Front Mount Intercooler Dyno Shootout for 2015 to 2022 Ford Mustang Ecoboost

The wait is over! We head over to Black Market Racing for dyno testing to see if you need to upgrade your Ecoboost Mustang's stock front mount intercooler. We're comparing not only the charge temperatures but also the horsepower differences between the stock front mount intercooler, CV Fabrication Street, CV Fabrication Race, and Full-Race Motorsports aftermarket intercoolers for the 2015-2022 Ecoboost Mustang.
CV Fabrication Street Intercooler:
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CV Fabrication Race Intercooler:
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Full-Race Motorsports Intercooler:
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Cobb Tuning Acessport: ffperformance.co/product/cobb...
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0:00 - Intro
01:51 - CV Fabrication Street Intercooler
03:11 - CV Fabrication Street Dyno Test
07:40 - CV Fabrication Race Intercooler
10:10 - CV Fabrication Charge pipes
12:32 - Blow-off Valves
14:10 - CV Fabrication Race Dyno Test
20:33 - Full-Race Intercooler
22:46 - Full-Race Dyno Test
24:57 - Dyno Comparison
30:15 - Outro

[@andyrodriguez1326]

Thanks for going out of your way to really test these aftermarket parts you're underrated. Keep it up head held up high. 👍🤴

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you!

[@ThePandaSmuggler]

Another great video from y'all. Yeah it's 30 minutes, but full of so much info and no useless long filler into/outros. I also appreciate your honesty when it comes to fitment/finish issues and setting the right expectation. There's nothing more frustrating than running into issues and watching some of these install videos that go through everything so quickly and flawlessly. P.S. you never want your pipes touching bro! (unless you're into that sort of thing...no judgement here :P)

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

We really appreciate that comment, I definitely do tend to keep it real as were not here to BS anyone.

[@slowbb4]

Great video helped me decide on a front mount

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you!

[@thatguy-ve6mb]

I used the factory pipes for my cvfab race intercooler. Yeah. It was tough getting on for sure. I haven't got a retune since I installed my intercooler. I am planning a cvfab downpipe this July and will do a fresh tune then. Hoping for good results 🙏

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Have you felt a difference on the street?

[@williesco760]

Great video!

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Hey thank you!

[@simonizes5507]

I bought the CVfab race. Fitment with stock charge pipes were definitely a pain a in the ass. I eventually got them on but had to use a ton of grease. I eventually switched to the CVfab charge pipes and much easier to install

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

I'm glad we're not the only ones, how is it performing for you?

[@simonizes5507]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance I love it! I’ve yet to see any gains on AIT’s when getting on it

[@marcusrivera6752]

Go Fast Bits VTA DV+ Performance Blow Off Valve I got this installed on my 2017 ecoboost and I love it

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Great to hear

[@ironreed2654]

Ha, I've got a 2018 pp2 in the same color, love it!

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Nice!

[@nickanderson9983]

I have a 2018 eco 10 speed automatic with a roush CAI and custom exhaust as well as a sr performance throttle body spacer and C&L bypass valve, no tune. Do i need a tune for the cvf race intercooler and how much whp/ torque do you think i will make with my current mods?

[@ballstoyou33]

I did the cvfab full race intercooler in my drive way lol but I did get the upgraded charge pipes

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Very nice, how are you liking it? Notice a difference?

[@ballstoyou33]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance I love it !!! Temps are way down on street use and I don’t get any heat soak on any street runs !! I can push the car back to back to back and it’s great bc for a bigger turbo I don’t need to upgrade!! Matched with the cvfab 50mm charge pipes With the turbo genv turbo smart bov no need to upgrade but I will say I didn’t run a stock tune as soon as I got it I pushed the car 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bugsoli]

I'm leaning towards the Mishimoto IC since I have a pretty good deal on it, would you say that it would be similar to the CVFab street? It's hard to get parts from the US here in Europe for the moment so I will go the Mishi route for now... Awesome job as always guys 👌🏼

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

They are 99% the exact same. Hit up our sales for an international quote, [e-mail]

[@victorrippe5845]

Nice man I have a Wagner Evo 2 race Intercooler on my Ecoboost mustang it makes a big difference. I have a question should I put charge pipes cold and hot side and a turbo smart blow off valve would that make a difference in power thanks guys great video.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The charge pipes are a purely cosmetic upgrade as the stock pipes have made well over 400 WHP. I personally always change my stock charge pipes as they look cheap. We've proven a real VTA BOV will hold more boost under wide-open throttle. Feel free to reach out to us to purchase them! [e-mail]

[@novadasavage]

What OTS tune is it? Stage 1 or 2 Cobb?

[@MrDabrain75]

Did you guys do the stock charge pipes on the street version? I'm pretty sure CVF offers optional charge pipes but I figure they barely make a difference. I love the video. I kind of have a hard time sitting on it for 30 mins, but I also don't know how I'd cut it down.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

We did, they fit perfectly. We discussed the length, this is as much as we could cut it down. We’ll chop up the time marks here shortly.

[@MrDabrain75]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance that's actually the best you can do! I don't intend to get the race (bit pricier) so it'll be dope to know all the preformance stuff. I don't want to get down there more than once Xd

[@vik7082]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance you should put time stamps so people can jump to exactly whatever they are looking for or it would just make it easier to compare the parts

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@vik7082 We're working on that today.

