{"product":{"id":11142677758294,"title":"Nostrum Ford Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost Stage 2 Fuel Bundle","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStage 2 is the ethanol rung. It keeps the same 47% Big Bore high pressure fuel pump used at Stage 1 and moves the six direct injectors up to Stage 2 at 24% over stock, or 15.7 g\/s at 100 bar, so a 3.0 EcoBoost Explorer ST, Explorer Platinum or Lincoln Aviator has injector left to run E85 properly instead of sitting at the top of its duty cycle. The number worth reading is the split: Nostrum rates this fuel system to 850 WHP on gasoline and 750 WHP on E85, against 875 and 650 at Stage 1. Gasoline capacity barely moves, ethanol capacity climbs 100 WHP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 3.0 EcoBoost that will spend most of its life on E85 or a heavy blend rather than pump gasoline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Explorer or Aviator already carrying an upgraded intercooler, inlet or downpipes and now short of injector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA build skipping Stage 1 because the calibrator asked for injector headroom from the outset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCars fitting an ethanol sensor at the same time, where the injectors must suit a variable blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy The E85 Number Climbs From Stage 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthanol carries less energy per unit mass than gasoline, so the same power on E85 needs far more fuel through the same six holes. That is an injector problem before it is a pump problem, which is why Stage 2 leaves the Big Bore alone. The 24% step buys back the duty cycle ethanol eats, and the OEM-equivalent spray pattern keeps combustion quality close to standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Nostrum High Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: matched HPFP and direct injector bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: H186-1553\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, Explorer ST and Platinum, Lincoln Aviator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: Big Bore HPFP with custom hard line, 47% flow increase over stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjectors: Stage 2 direct injectors, 24% flow increase over stock, 15.7 g\/s at 100 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded items: high pressure fuel pump with custom hard line, Stage 2 direct injectors, installation and tuning guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusions: calibration, ethanol sensor module, low-pressure fuel supply parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment type: vehicle-specific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning The Ethanol Side Of The Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA variable blend means the calibration needs to know what is in the tank. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nostrum-3-0l-eb-explorer-st-essim-kit\"\u003eExplorer ST ESSIM kit\u003c\/a\u003e reads ethanol content and fuel temperature at the engine, and is a separate purchase. If the build heads further, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nostrum-explorer-stage-3-bundle\"\u003eStage 3 bundle\u003c\/a\u003e keeps this pump and moves to a 96% injector. The injectors alone are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nostrum-3-0l-ford-ecoboost-explorer-st-and-ranger-raptor-stage-2-injectors\"\u003eStage 2 injector set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment And Setup Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supporting calibration is required, and Nostrum recommends HP Tuners for this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the ST and Platinum Explorer trims and the Lincoln Aviator on the 3.0 EcoBoost twin-turbo V6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorer ST, Platinum and Aviator reach the UK as imports. Confirm model year, trim and engine code against the fitment table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe WHP figures are a fuel-system ceiling on a fully supported build with the right calibration, not an output these parts create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects; labour and diagnostics are excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNostrum High Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPFP and direct injector bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH186-1553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig Bore HPFP with custom hard line, 47% over stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 2 direct injectors, 24% over stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjector flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7 g\/s at 100 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum operating pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248 bar \/ 24.8 MPa \/ 3600 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGasoline (93 octane) and E85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTune required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, HP Tuners recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated fuel-system capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 WHP gasoline, 750 WHP E85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Lifetime against manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020+ Ford Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eST and Platinum trims, 3.0L EcoBoost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020+ Lincoln Aviator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L EcoBoost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Stage 2 or Stage 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook at the fuel. Stage 1 rates higher on gasoline and lower on E85; Stage 2 gives up a little gasoline capacity and gains a lot on ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the pump change between Stage 1, 2 and 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All three use the same Big Bore HPFP at 47% over stock. Only the Stage X package moves to the larger 1200-250 Goliath pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an ethanol content sensor included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ethanol sensing is the separate ESSIM kit for the 3.0 EcoBoost Explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Nostrum High Performance","product_type":"Fuel Systems","created_at":"2026-07-24T13:03:49+01:00","handle":"nostrum-3-0l-ford-explorer-stage-2-bundle","updated_at":"2026-09-08T16:10:57+01:00","published_at":"2026-07-24T17:58:16+01:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"global","tags":"brand:nostrum-high-performance, cat:fuel, dept:performance-parts, fits:ford-explorer, fits:lincoln-aviator, Ford, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Platinum, Ford Explorer ST, Lincoln, Lincoln Aviator, make:ford, make:lincoln, type:fuel-systems","variants":[{"id":54805990277462,"product_id":11142677758294,"title":"Default Title","price":"4142.48","sku":"H186-1553","position":1,"compare_at_price":"","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":null,"option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2026-07-24T13:03:50+01:00","updated_at":"2026-09-08T16:10:57+01:00","taxable":true,"barcode":null,"grams":0,"image_id":null,"weight":0.0,"weight_unit":"kg","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"GBP","compare_at_price_currency":"","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":14231279993174,"product_id":11142677758294,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":83087874654550,"product_id":11142677758294,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-24T16:02:04+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-24T16:02:06+01:00","alt":"Nostrum 3.0L Ford Explorer Stage 2 Bundle","width":386,"height":386,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/3.0L_Explorer_stage_2_bundle__80415.1695304907.386.513_a99e140f-0873-4be1-b68e-a72649a2e008.png?v=1784905326","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":83087874654550,"product_id":11142677758294,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-24T16:02:04+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-24T16:02:06+01:00","alt":"Nostrum 3.0L Ford Explorer Stage 2 Bundle","width":386,"height":386,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/3.0L_Explorer_stage_2_bundle__80415.1695304907.386.513_a99e140f-0873-4be1-b68e-a72649a2e008.png?v=1784905326","variant_ids":[]}}}