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2013 ecoboost front deflector

Old 01-26-2013, 06:52 PM
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Default 2013 ecoboost front deflector

I just noticed today that right above the black pastic bumper cover center of the front of the truck there is a huge opening were you can see what is I think the transmission cooler. Traveling on the roads where I live a rock or salt on the roads could easily fly up and damage this. Is there a piece you can buy to close it in? I know this prevents airflow however might be useful in the winter.
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Default What you are seeing is...

...the Intercooler....

LOTS of threads and options regarding intercooler guards.....do a little searching and you'll see....

Good luck.

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Wow just noticed that huh?
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There are sever threads on here about this already. That is the turbo intercooler and not the transmission intercooler. Several members here have put protective screens in this area with no issue. Ford does not Recommend putting one there for some odd reason. if your not friendly with your dealer, that will void your warranty if something happens to your engine.
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Lol..."void" warranty, for a billet grill. Get real. You can believe that lie if you want.

The chances that something hits the intercooler and damages it are small. Put a grill there if you like...it looks damn good with a nice billet piece there.
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Default Here's the intercooler guard....

...I put on today.

Stainless steel from Wagner Tuning. They make the Big Intercooler for EB engines....

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Northlight- what do you think about that IC/CAC so far?
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Default Heishman: I haven't installed...

....the Wagner Tuning IC/CAC...just their Intercooler Guard.

It's tempting...and we may yet do this mod.

I think Franchi Motorsports has installed one...and has written up some of his experiences.

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Originally Posted by CoreyMS
Lol..."void" warranty, for a billet grill. Get real. You can believe that lie if you want.

The chances that something hits the intercooler and damages it are small. Put a grill there if you like...it looks damn good with a nice billet piece there.
The chances of damage are very good where I live. A nice big chunk of ice or rock of a log truck would do some nice damage to that

North ... That grill looks awesome. How can I get one .. Do they have a website ?

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