Insane 0-60 MPH Improvement! | Explorer ST Whipple Stage 1 Kit Install

We’ve installed the new #Whipple Explorer 3.0 ST Stage 1 Package in this 2020 Ford #ExplorerST to show the horsepower changes this upgrade can do, as well as see firsthand what this performance feels like. With this install, you can look forward to an extra 60 horsepower that will completely transform your ride.
This kit includes everything you’ll need to boost your Explorer ST’s performance to all-new levels. With a massive intercooler, custom calibration, and more, this upgrade will improve the throttle response, performance, and overall appeal of your SUV. Plus, feeling your three-row vehicle accelerate like a sports car will put a smile on your face every time!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Baseline 0-60 Runs
02:29 Product Review
05:10 Installation
10:34 After 0-60 Runs
13:08 Wrapping It Up

[@ALMX5DP]

I had no idea Whipple did anything other than superchargers. The title has me wondering what the heck was done to that Explorer ST lol

[@bandosz3218]

Yeah same. I know Volvo makes a supercharged+turbocharged+electric engine, but pretty sure an aftermarket turbo+supercharged kit meant to do in your driveway would be impossible.

[@I_will_show_you_monkey]

It’s mostly a tune that made the difference not the intercooler. You plug that adapter under your dashboard and it changes the boss levels and stuff in your ecu. Honda uses something like that called hondata and another one called ktuner. Anyway….. the intercooler does nothing really but cool the air.

[@sategllib2191]

​@@I_will_show_you_monkeyWhich allows the timing to not retard like crazy killing hp

[@briskettaco]

Same here! I was very confused at first. 😅

[@kimberlyfarr5058]

@@I_will_show_you_monkeyintercooler adds about 60 hp and with a tune another 100-110 depending on the tune. I got my explorer up to 615 hp with this intercooler and a tune, e85, air intake, Downpipes.

[@8power0]

THIS IS WHY I THINK STEEDA IS OUTSTANDING, REMEMBERED AS A KID SEEING A 91 FOX BODY STEEDA MODIFIED STREET-LEGAL MUSTANG OWNING CORVETTES AND EVEN A FEW NON-STREET LEGAL CARS ON THE TRACK . I HOPE TO SEE MORE GREAT THINGS FROM THIS REMARKABLE COMPANY THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!!!!

[@loweredyote8416]

Nothing in this video was steeda except for the guy lol

[@whippy8950]

@RICARDO I was thinking the same thing😂

[@PapiAndrey]

That’s actually awesome, I love to see a sport mode doing its job. So many cars have it and while they do a few little things, the car is pretty much the same as in comfort or whatever standard mode it’s in. I like that some tuners give Porsches the ability to change the map it’s on depending on the settings.

[@BFD2016]

Now let’s see you take the mods further with this platform.

[@Engineer_GM_Ford_Chrysler]

You guys should do the ( STAGE TWO ) setup to compare to the stage one. It would be awesome to see how simple upgrades without tearing into the engine will improve "Hellcat punishing" power can be produced! And maybe the stage three?!! 😃 I think the Explorer ST is SO UNDERRATED! After doing a lot of research, it shows how easily simple upgrades to the ST can easily beat mustangs, SRT SCATPACK, camaros, ect...AND with a little more upgrade, these ST sleepers can at least "hang with" and even beat the trackhawk and hellcats! Like I said Explorer STs are SO UNDERRATED! and they are only lil tiny v6 😂

[@edswrld]

Toddler in the Graco seat is gunna love it

[@TheCardenasFam]

Intercooler and a tune and this thing is a rocket! Now to convince the wife that we need this in our explorer st 😅😂

[@JustDontPls]

Ummm the dealership just called and said it’s a mandatory upgrade to our ST to make it more stable and perform better overall

[@TheCardenasFam]

@@JustDontPls 🤔

[@TheCardenasFam]

That just might work 😂

[@sst6555]

a "rocket" ?? these performance numbers are not close to that category in a vehicle

[@TheCardenasFam]

@@sst6555 I mean 0-60 in just under 5 seconds is pretty fast considering what’s out there now a days that is a “family SUV” I’ve personally seen ST with these mods taking on track hawks…. So yeah definitely a Rocket in my book👍🏾

[@rcervantes1083]

Just bought a 2023. This thing is gnarly stock

[@gabemorris6692]

The Graco car seat in the background is everything.

