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Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost Intercooler Pipe and Boot Kit, 2019+

  1. Go Your Own Way - Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 5 - Production Sample and Testing Results

    Go Your Own Way - Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 5 - Production Sample and Testing Results

    Nothing gathers us here in the Mishimoto facility, quite like the delivery of the latest production sample. In a way, it's almost like we're tearing into the parts for our own builds. We've been pouring over the 3D models and QC photos, pondering similar questions as anyone online shopping for parts. Will it be built to spec? Will it perform as designed? All questions asked before submitting the order, but now it's here, in the flesh! Like every one of our past projects, we get to pull this intercooler from the box, strap it directly to the dyno, and answer those questions.

    First up: was it built to spec? That question is answered with a simple and resounding, "yup." The idea was to create a durable intercooler that looks great peeking through the grille. Not to toot our own horn, but it meets those qualifications. I'll let the photos do the talking, though:

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  2. Go Your Own Way - Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 - Intercooler Pipe and boot kit Concept to Completion

    Go Your Own Way - Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 - Intercooler Pipe and boot kit Concept to Completion

    It's no secret that the 2.3L EcoBoost powered 2019+ Ford Ranger is chock-full of potential. On and off-road, Ford's mid-size pickup with the heart of a turbo Mustang packs the necessary grunt for the highway and the trails. If we learned anything from our experience with the EcoBoost Mustang, though, it's that a robust intercooling system is key for big power. Since our plan is already in place for the Ranger's intercooler, we're diving into the piping system to fortify the Ranger's intercooler kit further.

    To perform a comprehensive overhaul on the Ranger's intercooler piping system, we first needed to extract and examine Ford's design.

    Overall, Ford's take on intercooler piping is relatively robust. There's much less plastic than we would typically find on

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