Description
The Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler Kit, MPN MMINT-BR23-21HKSLBK, is a forced induction upgrade built specifically for the 2021-2024 Ford Bronco’s 2.3L EcoBoost engine. This particular configuration pairs a silver intercooler core with black pipes, relocating the intercooler up into the grille for better airflow and trail protection while replacing the factory plastic piping with durable aluminum tubing and Mishimoto DuraCore silicone boots.
As a dedicated forced induction system component, this high-mount intercooler kit is engineered to help your 2.3L EcoBoost’s induction system breathe the coldest, densest air possible for consistent performance both on-road and off. The 3.1-inch-thick bar-and-plate core is precision TIG welded to cast aluminum end tanks, giving the induction force a 49-percent greater core volume and 93-percent greater external fin surface area than the stock intercooler. In dyno testing, that translated to outlet temperatures 21 degrees cooler than stock, and in trail-simulation heat-soak testing across six back-to-back dyno runs, outlet temps stayed 20 degrees cooler than stock. The larger-volume aluminum piping and DuraCore silicone boots let the induction engine draw and deliver airflow more efficiently while standing up to heat, pressure, fuel, and oil exposure over time.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto forced induction intercooler kit is built specifically for the 2021-2024 Ford Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost. Coverage spans the Bronco Badlands (2021-2026), Big Bend (2021-2026), and Outer Banks (2021-2026) trims, the Base trim (2021-2023), the Black Diamond trim (2021-2024), the Everglades trim (2022-2024), and the Heritage Edition (2023-2026). It does not fit the Raptor Bronco equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine, and adaptive cruise control may function to a lesser degree compared to the stock intercooler setup.
Features
- Relocates the intercooler to the upper grille for better airflow, even with winches, light bars, or larger bumpers installed
- Improves clearance, entry and exit angle, and protects the intercooler 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 temps than stock, with 20-degree gains retained after six back-to-back dyno heat-soak runs
- Replaces stock plastic piping with high-flowing aluminum piping and DuraCore silicone boots
- 1/8 NPT port on the cold-side pipe for methanol injection or additional sensors
- Includes an adaptive cruise control relocation bracket; 360-degree cameras are unaffected
- Dyno-proven max gains of 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft torque
- Available with a stealth black or sleek silver intercooler and micro-wrinkle black powder coated or polished pipes
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty and includes all necessary mounting hardware
Specifications
- 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: Silver
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Grade Type: Performance
- Fit Type: Specific
- Overall Length: 35.82 in
- Overall Width: 6.15 in
- Overall Height: 18.6 in
- Applications: 2021-2024 Ford Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMINT-BR23-21HKSLBK fit?
It is built for the 2021-2024 Ford Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost, covering the Badlands, Big Bend, and Outer Banks (2021-2026), Base (2021-2023), Black Diamond (2021-2024), Everglades (2022-2024), and Heritage Edition (2023-2026) trims.
Does this intercooler kit fit the Bronco Raptor?
No, it does not fit the Raptor Bronco equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
How much cooler are outlet temperatures with this kit compared to stock?
The high-mount intercooler produces outlet temperatures 21 degrees cooler than the stock intercooler, and after six back-to-back dyno runs in trail-simulation heat-soak testing it remained 20 degrees cooler than stock.
Will installing this kit affect adaptive cruise control or the 360-degree cameras?
Adaptive cruise control functionality is retained via a relocation bracket, though it may function to a lesser degree compared to the stock intercooler setup; the 360-degree cameras are unaffected.
What is included with the kit?
The kit includes the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler, aluminum intercooler pipes, an adaptive cruise control bracket, DuraCore intercooler pipe couplers, constant-tension worm gear clamps, high-mount intercooler ducting, and mounting hardware, backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
What performance gains has Mishimoto measured with this kit?
Mishimoto reports dyno-proven max gains of 4.5 hp and 10.8 lb-ft of torque along with a 49-percent greater core volume and 93-percent greater external fin surface area than stock.
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.
