What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

[BadShot]

Finally got around to putting my big mouth on. Seat of the pants says at least a 15hp bump, probably more since it matches.

 

[Downsy]

received the airbag cover to match the steering wheel. I'm iffy on the color selection I chose for the steering wheel and the airbag cover (the orange instead of going with red) but it looks really good nonetheless.

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That looks fantastic!

 

[isis]

Recently finished up an intercooler install and Cobb Stage II flash. Banged third today and heard a loud pop with loss of torque. No lights or anything. When I parked I confirmed it was the drivers side intercooler hose. It’s a whoosh V1 with OEM hoses. Does anyone recommend upgrading the clamps or should I just put it back and tighten it up again?

 

[hawyee]

I would definitely upgrade the clamps and possibly the hoses as well, I used to have a lot of issues on track with it popping off upgraded to the whoosh ones and no issues since.

 

[M-Sport fan]

I would definitely upgrade the clamps and possibly the hoses as well, I used to have a lot of issues on track with it popping off upgraded to the whoosh ones and no issues since.

Also, you could try the (unscented) hair spray hack as well to help keep said hoses on their IC inlet/outlet flanges.

 

[GT40dreams]

Also, you could try the (unscented) hair spray hack as well to help keep said hoses on their IC inlet/outlet flanges.

I too recommend upgrading the clamps. See the link:
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...ld-i-watch-out-for-anything.29453/post-479297

 

[isis]

I too recommend upgrading the clamps. See the link:
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...ld-i-watch-out-for-anything.29453/post-479297

What is the diameter for me to buy new T-bolt clamps? Just for the IC inlet/outlet?

 

[GT40dreams]

What is the diameter for me to buy new T-bolt clamps? Just for the IC inlet/outlet?

The two Vibrant T-bolt clamps I used are “range 2.75 inches to 3.10 inches”. I only used them on the inlet/outlet of the intercooler. I bought the clamps from Summit Racing. Their part number is VPE-2793.

 

[isis]

Perfec

The two Vibrant T-bolt clamps I used are “range 2.75 inches to 3.10 inches”. I only used them on the inlet/outlet of the intercooler. I bought the clamps from Summit Racing. Their part number is VPE-2793.

Perfect. Thank you. They’ll be here in a day or two.

 

[isis]

I too recommend upgrading the clamps. See the link:
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...ld-i-watch-out-for-anything.29453/post-479297

Can you really not get to the clamps with the bumper on?

 

[GT40dreams]

Can you really not get to the clamps with the bumper on?

I couldn’t figure out a way to do it with the bumper cover on the car, but there’s plenty of people on the forum with much more expertise than I have. I’ll defer to them.

 

[isis]

I couldn’t figure out a way to do it with the bumper cover on the car, but there’s plenty of people on the forum with much more expertise than I have. I’ll defer to them.

Thanks. I could definitely reach up in there to feel the hose was disconnected, but loathe the idea of taking that dumb thing off again for that. Definitely not trying until the new clamps show up tomorrow. My son has some super hold Mohawk gel that I’ll use to seal it up and make sure this is the last time I’m down there.

 

[isis]

Ok so I pulled the dumb bumper off to replace the IC clamps with the Summit T-bolt ones. Used some of my son’s Mohawk gel as insurance. While I had it off, I installed the yellow lamin-x covers on my fog lights and removed the gray grille from the intercooler area so you can see the IC logo better.

 

[GT40dreams]

Ok so I pulled the dumb bumper off to replace the IC clamps with the Summit T-bolt ones. Used some of my son’s Mohawk gel as insurance. While I had it off, I installed the yellow lamin-x covers on my fog lights and removed the gray grille from the intercooler area so you can see the IC logo better.
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Glad to hear it all came together for you. The car looks awesome!

 

[isis]

Glad to hear it all came together for you. The car looks awesome!

Thanks. I appreciate your help. I got it up on ramps and probably could have just reattached the popped hose but it looked unlikely that I’d be able to swap both clamps and properly reinstall them. The bumper isn’t too bad the second time either. I got it all done in probably under 3 hours tbh. I’m pretty sure the first time it took 3 hours just to get it off.