Mishimoto's Performance Stock Location Intercooler R&D Thread

[PghBronco]

Going over the super flashy article. Yep dont see any benefit to pick this up at that price point. 7% increase? No matter how you wanna spin it. Not worth it, unless someone wants to chime in and convince me otherwise. Any companies coming out with bigger turbos? i can see cooler, pipe and bigger boost maybe?

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[Mishimoto]

Hey Guys!

I just wanted to give this thread a bump to drop in the installation instructions that we just finished up to give you a head start for when we start shipping these!

Bronco Stock Location Intercooler Installation Instructions

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

-Nick

 

[Mishimoto]

Going over the super flashy article. Yep dont see any benefit to pick this up at that price point. 7% increase? No matter how you wanna spin it. Not worth it, unless someone wants to chime in and convince me otherwise. Any companies coming out with bigger turbos? i can see cooler, pipe and bigger boost maybe?

Great question!

So the 7% increase is only referring to our flow bench testing, which is admittedly a close difference with the OEM unit, but any improvement is ideal. Also, as mentioned in the post, when designing intercoolers, we're looking for an ideal balance between flow and cooling power, which in this case skews more toward a tighter internal fin design. We noted a 21°F drop in intercooler outlet temperatures over the stock unit which is ideal for those seeking more power out of these EcoBoosts.

Another point to keep in mind are that the results published were from our stock tuned 2.3L using the OEM pipes and adaptors, with our 2.7L results on the way! I'll make sure to link to the post once that goes live!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

-Nick

 

[Ducati1098]

Hey Guys!

I just wanted to give this thread a bump to drop in the installation instructions that we just finished up to give you a head start for when we start shipping these!

Bronco Stock Location Intercooler Installation Instructions

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

-Nick

Is the intercooler still going to come with 2 different pipe adapters? I know it was mentioned that the 2.7 intercooler pipe kit that is being designed was potentially eliminating Fords quick connect couplers. Or will the additional adapters come with the intercooler pipe kit when that is finished?

 

[Mishimoto]

Is the intercooler still going to come with 2 different pipe adapters? I know it was mentioned that the 2.7 intercooler pipe kit that is being designed was potentially eliminating Fords quick connect couplers. Or will the additional adapters come with the intercooler pipe kit when that is finished?

Correct - the intercooler will come with the OEM style quick disconnect adaptors, and the piping kit will include adaptors for our couplers

-Nick

 

[TheGhost]

Great question!

So the 7% increase is only referring to our flow bench testing, which is admittedly a close difference with the OEM unit, but any improvement is ideal. Also, as mentioned in the post, when designing intercoolers, we're looking for an ideal balance between flow and cooling power, which in this case skews more toward a tighter internal fin design. We noted a 21°F drop in intercooler outlet temperatures over the stock unit which is ideal for those seeking more power out of these EcoBoosts.

Another point to keep in mind are that the results published were from our stock tuned 2.3L using the OEM pipes and adaptors, with our 2.7L results on the way! I'll make sure to link to the post once that goes live!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

-Nick

Nick, any word on the results release for the 2.7?

 

[Mishimoto]

Nick, any word on the results release for the 2.7?

I'm actually working on that as we speak! Aiming to have that up by tomorrow

-Nick

 

[Dmorty217]

So after reading the install instructions I didn’t see it mentioned anywhere that the front bumper had to be removed, is this correct? I have a aftermarket front bumper that weighs over 100 lbs and hadn’t considered upgrading the intercooler because of this but if it doesn’t need to be removed that changes things.

 

[Mishimoto]

So after reading the install instructions I didn’t see it mentioned anywhere that the front bumper had to be removed, is this correct? I have a aftermarket front bumper that weighs over 100 lbs and hadn’t considered upgrading the intercooler because of this but if it doesn’t need to be removed that changes things.

That is correct! you can swap the intercoolers from underneath the vehicle

-Nick

 

[Dmorty217]

That is correct! you can swap the intercoolers from underneath the vehicle

-Nick

do you know when you expect shipping to start?

 

[Mishimoto]

Hey Guys!

Giving this thread a bump with our long awaited 2.7L Dyno Results! Make sure that you head over to the Engineering Blog to get the full scoop!

Low Road – 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L Performance Stock Location Intercooler R&D, Part 5 – 2.7L Dyno Results

For any community, the wants and needs of the enthusiast essentially boil down to style and speed. But, let’s face it, we all want that extra grunt under the hood, no matter the reason. These Off-roaders weren’t exactly designed for speed, but some extra ponies added to the pack only make the Bronco more capable when the trail gets treacherous. One of the best stepping stones on the quest for additional power out of your rig comes from an intercooler upgrade. While the 2.7L powered Broncos are packing more of a punch than their four-cylinder 2.3L counterpart, they both share this same key to that sequestered power potential, and now we’ll see what the 2.7L has hidden away. Continue Reading...

And just as a reminder that these intercoolers are currently on a discounted presale! Make sure that you grab yours while the special pricing lasts!

INTERCOOLER, STOCK LOCATION, FITS 2021+ FORD BRONCO 2.3L/2.7L

-Nick

 

[Mishimoto]

So after reading the install instructions I didn’t see it mentioned anywhere that the front bumper had to be removed, is this correct? I have a aftermarket front bumper that weighs over 100 lbs and hadn’t considered upgrading the intercooler because of this but if it doesn’t need to be removed that changes things.

I also wanted to follow up on this! We have our written installation instructions already posted on our product page, and can also be found here:

Mishimoto 2021+ Bronco Stock Location Intercooler Installation Instructions

-Nick

 

[Mishimoto]

do you know when you expect shipping to start?

Great question!

Right now we're aiming for the end of this month or early October

-Nick

 

[WonkyBronky]

Placed my order. Install looks easy, and glad the bumper doesn't have to come off.

 

[Dmorty217]

@Mishimoto i placed my preorder yesterday and then today got a out of stock email which says up to 10 weeks before this will be available, is this correct? I thought they were suppose to be shipping out shortly?

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