Nostrum High Performance

Nostrum Ford Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost Stage 3 Fuel Bundle

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Technical specifications
Manufacturer Nostrum High Performance
Product Type HPFP and direct injector bundle
SKU H186-2060
Vehicle Application 3.0L EcoBoost Nano V6
Pump Big Bore HPFP kit, 47% more fuel than stock
Injectors Stage 3 direct injectors, 96% larger than factory
Commanded rail pressure Around 20 MPa, from the factory 24 MPa
Fuel compatibility Ethanol compatible, including E85
Tune required Yes, injector tuning data available
Recorded result About 639 WHP on E85, Nostrum's sponsored Explorer
Warranty Limited Lifetime

Summary

Stage 3 is where the injector stops being the limit. Nostrum pairs a direct injector 96% larger than the factory 3.0 EcoBoost unit with the Big Bore HPFP kit flowing 47% more than the stock pumps, and the interesting part is what that lets the calibrator do: commanded rail pressure can drop from the factory 24 MPa to around 20 MPa and the engine still gets the fuel it needs. Lower commanded pressure means less asked of the cam lobe and the pump for the same fuel mass. This is the last rung before the pump itself changes.

Best For

  • A 2020-2023 Explorer ST or Aviator already through Stage 1 or Stage 2 and short of injector on ethanol
  • Builds where the calibrator has asked for room to run a lower commanded rail pressure
  • Police Interceptor Utility 3.0 EcoBoost cars, which Nostrum covers here and not on Stage 1 or Stage 2
  • An upgraded-turbo Explorer needing injector capacity now and possibly the Goliath later

Big Injectors, Lower Rail Pressure

A high-pressure DI system trades pressure against hole size. Chase fuel mass with pressure alone and the cam lobe, the pump follower and the pump all take the load. Fit an injector nearly twice standard size and the same fuel mass arrives at 20 MPa where the factory system runs 24 MPa. That is a mechanical argument, not a power claim.

Key Specs

  • Manufacturer: Nostrum High Performance
  • Product Type: matched HPFP and direct injector bundle
  • SKU: H186-2060
  • Vehicle Application: 3.0L EcoBoost Explorer ST, Lincoln Aviator, Police Interceptor Utility
  • Pump: Big Bore HPFP kit, 47% more fuel than the stock pumps
  • Injectors: Stage 3 direct injectors, 96% larger than a factory 3.0 EcoBoost injector
  • Commanded rail pressure: around 20 MPa, down from the factory 24 MPa
  • Included items: Stage 3 injectors, Big Bore HPFP kit, installation and injector tuning guides
  • Exclusions: calibration, ESSIM ethanol module
  • Fitment type: vehicle-specific, 2020-2023 model years

Choosing Between Stage 3 And Stage X

Both packages use the same Stage 3 injector. The difference is entirely the pump: Stage 3 keeps the 47% Big Bore, while the Stage X bundle fits the 1200-250 Goliath at 60% over stock and extends the application through 2024. If the injector is your current restriction, Stage 3 solves it. Parts are also sold alone as the Stage 3 injector set and the Explorer HPFP kit.

Fitment And Setup Checks

  • A calibration is required. Nostrum supplies injector tuning data to your existing tuner, and names ZFG Racing and Livernois Motorsports.
  • The application window is 2020-2023, narrower than the Stage 1 and Stage 2 bundles. Check your model year first.
  • Explorer ST, Lincoln Aviator and Police Interceptor Utility are import applications in the UK. Confirm trim and engine code on your own vehicle.
  • An injector this large wants accurate ethanol content data on a blended tank. The ESSIM module is separate and not part of this package.
  • The 639 WHP result came from Nostrum's own car with its full build and calibration, not from these parts alone.

Vehicle Fitment

2020-2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0L EcoBoost
2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator 3.0L EcoBoost
2020-2023 Police Interceptor Utility 3.0L EcoBoost
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Lead times and urgent orders

Check timing before you commit

Many of the products we sell are made to order, imported or custom built, so a lead time may apply. If you need a part urgently, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the expected delivery timeframe and process.

Questions before you order

Frequently asked questions

Why would lower rail pressure be a good thing?

Pressure is generated mechanically by the cam and the pump, so a much larger injector delivering the same fuel mass at a lower commanded pressure means the drive side works less hard.

Can Stage 3 injectors still idle cleanly?

They are far larger than standard, so the calibration matters more than at Stage 1. Nostrum provides injector characterisation data to the tuner.

Does this bundle include an ethanol module?

No. Ethanol content sensing is the separate ESSIM kit.

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Nostrum Ford Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost Stage 3 Fuel Bundle
Nostrum Ford Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost Stage 3 Fuel Bundle
Available to Order £4,604.89