Intercooler Kit, fits Ford Focus ST 2013-2018
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- Direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST
- 4.3-in thick intercooler design optimized for maximum flow
- 8 HP and 10 lb.-ft. of torque gains when combined with other Mishimoto Focus ST parts
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- CNC-machined ribbed inlet and outlet for secure coupler connections
- Increases core size by 128-percent and fin surface area by 32-percent
- 10-percent increase in volume and 40-percent increase in flow over stock cold-side pipe
- 14-percent increase in volume and 26-percent greater flow than stock hot-side pipe
- Cold-side pipe has elliptical shape to accommodate for larger Mishimoto radiator
- Provision for both US and Euro MAP sensor
- No modification to front bumper and retains stock fog lights
- Pipes available in polished or wrinkle black powder-coating
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Installation Difficulty: Medium
CARB EO#: D-759-6 - Direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST
- 4.3-in thick intercooler design optimized for maximum flow
- 8 HP and 10 lb.-ft. of torque gains when combined with other Mishimoto Focus ST parts
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- CNC-machined ribbed inlet and outlet for secure coupler connections
- Increases core size by 128-percent and fin surface area by 32-percent
- 10-percent increase in volume and 40-percent increase in flow over stock cold-side pipe
- 14-percent increase in volume and 26-percent greater flow than stock hot-side pipe
- Cold-side pipe has elliptical shape to accommodate for larger Mishimoto radiator
- Provision for both US and Euro MAP sensor
- No modification to front bumper and retains stock fog lights
- Pipes available in polished or wrinkle black powder-coating
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
While the piping did feature sections of aluminum, the restrictive diameter and turbo muffler put a damper on the Focus ST's performance potential. We've replaced the hot-side pipe with mandrel-bent aluminum, both ditching the muffler and opening up the diameter to allow a 26% better flow through the hot-side. All of the degradation-prone rubber has also been swapped for wire-reinforced silicone, ensuring a long-lasting connection on the hot-side and a smoother flow through the cold-side pipe. Together the Focus ST Intercooler Pipe Kit grants a 21% increase in flow to and from the intercooler.
The piping isn't the only part of this kit that increases flow. The bar-and-plate construction opens air channels within the core, allowing for the charged air to pass through more freely than the stock intercooler core. This upgraded all-aluminum construction aids in heat dissipation, warding off the dreaded heat-soak under demanding driving conditions, and delivering properly cooled air through the ST's intake manifold. The Focus ST Performance Intercooler Kit will also add 8 HP and 10 TQ to your power band and has a maximum horsepower rating of 550HP.
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit for your 2013-2018 is available in silver, black, or gold, with an option of wrinkle black or polished piping. As always, this intercooler kit is covered under the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
TECH SPECS
| Applications | Ford Focus ST, 2013-2018 |
|---|---|
| Chassis Codes | C346 |
| Overall Length (in) | 35.7 |
| Overall Height (in) | 8.3 |
| Overall Width (in) | 7.25 |
| Core Type | Bar-and-Plate |
| Inlet (in) | 2.5 |
| Outlet (in) | 2.5 |
| Installation Notes | 22 in-lbs (2.5NM) recommended for all worm gear clamps. These clamps have an operating range of 18-27 in-lbs (2-3NM). Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 27 in-lbs (3NM). |
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Purchase Includes
(1) Aluminum Intercooler Pipe
(2) Silicone couplers
(1) Silicone Pipe
(6) High torque Worm Gear clamps
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We've noticed that the 2013+ Ford Focus ST has little wiggle room when it comes to gaining power strictly from bolt-on parts. Even with stage 3 tunes, not many ST's out there see horsepower numbers beyond 300-350hp. That barrier can be surpassed with the use of ethanol or a bigger turbo, but on a stock turbo and pump gas, those numbers aren't going too far north.
With our intercooler, we wanted to bring on some positive effects for the power in this stubborn 2.0L engine. While power is important, we also needed to monitor the outlet temperatures with a visual analysis of heat transfer across the core.
Setting up our prototype for some dyno runs
One of our newer pieces of equipment is a neat little
It looks like mother nature is giving the tell-tale signs to us gearheads that it's time to get ready for track season. The weather is getting warmer and tracks all around the country have kicked off calendar seasons with maiden 2017 events already in full swing. A common mod many of us who are boosted, especially ST owners, want during this time of year is the intercooler. The 2013+ Ford Focus ST features quality design for its the factory intercooler, but improved efficiency is something we like to target. In the last update, we talked about the shortcomings of the factory core and how we plan to make an even more efficient intercooler. Now that we have received our production samples for the first time, we can get into the details of the design plan and what our goals are to improve performance.
George R.R. Martin isn't the only author who can write some gripping stuff about the cold. That's right, brace yourselves, winter is coming; and we are jumping into the frigid waters which we know well - improved intercooler performance. The patient going underneath our scalpel for R&D is the 2013+ Ford Focus ST, but per our usual process, let's first take a brief second to examine the stock system.
Our Ford Focus ST intercooler getting inspected
Ford decided to use tube-and-fin construction for this intercooler instead of bar and plate. The difference between the two is pretty simple. Tube-and-fin intercoolers are more commonplace amongst stock applications. They are lighter and promote greater
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