[@robertowen6236]

I’d like to see more upgrades on the new explorers. Great video!!

[@AOT-offroad]

Same here

[@traekiser213]

The biggest difference on any of these ecoboost engines is getting the air out not more air in. Intercooler is for consistent runs. The tune made this what it is.

[@GBAL42022]

agreed Intercooler keeps temps down all it is is a tune ...$2100 is kind of steep

[@sategllib2191]

On a hot day In Indiana in my focus st you could definitely feel the car get slower after warming up. Not with a bigger intercooler. The focus notoriously has a small stock one though, hopefully this ones is better

[@sst6555]

You could save a lot of money with just maximizing the tune, as you say. ford has to be a bit conservative on tune, as they have a warranty costs to protect for.

[@christianolguin8493]

@@sategllib2191I’m 99% sure the explorer ST has the exact same intercooler as the stock focus ST which is wild

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

Am I the only one that was looking for a screw blower to be added to this thing? lol. I guess whipple has diversified.

[@camyota]

No,you're not alone. Quite disappointed myself.

[@familyguy4724]

Why would you install a blower on a twin turbo engine 🤔

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

@@familyguy4724 why would whipple be involved in a twin turbo engine?

[@FRLN500]

@@familyguy4724People have been using turbos to feed blowers for years.

[@Logistican518]

Sitting here in my 2002 Eddie Bauer 4.6L 2V thinking damn I need some boost 🤣

[@jasonmekush5280]

Car seat in the back beating a ton of hellcats from a dig on the street, nice build.

[@JesseAndMike]

That is awesome! Great install and video as always!

[@Talalpro_1]

WHY ARE U HERE

[@66racer]

Man, SUV under 5 seconds. Crazy

[@edgraham3062]

Love the baby seat in the back!

[@BeamerTime354]

So I have a 22 X5 M50i and did a stage 1 93 octane dahler chip tune and went from 4 seconds 0-60 to 3.4 seconds 0-60. It was super easy to install and cost me $2156 including tax.

[@TheBrianthurnher]

Zfg is the way to go. 4.3 0-60 and they tune your shift points

[@Slayer-33]

Wut

[@bidenyouabitch7425]

I have put the Whipple intercooler on My Explorer with 2.3 ecoboost. Now just need to find someone to tune it.. Might be able to come close to what a ST puts out stock for 15K less and then add Steeda performance struts, springs, rear sway bar, the right set of wheels and tires for around and you have a set up that will hall ass and still get 32 mpg on the high way at 70 mph

[@bidenyouabitch7425]

@Thor Odin son I disagree Lower IAT's on any boosted engine is a good thing. So what it's not an ST. I don't care cause I'm still getting 500 miles to a tank of gas and dont need to buy 93. Plus unless you have a 7 or 8 sec street car nobody give a shit how fast yours is.

[@S58985]

Biden youaBitch if your tuning the car you should definitely be running 93 to get any meaningful gains

[@koopspook]

@@bidenyouabitch7425 bruh you don't need to exaggerate the mileage Lol

[@nysteelhorse]

@@bidenyouabitch7425 I respectfully disagree that you need an almost in streetable car to be taken seriously. Granted the heavy hitters out there weren't so heavy before. But most of us need the practicality of a vehicle only capable of low teens ET's. Part of the fun is getting lower times and driving to work tomorrow! I have owned a 2013 and 2016 Sport, and first thing I found was running constant 93 made a big enough difference that my dealers service manager asked me what I'd done to the car and did I have a tune. (Apparently it smoked a new 2018 owned by the mechanic fixing my power unit. (Essentially the transfer case.)) Up until nearly 2019, the Sport was more expensive to tune and find upgrade for. The first 3 or 4 years it was only Livernois and we know their pricing! But more importantly, almost no one cared. RT's never gave us a look, and forget SRT's! But now, my ST can do those numbers with an intercooler and tune alone. Plenty of room for mods to chip away at those faster cars. There's plenty of challengers available to liven up a trip to the grocery! (I like to surprise people! ) No need to discuss mileage. That's going to suffer because of excessive right pedal pressures!

