Description
The Mishimoto MMINT-FOST-13SL Performance Intercooler is a purpose-built forced induction upgrade engineered exclusively for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST. Built around a bar-and-plate aluminum core that is 128-percent bigger than the factory unit, with 32-percent more external fin surface area, this intercooler was designed to move more air, run cooler, and look sharp doing it while dropping directly into the stock intercooler location.
As a forced induction system component, the intercooler sits at the heart of your induction system, taking heated, compressed air from the turbo and cooling it before it reaches the engine. Mishimoto’s induction system upgrade lowered outlet temperatures by 34 degrees Fahrenheit compared to the factory unit and produced consistent gains of up to 5 hp and 7 ft-lbs of torque over baseline in testing. The core design was optimized to deliver maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop, so the performance induction gains come without sacrificing responsiveness. CNC-machined, ribbed inlet and outlet ends provide a secure grip for couplers, and the unit includes provisions for both US and Euro MAP sensor locations, making it a flexible forced induction upgrade for Focus ST owners chasing both looks and real-world performance.
Vehicle Applications
This intercooler is a specific-fit part built for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST. It bolts in as a direct-fit upgrade over the stock intercooler and requires no modification to the front bumper. One important fitment note: due to space constraints, this intercooler will not fit vehicles equipped with the active splitters, though the factory shrouding beneath the front grille can be retained to keep airflow directed at the core, and the stock fog lights are also retained.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST
- 4.3-inch thick intercooler design optimized for maximum flow
- No modification to front bumper required
- CNC-machined ribbed inlet and outlet for secure coupler connections
- Retains stock fog lights
- Max power gains of 5 hp and 7 ft-lbs of torque over baseline
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- Provision for both US and Euro MAP sensor
- Drops intercooler outlet temperatures by 34°F
- Increases core size by 128-percent and fin surface area by 32-percent versus stock
- Not compatible with vehicles equipped with active splitters
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-FOST-13SL
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Silver
- Overall Length: 35.7 in
- Overall Width: 7.25 in
- Overall Height: 8.3 in
- Inlet Outside Diameter: 2.5 in
- Outlet Outside Diameter: 2.5 in
- Inlet/Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Grade Type: Performance
- Weight: 30 lbs
- CARB EO Number: D-759-6
- Includes: (1) Mishimoto Intercooler, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Installation Notes: 22 in-lbs (2.5NM) recommended for all worm gear clamps; operating range of 18-27 in-lbs (2-3NM); do not exceed maximum torque rating of 27 in-lbs (3NM)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this intercooler fit vehicles with the active splitters?
No. Due to space constraints, this intercooler will not fit with the active splitters, though the factory shrouding beneath the front grille can remain in place to keep airflow directed at the core.
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMINT-FOST-13SL fit?
It is a specific, direct-fit upgrade for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST.
How much does this intercooler lower outlet temperatures?
It drops intercooler outlet temperatures by 34 degrees Fahrenheit compared to stock.
What power gains were seen with this intercooler?
Testing showed consistent improvements of up to an extra 5 hp and 7 ft-lbs of torque over baseline.
What is included with the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler?
It includes one Mishimoto intercooler, mounting hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
What type of core does this intercooler use?
It uses an aluminum bar-and-plate core that is 128-percent bigger than stock with 32-percent more external fin surface area.
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