Vehicle Fitment

  • 2020-2025 Ford Explorer ST 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo EcoBoost
  • 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo

Fitment Notes

  • Cold side (intercooler to throttle body) application
  • Fits vehicles with 3.0L V6 twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine
  • Direct replacement for factory cold side charge pipe
  • Can be paired with aFe hot side charge pipe for complete upgrade (sold separately)
  • For vehicles with build date before 09/21 that have factory bypass valve on hot side, use complete kit P/N 46-20654-B
  • NOT CARB exempt - not legal for sale or use in California
  • Professional installation recommended

Features

  • aFe BladeRunner aluminum cold charge pipe
  • Cold side outflows factory charge pipe by up to 28%
  • TIG-welded 2-3/4" (70mm) diameter aluminum construction
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum tubing for smooth airflow transitions
  • Decreased turbulence and minimized pressure loss
  • Premium stainless-steel SmartSeal clamps
  • Heavy-duty 5-ply polyester reinforced silicone couplings
  • 1/8" NPT port for connecting sensors or water/methanol injection
  • Wrinkle black powder coat finish for heat and corrosion resistance
  • Laser-etched aFe POWER logo for custom appearance
  • Improves throttle response and reduces turbo lag
  • Direct bolt-on installation using factory mounting points

Specifications

  • Part Number: 46-20659-B
  • Brand: aFe POWER
  • Product Line: BladeRunner
  • Product Type: Cold Charge Pipe
  • Application: Cold Side (Intercooler to Throttle Body)
  • Pipe Diameter: 2-3/4" (70mm)
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Construction: TIG-Welded / Mandrel-Bent
  • Finish: Wrinkle Black Powder Coat
  • Clamp Type: Stainless-Steel SmartSeal
  • Coupler Type: 5-Ply Polyester Reinforced Silicone
  • Auxiliary Port: 1/8" NPT
  • Flow Improvement: Up to +28% Over Factory
  • CARB Exempt: No
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Warranty: aFe POWER Limited Warranty

Included Components

  • BladeRunner 2-3/4" Aluminum Cold Charge Pipe
  • Stainless-Steel SmartSeal Clamps
  • 5-Ply Polyester Reinforced Silicone Couplings
  • Installation Hardware

Product Description

The aFe 46-20659-B BladeRunner Cold Charge Pipe replaces the restrictive factory cold side charge pipe on your 2020-2025 Ford Explorer ST or Lincoln Aviator equipped with the 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine. This TIG-welded, mandrel-bent aluminum charge pipe features a 2-3/4" diameter that outflows the factory pipe by up to 28%, delivering improved throttle response and reduced turbo lag. Smooth transitions in the mandrel-bent construction decrease turbulence and minimize pressure loss for increased horsepower and torque. The kit includes premium stainless-steel SmartSeal clamps and heavy-duty 5-ply polyester reinforced silicone couplings for superior strength and durability. A 1/8" NPT port is provided for connecting sensors or water/methanol injection systems. Finished in wrinkle black powder coating with a laser-etched aFe POWER logo for a custom underhood appearance. Direct bolt-on installation using factory mounting points.



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