[@phild1470]

STEEDA…..SPEED MATTERS! ❤️IT

[@maximilianoluera6679]

I can't believe the Ford Explorer of all vehicles has become the enthusiasts choice in this segment

[@jamaicanlovrboy]

Good gains....but the tittle was a bit misleading for me, i was looking for the roots type supercharger to be bolted on making it a compound boosted system.

[@nbt3663]

There are tons of great questions, yet no responses. That sux.

[@rootsmanuva82]

The stock intercooler on the Explorer ST is about the the same size as the factory intercooler I had on my MINI Cooper S with a 1.6L 4 cyl. I can’t believe how undersized it is for such a large SUV!

[@sst6555]

your comparing apples to oranges; engineers design to dozens of objectives , engine/trans life, mileage, driveability , noise , cost , weight, to name just a few, comparing a very small car to a family SUV probably was not on their list of objectives for buyers of Explorers.

[@bmorris8276]

Zfg is the ONLY tune to run on a ST....had mine since last fall couldn't be happier in the 3s to 60

[@dereksandahl651]

My ST is running 4.6 seconds with only a zfg stock e30 tune. ZFG is the way to go!

[@ivanr.1507]

Could someone possibly explain what zfg tune is? It's not this tune that's in the video right?

[@Modmaann]

@@ivanr.1507 Name of a different tuner.

[@koopspook]

@@ivanr.1507 bro you can literally type it in the search bar

[@bryangoldsmith1238]

@@koopspook Bruhh, lol

[@AutenBrian3]

Thanks for the video. Can't wait for someone to make one with fabbed end caps to lighten it up some.

[@mooosestang]

$2100 for an intercooler and a tune? Jesus Christ that's highway robbery! Whipple should be ashamed.

[@sbenn6917]

Agreed. Every company is getting way too greedy. So the intercooler is somewhere around a grand. That means another grand for an additional 60 hp? That's crazy. I'm good, thanks.

[@c.lightning6815]

And a drop-in filter. Don't forget that.

[@joshuadavis862]

Please don't use the Lords name in vain.

[@JonahCBR]

Love that this thing still has the car seats in the back..hahahaha

[@jeffsioson500]

I love Steeda! I hope you guys have a intercooler for Explorer Sport with the Video!

[@MountainHobbler]

I found if you put it in manual mode and short shift 2nd gear at about 2k rpms that kick when it hits 3rd will lower your 0-60.

[@charlieodom9107]

If you can manually shift it and achieve quicker ETs, then your tune is trash!

[@2nd-place]

This is also how you destroy the trans on these things from what I've seen on KZbin.

[@MountainHobbler]

@@2nd-place 40 plus passes all under 12 with zero issues so far

[@Slayer-33]

​@@2nd-placeExactly why are you saying that? Explain plz. Trying to get a better understanding.

[@jdlangley6864]

Was going to get my wife one. She found out how fast it was and refused it😅. Got a new tricked out 4Runner instead.

[@mambofox4333]

The car seat in the back lol

[@vegasfordguy]

The factory intercooler was sized the way it was for a reason, the the A/C condenser was unobstructed. Although you'll be making more power, the A/C performance will suffer a bit.

[@vegasfordguy]

@Thor Odin son Not A/C compressor, the condenser. It will lower the efficiency of the A/C system.

