Coming Soon! Mishimoto 2019+ Ranger Intercooler Pipes

[Racket]

The claimed potential performance gains just by upgrading the charge pipes (Mishimoto vs. aFe) really tightens the performance per dollar justification. We're looking at a couple horsepower difference with some broad claims in torque (?)

If I understood the potential including a tune it will likely satisfy that rationale.

EDIT: the stock screws are B6X1.0-16A's according to Mishimoto's instructions. Is that actually M6? All I find locally is metric... and not in stock.

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[Racket]

I called Mishimoto and they confirmed that the bolts they include are M6x1. Measuring what I'll need looks to be about 1 3/4 inch or just over 44mm. Nothing local in stock, so Amazon it is... a box of 20.

Anyone else need longer bolts for theirs?

With the hard aluminum Mishimoto mount, the aluminum GFB DV+ I wish I had a gasket to deal tight. The stock Ford BOV is nylon bodied as is the factory pipe and I didn't think I needed one there. @Mishimoto ?

 

[Dustanmont]

I called Mishimoto and they confirmed that the bolts they include are M6x1. Measuring what I'll need looks to be about 1 3/4 inch or just over 44mm. Nothing local in stock, so Amazon it is... a box of 20.

Anyone else need longer bolts for theirs?

With the hard aluminum Mishimoto mount, the aluminum GFB DV+ I wish I had a gasket to deal tight. The stock Ford BOV is nylon bodied as is the factory pipe and I didn't think I needed one there. @Mishimoto ?

I have the TurboSmart one. I'm pretty sure they said they were testing the aftermarket BOVs with their pipes as well.

 

[Racket]

I have the TurboSmart one. I'm pretty sure they said they were testing the aftermarket BOVs with their pipes as well.

I don't suppose they make a gasket then? I didn't see any on their web page.

I don't think there is risk to the GFB DV+ like frequent or related shock transferred to the body - and I suppose with the factory (or upgraded) turbo or intercooler there wouldn't be excessive boost to leak out but I wouldn't mind some type of gasket to make up for any imperfections in the seal in case I don't keep the bolts torqued consistently - especially with a more rigid mounting point.

 

[Dustanmont]

I don't suppose they make a gasket then? I didn't see any on their web page.

I don't think there is risk to the GFB DV+ like frequent or related shock transferred to the body - and I suppose with the factory (or upgraded) turbo or intercooler there wouldn't be excessive boost to leak out but I wouldn't mind some type of gasket to make up for any imperfections in the seal in case I don't keep the bolts torqued consistently - especially with a more rigid mounting point.

I can't speak for the anything but the Turbosmart.
It has O-rings for a seal.

 

[Racket]

I can't speak for the anything but the Turbosmart.
It has O-rings for a seal.

I don't recall - but I'll find out - if the DV+ for our trucks has the ring seal I suppose. Not all their products do.

 

[Mishimoto]

@Mishimoto did you do a dyno test with these pipes alone? Any data to share?

Also: I'm using the GFB DV+ and suspect the replacement bolts you've included will be too short. What should I do for longer replacements? (I wouldn't mind black anodized) I don't want to run the risk of stripping out or having screws back out.

The claimed potential performance gains just by upgrading the charge pipes (Mishimoto vs. aFe) really tightens the performance per dollar justification. We're looking at a couple horsepower difference with some broad claims in torque (?)

If I understood the potential including a tune it will likely satisfy that rationale.

EDIT: the stock screws are B6X1.0-16A's according to Mishimoto's instructions. Is that actually M6? All I find locally is metric... and not in stock.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you on these! I just shot you back a PM about the bolts, but I'll post it here as well, just in case other folks are looking to run the same setup:

"the threads are M6x1.0 for these bolts, and the thread length is 16mm, so a little more than a half inch. Also, the flange thread hole depth is 15mm."

