Focus ST Vortech Front Mount Intercooler 2013-2018 Installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Bill shows you how to install a Vortech Black Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade on your 2013-2018 Focus ST.
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If you are looking to increase engine output while adding style to your 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 or 2018 Focus ST, then look no further than Vortech's stealth black front mount intercooler upgrade. A more efficient intercooler means lower air charge temperatures which equates to more power. Vortech's upgraded intercooler results in NO loss of pressure.
This intercooler has a black finish with the Vortech Superchargers logo painted in white on the face of the intercooler. Vortech designed their upgraded intercooler to be a direct fit with no modifications required making this an easy bolt-on upgrade. The intercooler will fit whether or not your Focus ST is equipped Ford's OEM active grille shutters. All new hardware is included for installation.
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You guys kill it with these videos. THANK YOU for taking the time to make these. Such a huge help.
Do yourself a favor, take the 2 bolts out of the headlamps and pull them out to release the bumper cover clips that are under the headlamps
Made it a lot easier for me
Thanks for the video !!!
Greetings Bill from Chattanooga, TN. You and your team do a great job with these videos, very detailed, and you cover all the key points. The tuning market is confusing for a novice like myself, but these videos have been a great resource and I can't thank you enough for making them!
Great Vid. Saving up for a Focus ST now for my next project car. I've been without a tuner car for about 5 years now thanks to economic conditions, but after this year, I should be back into tuning. THis is my fix until then.
Dang I just asked for this yesterday and here it is! You guys are great.
man you make it look really easy but i dont have my focus st. yet...
Once you get it, you wont want to stop driving it. I've had mine almost a whole blissful month. It's a bad ass car.
why not change to hard piping in stead of the oem hoses
any reason this intercooler costs astronomically more than other larger intercoolers? cant see how this is a more viable option over an IC from ATP Turbo or Cobb
That's what I'm saying, their logo on the front doesn't do it for me either.
This is a late reply but maybe it will help someone, it’s expensive because it’s the only intercooler that lets you keep the shutters. Which is required to stay in some autocross classes
It's kinda crazy to see the amount of area of the radiator that is blocked from direct airflow
That engine light come out when we dont connect the shutter system back??
Mine hasn't popped on. Did for the MAF not being connected thought ha ha
Another great vid! Keep up the hard work.
I did this all same step by step with my CV Fabrication Intercooler, now that all is bolted up the ignition won't even turn on and the headlights flicker rapidly. Trunk doesn't open or anything. What do you think has happened?
thanks bro ... I've waiting this video loooooooong time
great video, and a great way to get some HP
I would like to know how to upgrade the turbo ... I think it would be nice to know which type of turbo to use and how to replace it with the stock one . Thank you
We offer aftermarket turbos for the Focus and have considering an upgrade video once we are done with the rest of the bolt ons.
I removed the GRILL SHUTTER,small sensor and motor connector due to a grill upgrade..now ,check engine is on....
I should connect at least the sensor back on? Help please.
Thanks.. ECOBOOST 17 mustang
COBB AP now flashes a code because the active shutters went put back on upgrading intercooler. Anyone else find a fix for this?
Will you have a battery light if you dont re install the flaps
I want to replace the upper grill. do i need to assemble the whole bumper or can I take off the grill separately
brilliant hd!!!!!Good Stuff!!!!! Greetings from Hungary
Can you explain about silver ( aluminum) intercooler and black intercooler? Which one is better ? Any differences?
Its Murder Nova Shawn from Street Outlaws lol
with this, i will improve performance and add hp to my focus st 2016?
hi there, a question if you remove the active grill shutter will the cooling fan run continuously at the highest level? Is that true or is there a way that it doesn't always work.
Great video and very well explained 👍👍👍👍
Keep the motor and zip tie it somewhere
I just ordered the Cpe front mount from you guys for my ST is the install pretty similar to this one?
The basics are the same, the mounting is a little different but CPE's instructions are pretty clear.
what's the core size of this intercooler
Disconnecting the active shutter system gives no warning lights or anything on the dash?
I haven't received any lights but it's only been 30 miles. Have to take nose off again because charge pipe blew off.
When I had nose off, I did remove the motor and zipped it up to the frame so it thinks it's still there.
That's NOT a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor, it's a CAC (charge air cooler) sensor. Now you can tell people where to put there CAC (Kah-K).
manifold pressure, in the intercooler. lol.
Still considered a map sensor lol
What did you do with the active shutter connection?
Would you get the engine light warning if fully removed?
We removed the system and never had any lights.
CJ Pony Parts thanx for the reply
I got quick question.
