{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-ford-explorer-1997-2000-with-4-0l-v6-sohc-engine-red","title":"Cold Air Intake For Ford Explorer (1997-2000) with 4.0L V6 SOHC Engine Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOptimized Induction for the 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for 1997-2000 Ford Explorer owners running the 4.0L SOHC V6 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive factory air mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory intake on the 4.0L SOHC engine is designed for cabin silence above all else. It uses a series of plastic baffles and accordion-style rubber tubing that creates significant air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s throttle response. In a heavy chassis like the 2nd Gen Explorer, this results in a \"dead\" pedal feel during highway merging and a lack of low-end torque when trying to manage off-road inclines or towing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This system replaces the entire restrictive assembly with a mandrel-bent T304 aluminum intake pipe. By providing a smooth, consistent internal diameter, we facilitate laminar flow, reducing the drag coefficient of the air entering the throttle body. By relocating the intake point and using a high-flow cotton media filter, we increase the oxygen density in the combustion chamber, allowing the ECU to trim fuel for a more aggressive combustion cycle, resulting in sharper throttle snap and a deep, mechanical induction roar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mechanics Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Torque Curve:\u003c\/strong\u003e By reducing pumping losses, the 4.0L V6 can reach its peak torque faster, making the vehicle feel lighter during mid-range acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e The T304 lightweight aluminum dissipates heat faster than stock plastic, helping to maintain lower intake air temperatures (IATs) during prolonged drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included high-flow conical filter is fully washable and reusable, engineered to capture particulates without the massive pressure drop seen in thick paper OEM filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\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;\"\u003e1997-2000 Ford Explorer\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;\"\u003e4.0L V6 SOHC (Cologne V6)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 205 HP \/ 240 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;\"\u003ePiping Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMandrel-Bent 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 Explorer (XL, XLT, XLS, Sport, Limited, Eddie Bauer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Ford Explorer (XL, XLT, XLS, Sport, Limited, Eddie Bauer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999 Ford Explorer (XL, XLT, XLS, Sport, Limited, Eddie Bauer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Ford Explorer (XL, XLT, XLS, Sport, Limited, Eddie Bauer)\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\n4.0L SOHC V6, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, T304-EXP-9700-RD\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 for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools. As a pro-tip, we recommend disconnecting the battery during installation to allow the ECU to reset its long-term fuel trims and adapt to the increased volumetric efficiency immediately upon startup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758432698616,"sku":"DS-EXPLORER-INTAKE3","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/Ford_xplorer_2__07869.1615474595.1280.1280.jpg?v=1773874218","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-ford-explorer-1997-2000-with-4-0l-v6-sohc-engine-red","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}