QUICK SPECS
KEY FEATURES
- Stage 1 gains: up to +50 HP under the curve, +40 HP peak*
- Whipple Mega Cooler - 214% greater volume, 259% more frontal area vs. stock
- Approx. 70 deg F charge temp drop on dyno; 100 deg F+ during steady-state testing
- Includes high-flow replacement air filter and Whipple calibration (91+ octane)
- Refined shift schedule, higher RPM shift points, improved pedal mapping
- Convenience updates: auto start/stop off, gear indicator enabled in Drive
- Install time approx. 3.5 hours; minimal tools required
- 50-state legal - CARB certified
Whipple brings its industry-leading upgrade technology to the 2.3L Explorer with the 50-state legal Stage 1 kit. This package combines the massive Whipple Mega Cooler intercooler, a high-flow replacement air filter, and an all-new calibration to deliver stronger power, refined drivability, and consistent performance.
The Whipple Mega Cooler provides 214% greater volume and 259% more projected frontal area than stock for class-leading cooling. Bar-and-plate construction with offset fins on both the hot and cold sides dramatically reduces charge temperatures, showing approx. 70 deg F drops on the dyno and even larger reductions during steady-state torture testing. Colder, denser air improves spark advance and helps the engine make reliable, repeatable power pull after pull.
Developed by Whipple's Ford calibration team for 91+ octane, the Stage 1 tune adds up to +50 HP under the curve, +40 HP at peak rpm, and approx. +90 lb-ft at approx. 3000 rpm*. The calibration refines the shift schedule, raises RPM shift points, sharpens pedal mapping, and disables auto start/stop. All factory drive modes remain intact. The Whipple flash tool simplifies updates and supports DTC read and erase, live data, and advanced logging.
Key Features
- Up to +50 HP under the curve and +40 HP peak*
- Approx. +90 lb-ft torque at approx. 3000 rpm*
- 214% greater core volume vs. stock
- 259% more frontal area vs. stock
- Approx. 70 deg F temperature drop on dyno and 100 deg F+ during steady-state testing
- Cast high-flow end tanks
- Durable bar-and-plate construction
- Offset fin design for maximum efficiency on both hot and cold sides
- Calibration optimized for 91+ octane
- Updated shift schedule and higher RPM shift points
- Improved pedal mapping
- Auto start/stop disabled and gear indicator enabled in Drive
- Increased speed limiter
Installation Time: Approx. 3.5 hours
50-State Legal: CARB EO D-231-147
*Explorer hybrid version is not compatible.
*Power ratings with 93 octane. Actual results may vary with fuel quality and conditions.
WARNING: CANCER & REPRODUCTIVE HARM
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.