[@tellyourmomisaidhi5804]

He hit it on the head at the end. 5000 lbs-no brake upgrades and the brakes are not really up to performance driving levels. So, when a person in a Focus pulls out of the gas station as you launch this thing from a light it doesn't have the brakes to haul it down faster too. Performance cars should not be just one trick ponies-looking at you Tesla. Fast is great, stopping and handling have to be part of the package to make it safe though.

[@2387143]

Awesome video! Question? Will this void factory warranty? Please let me know if you’ve had any feed back regarding Ford factory warranty with this kit. Thank you.

[@steedaautosports]

Hi, Unfortunately, most of the time upgrades like this will affect the warranty but only if damage is caused and the upgrade is blamed for it -Sam

[@all4grabs2004]

Does this kit work on 2020 Lincoln Aviator?

[@AngelFlores-xj5rj]

I feel like it could be a little faster if you held the throttle a little longer at launch let that boost build up

[@danielgrib15]

Would this upgrade void my warranty/bumper-bumper

[@timothypadilla1277]

That's an early 2020 as evidenced by the elusive tow hook hole in the crash bar

[@deejayimm]

It's a shame you can't just do with the Explorer the same as you can with the other ST cars, and just buy an accessport, modify how you see fit, and get custom tunes to match.

[@kennethwilder4253]

5 Star Tuning makes one. On a stock Explorer St tune only, dyno'd at 415 rwhp and 526 lbft torque. a hell of a lot cheaper too.

[@monkeyCmonkeyDoo]

@@kennethwilder4253 I wouldn't let anyone from 5 Star put gas in my car, much less tune it.

[@prestigecarpentry5489]

Palm beach Dyno is the way to go.

[@jonathanjones1814]

Just don't understand why Ford decides to not drop the 5.0 or 5.2 S/C motors in the Explorer. Imagine how cool that would be.

[@koopspook]

exactly the grand cherokees been getting hemis and the explorers lost their 5.0s

[@patrol135]

Does it void the warranty?

[@markmanzi4783]

By the way I raced a 2016 corvette the other day....he could not leave me with just stock in the Explorer....

[@ajishgopan]

Impressive. Is there one for 2018 Explorer Platinum 3.5 L Twin Turbo Ecoboost? How does one get it installed in New Jersey?

[@ryanalty]

I want to see it all bro. Drags, streets and mostly these options for Steeda Canada 😂. Steeda Canada doesn't provide Ford Explorer ST upgrades on their website.

[@eribertovega5802]

child seat added extra horsepower

[@RomanMakovetskiy]

4.88 Awesome!

[@Ltngdrvr]

Well, not a completely straight across comparison since you didn't turn off the traction control on the baseline runs.

[@signelengis]

Use that rtd to do e50 next. Then blow out your diff bolts :)

[@GolE2839]

How does the flash tuner affect other modes like Eco? Also does this product/install/tune void your factory warranty?

[@attananightshadow]

If a ford dealer isn’t installing it you can say goodbye to your warranty.

[@GolE2839]

@@attananightshadow Fair enough. I've never owned a Ford but I'm seriously considering a new ST. Do they install things like this?

[@DRII-yv1yt]

@@GolE2839 No, usually not unless you know of a particular dealership (usually in FL, GA, NC, or MI) who might do work like this. But Ford HQ just doesn't do or sanction things like this; and with everyone going electric, this kind of work is probably on the way out.

[@DWH300]

Per my dealership. When you add a supercharger or even tune your vehicle. Your warranty will be voided unless approved and installed by a factory dealership. I tried to find a Local Tuner in my area to replace my locked ECU with no luck. I was told by local tuners they are moving away from tuning street cars due to the emission tests the state requires. The concern is a failed test can lead back to the tuner for removing or changing the factory emissions requirements.

[@GolE2839]

@@DWH300 What about like a cat-back exhaust and small suspension stuff? I realize the larger intercooler is a bigger operation.

[@florantegalamgam2231]

A exhaust upgrade would atleast make it 4.4 secs 😎

[@michaeldelong7009]

Yeah hit the drag strip

[@vica153]

Any chance that intercooler would fit on an Aviator PHEV?

