JohnnyMack
Member
First post on the forum, and bought a 2020 Raptor with less then 9,000 miles on it a few weeks ago.
For what it is worth, I just installed the CFV Intercooler. Very nice kit and had it within two days of order. Install went fine. No directions included, but plenty of folks have done this with write ups and videos.
Only issues for me were:
1) it took me about 10 minutes to realize that using a jack to help hold and adjust the new intercooler is the only way to go. Don't fight it, just take your time to adjust the jack to help you.
2) The cooling fans reinstall is a bit of a pain, but they do fit. Had to use the jack to push the intercooler all the way up into position to create enough space to clear the power steering. They fit though. If the intercooler is any type of angle downward, you are fighting the intercooler (which was my issue.)
Having a custom turbo car before, the couplings are very nice both stock and the elbow from CVF. Just make sure you take your time on the hose clamps. I saw a couple of posts on coupling blowing off. Just feel for the rolled edges of barbs and insure your hose clamps are in that valley. Also, ensure your hose clamps synch "level" and not at an angle.
Took it out for a spin. Boost comes on a quicker and seems much more consistent. Heat is still a little high at 120 but it cools off way faster than stock.
Nice mod for $570...especially worth it if you can do the work yourself.
It took me about 3 hours, start to finish, excluding a 7 hour delay awaiting UPS to drop the new intercooler off.
For what it is worth, I just installed the CFV Intercooler. Very nice kit and had it within two days of order. Install went fine. No directions included, but plenty of folks have done this with write ups and videos.
Only issues for me were:
1) it took me about 10 minutes to realize that using a jack to help hold and adjust the new intercooler is the only way to go. Don't fight it, just take your time to adjust the jack to help you.
2) The cooling fans reinstall is a bit of a pain, but they do fit. Had to use the jack to push the intercooler all the way up into position to create enough space to clear the power steering. They fit though. If the intercooler is any type of angle downward, you are fighting the intercooler (which was my issue.)
Having a custom turbo car before, the couplings are very nice both stock and the elbow from CVF. Just make sure you take your time on the hose clamps. I saw a couple of posts on coupling blowing off. Just feel for the rolled edges of barbs and insure your hose clamps are in that valley. Also, ensure your hose clamps synch "level" and not at an angle.
Took it out for a spin. Boost comes on a quicker and seems much more consistent. Heat is still a little high at 120 but it cools off way faster than stock.
Nice mod for $570...especially worth it if you can do the work yourself.
It took me about 3 hours, start to finish, excluding a 7 hour delay awaiting UPS to drop the new intercooler off.
