{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-ford-f-250-1988-1989-5-0l","title":"Cold Air Intake for Ford F-250 (1988-1989) 5.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow Cold Air Intake for 1988-1989 Ford F-250 (Bricknose)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cold Air Intake replaces the restrictive factory dual-snorkel air box on the 1988-1989 F-250 to reduce intake restriction and improve low-to-mid-range throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford F-250 Intake Restriction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory induction setup on the \u003cstrong\u003eBricknose\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFord F-250\u003c\/strong\u003e routes incoming air through narrow, corrugated plastic hoses and an enclosed, restrictive panel filter box. This design creates boundary-layer drag, induces air turbulence, and suffers from thermal saturation inside the engine bay. The accordion-style factory piping disrupts laminar airflow directly upstream of the twin-bore throttle body, choking volumetric efficiency under load and dampening throttle response across the working RPM band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit upgrades the induction tract using lightweight, mandrel-bent \u003cstrong\u003eT-304 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e piping with a polished finish to ensure smooth internal surface walls and unimpeded velocity. It pairs with a high-flow, washable dry synthetic cone filter that increases surface filtration area without oil contamination risks. Engineered explicitly for speed-density management without an inline mass air flow meter, this assembly optimizes air velocity directly to the \u003cstrong\u003eWindsor 5.0L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e throttle body, generating an estimated 7-10% horsepower and 6-8% torque improvement alongside an aggressive induction note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Cold Air Intake Kit (Polished T-304 Aluminum Intake Pipe and Dry Cone Air Filter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll mounting accessories and hardware as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1988-1989 Ford F-250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindsor 5.0L V8 (302 cid)\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eBricknose (8th Gen)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e185 hp \/ 270 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1988 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 (Speed Density Dual Intake Configuration, Non-MAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1989 Ford F-250 5.0L V8 (Speed Density Dual Intake Configuration, Non-MAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Bricknose F-250?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1988-1989 Ford F-250 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eWindsor 5.0L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eFits only dual stock intake tube models without a MAF sensor; does not fit 5.8L, 7.5L, or diesel applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this intake require an ECU tune?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this intake functions seamlessly on factory Speed Density engine management without requiring ECU calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the demands of working truck platforms, this intake enhances heavy-load hauling and towing performance by improving immediate cylinder filling and lowering intake air restriction under sustained throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67574220882168,"sku":"DS-E1NT1ZZTE","price":83.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/cold-air-intake-for-ford-f-250-1988-1989-5-0l-1.jpg?v=1791172324","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-ford-f-250-1988-1989-5-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}