How to Make a Cold Air Intake from OEM Ford Parts | 1995 Ford F150
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Your truck needs cold fresh air to make more horsepower or consistent horsepower. Sometimes the factory intake tube doesn’t draw from the coldest air source. K&N CAIs suck hot air from the engine bay through a high flow/more porous filter. Both options aren’t good for performance or efficiency. If you have a 5.0/302 or 5.8/351 engine you need this intake tube. It’s from either a 4.9 or 460 engine.
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Part# F3TE 9A675 BB
The intake on these OBS Fords is pretty simple. Air comes in through the pre-filter intake tube and enters the air box or filter box. It passes through the paper filter (sometimes K&N OEM) and through the MAF (mass air flow sensor). In older truck, there was the speed density system that measured air. Once it passes the air measuring sensor, it travels down the intake tube to the Y collector piece featured in this video and into the throttle body (TB). The throttle body also contains the IAC (idle air control valve and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve), and throttle position sensor. Then it’s through the intake plenum to the piston chamber where the air combines with the fuel for a controlled burn to make horsepower!
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The project is my 1995 Ford F150 XL 2wd 8 foot bed.
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Did this to my ‘92 5.0 today. $5 for the part at my local pick and pull. Easy to install. Truck seems to have a little more power.
Thanks for the video.
Nice! 🤙 $5 upgrade beats a $300+ aftermarket part that doesn’t work.
I just did this same thing and Im pretty happy as well seems to have a little more pep
@@Cotorro187 Nice!🤙 Glad to hear it!
What year and model was the replacement part from?
@daboys66 That would have been the 1992-1996 Ford f-series. The only engines with this intake tube Is the 4.9 straight 6 amd the 460 V8.
I just bought one from a 4.9!! Yes!!!! I can't wait to install it later this week 👍🏻
Hell yeah Frank!!🤙🤙
Looks like it works better with an aftermarket grill due to the fins allowing more air but ill try out with my stock grill thanks for the tips I already did the saginaw power steering pump like you did this air intake tube is next on the list
I would agree!
You’re welcome!🤙
Man I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for making great content. I found one of these in a pile of parts and got it for free. I would have never thought of it until I saw this video. Keep up the great work and let's see some more junkyard mods.
Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it! Good find. I had to search several trucks at the junkyard to find that one. You bet man! I hope to make a few junkyard runs this year.
@@TheMinuteMasters What part of Iowa you from?
@@rogerlbl7316 I’m not originally from Iowa but I’m here to stay. I live in West Des Moines.
@@TheMinuteMasters Cool, South East Iowa for me. I have a 89 F150 XLT Lariat regular cab long box 2wd 5.0L with 74k original miles.
Trying to find performance upgrades but it's like pulling hen's teeth, just nothing out there.
@@rogerlbl7316 Nice! My hope is to hold an OBS Ford truck meet up and parts swap next year so everyone in Iowa (and surrounding states) can meet up.
Yeah performance parts are hard to find. If you are looking for power. GT-40 heads from an Explorer is a popular HP mod. Pair that with exhaust headers and it’s a good start.
Awesome video brother! Can you make a follow up video where you test it on the dyno? Your other dyno test videos have saved me a ton of money but more importantly, saved my poor little stock 5.0 Bronco, from losing anymore power! Lol
I wish I could. I moved to a different state. So I don’t have my usual dyno place. However, from a theory stand point this intake tube is gold.
I just got my 93 ford f150, bro love your videos
Nice! 🤙 You’ll enjoy it! Thanks!
Was just trying to get reviews on cold air intakes now I’m getting on the phone with the nearest junk yard thanks #F150hacks
Hell yeah man!🤙
Did something similar to my 92 long ago. I reconfigured the stock 5.0 piece to do the same thing. Going to look for the piece you used, be a lot cleaner looking.
Nice! It definitely looks much cleaner than the other intake tube.
