Oddly enough the trigger for doing this now is the wimpy horn that Ford installs in the US Fiesta ST. Here in the Detroit area where texting at traffic lights in universal for those under 30 means that a horn loud enough to be heard over a blasting Sub Woofer is essential.
So, if I am going to pull the front fascia might as well install a Mountune 3 pass radiator and Induction kit. Basically I'll have the front side of the MR230 hardware mounted. Next on the must have list is a catch can setup, talked to a local Ford dealer and they strongly advise installing a catch can. As for the rear, a rear motor mount is essential and I like the looks and sound of the Cobb 2 1/2 inch exhaust. As for the Downpipe, that will stay in place. If Cobb or Mountune ever get their downpipes EPA certified I'll change the downpipe but from what I've seen a larger downpipe really isn't needed until you go to a bigger turbo.
One remaining question mark is the wastgate actuator, haven't been able to find any comparison reports on the benefit. So do I need a new wastegate actuator and if so, why. BTW, spent many years building and tuning the Small Block Chevy but this stuff with supercharging is way out of my area of expertise.
BTW, per my dealer the 2019 Raptor has a revised fuel injection system with an additional set of low volume injectors to specifically wash the intake valves. For 2020 all of other direct injection engines will get these secondary injection systems phased in. Odd thing is that it wouldn't be that difficult to add a single injector at the throttle body to provide a bit of gasoline for keeping the valves clean. If Cobb or Mountune keep an eye on these forums it may be an idea for a new product.
So, if I am going to pull the front fascia might as well install a Mountune 3 pass radiator and Induction kit. Basically I'll have the front side of the MR230 hardware mounted. Next on the must have list is a catch can setup, talked to a local Ford dealer and they strongly advise installing a catch can. As for the rear, a rear motor mount is essential and I like the looks and sound of the Cobb 2 1/2 inch exhaust. As for the Downpipe, that will stay in place. If Cobb or Mountune ever get their downpipes EPA certified I'll change the downpipe but from what I've seen a larger downpipe really isn't needed until you go to a bigger turbo.
One remaining question mark is the wastgate actuator, haven't been able to find any comparison reports on the benefit. So do I need a new wastegate actuator and if so, why. BTW, spent many years building and tuning the Small Block Chevy but this stuff with supercharging is way out of my area of expertise.
BTW, per my dealer the 2019 Raptor has a revised fuel injection system with an additional set of low volume injectors to specifically wash the intake valves. For 2020 all of other direct injection engines will get these secondary injection systems phased in. Odd thing is that it wouldn't be that difficult to add a single injector at the throttle body to provide a bit of gasoline for keeping the valves clean. If Cobb or Mountune keep an eye on these forums it may be an idea for a new product.