Powerboost Exhaust Heat Exchanger Delete

[amschind]

I mean more tangible benefits especially for under-hood temps at speed, etc. Clearly it'd be cooler to the touch, but what other benefits is it bringing to the table.

Well, we would have to have a data logger under the hood. That's not so hard, but the factors that are tougher to address are 1) heat soak into the engine and electronics from the higher ambient temp air and 2) direct radiant heat from the pipes. I think all of that argues more for a "try it out and see" approach vs getting solid data. The trouble here, as it so often is, arises from the fact that getting good data costs more than trying out a solution that may be ineffective or overkill.

I'm open to ideas.

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[Tank]

I mean more tangible benefits especially for under-hood temps at speed, etc. Clearly it'd be cooler to the touch, but what other benefits is it bringing to the table.

Installing hood vents would remove a lot of the bay heat.

 

[Tank]

I'm not a threat to your title, but the goal for my truck is to last 15-20 years and be able to pull stuff that is almost too heavy for a half ton. To that end, my goal isn't more power, but better cooling. I.e. I have enough max power to move loads that are way to heavy for the truck, but because I have to sustain that power level, inadequate (i.e. factory) cooling has the ability to reduce power output and increase temps the point that using the truck for truck things limits its lifespan AND renders it unable to perform those tasks. To that end, the other big upgrade that I want is a new radiator which the guys at FullRace also say they're going to release around the same time.

I'm doing it for cooling as well.
I already run an E50 tune, the ethanol provides some engine cooling.
I have wrapped my entire exhaust, all the way to the tip.
I've installed a CVF Titan V2 intercooler.
I'm looking into finding a larger trans cooler, and getting rid of the heat exchanger..

 

[TheGoatman]

Installing hood vents would remove a lot of the bay heat.

Wonder if this would help with drag once you’re at high speeds. if there’s any positive pressure in there it would help for sure

 

[Tank]

Wonder if this would help with drag once you’re at high speeds. if there’s any positive pressure in there it would help for sure

I know when I'm doing north of 130mph, the hood is rippling like waves in the ocean...

 

[Sigma1914]

I live in south Louisiana, so we have the same weather.

My main reason to get rid of the Heat Exchanger is because it's a choke point in the exhaust system...
I currently have the SPD Hi-Flow Alpha Catted downpipes and the SPD Performance HX series cat-back exhaust...I plan to go to true duals to better help extract exhaust gases for my Horsepower level(640+rwhp)...

If you don’t mind me asking. What option of the SPD Alpha Catted Y-Pipe did you purchase? The Alpha 6” Ceramic +500 Cell EPA for $2,195 or the 6” GESI 85600 G-Sport UHO EPA for $3,995? And how are they holding up since you posted in June that you had them? I have a Whipple Gen 6x Stg 1 unit on my 5.0L Coyote. I noticed you said you have a Powerboost. Do these SPD’s work well on the 5.0L’s too? And I’d love that discount code if you still have it. Looking to eventually swap out the stock cats. I already have a Gibson performance exhaust setup and not interested in longtube headers at all. Just a great high flow cat system that won’t throw any codes and can blot right onto my current exhaust system.

 

[Tank]

If you don’t mind me asking. What option of the SPD Alpha Catted Y-Pipe did you purchase? The Alpha 6” Ceramic +500 Cell EPA for $2,195 or the 6” GESI 85600 G-Sport UHO EPA for $3,995? And how are they holding up since you posted in June that you had them? I have a Whipple Gen 6x Stg 1 unit on my 5.0L Coyote. I noticed you said you have a Powerboost. Do these SPD’s work well on the 5.0L’s too? And I’d love that discount code if you still have it. Looking to eventually swap out the stock cats. I already have a Gibson performance exhaust setup and not interested in longtube headers at all. Just a great high flow cat system that won’t throw any codes and can blot right onto my current exhaust system.

The Powerboost 3.5L only has one option, the Alpha 500cell...and I love it.
It's not loud or annoying during regular driving, but gets rowdy when you plant your foot to the floor, which is perfect.