You never disappoint Sir!! I am beginning my search now...
Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it!
I love your videos. Thank you for making them!
Thanks man! 🤙 I appreciate it! I’ll keep them coming. You’re welcome!
I found one at the junkyard last week! $3 score!
Heck yeah man! Good find!
1:14 Yep thats it! I did this on Both my Small block Broncos. Makes a big difference on those intake temps.
Good to know! I love it so far!
I can't seem to find one of these anywhere. If you could, can you please point me in the right direction?
@@MonCalAP Here’s the part number. part# F3TE 9A675 BB
My air box on my 86 is above my driver side valve cover, goofy setup but it does suck air from that rectangle hole in the rad support in stock form. Which I like 👍🏼
There you go! You have the perfect setup from the factory!🤙
I would use both, just cut a junction into one and why not make it a duel intake?
The way you just snatched the grille off made me laugh
Hahaha! Why’s that?
@@TheMinuteMasters
I thought it was bolted on so I was surprised when it just came off. I know now you removed the screws before hand but in the moment I was in shock! I own a 1991 5.0 ext cab 2wd so your videos are very informative
@@pollodeharo394 Ah! 😂 Yeah I took the screws out ahead of time. Lol
Nice! I wish I had an extended cab so I could take my daughter in her car seat with me in my truck. Thanks man! I appreciate it! 🤙
But
On a stock unmolested 96 4.9
The grill is solid at the inlet point and there's a heavy rubber wind deflector blocking the air path to the inlet, which is turned away from that air flow anyway, and forcing it through the radiator.
Cutting the curve off may help, but to get any real benefit you would need to modify or replace the front grill
This is all true. When I did this mod, I has a mesh grille. So the air was definitely getting rammed into this intake tube.
Hey Steve. For a factory grill still in place, would you still do this mod or just stick with the original cold air intake right below the hood line setup on my 5.0 liter. Love the idea, but just don't know if it would be beneficial with the factory grill setup. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks !
@@rogerfarmer8919 I have the 4.9 so I already have the ductwork.
The heavy rubber piece I'm talking about is just to the left and mounted to that support.
That rubber piece is meant to deflect the air away from the intakes, which honestly makes little sense to me because the solid part of the grill is directly in front of the intake..
It seems that simply forcing the rubber piece to the left would force air into the intake
Or maybe remove the rubber flap and add some sort of aluminum or plastic scoop
The duct will still be curved but air will be funneled in so maybe it'll make up for that
You’re genius. Make the same video for the new F150s
Someday!
they made the stock cold air intake like that for a reason, 1 its higher than the wheel hubs because if you driving through water the intake wont suck up water to damage your engine by hydro locking it, the one you got from the junkyard is just made for the vehicle dont drive in water
You make a great point man!🤙 If I lived in a country were fording deep water was a common practice, I’d remove this cold air intake for sure. However at that point, I’d probably install a snorkel.
@@TheMinuteMasters yep, but like i said, if you planning on driving through water thats the same level as the wheel hubs, or a little higher than that, you better off with the stock cold intake or better a snorkel and very deep water mostly you'll have to get a lift kit on your truck if its 4wd.
If you're in enough water to enter the intake tube ,you've drowned out the motor anyway.
Yep, on the 5.0 and 5.8 water is going to enter down by the motor where the cold air intake tube snaps on even with the inlet being up by the hood.
Nice !! I need to do this to my 95 EB 5.0 unfortunately no junk yards down here in keys
Thanks man!🤙 Could probably do an Internet search and find out what the part number. One of the comments below I left the part number.
Found # you posted
Thank you !!
@@scuba_dude6420 No problem man!🤙 Thanks for watching!
Awesome
Great idea. Wouldn't do this if your planning on hitting any mud holes though.
I don’t think either intake would be good. Lol But, my truck is 2wd and 95% on the pavement.
