2018 2.7 intercooler thoughts

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Sep 25, 2020 | 12:30 AM

55CID

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2018 2.7 intercooler thoughts

Hello all I have a 2018 2.7 L and really would like more performance I spoke with the owner of the Ford performance specialists I ended getting a tune module and a oil separator which I was planning on in the first place. I was thinking I was going to getting a Mishimoto intercooler my under standing is it can lower inlet tempeture by34 deg % which sounds fantastic we all know cooler inlet temps mean more cylinder fill lower preignition and more dense air to burn more fuel he felt would be wasting my money he is a professional so who am I to argue with him ? my plans later are to fabricate a very nice down pipe because I can and im not spending a 1000 dollars for what i can do myself I will be using a F250 diesel exhaust which is straight through with a built in resonator.
I would very much like your thoughts on the intercooler I also will be modifying my bumper to force more air through the intercooler and will show you when im done it will look complety stock except to the traind eye.
but please state your opinions or facts dyno graphs id love to hear your input on this thank you all who contribute i appreciate it .also thinking about removeing the economy slats that probally will fail eventually but leave actuator pugged in so it wont throw codes any info on this is welcome as well thanks again PS i really wish i bought the 5.0 or at least 3.5 LOL

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Oct 3, 2020 | 07:50 PM

CathedralCub

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The most improvement I've seen folks report back here is from programming it. Otherwise, most folks seem to think it's plenty of engine.

Regarding the intercooler, do any aftermarket manufacturers have any real numbers to back their claims?

Oct 3, 2020 | 08:12 PM

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Not sure why you want to increase airflow to the bumper. All the aftermarket intercoolers are located higher up. After the intercooler you will need the upgraded HPFP, Injectors and Turbo for full improvement along with a new tune. The stock intercooler handles about as much as the dinky turbos can push.

https://www.cobbtuning.com/products/...8aAqXKEALw_wcB

Oct 4, 2020 | 07:45 PM

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thanks for your replies every one I really was not aware most intercoolers sit up higher i had ben looking at the mishimoto one and it seemed like it sat in the same place as the factory one that was the reason i had thought about opening up that area and then covering with matching grill mesh it would look nice but would take a bit of time to make it look nice. Thank you for your information I appreciate every ones replies especially those that have an inner knowledge of the vehicle can some one tell me what is HPFP ? that's a new one to me is that the direct injection system ? thanks fellas

Oct 4, 2020 | 08:09 PM

ford390gashog

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The HPFP is the High Pressure Fuel Pump. Currently I don't believe anyone is making a high performance one for the 2.7. I installed the XDI pump on my 18 3.5 and was running E85 tune. Was good stable 130hp gain, did require turbos, low pressure pumps and intercooler. Final dyno numbers were 515/610.

Oct 5, 2020 | 01:14 AM

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WOW man your really making me FEEL the stupidity of missing out on the 3.5 your machine is a monster I hate to ask you personally but I'd like to ball park that type of mod if it wer possible in my truck I wonder if I could use 3.5 turbos and a mod a pump to fit well I'm beting I can but I wonder how the 2.7 would hold up reliably wise. ?