Best F150 Cold Air Intakes

Cold air intakes are regarded as one of the best starter mods for their simple install and their lower price point. At most you’ll need an hour of time. The way a cold air intake works is by allowing a greater volume of air into the engine. At its most basic, engines function by sucking in air and igniting the resulting fuel mixture. The more air you add, the more fuel you can add resulting in more horsepower. Some of the best F150 cold air intakes come with their own enclosures, ensuring the cold portion of their moniker. The enclosures generally pull air from the above the grille for access to the densest air your F150 can get.

The main difference that separates most F150 cold air intakes is the filter element. Some are listed as dry filters while others are wet. In truth this just denotes whether the filters are oiled. Dry filters operate exactly like the standard paper elements filters you’re already used to. The oil acts as another layer of filtration. Smaller particles get trapped in the oil rather than sneaking through the filter element. These filters require periodic cleaning and re-oiling much like your standard oil change.