{"product_id":"black-polish-cold-air-intake-for-ford-f150-and-expedition-1997-2003-4-6l-5-4l-v8-engines","title":"Black Polish Cold Air Intake for Ford F150 and Expedition (1997-2003) 4.6L, 5.4L V8 Engines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximize Triton V8 Performance: High-Flow Cold Air Intake for Ford F150 \u0026amp; Expedition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for Ford truck and SUV owners running the \u003cstrong\u003e4.6L or 5.4L Triton V8\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to restore lost performance, improve fuel economy, and gain a more aggressive engine note during daily driving or heavy towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Airflow Bottleneck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Performance Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers up to a 10% increase in horsepower and torque, providing a noticeable difference in throttle response that generic paper filters cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium T304 Aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 50,000-Mile Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Bolt-On Install:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Factory Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1997-2003 Ford F150 \/ Expedition\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTriton V8 (Modular Ford Engine Family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings (4.6L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 220 HP \/ 290 lb-ft Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings (5.4L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 235-260 HP \/ 330-350 lb-ft Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBlack Polish \/ T304 Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Following Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1997 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Ford F150 (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1997 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Ford Expedition (4.6L, 5.4L V8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\nCAI-F150-9703-BK, 4.6 V8 Triton, 5.4 V8 Triton, T304-FORD-INTAKE\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Performance Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is designed to revitalize your Ford’s engine bay while providing the deep, throaty sound that a V8 deserves. 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