I would have to agree with this the location is lower then the original one making the water/mud level lower then it was before for a street only truck yes but when I’m hauling stuff for the farm or out in the woods I’d like the higher level one but for non off-road applications it should improve the air flow and provide denser air
Great video🔥
Thanks man!🤙
I'd like to give this a try, but there's no junkyards anywhere near me. And $60 is the cheapest I've found on e-Bay. Your lucky to be able to have a good JY near you..
$60 is pretty steep for a piece of plastic. It’s funny, I don’t thing anyone with an OBS Ford is picking the junkyard I go too. There’s a few major parts missing but the trucks are mostly intact.
I think I’m going to give that a try I have one of those in my shed
Nice! The hard part is usually finding one for a good price. 🤙
@@TheMinuteMasters well it fits and it works I say it’s good because it’s out of the way and one less thang to worry about when taking apart
@@jerrettbrown1845 You are exactly right!🤙
Hey man great video just wondering what you cut the end off with
You can use any hand saw but I think I used a Milwaukee Multi tool
@@TheMinuteMasters thank you!!
Yes
Nice vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man!🤙
Thank you this is great.
You’re welcome man!🤙
@Frank G: Is that a Gen 1 Lightning, or a clone?
@@jamestapscott9400 it’s a 95 Flareside with full Gen 1 suspension and wheels.
Can you do a video how to fix the door knob from the interior from not opening
I have two videos on how to fix the interior door handle. See if this one helps you out👇
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Why the hell did Ford not do this on all their OBS ?
No idea. I’m told the latter design was probably to reduce water intrusion. However, I don’t ford rivers often. So I don’t know if that was a valid concern.
@@TheMinuteMastersgot er installed, thanks for the vid!
The part you just used to upgrade what vehicle did it come from?
You can get it from F150s and F250s. It’s more dependent on the engine. The 4.9 L straight six has this intake and so does the 460.
Great tip. Just found your channel and subscribed and belled! However my ‘89 F150 Custom is a 4.9 i6 so it must have that set up already. Is it worth me cutting the curved piece off the front where the air comes in to help with the cold air coming in direct? Is there a possibility of air being TOO cold in winter as I’m in East coast Canada? Thanks! 👍🏻
Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it! That’s true. Honestly you can leave the curved piece there. Scientifically, I don’t know if it does much to cut it away but in terms of a ram hair set up, it makes sense to cut it away. So that’s up to you. I think once the engine is warmed up, there’s nothing that says the air can be too cold. You just get more dense air which equals more horsepower!😁🤙
Thanks for the info. I was actually thinking of copying a set up I spotted in a junk yard truck a while back. That had two pieces of plumbing pipe coming off the intake and down to the hole behind the grill with two of the metal K&N type cone filters mounted to a bracket there. I like this idea as I live on a dirt road and the air filter fills with dust fairly often and the housing gets leaves etc in it, so the washable cone type seemed a good idea. I could remove the regular air box and then just attach the small filter for the rocker cover tube to the bulkhead somewhere. Question is; does the trunking that’s in there now (assuming I trim the end straight) force the air in better than the cone filters and a couple of pieces of curved plumbing pipe? I know I could use just one cone filter and put a Y in the tubing near the intake but I thought that might cut down the air flow. What are your thoughts on those options? Thanks 👍🏻
@@MapleMarmite No problem man!🤙 so I generally like to use intake systems that are similar in construction to the factory. I thought about a similar system like you’re saying. The only issue is it technically may add more turns in bands that are not as smooth as the factory system. The other thing to take into account is K&N filters clog faster than paper and does have the same high level of filtration as the paper. What I have seen people use is a filter system from a Polaris UTV. From what I’ve seen the filter is very large and circular and very well self-contained. Then you just pipe the intake to open air. However it’s not a cheap option because those filter set ups are already like $300+.
