S&B cold air intake for Explorer ST was engineered to minimize air restriction and flow better than stock. This kit comes with a massive airbox and 2 filters.
- Removes the restrictive baffles that hurt performance and quiet down your turbos.
- The inlet at the filters lead to unrestricted airflow all the way to the turbos through our high-flow intake tube.
COTTON CLEANABLE
- 8 layer cotton filter media with red oil.
- Can be cleaned and re-oiled.
- Easy to maintain using S&B Precision II Cleaning Kit.
DRY EXTENDABLE
- Performance is comparable to cotton (Cleanable) filters.
- Extend the life of the filter by blowing it out with compressed air.
- Ideal for dry, dusty driving conditions.
Item Category: Induction
Item Type: Cold Air Intake
CAI, Cold Air Intake, Intake, RAM Air Intake, cold air inlet
Manufacturer: S&B
SB Filters, S and B, S&B Filters, SB
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Manufacturer's Product Description:
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Product Function & Benefits
Upgraded Intakes draw a larger volume of cool air from outside the engine bay than stock intakes. They are especially beneficial for turbocharged engines for two primary reasons: increased volume of air at intake and decreased intake air temperature.
Increased Volume of Air at Intake: The turbocharger's ability to "boost" is dependent on airflow from the intake. With increased air flow, the turbocharger can compress more air into the engine (if the air is cool). This results in higher boost pressure, enhancing power output and overall engine performance. A steady and ample supply of air to the turbocharger also allows it to spool up faster and deliver boost more quickly.
Decreased Intake Air Temperature: Turbochargers have to work harder to compress hot air than cold air. This impacts turbocharger efficiency. When intake air temperatures are lower, the turbocharger can compress more air into the engine, resulting in higher boost pressure and increased power output. High intake air temperatures can increase the risk of detonation (knocking), which can damage the engine. To prevent damage, the engine management system may reduce boost pressure or adjust the ignition timing, leading to a decrease in performance. This is called a "safety."
Tune-Related Impact & Tuner Recommendation
Recommended vs Required:
• Upgrading the intake(s) is not required for tuning. However, it is strongly recommended to maximize and increase gains.
• This modification will support gains from tuning and may be required for big / upgraded turbo builds.
• Upgraded intakes do not require a tune.
• Adding an intake to a tuned vehicle does not require a tune update.
On most platforms we support, there are two upgradable intake types: Cold Air and Ram Air. Initially, a Cold Air Intake will provide greater gains than a RAM Air Intake, but we recommend upgrading both if possible.
Explorer-Specific Information
F150-Specific Information
Not all options for this platform are "direct fit" or "OEM Location."
Additionally, there are many model-specific and engine-specific variants. Please read product descriptions and vehicle fitment information carefully before purchasing.
Vehicle Applications
Confirmed Fitment for 3.0L
Data / Results
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