The best Mountune upgrade for a 2013-2016 Ford Focus ST in this collection is the Mountune MP275 Performance Intercooler Upgrade Kit in black, listed for the Focus ST 2013-2016: a model-specific intercooler upgrade kit rather than a universal core you cut pipes to fit. For a tuned Focus ST, controlling intake charge temperature is what lets the car make its power consistently, pull after pull.
An intercooler cools the pressurized air leaving the turbocharger before it enters the engine. Cooler, denser air supports more consistent performance, and the factory intercooler on a turbo car driven hard or tuned beyond stock can heat-soak, after which the ECU pulls back and the car feels flat. An upgrade kit addresses that with a larger, more capable core and fittings listed for the specific car, which is why this kit names the Focus ST and its 2013-2016 year range in the title.
Browse the full Performance Intercoolers range for comparison, and read our guide to performance intercoolers and cooling for turbocharged cars. Always check your year and model before ordering.
Brands to know
Mountune is a Ford-focused performance brand, and this collection shows its formula: a named upgrade kit, the MP275 intercooler kit, engineered and listed for one application, the 2013-2016 Focus ST, in a black finish. Its reputation rests on that package approach to Ford performance, where parts are developed for a specific model and power package instead of sold as universal hardware.
Mishimoto is the cooling specialist most builders cross-shop for intercoolers, radiators, and charge-air parts across many platforms, including Subaru and other turbo cars in this catalog. Comparing its universal and model-specific intercooler options against a Mountune kit is a useful way to decide between a package and a pieced-together setup.
COBB Tuning covers the calibration and staged-package side of Focus-era turbo tuning through its Accessport platform and supporting hardware, and is best known in this store for Subaru and other turbocharged applications. An intercooler upgrade and a calibration are usually planned together, since the tune is what accounts for the changed hardware.
Injen rounds out the intake side with intake systems that feed the turbo the intercooler then cools, while the wider Ford collection gathers the Ford-specific parts in the store, and K&N Engineering covers filtration for drivers starting with simpler bolt-ons.
FAQ
Will this intercooler kit fit my Focus ST?
The kit is listed for the Ford Focus ST 2013-2016. Other years and trims use different fitments, so check your year and model against the listing before ordering.
Do I need a tune after an intercooler upgrade?
An intercooler alone generally supports the existing calibration rather than requiring one, but a tune is how you take full advantage of it. Ask your tuner what your combination needs.
How hard is an intercooler kit to install?
Expect bumper removal and a moderate install with hand tools on a model-specific kit. Allow a few hours, and check all couplers and clamps for boost leaks afterward.
What does heat soak feel like, and does this help?
Heat soak is the loss of punch after repeated hard pulls as intake temperatures climb. A larger, more capable intercooler is the standard fix, because it sheds heat better between and during pulls.
