Flashark Cold Air Intake Kit For 1999-2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel F-250 F-350
This cold air intake kit is specifically designed for the 6.0 Powerstroke diesel engine but can also provide performance benefits for similar engines, such as the 7.3 Powerstroke. It helps your engine draw in cooler, denser air, resulting in better throttle response and increased horsepower. By improving airflow, it ensures maximum performance for your 6.0 and 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel engines.
Details and Specifications:
- SKU: FLIS26008
- Color: Black
- Type: Cold Air Intake Kit
- Aftermarket Performance Cold Air Intake System For 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 F-250 F-350 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel
Features:
- The air intake kit can help your engine to draw more cold air resulting in better throttle response and higher explosive horsepower outputIntake pipe made by light weight T-304 aluminum w/polished
- Allow maximum airflow through the stock manifold system and Intense deep sporty Sound
- Improve throttle response throughout low and mid RPMFilter is upgraded to high quality washable and reusable cone air filter
- This air intake kit will increase 7-10% of Horsepower and 6-8% of Torque
- Easy to install and easy to fit with simple tools
- No additional parts will be needed for installation after you purchase this kit
- All mount accessories are included, exactly the same as picture shown
- The reusable air intake filter features dual-layer pleated cotton with filter oil to trap dirt and dust effectively. Requires cleaning only once every 100,000 miles, ensuring easy maintenance and reduced replacement costs
- Cold air intake boosts engine performance by adding up to 14 HP and 13 ft-lbs of torque. Experience aggressive acceleration growls and smooth highway silence while maximizing cold, oxygen-rich airflow to your engine
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A 7.3 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake System relocates the filter outside the engine compartment, ensuring the coolest possible air inlet temperatures. Cooler, oxygen-rich air is crucial for the 7.3 Powerstroke engine, as it carries more oxygen to fuel a more intense combustion, resulting in increased horsepower and torque. This is especially important for the 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel engine, where every bit of cooler air translates into measurable performance gains. But that's only part of the equation. The inlet pipe's length and diameter are meticulously tuned to match the engine's resonance, allowing the 7.3 Powerstroke cold air intake system to move more air to the cylinders efficiently (think of your engine as a large air pump). This precise tuning ensures maximum power gains across the entire RPM range, delivering an enhanced driving experience.
- 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Powerstroke 7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
- 2000 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty Powerstroke 7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
- 2001 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty Powerstroke 7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
- 2002 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty Powerstroke 7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
- 2003 Ford -F250 F-350 Super Duty Powerstroke 7.3L 445Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
1999-2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake FAQ
Q1: Will this cold air intake fit my 1999-2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke?
A1: This Flashark cold air intake is designed for selected Ford Super Duty trucks equipped with the 7.3L Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine. The listed applications include the 1999 Ford F-250 and the 2000-2003 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty. Confirm the engine displacement and factory intake layout before ordering, especially on trucks with engine swaps or previously modified intake systems.
Q2: Does this intake fit both the Ford F-250 and F-350?
A2: Yes. It fits the listed 7.3L Power Stroke F-250 and F-350 Super Duty applications. However, the product page lists the 1999 application specifically for the F-250, while both the F-250 and F-350 are listed for 2000 through 2003. Owners of a 1999 F-350 should verify the pipe routing, mounting points, and engine-bay layout before purchasing.
Q3: Will this kit fit a 1997 7.3 Powerstroke?
A3: No. This intake is not listed for the 1994.5-1997 OBS Ford trucks. Earlier 7.3L Power Stroke models use a different engine-bay layout, intake routing, and mounting arrangement. Choose an intake specifically designed for the OBS F-Series platform.
Q4: Does this cold air intake fit a 6.0 Powerstroke?
A4: It should not be purchased for a 6.0L Power Stroke based on the current fitment listing. Although one sentence on the product page mentions the 6.0 Powerstroke, the product title, specifications, and detailed vehicle list identify this as a 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke intake. The 2003-2007 6.0L engine uses different intake plumbing and sensor provisions.
Q5: What does a cold air intake do for a 7.3 Powerstroke?
A5: A cold air intake replaces the restrictive factory airbox and intake tubing with a smoother-flowing pipe and larger cone filter. Its purpose is to reduce restriction before the turbocharger, improve airflow response, and make the turbo and engine induction sound more noticeable under acceleration.
Q6: How much horsepower can this 7.3 Powerstroke intake add?
A6: The product page lists potential gains of up to 14 horsepower and 13 lb-ft of torque, along with broader percentage-based performance estimates. Actual gains depend on the condition of the engine and turbo, fuel calibration, exhaust system, boost leaks, ambient temperature, and testing method. On a stock truck, the most noticeable difference may be intake sound and throttle response rather than a large peak-power increase.
Q7: Is a cold air intake worth it on a stock 7.3 Powerstroke?
