Whipple Intercooler

[Wilson]

Good evening Explorer ST community! New member, first post so please take it easy on me. Doing a few enhancements to my baby, one upcoming is the Whipple IC swap. An experienced Ford mechanic I know suggested, since we live in Canada with crazy temp/humidity fluctuations in the summer months, adding a drain to this IC. Hoping to get some feedback on that suggestion from those that have spent some time with it in similar environments. Have you had a build up of moisture causing engine misfires? Anything at all will be helpful while I await its arrival. Looking forward to your replies and further discussions as I go down this rabbit hole!

 

[Rick]

Welcome ... Nice color

 

[SimonsGTS]

I'm in CA so no moisture problems here, but if you're concerned do it during the install so you don't have to dissassmeble the vehicle again. Enjoy your new ST!!!

 

[hogdust]

Welcome

 

[Ford Guy]

Which part of Canada are you in?
I'm curious about this as well as I live near Toronto, Ontario.

 

[Blown F-150]

I’m in Calgary and haven’t had any issues. With the inlet and outlet being at the very top, it would take a while before anything would happen.

I don’t think a drain is a bad idea though.


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[Wilson]

Which part of Canada are you in?
I'm curious about this as well as I live near Toronto, Ontario.

Peterborough Ontario

 

[Wilson]

I’m in Calgary and haven’t had any issues. With the inlet and outlet being at the very top, it would take a while before anything would happen.

I don’t think a drain is a bad idea though.


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Good to know, thank you. I’m still on the fence. I’d love to avoid it of course but is opening a valve once/month spring->fall that big a deal to stay ahead of future issues….will keep looking into it!