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Old 01-10-2013, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostedFx
There is a Mod that I would love to add to my truck. It's a hidden winch that mounts behind the lower opening on the bumper. The problem is that on a Ecoboost that opening is for the CAC airflow. Does anybody know of a kit that relocates the Factory CAC or has anybody moved there CAC up infront of the radiator?? Here is a link to the hidden winch http://www.roughcountry.com/images_l...ate_1010-v.jpg
hi, this is the same winch and mounting bracket we used on our F-150 ecoboost. the following pics should help explain things clearly to anybody reading this:


stock intercooler is in the way of the winch and mounting bracket, remove this


^^winch mounting bracket that gets installed in the stock IC location, and bolts directly to the frame rails





this photos shows the winch mounted on the bracket, bolted in place. you can see the intercooler pipes on either side of it. It is important to note that you have to take care when wiring the winch and controller so the wires and terminals can not come near the intercooler and short out on it. also the silver connect/disconnect lever can pop-out to give you more clearance

Originally Posted by TJFX2EB
However, if you want to use your stock IC, you will need to redo or reroute IC plumbing, brackets, etc etc and I don't know of anyone that has either made anything or done it themselves.
It is not possible to rework the stock IC, because the dimensions are not quite right for fitting in the grille area. Also the endtanks are plastic so impossible to TIG weld and change the inlet/outlet


Originally Posted by caperj
If you haven't already looked it looks like full race has done it!

http://www.full-race.com/store/ecobo...ler-kit-1.html
Originally Posted by Franchi Motorsports
You want the Full Race CAC for what you are looking to do. I dont think they have released pricing yet though but from what I recall on the Full Race thread, Geoff said it would be released sometime in January.
thanks guys
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I don't know much about the dynamics of the CAC, but looking at the pics, can't you just add tubing/hose with clamps and move the CAC up more, in front of the grill?
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^^ not possible, it wont fit. you are welcome to try it for yourself however!
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Do you have any completed pictures?
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Do you have any completed pictures?
Its a 4 year old thread. You may want to either PM the people who did it or the vendors.
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Default DIY Intercooler relocation and winch install.
Originally Posted by BoostedFx
There is a Mod that I would love to add to my truck. It's a hidden winch that mounts behind the lower opening on the bumper. The problem is that on a Ecoboost that opening is for the CAC airflow. Does anybody know of a kit that relocates the Factory CAC or has anybody moved there CAC up infront of the radiator?? Here is a link to the hidden winch http://www.roughcountry.com/images_l...ate_1010-v.jpg
Hi OP, here is a solution to the relocation and winch install within the bumper that I did. The intercooler relocation cost about 300 to DIY, and I have a parts list included in the attached thread. The YouTube video that I uploaded in the thread has a parts list as well as additional video links in the description of the video for visual reference on how to do the relocation install. The winch plate and winch was about 550 with the RC hidden winch plate. In total, about 850$ which is a lot cheaper than the Full Race relocation kit which cost 1300$ alone


. If you have any questions, just send me a message. Hope all is well and take care!

https://www.f150forum.com/f119/2-7-3...-winch-526195/
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