Mishimoto Intercooler Kit – 2015-2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Description

The Mishimoto MMINT-MUS4-15KPBK is a direct-fit, bar-and-plate performance intercooler kit engineered specifically for the turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost Ford Mustang. This particular kit pairs a Stealth Black intercooler core with polished aluminum piping, and it drops intake air temperatures by 35°F while requiring no modification to install. Unlike a generic upgrade, this system was built around the Mustang’s stock active grille shutters and factory intercooler location, so cooling gains never come at the cost of fit or aerodynamics.

Mishimoto designed this forced induction intercooler to solve a real problem: turbocharged 4-cylinder engines generate extremely hot charge air quickly, and the factory tube-and-fin intercooler heat soaks fast under track laps or aggressive street driving. This performance induction upgrade answers with a 58-percent larger core, a 25-percent increase in internal core volume, and a 165-percent increase in external fin surface area, all combining to keep a turbocharged induction system running cooler run after run. As a complete forced induction system solution, the kit replaces both the hot-side and cold-side intercooler pipes and couplers at once, so the whole induction path is upgraded together rather than piecemeal. Cast, CFD-tested end tanks with an in-tank air diverter on the hot side keep airflow optimized through the core, while precision TIG-welded aluminum construction and a CNC-machined BPV flange let you retain your stock or stock-style blow-off valve.

Vehicle Applications

This intercooler kit is a specific fit for the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium, covering the S550 chassis equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine. Because it mounts in the stock intercooler location and works with the factory active grille shutters, it installs without blocking airflow to the radiator or AC condenser and typically goes in without removing the front bumper cover.

Features

• Direct-fit intercooler and piping kit for the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, no modification required
• Reduces intake air temperatures by 35°F (19.45°C) with minimal pressure loss
• 58-percent increase in core size, 25-percent increase in internal core volume, and 165-percent increase in external fin surface area
• Replaces both hot-side and cold-side intercooler pipes and couplers as a complete kit
• Cast aluminum end tanks with an in-tank air diverter for optimal airflow through the core
• Mounts in the stock location, retaining the factory active grille shutters and preventing airflow blockage to the radiator and AC condenser
• Bar-and-plate core construction with all-aluminum, TIG-welded end tanks
• 2.5-in hot-side and 2.75-in cold-side mandrel-bent aluminum piping to eliminate restrictive bends
• Four-layer silicone couplers with heat-resistant embedded fibers
• Stainless steel T-bolt clamps for consistent, reliable holding power
• CNC-machined BPV flange allows retention of the stock blow-off valve
• Available in Stealth Black or Sleek Silver intercooler finish, with pipes in polished silver or wrinkle black
• Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

• Brand: Mishimoto
• Part Number: MMINT-MUS4-15KPBK
• Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
• Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
• Core Material: Aluminum
• Core Color: Black
• Core Height: 5.75 in
• Core Length: 21.06 in
• Core Thickness: 2.76 in
• Core Inlet Diameter: 2.56 in
• Core Outlet Diameter: 2.56 in
• End Tank Material: Aluminum (Cast)
• Pipe Material: Aluminum
• Pipe Color: Polished
• Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
• Hot-Side Pipe Diameter: 2.5 in (mandrel-bent)
• Cold-Side Pipe Diameter: 2.75 in (mandrel-bent)
• Coupler Material: Silicone
• Coupler Color: Black
• Hose Clamps Included: Yes (stainless steel T-bolt clamps)
• Maximum Recommended Horsepower: 550 HP
• Overall Height: 6.8 in
• Overall Length: 30.3 in
• Grade Type: Performance
• Engine Code: 2.3L EcoBoost
• Chassis Code: S550
• CARB EO Number: D-759-23
• Kit Includes: (1) Mishimoto Intercooler, (1) Aluminum Pipe w/ CNC-Machined NPT Bung, (1) Aluminum Pipe w/ CNC-Machined BPV Flange, (4) Silicone Couplers, (1) 2.0-in T-bolt Clamp, (4) 2.75-in T-bolt Clamps, (3) 3.0-in T-bolt Clamps, (1) M6 x 1.0 x 20mm Flange Bolt, (1) M4 x 0.7 x 12mm Button Head Bolt, (1) M4 Lock Washer, (1) MAP Sensor O-Ring, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

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