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2020-2024 3.0L Explorer ST/Aviator cp-e QKspl Cast Bellmouth Downpipes

MSRP $1,698.23

Our Price $1,613.32

cp-e QKspl Cast Bellmouth Downpipes for 2020-2024 Ford Explorer ST 3.0L / Lincoln Aviator EcoBoost:

  • 3.00” Piping
  • GESi Cats
  • The only downpipes available with stainless steel, cast bellmouths!
  • Includes custom, multi-layer stainless gaskets
  • Replaces factory downpipe
  • Fully mandrel bent and formed using state of the art technology
  • Step by step color-printed directions included with product
  • Titan finished
  • Made in the USA
  • Lifetime Warranty

 

All cp-e™ exhausts feature Titan™ finished 304 Stainless Steel. Mandrel bent and cut 18g heavy duty stainless piping in cp-e in-house CNC Bender and CNC Mills. The system features custom cast Stainless Flanges, reliable hangers, custom made Stainless Mufflers and polished stainless tips. Everything is TIG welded by hand to get beautiful color and durability in the welds. 

Titan™ is a finishing process that provides a consistent matte finish over the entire exhaust not only for aesthetics, but also to strengthen the metal and welds


Note: cp-e™ cannot guarantee fitment with the use of any downpipe other than stock or the cp-e QKspl™ Downpipe. Please consult with manufacturer regarding additional warranty and fitment concerns.

Item Category: Exhaust

Item Type: Downpipes

downpipe, down pipe, down pipes, cats, catalytic converter

Manufacturer: cP-e

CPE, c-Pe, C-PE, Custom Performance Engineering, CP Engineering, cP-Engineering

Part #: FDDP00023T , FDDP00022T

Manufacturer's Product Description:

QKspl™ 2020+ Ford Explorer ST EcoBoost Cast Bellmouth Downpipe

Ford Explorer ST EcoBoost Downpipe Features:
3.00" Piping
Only one available with stainless steel, cast bellmouths!
Includes custom, multi-layer stainless gaskets
Replaces unreliable factory downpipe
Fully mandrel bent and formed using state of the art technology
Step by step color directions
Titan finished
Made in the USA
Lifetime Warranty

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The cp-e® downpipe set for the Ford Explorer ST is not like any other downpipe, it is designed from the ground up to offer the strongest and longest lasting downpipe available for the explorer ST. We have stressed every possible detail in this design, such as the one-of-a-kind cast, stainless bellmouth; made to last the lifetime of the vehicle. They are designed and manufactured to be significantly stronger than a flange and tube combination held together with a weld. The design was immensely cared for to create a specifically fit connection for the explorer ST. The top O2 bung port is cast in place to provide a superior location over others that weld to the lower tube, which is especially important in the Explorer ST's tight engine bay and exhaust tunnel.

Our catalytic converter is brazed to the sidewall of the outer shell to allow full airflow, instead of the stuffed and rolled technique that reduces durability and longevity. It is then stamped on the endcaps to add strength and promote exhaust gas flow.

>Further down the tube is the secondary O2 sensor, which is CNC machined in house to provide a perfectly coped fit on tubing for superior welding. This bung is much more accessible and does not require casting in place. It is mounted to the vehicle with CNC laser cut brackets made in house, versus others that simply use a rod and flat piece of sheet metal.  This is a style that we are proud to do in order take everything just a little further.

The tubing is CNC bent using 16 gauge stainless and end-formed to keep it one piece. An advantage that we have over many others. We use a thicker stainless steel for downpipes because they are a highly stressed part due to temperature and vibrations and their location in the exhaust.

Fixtured and welded in house, our fixturing is another step that sets us apart, everything is designed on a computer and fixtured using CAD to ensure uniformity. This increases the time of the first run, but ultimately leads to a superior result.

Over the 20 years of doing business, held quite a few exhaust gaskets, by far the nicest one we've ever held was done on a Mazda, so we used this recipe as an outline to create our own. We've designed a custom, 4-layer stainless steel exhaust gasket. While most use 2 layers, we wanted to bring the best possible product to market so we took the minimum and doubled it! More layers allow the gasket to crush and deform more, which results in a better seal. These were designed specifically for the explorer ST, but we are taking this design across all downpipes soon!

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Product Function & Benefits

Performance Benefits:
Upgraded downpipes allow the turbocharger(s) to spool up faster and maintain more boost than stock downpipes, resulting in increased power output and better overall engine performance. This upgrade also provides a more responsive and powerful driving experience.

Enhanced Exhaust Flow and Reduced EGTs: High flow cats are designed to allow exhaust gases to pass from the engine and turbos more freely compared to stock catalytic converters, resulting in a reduction of backpressure and a reduction in exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs).

Better Flow = Faster Spool = More Boost:Reduction of EGTs and decreased backpressure allows turbocharger(s) to operate more efficiently in terms of spool time and building boost.

Tune-Related Impact & Tuner Recommendation

Recommended vs Required:
• Upgrading the downpipe(s) is not required for tuning.
• We recommend this upgrade for customers who have already installed an intercooler and both intakes.
• This modification will support maximum gains from tuning and any future modifications, like upgraded turbos.
• This upgrade does not require a tune.
• Adding this upgrade to a tuned vehicle does not require a tune update.

Explorer-Specific Information

F150-Specific Information

Some of the turbo upgrades for this platform require turbo adapter(s). There are downpipes available that incorporate the flange for upgraded turbos, and eliminate the need for adapters (e.g., SPD Downpipes).

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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