Performance Air Intake for Ford Ranger (1995-2000) 4.0L V6 OHV Engine

Breathe Life into the Cologne V6: Performance Intake for 1995-2000 Ford Ranger 4.0L OHV

Who It’s For: Engineered for 1995-2000 Ford Ranger owners running the Cologne 4.0L OHV V6 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive factory plumbing.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the 4.0L Cologne engine is designed for silence and cost-efficiency, not raw performance. It relies on a heavy, plastic resonator box and corrugated rubber tubing that creates massive air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s ability to breathe during heavy acceleration. For a truck like the Ranger, this translates to a laggy throttle response when you’re trying to merge onto the highway or pull a trailer, leaving the engine feeling breathless in the mid-to-high RPM range.

The Engineering Fix: This performance system eliminates the restrictive factory air box in favor of a high-flow, mandrel-bent T-304 aluminum intake pipe. By providing a smooth, internal surface and a more direct path to the throttle body, we minimize air drag and maximize laminar flow. This kit utilizes a high-flow washable cone filter that increases the surface area for air induction, significantly improving oxygen density and allowing the 4.0L V6 to reach its full volumetric efficiency. The result is more oxygen for combustion and a noticeable reduction in pumping losses.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Power Delivery: Real-world gains of 7-10% in horsepower and 6-8% in torque by allowing the Cologne V6 to pull air more efficiently during the intake stroke.
• The Induction Roar: Replaces the muffled factory sound with a deep, throaty growl under load, giving your Ranger a much more aggressive presence on the road.
• Premium Materials: Features lightweight T-304 polished aluminum tubing and a high-quality, reusable cone filter that saves money over the life of the vehicle compared to disposable paper filters.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1995 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV
• 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV
• 1997 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV
• 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV
• 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV
• 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV

Interchange Part Numbers:

4.0L V6 OHV, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation using basic hand tools. To ensure your ECU adjusts to the increased airflow immediately, we recommend disconnecting your battery terminal for several seconds after installation to allow the computer to re-learn the new air density maps. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.