Description
The Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler Kit (MMINT-BR23-21HKBKBK) is a black-core, black-pipe forced induction upgrade purpose-built for the 2.3L EcoBoost Ford Bronco. It relocates the intercooler up into the grille so the engine can breathe the coldest, densest air possible, even with winches, light bars, or larger bumpers mounted up front. This specific kit pairs Mishimoto’s high-mount intercooler with a performance intercooler pipe kit, swapping out the factory plastic piping and low-slung stock core position for a durable, high-flow forced induction system built for trail and street use alike.
As a dedicated forced induction component, this induction system is engineered to let the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo breathe freely rather than fight restrictive stock plumbing. The 3.1-inch-thick bar-and-plate core is precision TIG-welded to cast aluminum end tanks, delivering 49-percent greater core volume and 93-percent greater external fin surface area than the factory intercooler, which translates to 21-degree cooler outlet temperatures over stock. In trail-simulation heat-soak testing, outlet temps stayed 20 degrees cooler than stock even after six back-to-back dyno runs, and on the dyno this performance induction upgrade showed proven gains of up to 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft of torque. Aluminum piping and Mishimoto Silicone Boots with DuraCore technology replace the weak stock plastic piping, giving this forced induction turbo setup the durability and flow needed to make the most of the factory turbo.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler Kit is built for 2.3L EcoBoost-powered Ford Broncos. Coverage includes the Badlands, Big Bend, and Outer Banks trims for model years 2021 through 2026, the Base trim for 2021 through 2023, the Black Diamond trim for 2021 through 2024, the Everglades trim for 2022 through 2024, and the Heritage Edition for 2023 through 2026. Per the manufacturer, this kit does not fit the Raptor Bronco with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
Features
- Relocates the intercooler to the upper grille for improved airflow and better clearance around winches, light bars, and larger bumpers, while also protecting it from trail obstacles
- 3.1-inch-thick bar-and-plate core precision TIG-welded to cast aluminum end tanks
- 49-percent greater core volume and 93-percent greater external fin surface area than stock
- 21-degree cooler outlet temperatures than stock, holding 20 degrees cooler than stock even after six back-to-back dyno runs in heat-soak testing
- Dyno-proven max gains of 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft of torque
- Durable aluminum piping and Mishimoto Silicone Boots with DuraCore technology replace the factory plastic piping
- 1/8 NPT port on the cold-side pipe for methanol injection or additional sensors
- Adaptive cruise control relocation bracket included; 360-degree cameras remain unaffected
- This kit features a black core with micro-wrinkle black powder coated pipes; the line is also offered with a silver core or polished pipe finishes
- Includes all necessary mounting hardware
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-BR23-21HKBKBK
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Height: 8.8 in
- Core Thickness: 3.15 in
- Core Length: 21.26 in
- Core Color: Black
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Grade Type: Performance
- Overall Width: 6.15 in
- Overall Height: 18.6 in
- Overall Length: 35.82 in
- Engine Codes: 2.3L EcoBoost
- Kit Includes: (1) Mishimoto High Mount Intercooler, (2) Aluminum Intercooler Pipes, (1) Adaptive Cruise Control Bracket, (4) DuraCore Intercooler Pipe Couplers, (8) Constant-Tension Worm Gear Clamps, High-Mount Intercooler Ducting, Mounting Hardware
- Warranty: Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles fit the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler Kit (MMINT-BR23-21HKBKBK)?
This kit is designed for 2.3L EcoBoost Ford Broncos, covering the Badlands, Big Bend, and Outer Banks trims for 2021-2026, the Base trim for 2021-2023, the Black Diamond trim for 2021-2024, the Everglades trim for 2022-2024, and the Heritage Edition for 2023-2026. It does not fit the Raptor Bronco with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
Does this intercooler kit affect adaptive cruise control or the 360-degree cameras?
The kit includes an adaptive cruise control relocation bracket to retain functionality, and 360-degree cameras are unaffected. Adaptive cruise control may function to a lesser degree compared to the stock intercooler setup.
What kind of core does the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler use?
It uses a 3.1-inch-thick bar-and-plate aluminum core precision TIG-welded to cast aluminum end tanks, with a core height of 8.8 in and core length of 21.26 in, offering 49-percent greater core volume and 93-percent greater external fin surface area than the stock intercooler.
How much cooler are outlet temperatures compared to stock?
Outlet temperatures run 21 degrees cooler than stock, and after six back-to-back dyno runs in trail-simulation heat-soak testing, temperatures remained 20 degrees cooler than stock.
What is included with this Mishimoto intercooler kit?
The kit includes the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler, two aluminum intercooler pipes, an adaptive cruise control bracket, four DuraCore intercooler pipe couplers, eight constant-tension worm gear clamps, high-mount intercooler ducting, mounting hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
What performance gains has this intercooler kit shown on the dyno?
Dyno testing showed proven gains of up to 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft of torque.
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.
