{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-pontiac-firebird-1990-1992-5-0l-5-7l-engine","title":"Cold Air Intake for Pontiac Firebird (1990-1992) 5.0L 5.7L Engine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWake Up Your Small Block Chevy TPI with Enhanced Airflow for the 1990-1992 Firebird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for Third Gen Pontiac Firebird owners running the legendary Small Block Chevy (SBC) TPI engine family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Problem:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1990-1992 V8 Firebirds are hampered by a restrictive factory air box that uses narrow plastic snorkels and baffled chambers. This setup was designed for silence, not speed, effectively choking the TPI intake manifold which requires high-velocity air to maintain its signature torque curve. Over three decades, that factory plastic has likely become brittle and prone to heat soak under the hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Cold Air Intake replaces the entire restrictive assembly with a high-flow mandrel-bent system. By providing a more direct path to the throttle body, we reduce intake turbulence and allow the Small Block Chevy to pull in cooler, denser oxygen, correcting the factory-bottlenecked airflow design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This is the Ultimate Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate Throttle Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e By removing the factory baffles, air reaches the plenum faster, eliminating the \"lazy\" off-the-line feel common in stock L98 and LB9 setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandrel-Bent Aluminum Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the stock plastic that cracks with age, this aluminum tubing dissipates heat faster and provides a permanent solution to intake leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashable High-Flow Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop buying disposable paper filters. The included open-element filter is fully reusable and provides significantly more surface area for filtration than the OEM panel filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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;\"\u003e1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSmall Block Chevy (SBC) TPI\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. 210-245 HP \u0026amp; 285-345 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;\"\u003e1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L, 5.7L V8 Intake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003e1990 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1991 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1992 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1991 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1992 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003e1990-1992-FIREBIRD-V8-INTAKE, 5.0L, 5.7L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Performance Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758382563576,"sku":"DS-PFIREINTAKE1","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/firebird__19592.1648480890.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770600136","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-pontiac-firebird-1990-1992-5-0l-5-7l-engine","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}