- Stage 1 gains: up to +50 HP under the curve, +40 HP peak*
- Whipple Mega Cooler – 43% larger volume vs. stock intercooler
- Approx. 50°F temp drop on dyno; 80°F+ during steady-state testing
- Includes high-flow replacement air filter and Whipple calibration (91+ octane)
- Improved drivability with refined shift schedule & RPM shift points
- Convenience updates: pedal mapping, auto start/stop off, higher speed limit
- Install time ~3.5 hours; minimal tools required
- 50-State Legal, CARB Certified
50-State Legal – CARB EO D-231-95
Additional Details
2019–2023 FORD RANGER 2.3L STAGE 1 KIT (50-STATE LEGAL)
Whipple brings its industry-leading technology to the 2.3L Ranger with the 50-state legal Stage 1 kit. Designed for maximum performance and reliability, this package includes the oversized Whipple Mega Cooler, a high-flow replacement air filter, and a new calibration for substantial gains in horsepower, torque, and drivability.
The Whipple Mega Cooler delivers 43% greater core volume compared to the stock intercooler. Its bar-and-plate construction, offset fin design, and CFD-designed cast aluminum end tanks provide incredible cooling capacity and low pressure drop. Testing shows charge temp reductions of ~50°F on the dyno and 80°F+ under steady-state torture testing. Cooler air equals more spark advance, more oxygen, and consistent power pull after pull.
Whipple’s calibration, developed with Ford’s own tools, extracts the hidden potential of the Ranger’s 2.3L Ecoboost while maintaining everyday safety. Optimized for 91+ octane fuel, the tune refines shift points, raises RPM limits, improves throttle mapping, disables auto start/stop, and increases the speed limiter. The included Whipple flash tool allows simple uploads, DTC read/erase, live data, and advanced logging capabilities.
Exclusive Features
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Dyno-proven gains:
- Up to +50 HP under the curve*
- +40 HP peak*
- +90 lb-ft torque at ~3000 RPM*
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Oversized intercooler design:
- 43% greater volume vs. stock
- ~50°F temp drop on dyno
- 80°F+ temp drop during torture testing
- CFD-designed cast aluminum end tanks
- Bulletproof bar-and-plate construction
- Offset fin for max cooling (hot & cold sides)
- 91+ octane calibration with HP Tuners interface
- Refined shift schedule and higher RPM shift points
- Improved throttle response with updated pedal mapping
- Auto start/stop disabled
- Increased speed limiter
Installation time: ~3.5 hours
50-State Legal, CARB Certified (EO D-231-95)
*Power ratings achieved with 93 octane. Actual results may vary with fuel quality and conditions.