Thanks for the reply! I think I’ll stick with the original and just trim the from of the trunking to let a bit more air through. Did you mean K&N ‘doesn’t’ have same level of filtration? Just your wording read more like that’s what you meant and ‘does’ was a typo. Just thinking about wether to change the factory filter to same type but K&N as one of your vids showed better performance from that. But if it’s going to get dirty quicker and not filter as well then maybe I’ll keep the paper ones and change more often - cheap enough on line. Just looking into my IAT sensor now - came up as a code 24 along with 13 and 14. Might try pulling and cleaning it before replacing to see if that helps. Not sure about 13 and 14 yet, though.
Thanks again for taking time to reply man - appreciate it! 👍🏻
@@MapleMarmite Happy to help man!🤙 K&N doesn’t filter as well as a paper filter and they flow less than a paper filter as they fill up with dirt. Yes the test showed you get more performance but most people agree that performance is gained with K&N because the filter medium isn’t as fine as the paper.
I replaced my IAC and that helped a lot. They get pretty dirty after a while.
No problem man!🤙
Awesome info! I'll have to look into doing this
Go for it Sam!
@@TheMinuteMasters update, I dont have a you pull junkyard locally, and I'm having trouble finding one online. Havent given up yet
@@Alphawolf2325 I found some one eBay a while back. That’s not a bad place to search.
@@TheMinuteMasters what year
@@Cisco_927 My f150 is a 1995.
The reason it has the curb it’s for when it rains .. water purpose
That’s right!🤙
Love the videos, very helpful!
Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it!
@@TheMinuteMasters R u married?
@@angielaswell3241 I sure am! I have a daughter too. I love it!
@@TheMinuteMasters does ur lil girl like working on stuff with ya? I try to get my nieces into cars a bit cause every female should know about cars so they dont get broke down and something bad happen to em. Scares me to death
@@angielaswell3241 She’s 8 months old. So, she’s not there yet. I’d like for her to get to know the basics of cars for the same reason.
Im sorry I’m still pretty novice with my OBS. Can you explain exactly which Models I can find this from? There’s a guy on CL trying to sell me one for $25 but he’s too far away to justify the drive. Thanks for the vid though man.
Also, (dumb question) do you have any problem with water with this setup?
You should be able to get his intake tube from any f150 with the 4.9L straight six engine or any f250 with the 460 engine.
I’ve been driving with this set up for over a year now and I have not had any Hydro lock issues.
Sorry for the dumb question I'ma do this for a friend so same year but 4.9 or 460 get that intake?
It can be a variety of year trucks as long as they have an EFI 4.9 or 460.
Welp. Watched 2 of your vids today and now, on top of finishing my motor, i have 2 more upgrades. Hahahahha. My wallet says thanks. Haha. Great videos man.
Hell yeah Eric! That's great to hear. Thanks! I appreciate it!
Ive been trying to find this duct and can't find it anywhere at all. I really need to cause right now my box is open at the bottom cause my old duct broke.
If you look in the comment section under this video, I’m pretty sure somebody shared a part number. Otherwise you’ll have to go to a junkyard and find the Ford 460 or 4.9 engines to get one.
Just did this yesterday on my 95 5.0 f150 which means I do have the grill that blocks it but do you think I’ll still get better air flow than the original?
Nice! I’ve since switch back to a regular grille and I’m sure it still works fine.
Sounds good but what's the benefit and what do you gain by doing this?
Peace of mind and garunteed cold air
In all reality, probably nothing. Kinda fun though
Cold air means more power. The theory here is you are locating the intake tube closer to a cold air source. So I’m theory, better than the stock set up and definitely better than a K&N CAI. However, until this is dyno tested, it’s just a theory to give you piece of mind.
The 460 and 300 used the same air inlet tube which offers a cleaner, less cluttered look. I have no idea why the 5.0 and 5.8 changed to a more restrictive air inlet tube above the radiator. Possibly less intake noise. Change the flex tube to a straight PVC tube with silicone couplers between the air box and TB for a little better breathing.
