The K&N 63-2593 AirCharger is a cold air intake kit for the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost in the Ford F-150. It replaces the factory air filter and intake tube with a roto-molded high-density polyethylene tube, a conical oiled cotton gauze filter, and a custom heat shield that keeps intake air away from engine-bay heat. The manufacturer says the tube is designed to deliver more air to the turbo inlets than the stock airbox, which is the main reason to choose it over the factory setup. Buyers searching for a 2.7 EcoBoost F-150 cold air intake 63-2593 are usually looking for a washable, reusable filter they can keep for years.
The manufacturer publishes an estimated gain of 19.37 HP at 4500 RPM and 34.1 lb-ft of torque, and it backs the kit with a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. The filter is rated for cleaning about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving, so it avoids the recurring cost of disposable replacements. Owners on user forums are mixed on how much seat-of-the-pants difference the change makes on the 2.7, so set expectations accordingly. The kit is best viewed as a flow and sound upgrade that pairs well with a tune rather than a stand-alone power claim.
The manufacturer lists the application as the 2015 to 2023 F-150 with the 2.7L V6, but its install materials reference a wider range, so confirm your model year and VIN before ordering. The kit is not designed for trucks with a body lift. Installation is a straightforward bolt-in job that the manufacturer says can be finished in under an hour with simple hand tools. Expect a louder intake note than stock, which the manufacturer notes as a normal result.
The manufacturer recommends that customers do not discard the factory air intake, so store it in case you ever need to revert.
The manufacturer rates the oiled cotton gauze filter for cleaning about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. Harsher dusty or off-road use will shorten that interval.
No. The manufacturer states the kit was not designed to fit vehicles with a body lift.
Yes, to a degree. Per the manufacturer, disconnecting the negative battery cable erases pre-programmed electronic memories, so write down your settings first. Some radios also ask for an anti-theft code after reconnection, which is usually in the owner's manual.
Per the manufacturer's install sheet, start by turning off the ignition and disconnecting the negative battery cable. Loosen the hose clamp on the factory intake tube at the air filter housing, release the two clips securing the upper air filter housing, then lift out the housing and factory filter. Loosen the clamps that connect the intake tube to the two turbo inlet tubes and remove the tube. Use the hardware included in the box, because the manufacturer warns that skipping the provided hardware can damage the intake tube, throttle body, or engine. After installation, start the engine in park or neutral with the parking brake set and listen for air leaks, then loosen and re-secure any hoses that leak. Take a test drive and check for rattles. The manufacturer says the kit should function like the factory system apart from being louder and more responsive.
