The Explorer ST Stage 1 Kit from Whipple is the full package. Designed to free up power and wake your SUV up, the intercooler and tune included in the Stage 1 Kit will make your Ford more fun to drive and more responsive.
Reduce intake air temperatures. The Explorer Mega Cooler has been tested to lower temperatures up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit on the dyno. On the street and at the track, even better temperatures are possible. This reduction in temperature will result in great gains in power! The reduced temperatures let you increase the spark advance and get more oxygen into the engine for increased power. It provides more consistent power, faster recovery times, and maintains safety from detonation.
Bar and plate core for better heat transfer. Constructed using a bar and plate core, the intercooler promotes heat transfer for more efficient operation than tube and fin cores. The intercooler features 214% greater volume than stock and offset fins on the hot and cold side for even greater cooling capacity. There is a 259% increase in external fin surface increase and a reduction in restriction over the stock intercooler.
Unleash your Explorer ST. Designed for 91 octane fuel or higher, this tune maximizes the performance of your SUV. The calibration provides +120ft-lbs of torque to give you more power and to get you off the line quicker. The +60hp increase also helps your Explorer ST feel livelier and sportier when you drive.
More fun to drive. Whipple didn't stop with a bump in power. The team at Whipple also adjusted the shift points of your Ford so that you can utilize the increased torque and have a more exciting drive. Improved pedal mapping changes the way that your Explorer ST responds when you get on the gas. The speed limit of the SUV is increased, auto start/stop is removed, and the RPM range is increased with the tune.
Product Benefits:
- Includes tune, and intercooler
- Cooler air for your engine
- Improved power
- Greater volume
- Bar and plate core
- Whipple tuning device and tune
- Improved shift strategy
- 70+ degree improvement
- CARB approved for 2020-2023 models
- EO # D-231-73
Need help with installation? Check out our How-To article here!
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- Installation Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Tools Required:
- Safety glasses, 3/8 inch torque wrench, 3/8 metric socket set, plastic trim tool, floor jack, jack stands
- Estimated Install Time:
- (approx.) 3.5 Hours
- Vehicle Fitment:
- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
This aftermarket part has been granted an Executive Order (E.O.) and is approved for sale and use on
motor vehicles by the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.). In addition to California, this part is
also legal in those states having adopted California clean air standards.
