Anyone here has an upgraded intercooler w/o a tune?

[Todd Turbo S]

I’m curious to get some feedback with anyone whom happens to have an aftermarket intercooler but does not combined it with an aftermarket tune. I just like the idea of having cooler air feed the turbos and get slightly more hp/torque gains. Also considering AMS Boost Tubes. The only performance mods I have now, is, Corsa Sport mufflers, Roush CIA and Alcon BBK.

I only have 6,000 miles and will take me 5-6 years more to reach 30k miles, which is my target before installing COBB/GooseTune. If voiding the warranty was not an issue, I would have the tune in the intercooler already installed. I already spoke with my local Ford dealership service manager, he said the intercooler would not void any warranties, accept obviously for the intercooler itself.

feedback appreciated.

 

[CVF-Jason]

We've had customers upgrade their intercooler without an accompanying tune. It's not as efficient as running a tune with the intercooler but you still do feel the effects of the upgraded. More cool air flowing = better performance any way you look at it.

 

[JohnyPython]

Just a visual comparison will tell you the CVF will perform better.

I have Cobb OTS Stage 2 but I’m sure the stock map will be fine with an aftermarket IC.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

Just a visual comparison will tell you the CVF will perform better.

I have Cobb OTS Stage 2 but I’m sure the stock map will be fine with an aftermarket IC.

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Thanks.

 

[Alford78]

I have had the SVC relocated IC without a tune going on 17k miles now. I am running their frame cut bumper so it was a must.
No issues at all.

edit
I removed the stock IC when the truck was new as the bumper and IC were my first mods. So less than 1,000 miles were stock.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Runs fine with CVF and no tune... no heat soak for me. I went that route before I gave in and contacted Goosetuned for the good stuff.

 

[Rick at FMS]

If you want keep the stock location, I cannot recommend the Wagner enough. It is the largest of the stock location and still utilizing the shutters. It goes up partially behind the grill for more surface area. I run this one myself without a tune and I noticed the difference. Most tuners recommend this one too.

We have one in stock, message me for FRF pricing if interested

Rick
Freedom Motorsports

 

[RaptorVette]

I went a few thousand miles with the CVF intercooler before I gave in and got a tune. Temps were definitely a lot lower even without a tune.

Be careful with those boost tubes. My 2019 has 34k miles and last week I had to take it the the dealership because it was running in "limp mode" but without a check engine light. Turns out one of the clamps on a boost tube fell off. I've never touched the boost tubes so I can't believe the clamp loosened enough to fall off. I get my truck back tomorrow and they are also doing the cam phaser software update. I'm going to keep a spare clamp just in case that happens again.

 

[Peterb]

it’s worth it for the BOV pshhhhhh
with SVC at least

 

[Flash1034]

I have a CVFab and no tune. Works great.