This intercooler and piping kit is designed specifically for the 2025 Explorer ST. The CVF Performance Front Mount Intercooler with Aluminum Charge Pipe Kit allows you to reduce and maintain charge temperatures up to 85 degrees cooler than the stock intercooler (farenheit). See "Why we recommend this product" section for more information on how this part works.
Key Features:
Direct bolt-on replacement - no modification required
Includes 2.75" cold-side and 2.25" hot-side pipes that outflow OEM by 28% and 15%
85 degree reduction in Charge Air Temperature, observed in real-world conditions
214% greater volume and 260% greater frontal area compared to the OEM intercooler
High-flow cast end tanks (featuring the CVF logo) ensure considerably better airflow efficiency than welded aluminum
TIG-welded bar-and-plate construction
LESS HEAT, MORE POWER
The CVF Performance Intercooler and piping kit is a direct fit replacement, over two times the size of the stock unit. As testing data indicates, the CVF Performance intercooler results in a reduction of over 85 degrees in Charge Air Temperature. These gains are only evident on the street, but not on the dyno since the intercooler requires moving air to produce cooling effects. This puts the benefit where it matters most; in real-world applications.
EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
Manufactured from top-grade aluminum, the CVF Performance Intercooler features a TIG-welded bar-and-plate design for maximum durability and fully cast end tanks to ensure maximum flow of air into the unit and out to your turbo - equaling more HP. As with all of our products, the Performance Intercooler is covered under our Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer's defects.
Manufacturer's Product Description:
Direct bolt-on replacement - no modification required
85 degree reduction in Charge Air Temperature observed in real-world conditions (charts below)
Includes 2.75" cold-side and 2.25" hot-side pipes that outflow OEM by 28% and 15%
Eliminates the crumped section of the OEM intercooler pipe (cold-side) which restricts airflow from the intercooler to the throttle body
214% greater volume and 260% greater frontal area compared to the OEM intercooler (cooling area is 26.5" x 15.75" x 2")
High-flow cast end tanks (featuring the CVF logo) ensure considerably better airflow efficiency than welded aluminum (intercooler)
TIG-welded bar-and-plate construction (intercooler)
CVF Lifetime Warranty
LESS HEAT, MORE POWER
The CVF Performance Intercooler for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer ST is a direct fit replacement that is over two times the size of the stock unit. As the charts above indicate, during independent testing we've observed a reduction of over 85 degrees in Charge Air Temperature where it matters: on the street, and not at the dyno (the same vehicle under similar conditions for both the OEM and CVF Performance Intercooler runs).
EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
Manufactured from top-grade aluminum, the CVF Performance Intercooler features a TIG-welded bar-and-plate design for maximum durability and fully cast end tanks to ensure maximum flow of air into the unit and out to your turbo - equaling more HP. As with all of our products, the Performance Intercooler is covered under our Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer's defects.
The Aluminum Pipe Kit expands the OEM dimensions and outflows the OEM cold-side pipe by 28% and hot-side pipes by 15%. The kit includes CVF-branded 4-ply couplers and T-Bolt clamps.
APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
This part installs on the following vehicles:
2020-2025 Ford Explorer ST
2020-2025 Ford Explorer 2.3L
2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator 3.0L
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 3.0L
Data / Results
Please Note: Data has been provided by the manufacturer, and may be supplemented by ZFG Racing.
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