A7: It can be worthwhile for owners who want easier filter servicing, a stronger turbo sound, improved engine-bay appearance, and less restrictive intake plumbing. The stock intake can support a largely stock engine reasonably well, so do not expect the intake alone to transform performance. Its benefits are generally more useful on trucks with tuning, exhaust upgrades, larger injectors, or increased turbo airflow demand.
Q8: Does a 7.3 Powerstroke cold air intake require a tune?
A8: A tune is not normally required when the intake is installed by itself on an otherwise stock and properly operating truck. The 7.3L Power Stroke can generally run with the factory calibration after a basic intake upgrade. Custom tuning may provide more benefit when the truck also has upgraded injectors, a modified turbo, higher-pressure oil system changes, or other performance modifications.
Q9: Can this intake reduce EGT while towing?
A9: Reducing pre-turbo intake restriction may help the engine receive air more efficiently, which can support cleaner combustion and potentially lower exhaust gas temperature under load. The actual change may be small on a stock truck. An intake should not be used as a substitute for monitoring EGT, correcting boost leaks, using proper tuning, or selecting the correct gear while towing.
Q10: Will the intake improve fuel economy?
A10: A fuel-economy increase is possible under consistent driving conditions, but it is not guaranteed. MPG depends on vehicle weight, gearing, tire size, injector condition, boost leaks, driving speed, towing load, and throttle use. Some owners see little change because they accelerate harder after installing the intake to hear the increased turbo and induction sound.
Q11: Will this cold air intake make the turbo louder?
A11: Yes. Replacing the enclosed factory airbox with a cone-filter intake normally makes turbo whistle, compressor sound, and engine induction noise more noticeable. The sound increase is strongest under acceleration and load, while steady-speed highway driving may remain comparatively quiet.
Q12: What is the intake pipe made from?
A12: The product page describes the intake pipe as lightweight polished T-304 aluminum. Aluminum provides a rigid, corrosion-resistant airflow path and a cleaner appearance than aging factory plastic or rubber components. Make sure the installed pipe does not rub against the body, battery, wiring, or other engine components.
Q13: What type of air filter is included?
A13: The kit includes a washable and reusable dual-layer pleated cotton cone filter that uses filter oil to help trap dirt and dust. Because the filter is reusable, it can reduce the need for repeated disposable-filter purchases when it is cleaned and serviced correctly.
Q14: How often should the reusable filter be cleaned?
A14: The product page states that the filter may require cleaning only once every 100,000 miles under ideal conditions. That should be treated as a maximum service estimate rather than a fixed interval. Inspect the filter regularly and clean it much sooner if the truck is driven on dirt roads, construction sites, farms, in dusty climates, or through heavy debris.
Q15: Can too much filter oil damage the engine or sensors?
A15: Excess filter oil can migrate into the intake tract and collect on nearby components. Apply only the amount recommended for an oiled cotton filter and allow the oil to distribute evenly before installation. The filter should be lightly and uniformly treated, not wet enough to drip.
Q16: Does this intake provide enough filtration for a diesel engine?
A16: The included dual-layer cotton filter is designed to trap normal road dust while allowing increased airflow. Filtration depends heavily on correct maintenance and installation. Make sure the filter is fully seated, the clamp is tight, and there are no gaps that allow unfiltered air to enter the turbo inlet. Trucks operating in severe dust may require more frequent inspection and cleaning.
Q17: Can an open cone filter pull hot air from the engine bay?
A17: An exposed filter can draw some warm underhood air when the truck is stationary or moving slowly. Once the truck is moving, airflow through the engine compartment can reduce this effect. Proper placement of the filter and any supplied shield or mounting panel is important for limiting heat soak and preventing the filter from contacting hot engine components.
Q18: Can I drive in rain or snow with this 7.3 Powerstroke intake?
A18: Normal rain and snow should not cause a problem when the filter is securely mounted inside the engine compartment and the factory splash protection remains intact. Avoid deep water, direct pressure-washing of the filter, and driving with missing inner-fender or splash panels. Inspect the filter after severe weather or off-road use.
Q19: How difficult is the intake to install?
A19: The kit is designed as a straightforward bolt-on upgrade that can be installed with common hand tools. Installation typically involves removing the factory airbox and intake tube, fitting the new aluminum pipe, mounting the cone filter, and securing all included clamps and brackets. Check every connection for air leaks and verify that the pipe cannot contact moving or hot components.
Q20: What should I check if the truck runs poorly after installation?
A20: Inspect the entire intake path for loose clamps, disconnected hoses, collapsed couplers, installation debris, or gaps that allow unfiltered air to enter. Also check that no wiring or factory connection was disturbed during installation. A whistling leak, reduced boost response, excessive smoke, or unusual turbo sound can indicate an intake connection that is not fully sealed.