{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-nissan-pathfinder-xterra-frontier-2005-2015-with-4-0l-engine-black","title":"Cold Air Intake For Nissan Pathfinder\/ Xterra \/Frontier (2005-2015) with 4.0L Engine Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnleash Restricted Power: Cold Air Intake for Nissan 4.0L VQ40DE V6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for Nissan Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder owners running the \u003cstrong\u003eVQ40DE 4.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e who need better throttle response for daily driving, increased passing power, and more consistent torque while towing or overlanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Factory Airbox Choke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your VQ40DE engine is a workhorse, but the factory plastic airbox is a major bottleneck. Designed for silence above all else, the stock system uses restrictive baffles and accordion-style tubing that creates massive air turbulence. When you step on the gas to pass on the highway or climb a steep grade, the engine feels hesitant and \"breathless\" because it’s fighting to pull air through a maze of plastic and heat-soaked components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Cold Air Intake system replaces the entire restrictive assembly with a high-flow, mandrel-bent \u003cstrong\u003eT-304 Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e intake pipe and a dedicated steel heat shield. By smoothing the airflow path and isolating the filter from the engine’s radiant heat, we allow the VQ40DE to inhale a denser, cooler oxygen charge. The result is a documented 7-10% increase in horsepower and a 6-8% boost in torque, giving your Nissan the \"grunt\" it should have had from the factory.\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 Power Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers an immediate 7-10% HP boost and improved low-to-mid range torque, unlike generic \"short ram\" intakes that often lose power due to heat soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from lightweight T-304 Aluminum with a Matte Black finish and a steel heat shield, whereas inferior aftermarket kits use thin plastic tubes that crack or aluminized steel that eventually rusts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Bolt-On:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to utilize OEM mounting points for a hassle-free installation that typically takes less than an hour with basic hand tools—no drilling or permanent modifications required.\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;\"\u003e2005-2015 Nissan Truck \/ SUV\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;\"\u003eNissan VQ40DE 4.0L 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;\"\u003e261 HP \/ 281 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;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4.0L-NIS-0515-BK, VQ40-CAI-SHIELD\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\u003e2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2006 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2015 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2006 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2015 Nissan Xterra 4.0L V6\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; 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