[@narmen1984]

okay my setup: 2020 non-hpp ecoboost mustang of course lol Stage 1 OTS from COBB v3 running 91oct fuel Roush CAI cvf high flow cat, flowmaster y-pipe, flowmaster outlaw axle-back cvf race intercooler Stock injectors/turbo/fuel-pump - What would a guesstimate be on my current wHP? I'll be going to Ryan at PDTuning shortly for a custom Tune as well. - Love your content hope there are more dyno pulls with all my stuff listed installed lol.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

About 310 whp 365 wtq

[@fadedg2417]

Im debating between the full race and the cvfab but i feel like im missing something my end goal is just the nx2 but why would i get the full race over the cvfab race

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The quality of FR is unmatched, American Made and professionally hand-tig welded. Either way, both units perform!

[@Boosted_aj]

Do you guys have any information on what charge pipes will fit the cv fab race intercooler and a turbosmart dual port?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The best option would be to go with CV Fab chargepipes with the OEM flange

[@deadlyumbreon]

21Hp with intercooler plus exhaust another 15-20hp that's 35-41HP+

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

With no tune also!

[@dylanc2945]

Hey I’m having the same problem with the coolant temp issue and I’m stock but a roush cold air intake please help

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Daily driving or track racing?

[@2.3T_IKE]

So you used the stock charge pipes on the CVF street intercooler but upgraded to the charge pipes for the other intercoolers?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The Chargepipes make zero difference in power

[@williesco760]

Whats the best and/or must have option for a daily driver? (no track use, just beef it up a bit) Oil seperater, flash tune, intercooler, intake, downpipe w/ cat? Also, is the blow off value you showed for daily driver necessary? I dont want to overdo it after hear about EcoBooms lol

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

100% the Cv fab street FMIC. We do not use the term ecoboom. Any car can blow up. Yes the BOV is fine to use on all applications.

[@williesco760]

Thank you for your feedback. I'll purchase the Street CVF intercooler. Didn't realize how small the stock was. True, any motor can blow up, even if it's well maintained. Just has a ring to it lol

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@williesco760 we’ll get it shipped fast!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

What's the stock boost level, sounds like the stock turbo is very small it spools fast but can't maintain high boost at higher rpms . heat soak happens if it's on the dyno is typical because your missing relative air forced across the front of the car.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

That can be said about any and all stock boosted vehicles OEM Intercooler are not efficient for high performance use

[@toasty2081]

what kind of tune would I need to run the cvf race intercooler without the coolant problems?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

E and meth combat heat. If you’re using this Intercooler for drag racing then it wouldn’t matter, I wouldn’t use it for road racing.

[@lynex83]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance I've yet to have a single issue with coolant temps on my Race IC in SW Florida, no idea what was causing your temps to climb like that.

[@MaskedAssassin7]

I hear that the CP-E Intercooler is the best for the ecoboost mustang is that true ??

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The designs are nearly the same as CV so I wouldn't say it's the best.

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

wait maybe i misunderstood, the intercooler ADDS hp? I have a mishimoto one, how much do you think that adds??

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yep!, it does add power. The Mishi is the same as the CV Street so the dyno is very comparable.

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance you have blown my mind. I have the ford performance tune and a MBRP race exhaust with the mishi intercooler. Im curious how much hp the intercooler adds. Right now without taking the intercooler into effect, the car pushes 362hp crank. Im thinking the intercooler adds another 10? but it doesnt add to torque right? any information would be helpful thanks

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance you're telling me my intercooler added 15-20whp to the car?? Im just trying to get my numbers right

[@soulsnatcher9228]

180 dont most cars settle around 200 to 212

[@jakeencinas2389]

Is it worth going race over street to avoid heatsoak in Phoenix summer?

[@fadedg2417]

Ive seen comments saying they didnt encounter the problems they are so there is a missing factor that we arent seeing but id assume as long as you have the cobb and its tuned ur fine

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

ANY intercooler will help with the Phx summers.

[@blythardsmith8015]

So if I put the CVF Street intercooler on, I can run it without a tune?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yes

[@blythardsmith8015]

​@@FunctionFactoryPerformance Awesome. I appreciate your patience! XD

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@blythardsmith8015 Yee thank you

[@BrayZap]

Isn't the ETS the best intercooler?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

The ETS was nearly the same as the FR.

[@Sneaky5.sl0w.]

How much different do you guys think the ETS intercooler is than these three in the video?

[@jakeruss0614]

I wana know this too.. cant decide between full race and ets

[@Sneaky5.sl0w.]

@@jakeruss0614 Go with the ETS big intercooler w/charge pipes. My buddies 15’ Ecoboost with FBO 93 made 351rwhp/422rwtq with the ETS

[@jakeruss0614]

Hows the fitment with the charge pipes?

[@Sneaky5.sl0w.]

@@jakeruss0614 Fitment is perfect. He had it all installed by a shop but they did the complete FBO install and tune in 2 days and said everything went smoothly.

[@jakeruss0614]

Thats amazing! Which setup do you have? I wish they had more videos on the ETS

[@dudebyob]

What fuel are you running? 93 octane?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

91, we're in Arizona.

[@soulsnatcher9228]

Wish he would tell you the numbers after each pull pretty worthless vid

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Damn, so worthless we’ve sold multiple intakes and intercoolers after posting this. Great comment, we’ll constructed, highly recommend.