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Boosted’s “Triple C” Build

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2022 ST, purchased new in July.

We purchased the vehicle for commuting our three young kids, twins and a bonus baby! First thing in order is protection of the interior.
We acquired great seat covers to protect from all the goldfish, cheese it, Cheetos and all the spilled capri suns.
The covers adds a nice layer of protection and fitment is actually really nice.
Photo below is before the strap tie downs on the back covers are secure, it actually seams up really tight. D3E20B73-C4D8-4527-AD1C-63F83C804E9F.jpeg

Added 3M ceramic IR series tint, at 25% as well.

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Quick work on the J&L Oil Separator, a must on these engines. Very quick, 10 minute install. Amazing fit!
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Up next…..
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Very nice! My next upgrade will be an Intercooler as well. Congrats! I take it the “Triple Cs” are the Cheese it’s, Cheetos, & Capri Suns? :LOL:
 

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AtlasBlue, didn’t even make the correlation to the Cs as it relates to the snacks! :ROFLMAO:

Started the intercooler swap, let me tell you what a size difference between the two. The intercooler is well made, instructions were good, and fitment was good as well.

Overall real straightforward process, just had to make a few minor adjustments on the lower support posts and the driver side mounting tab.

It took me roughly 3 hours from start to finish, few times I had my 70year old dad help hold some areas.

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AtlasBlue, didn’t even make the correlation to the Cs as it relates to the snacks! :ROFLMAO:
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LOL, sorry, you mentioned those in your original post so I thought that’s what the “Triple C” stood for. :D
Anyway, nicely done. The stock Intercooler is embarrassingly small. I think some1 mentioned it’s the same size as the ones Ford put on the Focus ST & RS. Even then, I’m pretty sure the Focus owners think it’s too small.
 

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Part number for the mishimoto intercooler pls?
 

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Another quick install from my work at home today, the install was real painless. Hardest part was the removal of the driver side turbo clamp, purchased the tool off Amazon which made quick work of it.
Minor sounds from the enclosed box, overall great fitment. Took about 1.5 hours to install in between a few meetings I had.

I can’t thank Ron from Whoosh, super fast shipping and discount code helps out. Amazing customer service!
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Next up…. 3” Thermal R&D.
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Another quick install from my work at home today, the install was real painless. Hardest part was the removal of the driver side turbo clamp, purchased the tool off Amazon which made quick work of it.
Minor sounds from the enclosed box, overall great fitment. Took about 1.5 hours to install in between a few meetings I had.

I can’t thank Ron from Whoosh, super fast shipping and discount code helps out. Amazing customer service!
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Got a link for the tool? I have a habit of attempting stuff without the appropriate tools and I don't want this to be one of those times.
 

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Damn dude you got all the good stuff :LOL:
 

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Got a link for the tool? I have a habit of attempting stuff without the appropriate tools and I don't want this to be one of those times.
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Please keep in mind this is pretty cheaply made but worked great for what I needed. I prefer to spend more on my mods vs expensive tools ;)
I hope the link works below but you can search it under Amazon, it’s under $20. Best purchase I’ve made.

24" Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers Locking Tool Fuel Oil Water 2FT Long Reach

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Damn dude you got all the good stuff :LOL:
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Thanks 92onward!

I’m thankful to get insight and knowledge from our members here who purchased some of the parts already.
I figure I’m going to keep the car for a good while, I’m going to go ahead and invest in some quality parts. I’ve been so cheap in my life, I figure why not…
 

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Please keep in mind this is pretty cheaply made but worked great for what I needed. I prefer to spend more on my mods vs expensive tools ;)
I hope the link works below but you can search it under Amazon, it’s under $20. Best purchase I’ve made.

24" Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers Locking Tool Fuel Oil Water 2FT Long Reach

https://a.co/d/3AtkgZp
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Thanks!
 

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FordPass points put to good use, $210 towards the factory roof rails only costing me $58 after my cash in on my points. Least thing Ford could do was allow me to have a small credit for the purchase of a ST.
Added a real nice Inno cargo box when the 3C’s go on a trip. I wanted a thule but couldn’t bite the bullet on the price. Can’t beat amazons used products, it was brand new for half the cost of $248.

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Thermal 3inch exhaust is complete. The removal of the stock exhaust was fairly simple, having a long prybar will help remove the hangers.
I must admit, I’m either getting too old for this but working on your back really sucks!
Install was straightforward and easy, it’s best to have someone help you hold it in place and putting the black tips was more work than the whole entire exhaust.
The sound is great, as this is what should have been on the car stock. No drone what so ever, great sounding system.
Great purchase, I would certainly recommend. Big Ron from whoosh came through again!
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Up next to attack! I might have to think about this install…. Do I want to tackle another job on jacks…

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Well let me tell you, my last time I’m working under jackstands! Front springs super straightforward and easy. The rears were a pain, had to compress the springs and remove some extra items for the removal. Just took a little patience, but I’m just getting too old to climb under the car constantly. Having an extra set of hands made it easy, brothers help was great to have. My last time I’ll be underneath this thing other than the simple oil change.
Overall I love the look of the truck now, took it to my alignment shop who got it dialed back in specs.

Added a slim spacer to help finish the look.
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I lied, up next… I won’t need jacks but will need to crawl back under the ST again.
Just saw the release of the IDspeeds version, hmmmm maybe I need to hold off…

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