Cold Air Intake for Chevy S-10/GMC Sonoma (1997-2003) 2.2L L4 Engine Red Filter

Unleash the Vortec 2200: High-Flow Cold Air Intake for Chevy S-10 & GMC Sonoma 2.2L

Who Is This For? Designed specifically for owners of the 1997-2003 S-Series trucks running the Vortec 2200 (LN2/L43) engine. Whether you are daily driving your S-10 or using your Sonoma for light-duty hauling, this intake is for those who want to eliminate throttle lag and hear their engine breathe.

The Breathless Vortec: If you’ve ever tried to merge onto a highway in a 2.2L S-10, you know the struggle. The factory air box is a maze of plastic baffles and restrictive piping designed for silence, not performance. You step on the gas, and the engine feels asthmatic, struggling to pull in enough oxygen to generate meaningful acceleration. This factory restriction leaves your L4 engine feeling sluggish and unresponsive during mid-range RPMs.

The Engineering Solution: Our High-Flow Cold Air Intake replaces that entire restrictive assembly with a mandrel-bent T-304 polished aluminum tube. By smoothing the air path and relocating the high-performance red filter away from the direct heat of the engine block, we deliver a denser, oxygen-rich air charge directly to your intake manifold. The result is a 7-10% increase in horsepower and a 6-8% boost in torque, giving your small truck the "punch" it was missing from the factory.

The Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition

• The Power Gain: Expect a verified 7-10% increase in horsepower and 6-8% more torque, specifically tuned to improve low-to-mid range throttle response.
• Material Superiority: Constructed from lightweight, polished T-304 Aluminum. Unlike cheaper plastic aftermarket kits that can warp under hood heat or generic steel tubes that rust, this aluminum stays cool and looks show-ready for years.
• Serviceable Design: Includes a high-quality red washable and reusable cone filter. Unlike the stock disposable paper filters that you have to replace every 12,000 miles, this filter can be cleaned and re-oiled for a lifetime of use.

Technical Specifications & Factory Ratings

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1997-2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Base with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup LS with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup LS Xtreme with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 GMC Sonoma Pickup SL with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 GMC Sonoma Pickup SLE with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 GMC Sonoma Pickup SLS with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2003 GMC Sonoma Pickup SLS Sport with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2000 Isuzu Hombre Pickup S with 2.2L L4 Engine
• 1997-2000 Isuzu Hombre Pickup XS Xtreme with 2.2L L4 Engine

Interchange & Fitment Notes:

Fits Automatic & Manual Transmissions, 2.2L L4 Engine Only, Will NOT fit V6 models.

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is a direct bolt-on replacement for your factory air box, requiring only basic hand tools for a 60-minute installation. Restore your high-mileage truck’s efficiency and enjoy a deeper, throatier engine note under acceleration. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.