Just like your body, your truck’s engine needs to breathe. And the quality of the air it takes in has an enormous impact on both its overall health and performance. Which is why it’s worth investing in a good air intake system for your 1999 to 2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke. Even basic parts like the air filter are important. A quality air filter stops small particles and bits of debris from making it into the engine and causing damage. The air filter is an inexpensive part that will eventually clog and impact performance, so it’s important to swap it out when the vehicle is serviced.

Then there are more complex parts of the system, like the Mishimoto Intercooler kit for Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 1999–2003 - Black / Black Wrinkle Pipes. Intercoolers are there to chill the air the engine is taking in. Cold air is denser than hot air, so it contains more oxygen per cubic inch. More oxygen means more fuel can be burned, which translates to a more efficient and powerful engine. An intercooler kit is often a good idea, as it contains all of the parts needed to install an intercooler system.

If you’re considering an intercooler upgrade, you may be wondering if you can just swap out the intercooler itself or if you should perform a complete replacement. Even if you just want to swap out the intercooler itself, a kit isn’t much more expensive and contains fresh intake tubes, so a complete upgrade may make more sense. The kit also ensures all parts will fit perfectly and eliminates any chances of small, performance-impacting leaks. Norcal Diesel Performance stocks air intake parts from quality suppliers like S&B Filters, Fleece Performance, and Sinister Diesel. So, whether you’re doing something as simple as replacing an air filter or as complex as installing a whole intercooler system, you know you’re in safe hands.