The alternative would be the K&N filter kit which inhales hot air from the Engine compartment.
@@jamestapscott9400 Yeah I have no idea either. It’s a much better intake tube.
Those K&N hot air intakes will burn a hole through you wallet too.
I'm gonna do that trick. I also put a bigger Transmission cooler on mine from an E40D. It's a little tricky opening the hood, but not bad. It holds a little more fluid and has twice the cooling space.
Yeah it’s a great mod.
Nice! I want to upgrade the transmission cooler on my truck too. I think the factory cooler isn’t adequate to keep the transmission cool on hot days.
Epic, I did the exact same thing a few months back on my 5.0, do you plan to dyno it soon? I'm curious to see the potential improvement
Nice! I wish I could be I moved out of Pennsylvania and I don’t have a dyno shop. I don’t expect really any gains but you won’t have the losses from a hot air intake.
@@TheMinuteMasters bummer! I did feel some quality improvements it seems less grumpy underload than previous, cool to see someone else agreed that the old one sucked!
@@MrNjdrose I agree. This intake tube definitely wakes the engine up. You bet man!🤙
That’s what’s up
Nice, good idea
Thanks man!🤙
This or the K&N? Now looking into some of these options, just got a higher flow exhaust, so looking for a bit more power!
Do this. The K&N loses power and causes runnability issues.
Look into a set of aluminum heads from a Ford Explorer or a higher flow intake plenum.
would the tube from a 1990 i6 work for a 95 5.0??
I believe it should. The straight 6 and 460 had these CAIs.
@@TheMinuteMasters the one i’m looking at has a ribbed flexible section that yours doesn’t have
@@bobtailsthecat does it still exit at the same location as mine though? If it does then it shouldn’t matter if it has a ribbed section.
@@TheMinuteMasters thanks for responding, but yes it still has the same exit location. I pulled it off an 89 f150 with an I6, and looking to put it in my 5.0. haven’t gotten around to it. Never saw the flex area before but it looks relatively the same
would this work for an '89 Ford 5.8?
I’m not 100% sure. If your truck came with either intake to design, you should be able to make this work.
Mine is severely broken where can I find a new one ? I can’t seem to find it anywhere?
eBay is the only online store I think you’ll have any luck finding one. Otherwise I found this one in a junkyard.
Thanks for your reply and keep up the good work on your ford videos I’m your ford fan DIY👍
@@frankgonzalez534 You are most welcome Frank! 🤙 Thanks! I appreciate it. I’ve got a review video dropping today at 5 pm CT.
what year and model would i look for to find one of these for my 94 ford f150?
You just need to find a truck that has a 460 or 4.9I engine. Year shouldn’t matter as long as it’s between 88-96.
gotcha ill be digging monday morning lol
@@TheGstnyellow150 Nice! Lol I love junkyardinging!
Would that part fit in my '88 4.9 F150? Mines dry rotted and the part for the '88 is discontinued
I don’t see why not. I got this from a 4.9 L engine.
@@TheMinuteMasters Thanks, I've also confirmed that it'll fit. I learned there's 3 versions of this part. Mine was an early version with the accordion design. I wasted like $50 finding an alternative 🤦🏾♀️
@@Northwind000 That sucks man. Trust me I’ve done that before. I’ve brought at least two or three parts back from the junkyard that never fit in my truck. No return policy there.
What vehicle did you get it from at the junkyard? What models had the 460 or 4.9?
F150s have the 4.9 and F250s and F350s might have the 460. This one was from a 4.9.
Nice stevie now you just need to relocate
that wire?
Thanks Terry!🤙 Which wire? Is it the one running along the radiator support?
@@TheMinuteMasters its the one thats hanging i front of the hole for the intake.
@@terrybaptist795 Ah! I see what you mean Terry. That’s the airbag harness. I think I can zip tie it out of the way a bit.🤙 Thanks for pointing that out.
wHEN WILL YOU BE DYNO TESTING THIS MOD??
