Ford F-150, Super Duty & Bronco Cold Air Intakes

On a 2.7L or 3.5L EcoBoost, an intake feeds the turbos cooler, less restrictive air — you'll hear more induction and turbo noise and get sharper response. On a 5.0L Coyote V8, it's about throttle response, sound, and a few honest horsepower. They use different kits — buy for your exact engine.

On a gas F-150 an intake is about response, sound, and modest power. On a 6.7L Power Stroke Super Duty, it's about moving a lot more cool air for towing and keeping exhaust gas temps (EGTs) down under load. They are not interchangeable — a diesel kit and a gas kit are built for different engine bays.

A sealed / closed-box intake keeps dust and water out — the right call for a work truck, a tow rig, or anything that sees dirt. An open filter maximizes airflow and induction noise for a street F-150 or Bronco.

Oiled cotton filters (K&N) flow the most air but need occasional cleaning and re-oiling, and over-oiling can foul a MAF sensor. Dry filters are lower-maintenance. Both far outlast the paper factory filter.

For a bolt-on intake, no — it's direct-fit on the F-150, Ranger, and Bronco. Diesel owners often run a tuner for other reasons, but the intake itself doesn't require one.

In California or an emissions-check county, confirm the specific kit carries a CARB EO number — many Ford intakes are 50-state legal, but not all. It's listed on each product page.

For most owners, yes — it's an easy, reversible upgrade that improves throttle response and sound and uses a washable filter you clean instead of replace. On EcoBoost trucks you'll also notice more turbo induction noise. If you're chasing big power numbers on their own, temper expectations until you add a tune.

The main trade-offs are a bit more intake noise and, with oiled filters, occasional cleaning/re-oiling (over-oiling can foul a MAF sensor — a dry filter avoids that). Open kits also pull warmer under-hood air in stop-and-go traffic; a sealed / closed-box kit avoids that and keeps dust out.

It depends on your engine and goal: match the kit to your 2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L V8, then choose a sealed / closed-box kit for dust and tow protection or an open kit for the loudest sound and max airflow. Everything here is filtered to fit the F-150 — pick by how you use the truck.

On its own, expect a modest bump — a handful of horsepower — plus sharper throttle response and a stronger V8 sound. The bigger, more repeatable gains come when the intake is paired with a tune and exhaust.

More cool airflow can help lower exhaust gas temps under load, which matters when towing heavy. Run a sealed / closed-box kit if you see dust or water on the job.

Some carry a CARB EO number (50-state legal), some don't — check the individual product page before ordering.