F-150 Vortech Intercooler Upgrade Black EcoBoost 3.5L 2011-2014 Installation

[@jimhaskell5485]

Nice tutorial. Background music is really annoying though.

[@davidfrank6666]

that was a bad choice for music. why not some thing we heard of?

[@maxtredway4932]

Are weep holes in a new aftermarket intercooler beneficial/necessary?

[@davidrosenhan8374]

Does this intercooler have drain? My main problem is that my 2011 F150 Ecoboost factory intercooler seems to trap condensation at the bottom, which in turn can eventually be a lot of water. When I hit 2500 RPM's I start misfiring and lose power. I had to eventually drill a small hole in the bottom of the factory intercooler to release all the water in it...

[@lynneftw]

I heard the drilled hole is an easy solution to this. I'm curious as to whether or not the intercooler upgrade is necessary if you only tow every so often in hot temps?

[@maxwelloregan8463]

Im praying you are still active and see thism i have questions.

[@Gtrjerry73]

is this really necessary? a lot of people are getting Condensation In their factory intercooler which would lead me to believe that the unit is already maybe a little too efficient on a factory tune. so wouldn't the factory intercooler be enough for a little more power? Unless your going crazy and upgrading turbos and all?

[@cruzancoconut]

jeremiah white If you have something like a livewire, you can see the intake air temperature start to rise quickly on a tuned vehicle with stock intercooler. I run my truck on the german autobahn often and I back off the throttle when the temperatures rise.

[@blackericdenice]

jeremiah white He full of crap and you are 100% correct. As a matter of fact. The stock small turbos will need an upgrade before the intercooler.

[@cruzancoconut]

Notice I said Autobahn. Have you ever driven on the autobahn?

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

​@@cruzancoconut false. All of what ya just said

[@shawn2350]

unless a rock goes through it

[@davey3765]

I thought the intercooler (stock) was already too big for the engine causing that condensation issue.

[@daveking4246]

Pretty sure I've read and watch he'd the same thing....Ford was adding block off plates to block air flow because it was cooling to well and causing the condensation thus causing people to drill weep holes....that's what I gathered anyway trying to research for my kids truck that keeps having issues

[@markbulva4188]

@@daveking4246 I think it’s the placement that causes the condensation. The intercooler being the lowest point in the system.

[@gunzblazing16]

I watched your other video that shows the installation of a CPE intercooler and the entire BOV assembly is not used but on this Vortech install it is. Any reason/benefit one way or the other?

[@vic5.7]

I have a 2011 is my bov located on the intercooler like this one or is it located somewhere else??

[@Chuckers84]

There is two of them located on each turbo.

[@SpicyRok7482]

Does it come with an oil drain?

[@blackericdenice]

The 2015 F150 intercooler is smaller because the 2011 was just to big.

[@Uneek637]

Will this install require a tune?

[@Chuckers84]

no

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

only error iv seen with a inter-cooler upgrade is combustion temp variance. it got lower and it made my mini pop a dummy light. but my 2013 ecoboot fx2 doesn't care at least not so far. but a catch can is a good upgrade due to blow by in this motor or really any boosted motor. but these really benefit from one.

[@paulgrimm7842]

Did they correct the condensation problem for 2016?

[@davey3765]

Yeah I heard it was getting too cold so they ended up blocking off part of the intercooler with a piece of plastic to warm it up a little more keep the water for condensing.

[@markbulva4188]

@@davey3765 I trashed the plastic block off plate on my 14. And have never had any problems even when it’s -35C

[@somebodysomeone832]

But what about my 2012!?

[@kevinoneill41]

We could due with a little Less volume on your choice of music or none at all. But thanks

[@jimsymko1716]

Cancel that music. Please.

[@NormSauceman]

I just DO NOT see why this is 5X the cost from the replacement Ford has. Ford wants $266 for the replacement..What's up??

[@freddycjpp3660]

The Vortech intercooler flows better and cools better than the factory replacement intercooler.

[@Lg1969]

This intercooler doesn't have a drain plug deceives the purpose of replacing it with a Vortec! The CP-E Intercooler has a drain plug,,, Guys go look at that one

[@paulgrimm7842]

What about my 2016?

[@CJBroncoF150]

Heres a black Mishimoto intercooler that fits your 2016, it has a drain plug on the bottom as well. www.cjponyparts.com/mishimoto-intercooler-kit-black-front-mount-ecoboost-2-7-3-5l-f-150-2015-2018-f-150-raptor-2017-2018/p/MMINTF15015BK/

[@ryan-xj4hr]

I take the bus; why am i watching this?

[@CJBroncoF150]

Haha because it's awesome!

[@MrFigueroa1]

is this can be done on a 2009 f-150?

[@rickmoyer5929]

This is only for the Ecoboost engines. Your 2009 wouldn't have an Ecoboost.

[@Chuckers84]

You are an idiot LOL

[@Knards]

I put my intercooler in the trunk on my 5.0 Pony. It already has enough hp in the engine bay

[@takayama1638]

Dagnabbit Bill, you talk as fast as a teenager! I can hardly follow you...

[@RichardRecupero]

that truck looks salty

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Does it come predrilled for the goo that collects inside? Lol