Would you guys know the size of focus st oil sump plug?
Cheers
Keep up the good work
How long does it take to install?
Went with Cpe intercooler cause it was much larger and cheaper. I'm assuming installation is very similar?
Same basic concept.
Wouldn’t u get an engine light on the dash since u’ve taken off/disconnected the active grill shutter?
No because its not an emissions item
Does it fit the 14' Fusion 2.0T?
Great job Vortech SUPERCHARGERS... Wouldn’t really want that on the front of my turbo car!
Will I get a CEL if I dont install the shutter system?
No we had no issues with our car.
So what happens if I remove the shutters from my stock system, will it be good or bad?
I'm a year late to this but there's little good it does. From a cold start, it helps warm up the engine by keeping the shutters closed. Once you are warmed up and driving it opens and closes to help with aerodynamics. Buying this intercooler allows you to keep the shutters if you want to keep them. If you get a larger intercooler you'll have to remove the shutters. I don't think it makes too much of a difference especially if you are trying to get more power. More power needs a cooler system to maximize efficiency and in that case the shutters don't matter. If you're just casually cruising you have better aerodynamics with the shutters but it's not going to give you significant increase in mpg if that's what you're looking for.
Qué beneficios trae el instalar ese intercooler??'
caalesgo estrada enfria más la maquina y tu turbo se mantiene estable.
Will keeping those sensors unplugged will you get any codes
Yes. Disconnecting shutter motor will trigger check engine light. You can unclip the motor from the shroud and zip tie it somewhere in a safe spot to make sure you will not get the check engine light.
No it doesn't
Brendan Chapman, I'm going to install this intercooler on my ST. Did you get this intercooler installed on your ST?
Remapping
Reply please? What if I dont have the Active Grill Shutter? Because my Focus SE was in an accident, and I didn’t install one! Is it important to have a Active Grill Shutter or no?
If you have an SE you don't need a front mount intercooler, they are designed for turbo cars like the ST model.
The shutter helps the car warm up faster
Does the active shutters help or has anyone noticed anything not running them?
They allow the car to warm up a little faster and really aren't needed.
@@cjponyparts If these shutters are closed in a highway long journey, due to their purpose to reduce aerodynamic resistance and fuel consumption, could they lead to overheating the engine and burn the cylinder head gasket?
They aren't going to need fog lights where they are going
Hi great video. does this fit the ST MK3 EDM (europe) version? is there an adapter for the maf sensor?
Sorry I do not know if it will fit a European version. The MAP sensor mounts to the intercooler, the MAF sensor is next to the air box.
Bill Tumas It's a CAC (Kah-K) (charge air cooler) # see above comment. pid is IAT2 on ford scan tools
if you were putting one on your ST would you choose this one or the Cobb intercooler?
+Hunta1209 They both will do a good job. I like that the Vortech doesn't require drilling holes but IMHO the Cobb will do a better job with bigger boost.
With all the pieces you take off, how do you keep track of the pieces and when they go back on? Do you use a labeling system? Also, do u need a tune before you can get a new intercooler? Thanks
I lay them on a tray top to bottom as I take them off so the last bolt I remove is on the bottom. Yes you should retune when adding a FMIC
You can drive with a new fmic without having to tune but it's recommend you do at some point. Driving with a new fmic won't hurt the car but a tune will help the car actually utilize the new fmic.
Sorry I meant map sensor
what are those flappers for?:
they help the engine warm up faster, but mostly they are for gas mileage. they redirect airflow around the car to reduce drag and improve gas mileage.
@@warmonger9088 so removing it from the stock system wont help much? Actually be bad for the car?
Why not a Cobb intercooler
Nothing wrong with the Cobb, we just chose the Vortech
Bill Tumas are they equally as efficient
Bill Tumas and was it made for this car or is it universal
Wtf is the t20 for like I didn't see it used once
at 6:27 when transferring the MAP sensor
That is basically no gain.. please do not scam.. noone will notice that difference.. and my stock ST is doing 230+ whp so I am not sure what is going on here.
Don’t be a goober , your charge air temps reach 145 degrees on a pull with stock intercooler , hotter air= less power through out the pull. With an intercooler you’ll only go about 10 degrees above ambient on a pull vs 60 it’s a huge difference in conistant power !
@LilMeatEvan I have yet to install my big Airtec IC ( I will be doing before and after runs, and I will get back with the results). I know that the stock IC is insiffuicient, but my.criticism is against this particular product. I agree with you that a *decent IC is a must for the ecoboost ST, but pls check out their dyno run with this IC installed.. it is rather a joke..
That thing is tiny