The Whipple Mega Cooler Intercooler Upgrade is a direct replacement for the OEM intercooler that supports maximum power and gains by keeping charge temps down. The colder air allows increased spark advance and more O2 to the engine, resulting in more consistent power and quicker recovery while maintaining safety from engine robbing detonation. Estimated Installation Time: 3.5 hours - no special tools needed. *Aviator/Explorer hybrid version is not compatible.
Available Finishes:
- Silver Aluminum [EB-8130]
- Semi-Gloss Black [EB-8130-B]
Key Features:
- Fits 2020–2024 Explorer 2.3L, Explorer ST 3.0L & Lincoln Aviator 3.0L EcoBoost
- 214% more intercooler volume vs stock
- 259% more frontal surface area for maximum airflow
- Over 70°F temp drop on dyno; 100°F+ in real-world testing
- Cast aluminum end tanks with bar-and-plate core for high flow
- 50-state legal, CARB certified
Exclusive Features:
- Biggest direct fit intercooler on the market
- Dyno proven gains
- 214% greater volume than stock intercooler
- 259% more projected frontal area than stock intercooler
- Over 70deg F drop in temperature on the dyno
- Over 100deg F drop in temperature during torture testing steady state
- Over 100deg F drop on 1/4 mile runs
- Cast high flow end tanks
- Bulletproof bar-and-plate construction
- Offset fin on both cold and hot side
Item Category: Forced Induction, Cooling
Item Type: Intercooler, Front Mount
Innercooler, FMIC, Front mount, charge air cooler, heat exchanger
Manufacturer: Whipple
Whipple Superchargers
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Product Function & Benefits
Optimized Performance:
Temperature regulation is crucial for power production and delivery. When engine or charge temperatures rise too high, your vehicle automatically limits power output to prevent damage. This applies to both stock and tuned vehicles.
Enhanced Efficiency:
Upgrading the stock intercooler helps maintain lower charge temperatures for extended periods. This means your engine can operate at peak efficiency for longer, minimizing power limitations due to high temperatures.
Tune-Related Impact & Tuner Recommendation
Recommended vs Required:
• Upgrading the intercooler is not required for tuning. However, it is strongly recommended to maximize gains.
• This modification will support maximum gains from tuning and any future modifications, like a cold air intake.
• Upgraded intercoolers do not require a tune.
• Adding one to a tuned vehicle does not require a tune update.
Explorer-Specific Information
1. High or excessive engine and charge temperatures are seen within ¼ mile of spirited driving on the stock intercooler. This is called heat soak.
2. When excessive temperatures are present, the engine automatically pulls power to prevent engine damage (this is called a ‘safety’). This happens with a stock or Custom Tune applied.
3. The benefits of tuning, and other mods, become null when heat soak sets in, and the safety is applied.
4. All of the available intercoolers provide adequate cooling for extended performance on stock and ZFG Tunes.
F150-Specific Information
Not all options for this platform are "direct fit" or "OEM Location." Please read product descriptions and installation instructions carefully before purchasing.
Vehicle Applications
Confirmed Fitment for 3.0L
Data / Results
Please Note: Data has been provided by the manufacturer, and may be supplemented by ZFG Racing.
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