Best Intercooler for Stock Location?

[Kirby Lastinger]

Installed my Mishimoto IC yesterday. It wasn't too bad of an install, and clean (no trimming). I did need two extra tools, a floor jack and my GF to operate it.

I am going to get some performance numbers on my Cobb Stage 1, and then do the same with the Stage 2 map.

That is what I want is an exact fit. No trimming or modifications. So the Mishimoto does that?

What did you need the floor jack for? To raise the IC into position, and hold it there while making connections?




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[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

What did you need the floor jack for? To raise the IC into position, and hold it there while making connections?

Correct. Floor jack supports it while you make connections and bolt it to the truck.

Also, a great method for installing rear bumpers. Use the floor jack and hold it under the hitch receive once attached to the bumper and jack up and into position.

 

[Chris Mies]

What Nick said.

 

[Kirby Lastinger]

Thanks. That is what I figured.

Anyone here use the AFE Bladerunner? Just curious about it as compared to the mishimoto.


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[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Thanks. That is what I figured.

Anyone here use the AFE Bladerunner? Just curious about it as compared to the mishimoto.


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We’ve had a few customers go with it and they’re happy. No hard data between the two though.

 

[Cody91tt]

Does anyone have any dimensions and feedback to compare the Injen Intercooler for the Raptor vs, say, Mishimoto? They’re a bit less expensive and to be honest, I’ve seen both up close and have to say that the quality of welds, alignment and finish are way better on the injen units. Sadly, I just can’t tell if the injen is thicker like the Mishimoto — Their site gives only vague details.

 

[CVF-Jason]

Does anyone have any dimensions and feedback to compare the Injen Intercooler for the Raptor vs, say, Mishimoto? They’re a bit less expensive and to be honest, I’ve seen both up close and have to say that the quality of welds, alignment and finish are way better on the injen units. Sadly, I just can’t tell if the injen is thicker like the Mishimoto — Their site gives only vague details.

Similar to our unit, Injen's core is 21*5.75*5.28 and Mishimoto's is 20*5*9.5.

Going beyond core size alone you have to consider the quality of the actual core (i.e. number of charge rows vs. density of fin pack, etc.) when determining how two similar-sized intercoolers may not perform the same head-to-head.

Our intercooler's core was designed specifically for the application and was street tested/redesigned several times over to ensure that we were maximizing every inch of the allocated cooling space (on top of our Lifetime Warranty in the case of welds concerns, etc.).

Sources here:

https://www.americantrucks.com/injentercooler-1518-27l-35l-ecoboost-f150.html

https://www.cjponyparts.com/mishimo...-2019-f-150-raptor-2017-2019/p/MMINTF15015BK/

 

[titanjc]

Does anyone have any dimensions and feedback to compare the Injen Intercooler for the Raptor vs, say, Mishimoto? They’re a bit less expensive and to be honest, I’ve seen both up close and have to say that the quality of welds, alignment and finish are way better on the injen units. Sadly, I just can’t tell if the injen is thicker like the Mishimoto — Their site gives only vague details.

I'd like to hear some feedback on the Injen too. It doesn't seem like a lot of people run them for some reason, but it is the best value out of all the stock intercooler replacements.

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[Cody91tt]

Similar to our unit, Injen's core is 21*5.75*5.28 and Mishimoto's is 20*5*9.5.

Going beyond core size alone you have to consider the quality of the actual core (i.e. number of charge rows vs. density of fin pack, etc.) when determining how two similar-sized intercoolers may not perform the same head-to-head.

Our intercooler's core was designed specifically for the application and was street tested/redesigned several times over to ensure that we were maximizing every inch of the allocated cooling space (on top of our Lifetime Warranty in the case of welds concerns, etc.).

Sources here:

https://www.americantrucks.com/injentercooler-1518-27l-35l-ecoboost-f150.html

https://www.cjponyparts.com/mishimo...-2019-f-150-raptor-2017-2019/p/MMINTF15015BK/

Thank you for the details my man— Appreciate it. Just need to see some comparisons and see how many upgrades I actually plan on doing to make sure it’s offering scalable support.

 

[Badgertits]

Thank you for the details my man— Appreciate it. Just need to see some comparisons and see how many upgrades I actually plan on doing to make sure it’s offering scalable support.

On the American trucks website someone posted what looks like pics of stock vs the injen- for sure looks thicker than the stocker & has cast AL endtanks- bus it is bigger than the mishimoto? Cool any better? Does look like it’d be an upgrade over stock either way.

I was ready to pull trigger on mishimoto but may go injen instead save a few $$$