high intercooler and these (and to recoup some $$$) before I start ordering
 
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Hey Guys!

I just wanted to give this thread a bump with the next installment of our intercooler pipe development:

Pipeline - 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L Performance Intercooler Pipe Kit R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as reaming the benefits of a carefully calculated plan coming together. While enhancing a few pipes under the 2.3L powered Bronco might not seem like much of an undertaking, even the minor steps in any build require plenty of planning. We’re almost ready to see how much more bandwidth our piping system can handle, but first, we wanted to show off the fruits of our careful consideration.


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Last seen in their 3D printed plastic prototype form, our design has finally fully metamorphosized to complete their full aluminum carapace. Even with size increases up to 110%, our new pipes retain a snug OEM fit thanks to our careful sculpting. We’ve also added the option of a slick, micro-wrinkle black or polished finish to keep these pipes looking fresh no matter what terrain you’re trudging through.

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As handsome as these new pipes are, they’re just fancy paperweights without the proper means of integrating into the intercooling system. So the first step of simplifying this integration was to retain the OEM style ports and bypass valve adaptor to allow for the use of the factory valve or upgrade for some more attitude.

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When it comes to integrating with the actual intercooler, we made sure to include the provisions that ensure a proper connection with the stock unit or coupling to either one of our performance options. For starters, since the OEM intercooler utilizes quick-disconnect fittings on the inlet and outlet, our engineer crafted a pair of fittings that perfectly sync with the OEM design. Securing to our performance intercooler options is as simple as tightening a pair of rugged worm-gear clamps between our pipes and the proper intercooler adaptors.
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With our design coming together, the only thing left is to see how well our new pipes hold up against higher boost pressures. So make sure that you stay tuned for our performance testing coming soon.

Thanks for Reading!

-Nick
 

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Right now we're looking at late summer-early fall

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Any more updates on presale? I’m ordering the intercooler this week. Think we’re all just excited to see aftermarket parts being made for our trucks.
 
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Any more updates on presale? I’m ordering the intercooler this week. Think we’re all just excited to see aftermarket parts being made for our trucks.
Presale is coming very soon! We'll also be offering a kit that is specific for upgrading with your intercooler too. More details to come soon!

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