Mishimoto's Performance Intercooler R&D Thread

[YetiMonkey]

I just picked up my ST yesterday, so I guess this is good timing.

I don't expect there to be a performance improvement vs. the Whipple IC, so a launch discount price is what I'm looking for.

Honestly think a few people are in that boat lolol

 

[Mishimoto]

Hey Guys!

As promised, we have the testing data ready for your viewing pleasure! Head over to our Engineering Blog for a full look at our testing:

FORD FAMILY FUN – 2020+ FORD EXPLORER ST PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER R&D, PART 4 – DYNO TESTING

As always, don't hesitate reach out with any questions that you might have!

Thanks,
Nick

 

[RapidRedST]

Hey Guys!

As promised, we have the testing data ready for your viewing pleasure! Head over to our Engineering Blog for a full look at our testing:

FORD FAMILY FUN – 2020+ FORD EXPLORER ST PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER R&D, PART 4 – DYNO TESTING

As always, don't hesitate reach out with any questions that you might have!

Thanks,
Nick

Nick, that looks promising...any updates on launch pricing and date of shipping? Trigger finger is getting twitchy on competitor offerings, but I keep holding off hoping it has a release date soon.

 

[YetiMonkey]

Love what the numbers show. When are we talking release??

 

[Roostfactor]

Another one waiting for pre sale pricing.

 

[WindyDishes]

Hey Guys!

As promised, we have the testing data ready for your viewing pleasure! Head over to our Engineering Blog for a full look at our testing:

FORD FAMILY FUN – 2020+ FORD EXPLORER ST PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER R&D, PART 4 – DYNO TESTING

As always, don't hesitate reach out with any questions that you might have!

Thanks,
Nick

Good numbers, What consist of "Stage 1" parts wise. Also who was the tuner?

 

[xr4tic]

Hey Guys!

As promised, we have the testing data ready for your viewing pleasure! Head over to our Engineering Blog for a full look at our testing:

As always, don't hesitate reach out with any questions that you might have!

Thanks,
Nick

Numbers look good. What octane fuel did you test with?

 

[M3dragon]

Same here, like to see price

 

[Mishimoto]

Nick, that looks promising...any updates on launch pricing and date of shipping? Trigger finger is getting twitchy on competitor offerings, but I keep holding off hoping it has a release date soon.

Great question! We're looking at a presale launch the second week of July, and the intercoolers should arrive at your door about 3-5 weeks following that. We're still finishing up a few things so the date isn't quite locked in just yet, but I'll keep you guys in the loop!

Good numbers, What consist of "Stage 1" parts wise. Also who was the tuner?

Numbers look good. What octane fuel did you test with?

Our donor vehicle was using a ZFG stage 1 93 octane tune with our catch can being the only other component installed

-Nick

 

[YetiMonkey]

What are we looking at for a presale launch price?

 

[Mishimoto]

What are we looking at for a presale launch price?

That will be available at the presale launch

-Nick

 

[MikeyP]

@Mishimoto is the intercooler going to be bare, painted black, or the option for either?

 

[Mishimoto]

@Mishimoto is the intercooler going to be bare, painted black, or the option for either?

These will be powder-coated silver with a black logo

-Nick

 

[Big Turk]

These will be powder-coated silver with a black logo

-Nick

Hi, I think most would prefer black with a silver logo. Cheers.

 

[Cruising68]

Might be a dumb question but does powdercoating effect heat transfer? I always thought bare aluminum was better than painted but never considered powdercoating.

 

[TMac]

It absolutely affects heat transfer negatively. To what degree depends on the thickness of the coating and whether other, more conductive powders are used in the process.

 

[Chamorro85]

Amazing timing as i'm looking at available intercoolers...I guess I can wait a couple weeks to take advantage of this!

 

[M3dragon]

How much flow difference is there from curved ends vs squared ends like competitors? Does the flow dynamics matter for that design as turbulent air flows faster in most cases.

 

[Roostfactor]

How much flow difference is there from curved ends vs squared ends like competitors? Does the flow dynamics matter for that design as turbulent air flows faster in most cases.

How does turbulent air travel faster? Not trying to be a pain or troll, sincerely curious how you've come to this conclusion?

 

[M3dragon]

Sorry mixed up the 2 questions i was thinking of when I wrote it. To answer your question, air over a smooth surface moves slower than a slightly rough surface. Friction of the air on the surface. But something tells me you are aware of that.

The turbulant air question I was trying to ask was around the end caps and does it really matter if squared or shaped. Logic would say smooth bend vs square ends is better, but it might not matter.