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F-150 Intercooler Install Guide

Your F-150

Pick your year to see what fits.

This page covers the US F-150, not the Raptor or PowerBoost.

+10–30 whp (est.)
Hard$900–$1,2003–4 hrs
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Why do it

Keeps the air cool so power stays consistent.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Disconnect the pipes

    • Undo the clamps on the pipes.
    Watch this step (AmericanTrucks, on a 2015-2020 EcoBoost) (3:06–4:07)

  2. Remove the air intake

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (4:07–5:07)

  3. Pull the intercooler

    • Support it and take it out.
    Watch this step (5:07–8:09)

  4. Remove the charge pipe

    • Rotate it out.
    Watch this step (8:09–10:11)

  5. Fit the new intercooler

    • Fit it and the pipes.
    Watch this step (11:13–14:25)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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