They have more options for the 5.0L, and yours will sound WAYYYYY better than my V6, for obvious reasons..

Jayson5 is the discount code.

 

[Sigma1914]

The Powerboost 3.5L only has one option, the Alpha 500cell...and I love it.
It's not loud or annoying during regular driving, but gets rowdy when you plant your foot to the floor, which is perfect.

They have more options for the 5.0L, and yours will sound WAYYYYY better than my V6, for obvious reasons..

Jayson5 is the discount code.

Thanks for the code! And I’m hearing that the Alpha 6” Ceramic +500 Cell is good up to 1K HP even though I don’t plan to produce no where near that amount of power. That should be more than good enough for my Gen 6x Sgt 1 unit at 725HP.

 

[amschind]

Thanks for the code! And I’m hearing that the Alpha 6” Ceramic +500 Cell is good up to 1K HP even though I don’t plan to produce no where near that amount of power. That should be more than good enough for my Gen 6x Sgt 1 unit at 725HP.

Yeah, you are on the wrong thread. PB options are EXTREMELY limited: anything other than the stock cats or the SPD kit will set off the cat performance codes just like straight pipes. The options for the 5.0 are wide open, and you should take advantage of the embarrassment of riches for that powertrain.

 

[Tank]

Yeah, you are on the wrong thread. PB options are EXTREMELY limited: anything other than the stock cats or the SPD kit will set off the cat performance codes just like straight pipes. The options for the 5.0 are wide open, and you should take advantage of the embarrassment of riches for that powertrain.

Technically he may be on the wrong thread, but he got the info he wanted and a discount code...so I guess it's a win win for him...

 

[Sigma1914]

Technically he may be on the wrong thread, but he got the info he wanted and a discount code...so I guess it's a win win for him...

And it ended up being an L because after speaking with Whipple like 2 hours ago it seems like due to their “Limited Powertrain Warranty” I can’t even get the SPD Alpha Cats right now because I’ll void the warranty by replacing Ford’s OEM Factory Cats. Thank god I just have a stage 1 Gen 6x Whipple and not the stage 2. At least these Ford Cats will buy me some time until the warranty is up. Then I’m switching them out asap! I just can’t go too crazy in the summer time. Thanks again for the code! I guess I could at least order them and hold onto them when they get here.

 

[Tank]

And it ended up being an L because after speaking with Whipple like 2 hours ago it seems like due to their “Limited Powertrain Warranty” I can’t even get the SPD Alpha Cats right now because I’ll void the warranty by replacing Ford’s OEM Factory Cats. Thank god I just have a stage 1 Gen 6x Whipple and not the stage 2. At least these Ford Cats will buy me some time until the warranty is up. Then I’m switching them out asap! I just can’t go too crazy in the summer time. Thanks again for the code! I guess I could at least order them and hold onto them when they get here.

And that's bullshit, because Ford knows those Whipples are destroying the CATs and blowing the motors..it's a known issue....they should be happy you're upgrading...it'll save them money..

 

[Sigma1914]

And that's bullshit, because Ford knows those Whipples are destroying the CATs and blowing the motors..it's a known issue....they should be happy you're upgrading...it'll save them money..

You’re absolutely right but this came from Whipple. I didn’t want the outdated Gen 5x Stg 1 FP Whipple. If I’m going to void the original Ford Factory 5yr/60k PowerTrain Warranty I might as well go with the latest Gen 6x Stg 1 technology with the Whipple 3Yr/36k PowerTrain Warranty. It’s no different than the Ford Performance Limited Warranty.

 

[Tank]

You’re absolutely right but this came from Whipple. I didn’t want the outdated Gen 5x Stg 1 FP Whipple. If I’m going to void the original Ford Factory 5yr/60k PowerTrain Warranty I might as well go with the latest Gen 6x Stg 1 technology with the Whipple 3Yr/36k PowerTrain Warranty. It’s no different than the Ford Performance Limited Warranty.

Whipple, Ford..same same...they should know that upgrading the downpipes would save them money in warranty repairs when the stock cats shit the bed.

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