Protecting Ecoboost Intercooler

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04-03-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ortrucker

I understand where you're going there. Car salesmen aren't exactly known as experts in mechanics. But what I'm going by is the assumption that they've been briefed on these things from someone higher up. And even if other members here are right about the only risk being taken by installing an IC grill is a slight loss of performance, why should I give it up? I'm also going by my own observation that about 95% of all F150 Ecoboosts I see do not have anything over the hole. If the empty space for the intercooler was a problem (after 3 years), I'm quite certain there would be a recall by now.

Unless you live in a hot climate or do serious towing I really can't see it being an issue if you add a grille cover over the intercooler. Many other turbo vehicles have grilles over the intercooler and almost every vehicle has a grille over the radiator. Same concept for both, fin type heat exchanger. I'm sure the Ford engineers prefer maximum air flow over it to be conservative for even the most demanding truck owners. Likewise, I honestly think it is very unlikely to sustain catastrophic damage if you leave it uncovered. But one thing is for sure, my truck looks way better with the grille added.

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