{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-ford-f150-1997-2003-4-2l-v6-ohv-engine-blue","title":"Cold Air Intake for Ford F150 (1997-2003) 4.2L V6 OHV Engine Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStop letting your tenth-gen F-150 struggle through a straw and finally hear that V6 breathe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Velocity Cold Air Intake for 1997-2003 Ford F-150 (4.2L V6 Essex)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4.2L Essex V6 is a legendary workhorse, but the factory \"silencer\" box and ribbed accordion tube are performance killers. These stock components create massive turbulence and heat soak, leaving your truck feeling sluggish during freeway on-ramps. Because the 1997-2003 F-150 shares the same engine bay architecture across all 4.2L trims, this kit is engineered to bolt up perfectly to your throttle body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1997-2003 Ford F-150 (All Trims)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4.2L V6 OHV (Essex Family) \/ PN96 Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \/ Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eT304 Lightweight Polished Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDirect Bolt-On; No ECU Tuning Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Need This Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharper Throttle Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates the restrictive factory baffling to provide a direct, high-velocity air path to the intake manifold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e T304 aluminum replaces the brittle factory plastic that often cracks at the vacuum ports as these trucks age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive Induction Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the \"vacuum cleaner\" stock sound with a deep, authoritative growl when you're under load or towing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a washable synthetic filter, meaning you'll never have to buy a restrictive paper filter again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fitment Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward driveway install that takes about 60 minutes with basic hand tools. You will need to disconnect your negative battery terminal for 10 minutes during the install. This allows the PCM to reset long-term fuel trims and calibrate for the increased mass airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDitch the restrictive factory air box and give your 4.2L the airflow it deserves for the job site and the highway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758470316280,"sku":"DS-9703-OHVF150","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/ftt__25381.1706051927.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767730127","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-ford-f150-1997-2003-4-2l-v6-ohv-engine-blue","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}