The K&N 50-2628 is a bolt-on NextGen cold air intake for the 3.0L V6 in the Ford Ranger Raptor. It replaces the factory airbox and tubing with a semi-enclosed hybrid airbox, a large-diameter black HDPE intake tube, and an oversized, washable oiled cotton gauze filter. K&N reports dyno gains of +27.38 hp and +27.57 lb-ft on the factory calibration, and says those gains come without an ECU tune. Compared with a generic universal intake, this kit is shaped for the Raptor's engine bay, and the airbox is designed to limit heat pickup from the engine compartment while drawing more air through a larger inlet.
Airflow gains are listed by the manufacturer at 42.6% on the driver side and 55.9% on the passenger side, which matters on a twin-turbo setup where both intake paths feed the engine. K&N's install sheet covers the 2024–2025 Ranger Raptor V6-3.0L EcoBoost, and it warns that skipping the supplied hardware can damage the intake tube, throttle body, or engine. The manufacturer rates the install at under 60 minutes, so a home mechanic with a basic tool kit and patience can complete it in one session. Because the filter is reusable, ongoing cost is cleaning rather than replacement.
The manufacturer states the listed horsepower and torque gains are achieved with no tune required.
The manufacturer says the oversized, washable filter can go up to 100,000 miles between services under normal highway driving conditions.
The manufacturer's installation instruction sheet lists the 2024–2025 Ford Ranger Raptor V6-3.0L. Fitment for later model years should be confirmed with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer's instruction sheet starts with disconnecting the negative battery cable and then walks through removing the factory intake tubes and airbox. The new tubes take ejector fittings and grommets, the EVAP lines and the BOV hose reconnect to the new tubing, and a provided reducer coupler and mounting stud complete the assembly. The sheet stresses using only the hardware supplied with the kit, and the manufacturer notes the system seals with a single hose clamp at the sealing bead. Take care with the EVAP and BOV reconnections, since they are easy to miss. Work on level ground with the vehicle properly supported and torque fasteners to the manufacturer's figures.
