Description
The Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler, part number MMINT-BR-21HSL, is a purpose-built forced induction upgrade engineered specifically for the 2021+ Ford Bronco. Rather than keeping the factory tube-and-fin core in its stock front-bumper location, Mishimoto relocated this intercooler to the upper grille, freeing up the bumper for winches and off-road gear while giving the core a 3.1-inch-thick bar-and-plate design with precision TIG-welded cast aluminum end tanks. It’s a standout piece of engineering built to handle heat, pressure, and trail debris that would overwhelm the stock unit.
This forced induction intercooler isn’t just about relocation — it’s a genuine performance induction upgrade. Mishimoto increased core volume by 49-percent and external fin surface area by 93-percent, allowing the induction system to move cooler, denser air into the engine. On the 2.3L EcoBoost, outlet temperatures drop by up to 21-degrees over stock, while the 2.7L EcoBoost sees up to a 15.5-degree reduction. In back-to-back trail-simulation dyno testing, outlet temperatures stayed 20-degrees cooler than stock even after six consecutive runs, demonstrating real heat-soak resistance for a forced induction system that’s actually used off-road, not just on a dyno.
Vehicle Applications
This is a specific-fit intercooler engineered for the 2021+ Ford Bronco equipped with the 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost engine. Coverage spans the Bronco Badlands, Big Bend, and Outer Banks trims from 2021–2026, the Base trim from 2021–2023, the Black Diamond and Wildtrak trims from 2021–2024, the Everglades trim from 2022–2024, the 2021 First Edition, the Heritage Edition from 2023–2026, and the Heritage Limited Edition from 2023–2024. It does not fit the Raptor Bronco equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
Features
- Direct fit for 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost
- Relocates intercooler to upper grille for better airflow and clearance for winches, lights, and other off-road accessories
- Dyno-proven gains of 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft torque (2.3L EcoBoost) or 8.0 hp and 10.2 lb-ft torque (2.7L EcoBoost)
- Up to a 21-degree reduction in outlet temperature over the stock intercooler
- Included ducting provides ample airflow through the core in its new mounted position
- Detachable inlet for easier installation
- Improved clearance, entry and exit angle, and added protection from trail obstacles
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- Durable bar-and-plate core construction for improved durability and performance
- Cast aluminum end tanks and serrated adapters for increased pressure tolerance and reliability
- 49-percent increase in core volume and 93-percent increase in fin surface area
- Includes an adaptive cruise control relocation mount and does not interfere with 360-degree cameras
- Patent Pending design
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-BR-21HSL
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Silver
- Core Length: 21.26 in
- Core Height: 8.8 in
- Core Thickness: 3.15 in
- Overall Length: 35.82 in
- Overall Width: 6.15 in
- Overall Height: 18.6 in
- Inlet/Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Grade Type: Performance
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Includes: (1) Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler, (2) Silicone Couplers, (2) CNC-Machined Intercooler Pipe Adapters, (4) Worm Gear Clamps, (2) Grille Shutter Connectors, Intercooler Ducting, Mounting Brackets and Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMINT-BR-21HSL fit?
It fits the 2021+ Ford Bronco with the 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost engine, covering the Badlands, Big Bend, and Outer Banks (2021–2026), Base (2021–2023), Black Diamond and Wildtrak (2021–2024), Everglades (2022–2024), the 2021 First Edition, Heritage Edition (2023–2026), and Heritage Limited Edition (2023–2024).
Does this intercooler fit the Bronco Raptor?
No, it does not fit the Raptor Bronco equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
How much cooler does this intercooler run compared to stock?
Outlet temperatures are reduced by up to 21-degrees on the 2.3L EcoBoost and up to 15.5-degrees on the 2.7L EcoBoost compared to stock, and stayed 20-degrees cooler than stock even after six back-to-back dyno runs in trail-simulation heat-soak testing.
What performance gains does this intercooler provide?
Dyno testing showed gains of 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft torque for the 2.3L EcoBoost and 8.0 hp and 10.2 lb-ft torque for the 2.7L EcoBoost.
Will relocating the intercooler affect adaptive cruise control or the cameras?
Adaptive cruise control functionality is retained via an included relocation bracket, though it may function to a lesser degree compared to the stock setup; the 360-degree cameras are unaffected.
What is included with this intercooler kit?
The kit includes the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler, two silicone couplers, two CNC-machined intercooler pipe adapters, four worm gear clamps, two grille shutter connectors, intercooler ducting, mounting brackets and hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Not CARB approved. This item is not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in California or states that adopt California emissions standards. Intended for off-road / competition use where permitted by law.
