Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Piping Kit (MMICP-RS-16KBK) is a purpose-built forced induction upgrade that pairs Mishimoto’s hot-side and cold-side piping into a single, direct-fit solution for the 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS. Engineered specifically around the Mk.III RS chassis, this kit replaces the factory intercooler piping with a combination of mandrel-bent aluminum and wire-reinforced silicone to open up the pathway between the turbo and intercooler.
Every forced induction system depends on how efficiently charged air moves from the turbo to the intercooler and into the engine, and this piping kit is designed to reduce that restriction. The single-section, 5-ply silicone cold-side pipe eliminates the need for extra couplers while its increased inner diameter delivers a 31-percent increase in internal volume and a 46-percent increase in flow over the stock cold-side piping. On the hot side, Mishimoto increased pipe diameter to 2.5 inches and built in a specially shaped aluminum mid-section paired with wire-reinforced 5-ply silicone couplers, so the induction system keeps boost contained while routing airflow around the front PTU cooler instead of blocking it. Whether paired with the stock intercooler or a Mishimoto intercooler, this force induction piping is designed to help make the most of every pound of boost in a performance induction setup.
Vehicle Applications
This piping kit is a direct fit for the 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS (chassis code C346) equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost GTDi I4 engine. No other vehicles or model years are covered by this application.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS
- Combines Mishimoto’s hot-side and cold-side intercooler piping kits into one package
- Cold-side pipe is a single section of 5-ply silicone, removing the need for additional couplers
- Cold-side pipe is reinforced with steel wire for added durability
- 31-percent increase in internal volume and 46-percent increase in flow over stock cold-side piping
- Hot-side pipe uses a specially designed aluminum mid-section paired with dependable silicone couplers
- Hot-side piping diameter increased to 2.5 inches
- Hot-side pipe directs airflow to the front PTU cooler rather than blocking it, unlike a traditional piping design
- Wire-reinforced, 5-ply silicone couplers secure connections to the turbo and intercooler
- 46-percent and 45-percent less pressure drop than stock cold-side and hot-side pipe, respectively
- 31-percent and 40-percent increase in internal volume compared to stock cold-side and hot-side pipe, respectively
- Mishimoto intercooler pipes paired with a Mishimoto intercooler provide 35-percent less pressure drop than the stock setup
- Fits both the stock intercooler and the Mishimoto Focus RS intercooler
- Silicone couplers help absorb the stresses of excessive engine movement
- Finished in black with a powder-coated finish
- Includes T-bolt clamps and high-torque worm gear clamps for a secure installation
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMICP-RS-16KBK
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- Pipe Bend Type: Mandrel
- Finish: Powder Coated
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Clamp Type: T-Bolt
- Clamps Included: Yes
- Vehicle Applications: 2016+ Ford Focus RS
- Engine Codes: 2.3L EcoBoost GTDi I4
- Chassis Codes: C346
- Kit Includes: (1) Hot-side Intercooler Pipe, (2) Silicone Couplers, (1) Wire-reinforced Silicone Hose, (4) T-bolt Clamps, (2) High-Torque Worm Gear Clamps, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Installation Torque: 27 in-lbs (3NM) recommended for T-bolt and constant-tension T-bolt clamps; operating range 18-35 in-lbs (2-4NM); do not exceed 35 in-lbs (4NM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMICP-RS-16KBK piping kit fit?
It is a direct fit for the 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS (chassis code C346) with the 2.3L EcoBoost GTDi I4 engine.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes one hot-side intercooler pipe, two silicone couplers, one wire-reinforced silicone hose, four T-bolt clamps, two high-torque worm gear clamps, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
How much does this kit improve airflow over the stock piping?
The cold-side pipe delivers a 31-percent increase in internal volume and a 46-percent increase in flow over stock piping, while the kit offers 46-percent and 45-percent less pressure drop than the stock cold-side and hot-side pipe, respectively.
Will this piping kit work with my stock intercooler?
Yes, it fits both the stock intercooler and the Mishimoto Focus RS intercooler.
What material and color is the piping kit?
The pipe is aluminum with a black, powder-coated finish, and the couplers are black silicone.
Does this kit come with a warranty?
Yes, it includes 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.