[@astrainingnet3711]

Would the factory warranty be voided by installing this kit?

[@scottj2985]

Lol...uuummmm YES

[@scottj2985]

Lol...uuummmm YES

[@stevebarnes9694]

Will this upgrade work on an Explorer Platinum? Platinum trim gets the bigger ST engine

[@1982Nels]

Does it adversely affect mileage? Obviously, if you put your foot down like that you're not going to get great mileage. I just wonder about when your foot isn't in it.

[@mortali6796]

about 23mpg im getting and not using eco or start stop system

[@sst6555]

this obviously would void your OEM warranty for powertrain issues; did Whipple do any severe duty cycle testing (such as summer temp. max. vehicle a max. load trailer towing on extended hill climbs ( like OEM's do). for engine cooling and A/C performance ? airflow to these heat exchangers behind the new intercooler would be affected. and may be how the powertrain engineers determined what size intercooler they could allow in the factory design. Just something to think about on additions that still does not make a vehicle this heavy a street performance car.

[@MegaStrive]

Doing a lot of research and trying to find answers. I have the Platinum trim and everything I read, they're the same engine, just tuned different. I'd love to do this to my platinum but need help!!

[@LadyGodiva-hi3ym]

Soooooo, 1/2 second after for $3000 with instal?

[@fixed970]

Will this work in the police intercepter utility with the same engine?

[@pixel_entity5352]

$2100 + installation for only about .5 second improvement? What I see is a very slick marketing video.

[@steedaautosports]

Hi, This was an upgrade paid for by the owner of the vehicle for their own use. We are not sponsored by Whipple, and a .5 second improvement is a lot in the world of racing. -Sam

[@dcbrot]

What app are they using to record the times?

[@steedaautosports]

Draggy! -Chris

[@ero3112]

İs it fit the plug in hybrid explorer?

[@oldkid6]

this should take like an hour or two tops, right. holy mackerel diy person

[@issicsantos882]

Most of these comments on here are kids that dont know about racing lol, i been debating on buying this suv might just do it now, i seen the guy that did upgraded turbos this sub is crazy good stuff

[@steedaautosports]

It really is an awesome SUV. Quick, usable, and good looking. -Sam

[@williammathews6603]

awesome for soccer mom suv....

[@LilKing420s]

Very impressive gains. Was this Explorer completely stock before the intercooler and tuning? I'm looking at your website, I have a 2016 Edge Sport and I'm thoroughly disheartened to see the Edge Sport and Edge ST are not on the menu??? What gives?! Would the Fusion Sport options be compatible with my Edge since they basically share a platform? I look forward to your reply! Thanks!

[@AlexDejesus-x4j]

How much does this kits cost 🤔

[@TrobsyDoo]

Does this void warranty?

[@codeinecarloss2436]

I TRIED DOING THIS AND I CANT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER!!!! WTFU** IM SO SERIOUS

[@dreamer1921]

Now that we're not being given V8s we might as well enjoy V6's while they last

[@user-mg9zb8ho1z]

Will this work for the 2023 Explorer ST?

[@AkronKid330]

Yes

[@bkyuwol6617]

Is PHEV share the engine with ST ? and wanna know if the ST map and cooler mod available to PHEV

[@rossmarlin4947]

How many hours from start to finish installation?

[@alanmorrison3598]

Wonder what this will do to an engine that won't make 100,000 miles in stock form?

[@blackgenesis7472]

Nice. You can buy intercooler for $750 Flash tune for $600. To get that quick...on 87oc or run faster on 93 tune. There is also optin custom tune on 93 octane. 4.3s 0-60, or E50 tune with people puti g down 470whp and 500wtq, running 3.6s 0-60. Not stead tune

[@Chris_ST0224]

470whp on e50?? LOL that's laughable as fuck.. Go ZFG and you'll be around 575whp on e50.

[@AustinLT13]

Good ole Ford Exploder! My stock Stinger still outruns this:)

[@richardbarton5772]

True..... but you're driving a Kia..... that's not anything to brag about.

