A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube is the core of the K&N 63-2592, a complete cold-air intake for the 2015-2016 Ford F-150 with the 3.5L V6 F/I engine. The kit replaces the factory air filter and intake tube, and it is paired with a washable, reusable filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay. Buyers searching for a 2015 2016 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost cold air intake, a roto-molded intake tube, or an oiled cotton washable filter are looking at this exact configuration.
Against the stock setup, the case rests on airflow. K&N says the kit reduces restriction for a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. K&N's own dyno testing on a 2015 truck estimated an increase of 23.01 horsepower, but that is a single manufacturer test, so treat it as an estimate rather than a promised figure. Over time, the washable filter trims filter costs, since the oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. Before buying, check the warranty and state-law status, since K&N materials describe coverage differently and the product is not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicle.
The manufacturer recommends that customers do not discard the factory air intake, so the original parts can be stored in case you return to stock.
The manufacturer states the filter only needs cleaning about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. Harsher or dustier driving will shorten that interval.
No. The manufacturer lists this product as not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicle.
The manufacturer rates the job at roughly an hour or less, and the instructions call for a flat blade screwdriver and a 4mm Allen wrench. Start by turning off the ignition and disconnecting the negative battery cable. Note your radio and memory settings first, because disconnecting the negative battery cable erases pre-programmed electronic memories. From there, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor electrical connection, then loosen the hose clamps securing the intake tube to the two turbo inlet tubes and remove the intake tube from the vehicle. The manufacturer warns that failure to follow installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may damage the intake tube, throttle body and engine. After assembly, start the engine with the transmission in neutral or park, and the parking brake engaged, and listen for air leaks or odd noises.
