Direct bolt-on replacement
Outflows OEM pipe by 19% (cold side) and 13% (hot side)
Includes 1/8" NPT bung for meth injection (cold side)
Made from 3.5" to 3" (cold side) and 2.5" (hot side) aluminum in wrinkle black finish
Mandrel-bent aluminum construction features significantly improved thermal capacity and 1/3 of the weight when compared to stainless steel alternatives
Includes heavy-duty t-bolt clamps and ultra-resistant 4-ply couplers
Designed for use with aftermarket or stock intercoolers
**NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LMS INTERCOOLER**
CVF Lifetime Warranty
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE
The Aluminum Intercooler Hot-side + Cold-side Piping Kit is designed to improve the performance of your EcoBoost F-150's turbos by improving the performance of your intercooler via an increase in airflow over the OEM alternative. This kit replaces the weak stock rubber hot-side and the restrictive cold-side piping with mandrel-bent aluminum tubing for smoother airflow.
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
The 3.5" to 3" cold-side and 2.5" hot-side pipes features mandrel bends to allow for smooth air flow and the ultra-resistance fibers on the silicone couplers offer enhanced tolerance against heat and pressure.
STRAIGHTFORWARD INSTALLATION
Designed to install easily with basic hand tools, the Piping Kit requires no extra modifications and should only take you about 90 minutes to swap out. Complete with all necessary t-bolt clamps and ultra-resistant couplers, this kit allows for a quick install.
Item Category: Forced Induction, Exhaust, Cooling
Item Type: Charge Pipe, Hot Side, Cold Side, Kit
Innercooler, FMIC, Front mount, charge air cooler, heat exchanger
Manufacturer: CV Fab
CVF, CVFab, CVFabrication, CV Fab, CV Fabrication
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Manufacturer's Product Description:
Recommended For
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 3.5L
Data / Results
Please Note: Data has been provided by the manufacturer, and may be supplemented by ZFG Racing.