{"product_id":"short-ram-air-intake-for-ford-windstar-1996-1998-with-3-8l-v6-engine-grey","title":"Short Ram Air Intake For Ford Windstar (1996-1998) with  3.8L V6 Engine Grey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Velocity Induction for the Essex 3.8L V6: 1996-1998 Windstar Performance Intake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for Ford Windstar owners running the Essex 3.8L V6 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and want better response from their heavy chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory intake on the Essex 3.8L V6 is designed for silence at the cost of performance. In a heavy vehicle like the Windstar, the restrictive resonator box and accordion-style plastic tubing create massive air turbulence, making the van feel sluggish during highway merging or when carrying a full load. You often find yourself burying the throttle just to get a response because the engine is fighting to pull air through a maze of sound-dampening baffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This system replaces that restrictive plumbing with a mandrel-bent T304 aluminum tube that provides a direct, high-velocity path to the throttle body. By straightening the airflow path and removing the factory baffles, we increase the oxygen density entering the combustion chamber for a cleaner burn. This results in a sharper throttle snap and a deeper, more purposeful induction growl when you step on the gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mechanics Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Torque Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boosts horsepower and torque by up to 10% by allowing the Essex 3.8L V6 to breathe without the parasitic drag of the stock airbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction Roar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the muffled factory sound with a deep, sporty tone that signals the engine is actually moving air efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a washable, high-flow cotton filter that only needs maintenance every 50,000 miles, making it the last filter you’ll ever buy for this van.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width='\"100%\"' style='\"border-collapse:' collapse solid border:=\"\" margin-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style='\"background-color:'\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid font-weight: bold\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid\u003e1996-1998 Ford Windstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid font-weight: bold\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid\u003e3.8L Essex V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style='\"background-color:'\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid font-weight: bold\u003eFactory Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid\u003eApprox. 155-200 HP \/ 230-240 lb-ft Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid font-weight: bold\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style='\"padding:' border: solid\u003e1996, 1997, 1998, 3.8L, V6\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\u003e1996 Ford Windstar 3.8L V6 (Automatic \u0026amp; Manual Transmissions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1997 Ford Windstar 3.8L V6 (Automatic \u0026amp; Manual Transmissions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L V6 (Automatic \u0026amp; Manual Transmissions)\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:=\"\" color:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" padding:=\"\" border-radius:=\"\"\u003e\n1996, 1997, 1998, FORD, WINDSTAR, 3.8L, V6, SHORT-RAM-GREY\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 kit is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools in under 60 minutes. It is a proven way to improve throttle response and fuel economy on the aging Ford V6 platform. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758438203640,"sku":"DS-WINDSTAR-INTAKE","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/WINDSTAR_BLACK_1__24495.1628139880.1280.1280.jpg?v=1773938239","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/short-ram-air-intake-for-ford-windstar-1996-1998-with-3-8l-v6-engine-grey","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}