Are downpipes and a intercooler worth it without a tune?

[2020FordRaptor]

Actually not that big of a stretch, that’s a tuned truck to start with. No doubt he’s over-boosting, even if it’s only a little. His truck is rocking 37’s and putting out numbers a stock Raptor would be ok with. Some better, some same, some worse.

I’m open to the possibility that a CAC by itself may net some power on an otherwise unmodified truck, I just wouldn’t expect it to be massive. Until or unless you tune it and then gains will easily come.

Agreed.

 

[BoostCreep]

You are correct. It can also flow better as well.

Not cooler air to the turbos, it cools the charged air exiting the turbo’s compressor before entering the intake manifold. It allows the charged air to be cooler and more dense, allowing for more power. The aftermarket intercoolers also have less pressure drop across the core making the entire system more efficient.

 

[BoostCreep]

There is more ware and tare on your turbos when you upgrade to the bigger intercooler. When you tune it the tune it make the turbos run slower cause you have so much more cooling with the bigger intercooler

 

[Muchmore]

There is more ware and tare on your turbos when you upgrade to the bigger intercooler. When you tune it the tune it make the turbos run slower cause you have so much more cooling with the bigger intercooler

What the hotel is this?

 

[nikhsub1]

Not cooler air to the turbos, it cools the charged air exiting the turbo’s compressor before entering the intake manifold. It allows the charged air to be cooler and more dense, allowing for more power. The aftermarket intercoolers also have less pressure drop across the core making the entire system more efficient.

Yes I read his post wrong. The IC is after the turbos.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Not cooler air to the turbos, it cools the charged air exiting the turbo’s compressor before entering the intake manifold. It allows the charged air to be cooler and more dense, allowing for more power. The aftermarket intercoolers also have less pressure drop across the core making the entire system more efficient.

Ok thanks for that information. Your name fits you.

 

[Ellison3]

No.

No. I did the Full Race intercooler, throttle body spacer, and TurboSmart BOV. It was nice. But great after I got it tuned!!!

The tuner simulated a CAI by opening my OEM air box. He told me when my Full Race CAI came I could throw it on. The truck accelerated like crazy after the tune. When I put the CAI on it ran like dog !!! I was a little pissed off to say the least. Threw the stock intake back on, and Voila!!!

Anyway… all that is just an example of why you need to get the vehicle tuned to get the FULL benefits of the money spent. And, have all parts on hand for the dyno!!!

Since you’re doing the downpipes you will see a sweet increase in power. Throttle body spacer, and intercooler, got me at 603lbs per foot of torque at the wheels in my Expedition. Can’t wait to get downpipes as well. Then, I’ll have to head back to the tuner for a third time!!! Crap!!!

 

[2020FordRaptor]

No. I did the Full Race intercooler, throttle body spacer, and TurboSmart BOV. It was nice. But great after I got it tuned!!!

The tuner simulated a CAI by opening my OEM air box. He told me when my Full Race CAI came I could throw it on. The truck accelerated like crazy after the tune. When I put the CAI on it ran like dog !!! I was a little pissed off to say the least. Threw the stock intake back on, and Voila!!!

Anyway… all that is just an example of why you need to get the vehicle tuned to get the FULL benefits of the money spent. And, have all parts on hand for the dyno!!!

Since you’re doing the downpipes you will see a sweet increase in power. Throttle body spacer, and intercooler, got me at 603lbs per foot of torque at the wheels in my Expedition. Can’t wait to get downpipes as well. Then, I’ll have to head back to the tuner for a third time!!! Crap!!!

The tuner is a fun place to go but I have a 8 year warranty so I will have to wait on that. Glad you had a hood experience with them though.

 

[Ellison3]

No.

The tuner is a fun place to go but I have a 8 year warranty so I will have to wait on that. Glad you had a hood experience with them though.

Yeah… that’s a good decision. Didn’t do my tune until I was out of warranty.

 

[AutoXRacer]

No. I did the Full Race intercooler, throttle body spacer, and TurboSmart BOV. It was nice. But great after I got it tuned!!!

The tuner simulated a CAI by opening my OEM air box. He told me when my Full Race CAI came I could throw it on. The truck accelerated like crazy after the tune. When I put the CAI on it ran like dog !!! I was a little pissed off to say the least. Threw the stock intake back on, and Voila!!!

Anyway… all that is just an example of why you need to get the vehicle tuned to get the FULL benefits of the money spent. And, have all parts on hand for the dyno!!!

Since you’re doing the downpipes you will see a sweet increase in power. Throttle body spacer, and intercooler, got me at 603lbs per foot of torque at the wheels in my Expedition. Can’t wait to get downpipes as well. Then, I’ll have to head back to the tuner for a third time!!! Crap!!!

You mean foot pounds (ft-lbs)...?