New Intercooler for Transverse 3.5L Ecoboost

[802SHO]

I would buy one just as a keepsake, but that shipping weight is scaring the bejeezuz out of me LOL.

Jeez 40 pounds!  What does the stock one weigh? 

 

[Jordan]

I would buy one just as a keepsake, but that shipping weight is scaring the bejeezuz out of me LOL.

Jeez 40 pounds!  What does the stock one weigh? 

Maybe 15lbs, but I am assuming the total shipping weight is about 40lbs. Considering the end tanks are now cast aluminum instead of plastic as well as the weight of the box and foam etc i don't doubt it honestly. Should be a good upgrade. I'll have mine coming ASAP so I can get started on the installation. Now I gotta scrounge up some bucks! I got a little ambitious and tried to pay down some debt, but I sure did that at the wrong time LOL

 

[8nutz8]

^Just saw this info as well! I’d really like to know if Brad thinks he can tune for it.
Paging AJPturbo!


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Absolutely! I exchanged some brief words with Gearhead about the intercooler and I highly recommend getting one if you have the means. I think this is one of the best things to come out for the SHO recently. Can't wait to see them out there.

Great to hear Brad! I'll definitely be doing the upgrade but it may be after tax returns. I've already replaced my intercooler once so installation should be a bit easier the 2nd time around. 

 

[SHOdded]

def don't mean to shed any doubt on this upgrade.  this thing means business.  everyone on here should already have ordered it

 

[802SHO]

I would buy one just as a keepsake, but that shipping weight is scaring the bejeezuz out of me LOL.

Jeez 40 pounds!  What does the stock one weigh? 

Maybe 15lbs, but I am assuming the total shipping weight is about 40lbs. Considering the end tanks are now cast aluminum instead of plastic as well as the weight of the box and foam etc i don't doubt it honestly. Should be a good upgrade. I'll have mine coming ASAP so I can get started on the installation. Now I gotta scrounge up some bucks! I got a little ambitious and tried to pay down some debt, but I sure did that at the wrong time LOL

Man I'm excited to see the install video and hear your results!  I'm definitely down for the upgrade as well and I'm in a similar situation with funding Lol!  Except mine is buying a root canal and a crown!  Yippie

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Email sent! Hoping I can get it next week sometime!!!


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[10bird]

def don't mean to shed any doubt on this upgrade.  this thing means business.  everyone on here should already have ordered it

How difficult are these to install?

 

[Jordan]

Can be installed probably in a few hours solo with regular hand tools.

 

[mattr66]

I would buy one just as a keepsake, but that shipping weight is scaring the bejeezuz out of me LOL.

Jeez 40 pounds!  What does the stock one weigh? 

Maybe 15lbs, but I am assuming the total shipping weight is about 40lbs. Considering the end tanks are now cast aluminum instead of plastic as well as the weight of the box and foam etc i don't doubt it honestly. Should be a good upgrade. I'll have mine coming ASAP so I can get started on the installation. Now I gotta scrounge up some bucks! I got a little ambitious and tried to pay down some debt, but I sure did that at the wrong time LOL

Core is a beast... Only thing that would work in this application was sourced from a European diesel application.... So you are picking up some extra weight, but you are also at almost 3x the fin surface area of stock...

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[802SHO]

I would buy one just as a keepsake, but that shipping weight is scaring the bejeezuz out of me LOL.

Jeez 40 pounds!  What does the stock one weigh? 

Maybe 15lbs, but I am assuming the total shipping weight is about 40lbs. Considering the end tanks are now cast aluminum instead of plastic as well as the weight of the box and foam etc i don't doubt it honestly. Should be a good upgrade. I'll have mine coming ASAP so I can get started on the installation. Now I gotta scrounge up some bucks! I got a little ambitious and tried to pay down some debt, but I sure did that at the wrong time LOL

Core is a beast... Only thing that would work in this application was sourced from a European diesel application.... So you are picking up some extra weight, but you are also at almost 3x the fin surface area of stock...

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It is intersting that it weighs more but it was more of a joke about adding too much weight going back to the weight reduction humor but well worth the extra weight for sure!

 

[BoostfoSHO]

Just got an update from Matt and asked me to post in the forums in regards to the intercoolers.

no one has been contacted yet.  We have to do some qc on the shippment before they can ship out.  Nobody has been emailed yet.

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[bpd1151]

Oh my...... I was woken to the dogs barking, the door bell ringing just now.

Upon heading to the front door, low and behold, Santa arrived with a late package for me.

A brand spanking new and improved IC from GH!

Beastly she is. Packaged so well that I'm afraid to remove her entirely from its packaging.

I've amassed quite the collection of aftermarket performance parts these last 6mo.'s or so......

Looks like I'll be pestering my mechanic pal for some lift time the Spring.

Exciting somehow downplays my enthusiasm at this newest offering for our platform!

Thanks to Matt and his entire crew over at Gearhead for continuing down that mod path and remaining committed to this product development for over 2yrs now!

Nice to see this having come to fruition!

Bravo fellas, bravo!

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[nickstewartroc]

Seeing it come in the CSF box makes me wonder just how different it is compared to what they are selling already: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CSF-Intercooler-New-Ford-Taurus-Flex-Lincoln-MKS-MKT-2010-2016-6015/122311087071

 

[mattr66]

Seeing it come in the CSF box makes me wonder just how different it is compared to what they are selling already: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CSF-Intercooler-New-Ford-Taurus-Flex-Lincoln-MKS-MKT-2010-2016-6015/122311087071

Vastly different I can assure you..... we tried putting my core on the tanks on that one and it sucked.  And the one piece inlet tank made it impossible to install without breaking the tab that holds the air cleaner on....  Also their tanks didn't flow enough to support the increased flow of the core.  These factors are why it has been a 3 year project and costs a little more than a stock replacement....

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[nickstewartroc]

Seeing it come in the CSF box makes me wonder just how different it is compared to what they are selling already: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CSF-Intercooler-New-Ford-Taurus-Flex-Lincoln-MKS-MKT-2010-2016-6015/122311087071

Vastly different I can assure you..... we tried putting my core on the tanks on that one and it sucked.  And the one piece inlet tank made it impossible to install without breaking the tab that holds the air cleaner on....  Also their tanks didn't flow enough to support the increased flow of the core.  These factors are why it has been a 3 year project and costs a little more than a stock replacement....

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Thanks for the update Mat! Figured they would be pretty different

 

[askoncemore]

It would be nice to see a few side by side pictures and a flow bench comparison.

Stock vs. Stock Replacement
Stock vs. Upgraded Replacement

 

[mattr66]

It would be nice to see a few side by side pictures and a flow bench comparison.

Stock vs. Stock Replacement
Stock vs. Upgraded Replacement

Not necessary just trust me

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[mattr66]

It would be nice to see a few side by side pictures and a flow bench comparison.

Stock vs. Stock Replacement
Stock vs. Upgraded Replacement

Also, the cooling capacity is the biggest change.  The added flow is 20% of what makes it better....

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[askoncemore]

What do you base this 20% increase on?
Please share your data with the rest of the forum.

 

[lamrith]

What do you base this 20% increase on?
Please share your data with the rest of the forum.

He was saying that the increase CFM was only "20%" of the benefit.  The real benefit is that this core does a better job cooling the air.  It's performance increase is not about moving more air, it is about keeping the air colder.  HEAT has been the 3.5Eco's achillies heal more than airflow..  How many threads havee there been where people are talking about 140-150-160-170* IAT2's?  I know my car runs up in the 170's at idle, and 140's moving in summer.  That is a direct loss of timing, getting it down sub 100* is pure $$$.