[@AustinLT13]

@@richardbarton5772 Im 24, own a brand new 2023 car, and co signed on my fiancés brand new 2023. I have $120,000 worth of cars in my name, my own home, and afford whatever else I want. I got a Stinger because, like I said, I’m 24… got a future family to think of. And I wanted one. Also, I can brag about whatever Im proud of✌🏻

[@steelers19727]

How much and will it work with my 2024 ST?

[@stinkysanchez31]

I like how steeda does not respond to the palm beach dyno or zfg tuning comments 🤔

[@steedaautosports]

Hi, We don't work with those companies, so it is not our place to comment. Additionally, this vehicle here used the Whipple tune that was provided. -Sam

[@rossmarlin4947]

Did you also add the custom tune with 93 Octane? How much extra horsepower do you think you added I'm also adding the AFE cold Air intake and borla cat back exhaust

[@steedaautosports]

The tune we used is what Whipple includes in this kit, which is good for 91 octane or up. They state the calibration adds +120ft-lbs of torque and +60HP.

[@GT500R]

Steeds tune seems to be the most conservative tune I’ve seen thus far based on the minimal 0-60 gain… ZFG LMS Palm Beach Dyno All have better 0-60 and no intercooler installed.

[@FunniestKurd]

yeah that machine moves asf😂

[@Thamac15]

Nice! Just got rid of my 20 Explorer ST after 32k miles. That thing was the biggest POS I’ve ever had. AC broke 3 times, drivers plastic surround broke and was held on with duct tape, electronics were slow laggy and froze all the time, seat adjustment would take a 30 sec delay that ford engineers didn’t even know what to do, transmission needed to be rebuilt, exhausts breaking, the list goes on and on.

[@geoffreygarwood8018]

I have a 2020 as well that I really like. The electronics are a bit buggy, but I notice it happens just when your phone contacts are downloading, after that it's fine.. The processor is slow obviously

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Imagine a cat back exhaust too!

[@steedaautosports]

Say no more! -Chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2WZeZqql9eneMU

[@verify520]

I like the fact that is lower the temprature,egen instaling this intercooler.,,bit doesnt the turbo get more exposed???🤔

[@calebniederhofer6529]

What does that even mean lol. More exposed?

[@teriipearson5331]

Is Whipple mode possible on a nissan murano?

[@llacour87]

When will this be back in stock??

[@charlie2639]

will those wheels fit on Ford Maverick? I hope so

[@francismalaj]

Do things like this void warranties?

[@AleksandrIlchenko-vw3py]

Does it work with FPIU (police explorer) second gen with 3.0 twin-turbo engine (400 hp in stock)? And is installation of this feature need to upgrade tiny transmission, CV joints, brakes, etc.? I know a good rule - if you're tuned you car to ride faster - don't forget about brakes!

[@steedaautosports]

We've test fit our own Steeda intercooler on a Police Interceptor Explorer and the transmission cooler was in the way.

[@connorhillegeist9600]

Does doing this or getting a tune void a warranty?

[@alhesene]

What is the problem with the car? I see the public opinion saying that it is bad. Tell us whether it is good or not

[@fntony4967]

So what exhaust did you have on that ST? Does not sound like stock exhaust from the first run we were shown.

[@steedaautosports]

The owners had us install the Borla ATAK Cat-Back a few months back.

[@gjkrisa]

I think you can pull a fuse for the pto/ptu and make it front wheel only to run on the Dyno.

[@davidmaestri5993]

Some of the older model AWD audis are that way

[@kennethelliott5985]

Its rwd biased awd system

[@gjkrisa]

@@kennethelliott5985 really the Taurus was front wheel and was basically the same. Although I’m sure the explorer is based on the f150. So I can see that being correct.

[@saiason3904]

Can I put this on the 2.3L

[@howardmiller4241]

Is that stock exhaust ?

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

Where do I get this installed? I live in CA?

[@ShotInTheDark]

How do you get launch mode on the ST?