Cold Air Intake System for Chevrolet S-10 Pickup/GMC Sonoma (1996-2004) 4.3L V6 Engine Black

Maximize Throttle Response on Your 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma owners running the legendary GM Vortec 4300 V6 engine. Whether you’re daily driving a RWD step-side or taking a 4WD ZR2 off the beaten path, this is the first step to waking up your truck.

The Problem: The factory air box on the Vortec 4300 is a maze of restrictive plastic baffles and accordioned rubber tubing designed for silence rather than efficiency. This creates massive air turbulence and heat soak, effectively strangling the engine’s ability to breathe when you’re merging onto the highway or hauling a load.

The Solution: We engineered this intake system to bypass the factory bottlenecks, replacing the restrictive stock housing with a high-flow mandrel-bent pipe and a washable performance filter. By streamlining the air path directly into the throttle body, we correct the air-starvation issues common in these mid-size GM trucks, delivering a crisper response and a much-needed increase in mid-range torque.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Optimized Velocity: By smoothing out the intake tract, your Vortec V6 pulls air faster, resulting in noticeably quicker acceleration and a throatier engine note under load.
• Lifetime Filtration: Stop wasting money on paper filters. This system includes a high-flow, reusable synthetic filter that can be cleaned and re-oiled for years of service.
• Bolt-On Simplicity: This is a true "driveway upgrade." Using basic hand tools, most owners can swap out the factory air box in under an hour without any permanent modifications to the truck.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1996-2004 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup (4.3L V6)
• 1996-2004 GMC Sonoma (4.3L V6)
• 1996-2004 Isuzu Hombre (4.3L V6)

Interchange Part Numbers:

S10-SONOMA-43-9604-BK, 15066632, 25099305, 15041641

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists who have spent years under the hoods of these trucks, we know exactly what it takes to make them run right. If you have questions about the install or the “re-learn” process for your ECU, we are here to help. Backed by fast shipping and expert support.