Any Explorer Sport intercoolers available?
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My buddy sho has 2014 explorer sport actually looking for one, found this guy, http://csfimports.com/tag/intercoolers/
On eBay they go for $175 shipped
This is same company that makes intercoolers for Gearhead as well,
I just don't know if GearHead tune will benefit out of this IC
On eBay they go for $175 shipped
This is same company that makes intercoolers for Gearhead as well,
I just don't know if GearHead tune will benefit out of this IC
I'm wanting the same!! Spoke with Gearhead the other day and they are apparently in the R&D stages of making a custom fit IC for the Explorer Sport (16-18). Unfortunately, they couldn't give me any time frame, which is disappointing. However, I have had a few good conversations with a very serious Exp mod guy who has installed the Mishi J universal intercooler with minimal bracket mods. Waiting to hear about the performance results to see if I wan t to try this.
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Matt has been talking about this intercooler for a very long time, lol. I'm not holding my breath....there are a few folks doing some Frankenstein/DIY ones but haven't heard how they are working out just yet.plattcr1 said:
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They are completely different in size, shape, hose routing, bolt up locations. Believe it or not, real estate is at a premium in the XSport...its pretty tight behind that bumper...97novi2k said:
Yes, the smaller one is actually the XSport. One of the reasons our IATs are more difficult manage than in the SHO.
OEM intercoolers:
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So I did discover the 2019 2.3L Ranger has the stock intercooler as the Explorer Sports. Levels makes an upgraded intercooler for the Ranger. I'm awaiting a reply to see the dimensions to see if we have a possible fitment.
I also have my 2.0L EB Fusion Steeda intercooler that I will see how much of a difference it is compared to the stock Sports.
I also have my 2.0L EB Fusion Steeda intercooler that I will see how much of a difference it is compared to the stock Sports.
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Hmmm very nice find...let me know what you find out.xartic1 said:
EDIT: I just checked out their IC for the Ranger..I'm trying to think how it would work without some included plumbing as the in/out isn't at the same angles to accept OEM couplers. But went to Tasca to cross-refernce part numbers and you're right, they both have the same number and will fit on each others platform...
The radiator core support looks very different than the XSport one so maybe it won't fit simply because of everything in the way...hmm...really interesting though...
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Doing more research and starting to wonder if this won't actually work. Although Tasca lists the parts number are interchangeable..here is a pic of the stock Ranger IC (on the right):
This isn't what the inlet tube of the stock XSport looks like at all, not at all. Different angles. So I wonder what is going on here...hmmm...
BTW, turns out there a few options out there for upgrade Ranger ICs. Just a few:
https://www.mountuneusa.com/1400-IC-AA-p/1400-ic-aa.htm
https://www.garrettmotion.com/racing-and-performance/performance-catalog/intercoolers/3-2l-ford-raptor-ranger-everest-mazda-bt50-performance-intercooler/
This isn't what the inlet tube of the stock XSport looks like at all, not at all. Different angles. So I wonder what is going on here...hmmm...
BTW, turns out there a few options out there for upgrade Ranger ICs. Just a few:
https://www.mountuneusa.com/1400-IC-AA-p/1400-ic-aa.htm
https://www.garrettmotion.com/racing-and-performance/performance-catalog/intercoolers/3-2l-ford-raptor-ranger-everest-mazda-bt50-performance-intercooler/
Ls2bait said:
The explorer platform from what I've seen with them apart would be incredibly easy to DIY. It would be almost similar to the set up I have a few others like 802 and Aaron, and It didn't look like it would require cutting but I could be wrong. We might end up with one next year and if that's the case, it will go on at the same time as the tune.
Ecoboost_xsport said:
Raptor Ranger intercooler? That one looks a bit better than stock and looks like it would fit. The Garrett looks like it would be a bit thick.
The Mountune dimensions look like it's only an inch thicker. Gearhead is designing one currently and will release it in late summer if it makes it to the market. Either way it looks like we may have sort of an upgrade.
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xartic1 said:
Yeah I wouldn't hold my breath on the GH one. I've been asking about that one for about a year and a half or so and it's always "still in development". Hell, I just asked last week for an update and asked to be a beta tester if they need one. Anyway, hope it's true, but I'm not putting money on it.
As for thickness we can only go to 3.5 roughly, there isn't much more room than that.
And I only showed that pic to illustrate that, short of figuring out some crazy coupling adjustment with silicone hose, the angles of the inlet and outlet do not match the Explorers. I dont really think the Ford Ranger option will be viable tbh.
But hey, I could be wrong...I guess I'm being pessimistic about it.
I'm going a whole different direction myself. I'm just going one-off and going to have the guy who did my exhaust just do my entire intake system. Minimal silicone connectors but using Wiggins clamp connection points instead. Already in the planning stages but still a ways out for me.
Anyway keep me updated on what you find out.
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If the 2.3L Ranger is the same as the Explorer's and the Raptors just looks a bit thicker, what reason are you thinking that it wouldn't work? The Mountune dimensions also are within the 3.5" you stated we approximately have behind the grille.
I think we would see much more power like the SHO's if we had a better intercooler.
I think we would see much more power like the SHO's if we had a better intercooler.
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Ok, just look at photos of both of them and you will understand what I'm trying to tell you. Granted, I don't know for sure that it won't fit. All I'm saying is, if you look at both intercoolers (even though they show the same part number), their inlet and outlet tubes are not in the same orientation and their mounting locations look very different. That's not to say there isn't some way to make it work, but it doesn't look plug and play to me.xartic1 said:
And yes, I completely agree that a better IC would benefit our platform. My IATs are pretty high right now. Methanol will facilitate that but it would be nice to have a more efficient IC.
I am going the custom one-off route at this point, but it would be intriguing if the Ranger one could fit. I won't be trying it, but if you do, let me know your results. Would be great info to know.
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I'm starting to think that the Ranger has a different intercooler entirely.
Mountune has the Ranger factor IC listed as 25"L x 9.88H" x 2.48"D.
Partsgeek has the TYC IC listed as 25.91"L x 6.21" H x 2.52"D. Both inlet/outlet tubes are 2.52".
Seems that we had a website misleading with having the Ranger incorrectly listed.
Mountune has the Ranger factor IC listed as 25"L x 9.88H" x 2.48"D.
Partsgeek has the TYC IC listed as 25.91"L x 6.21" H x 2.52"D. Both inlet/outlet tubes are 2.52".
Seems that we had a website misleading with having the Ranger incorrectly listed.