Black Polish Cold Air Intake for Ford F150 and Expedition (1997-2003) 4.6L, 5.4L V8 Engines

Maximize Triton V8 Performance: High-Flow Cold Air Intake for Ford F150 & Expedition

Who Is This For? Designed specifically for Ford truck and SUV owners running the 4.6L or 5.4L Triton V8 who want to restore lost performance, improve fuel economy, and gain a more aggressive engine note during daily driving or heavy towing.

The Airflow Bottleneck: The factory air box on the 1997-2003 Ford platform was designed for silence, not speed. Your Triton V8 is forced to breathe through restrictive plastic baffles and a narrow intake tube that creates significant air turbulence. When you step on the gas to pass or pull a trailer, the engine feels choked and sluggish because it simply cannot pull in enough oxygen to match its potential. Over two decades of heat cycles, that factory plastic can also become brittle, leading to micro-cracks and vacuum leaks.

The Engineering Solution: We engineered this Cold Air Intake kit to replace the entire restrictive assembly with high-diameter, T304 lightweight aluminum piping. By providing a smooth, mandrel-bent path directly to the throttle body, we eliminate the "breathless" feeling of the stock 4.6L and 5.4L engines. The included high-flow washable filter allows for a massive increase in surface area, ensuring your engine receives a steady stream of cold, oxygen-rich air for a 10% boost in horsepower and torque.

The Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition

• The Performance Gain: Delivers up to a 10% increase in horsepower and torque, providing a noticeable difference in throttle response that generic paper filters cannot match.
• Premium T304 Aluminum: Constructed from T304 lightweight aluminum piping with a sleek black polish finish, unlike inferior plastic intakes that trap heat or low-grade steel that corrodes over time.
• The 50,000-Mile Filter: Features a high-performance washable filter that only requires cleaning every 50,000 miles, saving you hundreds in replacement costs compared to disposable OEM filters.
• True Bolt-On Install: Engineered as a direct replacement for the factory air box—installs in under 60 minutes with basic hand tools and requires no permanent vehicle modifications.

Technical Specifications & Factory Ratings

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1997 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 1998 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 1999 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2000 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2001 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2002 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2003 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 1997 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 1998 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 1999 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2000 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2001 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2002 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)
• 2003 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)

Interchange Part Numbers:

CAI-F150-9703-BK, 4.6 V8 Triton, 5.4 V8 Triton, T304-FORD-INTAKE

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed to revitalize your Ford’s engine bay while providing the deep, throaty sound that a V8 deserves. It is highly recommended to reset your battery terminal for 30 seconds after installation to allow the ECU to relearn the increased airflow parameters for maximum efficiency.