We road tested our intercooler on both of our Broncos and didn't have any CELs appear. You can also, as @Defyfate11 mentioned, pull the motor from your shutters and leave that plugged in
That's definitely on our list to evaluate! Are you having overheating issues?
I am not having any heating issues right now, but it is something that I will upgrade in a couple of years when I have nothing else to upgrade. More so for peace of mind. The stock radiator is sufficient for regular duty and while in good working order but once you get some water crossings or some mud going through or sticking to the fins the OEM radiator's performance will greatly diminished. IMHO.
You can’t leave them hanging, the motor constantly moves until it feels resistants, that’s why it sweeps open and close on start up. It’s basically calibrating itself. Unplugging the shutters doesn’t throw a engine light code but it does throw a soft DTC code. I’ve been messing with it the last week. I finally made make shift angle bracket to mimic the rotation stops of the shutters. Ford is getting smarter with the shutters, they are wanting to control intake temps for emissions now on top of mpg.
Defy,
No problems with cooling now, just want to make sure that vital system is robust as I can get. Mishimoto makes great aftermarket parts so I would be looking at purchasing a more robust radiator in the future with them. In my opinion the OEM radiator was just enough to handle the thermal heat exchange just like the steering rack and tie rods were just enough to handle the SAS 35"s for street driving and mild off-roading.
Seriously can't wait for this system to come on sale, my intercooler is anguishing behind my 12k winch.
We're STOKED to get these out to you guys as well! We're manufacturing these intercoolers as we speak and I'll be sure to keep you guys updated as we get closer to our presale.
Have you been able to tune the radiator fan to move more air or to move air more consistently? I have a high mount winch already. I’m waiting for this as I’ve already damaged my stock intercooler. Just seems we may need a recalibration if the fans to make sure everything stays cool.Hey Guys!
I just wanted to give this thread a quick bump with some more info on our kit! We're in the midst of some blog renovations, so enjoy the full post right here in the thread:
High Road – 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 – Bracketry Production Sample
While it might not seem like it, any excursion in the Bronco is a team effort. From the driver's seat, you're just manipulating the throttle and steering while generally making smart decisions, but the brigade of electronics, sensors, and hardware supporting the EcoBoost powertrain strapped to this modern off-roading chassis all work in perfect harmony to go over any terrain. Teamwork is, in fact, making the dream work. The same could be said regarding the Bronco's intercooler re-homing process. Our fresh high-mount intercooler design might be the show's star, but it turns into a fancy paperweight without its literal supporting cast.
When we last left off, our sleek intercooler was finding its new home behind the Bronco's upper grill, but with the help of our rusty prototypes. After some tweaks and finishing touches, our final bracket set is in the R&D facility and ready for the road.
Our driver's side support also includes mounting provisions for our adjustable adaptive cruise control sensor bracket so we can clear the way for a hidden winch without sacrificing creature comforts.
There's no denying it, the improvements to our intercooler make our final design on the heavier side. While the benefits of this intercooler greatly outweigh the added mass, it still needs a robust support system to remain in its new homestead. The basis of this support system starts with steel. Expertly shaped for this application, the base of our bracketry system starts with the intercooler supports. This initial footprint ties directly into the Bronco's radiator support for a sturdy intercooler suspension and provides provisions to reattach the rest of the front end.
Part of our intercooler relocation process meant clearing the space for the new design, which included ditching the OEM grill shutter assembly. The trouble is that shutter assembly provided mounting points for the front grille and the ever-important headlights. So, to let the Bronco save face, Dan started by incorporating adjustable mounting points for the headlights into the base brackets to ensure they can be re-installed, but done so without sacrificing adjustability. Next, we topped things off with a pair of cross members with OEM matching mounting points for a straightforward and even sturdier front grille installation. Finally, we coated these steel bits in a black micro-wrinkle powder coat to keep our brackets sleek and strong.
Teamwork is the show's real star when it comes to the Bronco's intercooling system. The larger core and sleek new end tanks might steal the spotlight, but this intercooler's big move would be a wash without the literal supporting cast of bracketry. So make sure you stick around for more info on the additional aspects of our high-mount intercooler kit, with dyno results coming soon!
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you might have!
-Nick
So, there's not much to tune when it comes to fans other than the activation temperature. Depending on how these fans operate you could install a manual fan controller which would give you the ability to adjust the fan activation temperature. Another option would be to upgrade your fan as well with something that pushes more CFM. WE have plenty of options out there currently! Mishimoto Universal Fans
Hmmm.... I have your original(?) Intercooler in transit. Is the one above A Gen 2 with high mount brackets or same Intercooler with high mount brackets?Hey Guys!
I just wanted to give this thread a quick bump with some more info on our kit! We're in the midst of some blog renovations, so enjoy the full post right here in the thread:
High Road – 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 – Bracketry Production Sample
While it might not seem like it, any excursion in the Bronco is a team effort. From the driver's seat, you're just manipulating the throttle and steering while generally making smart decisions, but the brigade of electronics, sensors, and hardware supporting the EcoBoost powertrain strapped to this modern off-roading chassis all work in perfect harmony to go over any terrain. Teamwork is, in fact, making the dream work. The same could be said regarding the Bronco's intercooler re-homing process. Our fresh high-mount intercooler design might be the show's star, but it turns into a fancy paperweight without its literal supporting cast.
When we last left off, our sleek intercooler was finding its new home behind the Bronco's upper grill, but with the help of our rusty prototypes. After some tweaks and finishing touches, our final bracket set is in the R&D facility and ready for the road.
Our driver's side support also includes mounting provisions for our adjustable adaptive cruise control sensor bracket so we can clear the way for a hidden winch without sacrificing creature comforts.
There's no denying it, the improvements to our intercooler make our final design on the heavier side. While the benefits of this intercooler greatly outweigh the added mass, it still needs a robust support system to remain in its new homestead. The basis of this support system starts with steel. Expertly shaped for this application, the base of our bracketry system starts with the intercooler supports. This initial footprint ties directly into the Bronco's radiator support for a sturdy intercooler suspension and provides provisions to reattach the rest of the front end.
Part of our intercooler relocation process meant clearing the space for the new design, which included ditching the OEM grill shutter assembly. The trouble is that shutter assembly provided mounting points for the front grille and the ever-important headlights. So, to let the Bronco save face, Dan started by incorporating adjustable mounting points for the headlights into the base brackets to ensure they can be re-installed, but done so without sacrificing adjustability. Next, we topped things off with a pair of cross members with OEM matching mounting points for a straightforward and even sturdier front grille installation. Finally, we coated these steel bits in a black micro-wrinkle powder coat to keep our brackets sleek and strong.
Teamwork is the show's real star when it comes to the Bronco's intercooling system. The larger core and sleek new end tanks might steal the spotlight, but this intercooler's big move would be a wash without the literal supporting cast of bracketry. So make sure you stick around for more info on the additional aspects of our high-mount intercooler kit, with dyno results coming soon!
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you might have!
-Nick
We're making two intercoolers! Our stock location intercoolers are currently shipping, but this high-mount design is still in the development process. This intercooler is specifically designed mount higher up on the front of the Bronco to clear space for other recovery gear
