{"product_id":"red-coated-cold-air-intake-for-1997-2003-ford-f150-4-2l-v6-ohv-engine","title":"Red Coated Cold Air Intake for (1997-2003) Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV Engine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximize Throttle Response: 1997-2003 Ford F150 4.2L Essex V6 Performance Intake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for Ford F150 owners running the 4.2L Essex V6 who need a high-mileage performance refresh, improved towing efficiency, and a more aggressive engine note during daily driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Factory Choke Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e After decades of service, the original plastic intake assembly on your Essex V6 is likely prone to heat soak and internal turbulence. You step on the gas to pass on the highway, and the engine feels sluggish as it struggles to pull air through the restrictive factory baffles and a cramped paper filter. This legacy design prioritizes silence over efficiency, leaving usable horsepower trapped behind thin plastic walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e We replaced the heat-retaining plastic with mandrel-bent T304 aluminum piping, finished in a durable red powder coat for heat resistance and engine bay aesthetics. This kit deletes the factory resonators to create a direct, high-velocity path to the intake manifold. By pairing this with a high-flow, washable cotton-media filter, your engine receives a cooler, denser oxygen charge, resulting in a documented boost in both torque and throttle sensitivity.\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 Performance Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience up to a 10% increase in horsepower and torque, providing that extra grunt needed for merging or hauling light loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from T304 lightweight aluminum, unlike inferior plastic kits that can crack over time or generic aluminized steel that is prone to internal corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Install:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true direct bolt-on system designed to utilize existing mounting points. Unlike universal kits that require \"custom\" cutting and hacking, this can be installed with basic hand tools in under 60 minutes.\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;\"\u003e1997-2003 Ford F150\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;\"\u003e4.2L Essex V6 (OHV)\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. 202 HP \/ 252 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;\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWashable High-Flow Cotton Media (Red)\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 F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Ford F150 4.2L V6 OHV\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\nF150-42L-1997, F150-42L-1998, F150-42L-1999, F150-42L-2000, F150-42L-2001, F150-42L-2002, F150-42L-2003, T304-RED-INTAKE\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 system is designed to revitalize your Ford Essex V6 engine by removing the bottlenecks of the past. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping, we ensure your F150 gets back on the road with more power and a deeper, sportier tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758466875640,"sku":"DS-OHV-113202333760","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/red150__38635.1692389672.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767729940","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/red-coated-cold-air-intake-for-1997-2003-ford-f150-4-2l-v6-ohv-engine","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}