aFe BladeRunner Cold Charge Pipe – 2020–2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0TT

aFe BladeRunner Cold Charge Pipe – 2020–2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0TT replace factory charge-air plumbing with a stronger, smoother-flowing path between the turbocharger, intercooler and throttle body. This listing is built around aFe POWER part numbers 46-20659-R, 46-20659-B for the 2020–2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0TT.

aFe BladeRunner charge-pipe systems use application-specific routing to address restrictive or failure-prone factory boost plumbing. Depending on the exact SKU, the system may include aluminum tubing, reinforced silicone couplers, sealed adapters, clamps and auxiliary ports.

What This Means on the Car

A larger or smoother charge pipe does not create boost by itself. Its job is to reduce unnecessary restriction and provide durable plumbing for compressed air. That becomes increasingly relevant as the turbo, calibration and intercooler ask the charge system to move more air.

Configuration Guide

Color: Red, Black. This selection changes the specified finish/appearance; choose the option that matches the rest of the build.

Fitment & Part Numbers

Application: 2020–2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0TT
aFe POWER part numbers: 46-20659-R, 46-20659-B

Fitment can differ by engine, drivetrain, trim, factory equipment, emissions configuration and production date. Match the part number above to the vehicle before installation; where aFe publishes SKU-specific installation or emissions requirements, those requirements take precedence.

Legacy Racing Enthusiast Perspective

We consider charge pipes supporting hardware. They make the most sense on progressively modified turbo cars, especially when the intake and intercooler system are already being addressed or when the factory plumbing is a known weak point. On the 2020–2023 Ford Explorer ST 3.0TT, we would make the purchase decision around the limitation this component addresses and how it fits with the car's current and planned modifications.