I drive a 2011 F150 SuperCrew with the 3.5L Ecoboost setup. From early on, the engine would misfire horribly when floored, after a drive in the rain. The reason is that the intercooler would condense the moisture in the air, and water would accumulate in large quantities. Only to be forced into the engine under high power. I learned to slowly ease up to full throttle, to clear out the condensed water that accumulated in the intercooler.
I had considered drilling a hole for quite some time now, but never got around to it. Finally did it, and what a pleasant difference! No more misfire and uneven acceleration. The truck is smooth as silk now, and I am quite happy with the result.
Clearly, a 1/16th inch hole is a minor boost leak, but it does not seem to affect the output or boost levels at any point in RPM or throttle position. Probably the hole is small enough to not be a factor.
Here in South Florida, the intercooler condensate is a huge issue.
I had considered drilling a hole for quite some time now, but never got around to it. Finally did it, and what a pleasant difference! No more misfire and uneven acceleration. The truck is smooth as silk now, and I am quite happy with the result.
Clearly, a 1/16th inch hole is a minor boost leak, but it does not seem to affect the output or boost levels at any point in RPM or throttle position. Probably the hole is small enough to not be a factor.
Here in South Florida, the intercooler condensate is a huge issue.