Good question. I’m not entirely sure. I need to see if a dyno is even in my area.
Do you still happen to have the old tube? If so I'd like to buy it.
I removed the old tube years ago and trashed it. Otherwise, I’d love to sell it to you.
@@TheMinuteMasters Oh well. Thanks for the response.
@@dylanheyl You’re welcome Dylan! Try a junkyard. That’s where I find these harder to find parts.
My question is on that cold air design that you just did what about driving in a rainstorm aren't you just forcing water straight into your airbox???
Good question. I’m driven through rainstorms many times now. I think the volume of water and force needed to get it up through the intake, through the filter, and down the intake tube is none existent during normal driving conditions. I could see this intake being an issue if I was to cross a river and a wave of water whipped at the front of the truck.
@@TheMinuteMasters hey thanks a lot for replying enjoy your videos yeah I was just curious about water flow coming in there driving into a downpour I wasn't expecting it to get all the way up into the intake but I thought it might impair airflow by getting the air filter itself soaked but I deal with that in my semi all the time these Volvos are horrible but again thank you very much for what you do and thanks for replying
@@yankotactical1134 No problem man!🤙 Yeah these intakes can definitely feel that way. Honestly, if I ever felt a little paranoid about water gushing through, I would drill a hole in the intake where it has a slight bend in it. That would probably do the trick. Anyhow, thanks for watching man! I appreciate it!
@@TheMinuteMasters On the 92 to 96 years the stock grill pretty much shields the inlet from water in this new location and doesn't allow direct air.
@@JamesBrown-pd6us This is true. My mesh grille mod this mod more useful.
Very nice
Thanks Carl!🤙
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Your a out side the 🎁 thinker this is the way
Thanks man!🤙
What's the serial number to that part?
That’s a good question Eric. I’ll have to check tomorrow for you.
Yea!! What’s the part number for that!? 😁
@@TheMinuteMasters okay thank you I appreciate it
@@ericj8314 part# F3TE 9A675 BB 🤙
@@TheMinuteMasters thank you that definitely made it easier to find online. Too bad ebay is sold out but I should be able to find it at a junkyard
Bump up your fuel pressure by replacing your fuel pressure regulator with a adjustable one
That could definitely work!
Now I gotta find a junk yard!
Dude, they are the best! You go in looking for one part and you come out with a dozen other parts. Lol
@@TheMinuteMasters isn't that place called "Heaven"?
@@briant.4618 If it’s not, it definitely has the same zip code! Lol
@@TheMinuteMasters all I know is your videos are going to either get me in trouble with the wife or neighbors!
@@briant.4618 Hahahaha!! I tell my wife it’s either cheap parts or an expensive truck payment. Lol
Buenos 👍videos
Thanks man!🤙
I know I'm biased, but I still say straight is overrated.
Lololol
udaman
Thanks man!🤙
This is pointless, your engine sucks the air, as long as there's no obstruction you're just wasting your time.
In theory, if you could have 60 mile an hour wind directed at your intake it should act like a forced induction. However, you are correct, I have not tested this on a dino so it may not do anything.
Good job.
I recommend 2 additions. First, drill a drain hole in the bottom of the 460/300 fresh air inlet duct. Second, measure each end of the large flex duct between the air box and throttle body. Go to www.siliconeintakes.com/ and order the appropriate ID silicone couplers for each end, and the applicable size duct, around 3". You can go economical, and purchase a black PVC pipe from the plumber section of a hardware store. Don't forget to purchase 4 clamps. My son performed the above mod on his 5.8 SWB.
Thanks James!🤙
I thought about adding a drain hole. Good know someone else was thinking the same thing.
I’ve seen that done with a section of aluminum intake piping. I think it looks pretty slick.
James do you have any photos or more info regarding the piped air intake plenum?