As for the performance testing, we did run a test with just the intercooler pipes installed and only found a marginal power gain over the stock system, but with far superior flow characteristics. Since these trucks are running on a speed density tune, it's tricky (but not impossible) to add horsepower with just bolt-ons. Adding a tune in combination with the pipes would yield the best results and allow for a much more efficient use of that added flow and volume. That said though, it's not impossible to add power with just the bolt-ons, and we did record a power-gain with the full intercooler kit on just the stock tune.

I called Mishimoto and they confirmed that the bolts they include are M6x1. Measuring what I'll need looks to be about 1 3/4 inch or just over 44mm. Nothing local in stock, so Amazon it is... a box of 20.

Anyone else need longer bolts for theirs?

With the hard aluminum Mishimoto mount, the aluminum GFB DV+ I wish I had a gasket to deal tight. The stock Ford BOV is nylon bodied as is the factory pipe and I didn't think I needed one there. @Mishimoto ?

I would just double check on the O-ring situation for you GFB DV+ It appears that there is a slot for one, so I would be surprised if there's not one included. It looks like it likely uses the OEM Ford O-ring, but I would reach out to GFB to confirm that.

Thanks Guys!

-Nick

 

[Racket]

Just posting this to keep in mind you will re-use the factory springs on the connectors to the intercooler.

I wasn't super keen on doing this but everything goes back together.

 

[Racket]

The bolts I ordered were too long, I'll be looking for something shorter maybe 30mm.

All I installed today was the tube from the intercooler to the throttle body. A slight pain since I had to unmount and disconnect the catch can... then put it all back.

No issues driving it yet with just the one. I wonder if the replacement higher-flowing hot side is going to introduce some lag and conversely if the GFB DV+ (with the spring) will provide a more noticeable difference?

(EDIT to add)
Driving my usual commute this morning - with only the cold side upgraded and factory tune for the last few hundred miles - I am sensing less 'lunge' in acceleration although there is perceptibly smooth power. I suppose turbo lag is softened and pressure variables are less shocky.

Again, just my perception for now. It will be a week before I have a day off to install the hot side pipes.

 

[Bowman]

Thanks for all the info here, this is my first turbo charged vehicle so all this is new to me, and I love learning all this stuff. This definitely sounds like an upgrade I need to make a priority

 

[Racket]

I mentioned before that I've only been able to put the larger cold side on so far and took off the custom tube until I have everything together. Going to assume I'm losing a little pressure at the throttle body and while the power from the tune is definitely not there, my gas mileage is quickly improving according to the on board computer. Still feels like the 'lunge' of the boost coming on is reduced; wonder how that will change when I get the hot side hooked up. And the tune updated. I'm judging the driving experience and haven't gotten a Dyno baseline - after this, perhaps I will.

After all, right now the blowoff vents at the same pressure ahead of the intercooler, that will shift once I out the proportionally larger hot side on there? More volume ahead of the intercooler at the same pressure with a drop (although not as proportionally much as the hot side) to the TB.

 

[Racket]

The Mishimoto bolt on the left, 30mm on the right. Almost fully threaded into the mishi pipe, the 30mm leaves about a max 5/8 inch. Here's the height with my existing setup (GFB DV+):

So I'm good to go for completing this, transferring the lockwasher over and perhaps a touch of thread lock. The stock mishi bolt went nearly flush.

 

[HDR]

I am interested in getting these pipes and have a question. I don't think I saw this asked yet, if it was sorry I missed it but, is any aftermarket blow off valve able to be installed without hitting the hood insulation?

 

[Mishimoto]

The Mishimoto bolt on the left, 30mm on the right. Almost fully threaded into the mishi pipe, the 30mm leaves about a max 5/8 inch. Here's the height with my existing setup (GFB DV+):

So I'm good to go for completing this, transferring the lockwasher over and perhaps a touch of thread lock. The stock mishi bolt went nearly flush.

Glad you were able to get the correct length!

I am interested in getting these pipes and have a question. I don't think I saw this asked yet, if it was sorry I missed it but, is any aftermarket blow off valve able to be installed without hitting the hood insulation?

Yessir!

-Nick

 

[txquailguy]

Sweet!

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