aFe BladeRunner Ford Ranger 2.3L Hot & Cold Charge Pipes - Black 19–23

BladeRunner charge piping for the exact engine

The aFe 46-20384-B is the hot/cold charge-pipe kit for the specified 2019–2023 Ford Ranger 2.3L turbo. The primary page specifies a nominal 2.5-inch hot tube and 3-inch cold tube; the 3-inch kit heading does not mean both tubes are 3 inches.

Key Features

• Factory-style quick-connect adapter ends use the supplied side-specific seals and BOTH original retaining clips; new retaining clips are not listed.
• Original recirculation valve actuator transfers using three supplied M6 x 12 screws; no new valve or sensor is supplied.
• The manufacturer reports up to 23% increased flow and test gains up to 11 hp / 22 lb-ft; these are comparison results, not guaranteed gains on every vehicle.
• NPT accessory ports include plugs; no air filter, intercooler core or injection system is included.

Fitment

46-20384-B: The exact manufacturer page and manual agree on Ranger 2019–2023 2.3L turbo. Confirm the actual engine and original quick-connect layout; no later-generation, diesel or related-engine fitment is inferred. The parts list specifies a 2.375-inch hot-side clamp while installation step 22 calls it a 2.5-inch clamp. Confirm the actual supplied clamp and correct fit with aFe before assembly, without substituting another kit size. The manual coupling dimensions are reduced interface dimensions, not proof that both full tube diameters match them.

Specifications

What's Included

• One aluminum hot-side tube and one aluminum cold-side tube with factory-style quick-connect adapter ends.
• One 2.25 x 2-inch 45-degree silicone reducer elbow and one 2.75-inch ID x 4-inch-long silicone hump coupling, per the exact manual.
• Four spring-loaded T-bolt clamps: two 2.875-inch, one 2.375-inch and one 2.25-inch clamp in the parts matrix; see the hot-pipe step discrepancy.
• Three M6 x 1.0 x 12 mm button-head screws, one 60 mm ID O-ring, one 66 mm ID O-ring and two 1/8-inch NPT plugs.

About aFe Power

aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.

Related Parts

• Browse aFe Power by exact engine and charge-pipe configuration; the hot-only and hot/cold kits have different contents.
• Match actual inlet, turbo and intercooler connections. A shared engine size does not approve another model or year.

Frequently Asked Questions

An engine- and year-specific BladeRunner charge-pipe kit, not a complete intercooler, turbocharger or air intake.

is the hot/cold charge-pipe kit for the specified 2019–2023 Ford Ranger 2.3L turbo. The primary page specifies a nominal 2.5-inch hot tube and 3-inch cold tube; the 3-inch kit heading does not mean both tubes are 3 inches.

No. The manufacturer reports side-specific flow comparisons; actual engine power, charge temperature and boost depend on the complete setup.

Reuse the original recirculation valve actuator and its hose/clamp. Reconnect the A/C pressure-switch connector and both driver-side connections identified in the manual. Install the supplied 60 mm ID O-ring on the HOT adapter and 66 mm ID O-ring on the COLD adapter; transfer both factory retaining clips with their openings facing upward. No new sensors or clips are supplied.

Four spring-loaded T-bolt clamps. This exact manual supplies no numerical clamp or fastener torque; verify the parts-list versus hot-step clamp discrepancy. Recheck all connections after 50–100 miles.

The exact manufacturer page and manual agree on Ranger 2019–2023 2.3L turbo. Confirm the actual engine and original quick-connect layout; no later-generation, diesel or related-engine fitment is inferred. The parts list specifies a 2.375-inch hot-side clamp while installation step 22 calls it a 2.5-inch clamp. Confirm the actual supplied clamp and correct fit with aFe before assembly, without substituting another kit size. The manual coupling dimensions are reduced interface dimensions, not proof that both full tube diameters match them.

No. An accessory port does not include or universally approve a controller, nozzle, pump, sensor or injection system. Seal unused ports as instructed.

The exact primary page and manual state this product is not currently CARB exempt and is unavailable for purchase in California or use on vehicles registered with the California DMV.

Installation Instructions

1. Read the exact manufacturer instructions for 46-20384-B, verify the actual engine, supplied parts and every unresolved source conflict before disassembly.
2. Verify the exact 2.3L turbo vehicle and supplied hardware, including the hot-clamp size conflict, before disassembly. Park level, apply the parking brake, work with a cool engine and disconnect the negative battery cable as instructed.
3. Remove the two intake-scoop screws, unclip the scoop and remove it. Disconnect the hot-pipe recirculation actuator connector and release its recirculation hose. Remove the original hot-pipe engine mounting bolt: the exact manual explicitly says this bolt is not reused.
4. Loosen and release the hot-pipe turbo coupling. Disconnect the A/C pressure-switch connector, release the factory intercooler retaining clip and disconnect the hot pipe. On the driver side, unlock and disconnect the two connections identified in the manual, loosen the throttle-body coupling, release the intercooler clip and remove the cold pipe.
5. Remove and retain the quick-connect retaining clips from BOTH factory pipes. Remove the factory recirculation valve actuator for reuse.
6. Seal the unused hot-pipe NPT port with one supplied plug and suitable thread sealant. Lubricate and seat the supplied 60 mm ID O-ring in the HOT adapter groove, then install its original retaining clip with the opening upward.
7. Fit the 2.25 x 2-inch 45-degree reducer on the hot pipe reduced end using the correctly verified clamp; resolve the manual 2.375-versus-2.5-inch clamp discrepancy first. Mount the original recirculation actuator with all three supplied M6 x 12 screws.
8. Connect the hot pipe to the intercooler first, aligning its notch with the intercooler tab, then fit the coupling to the turbo with the supplied 2.25-inch clamp. Pull-check complete retaining-clip engagement around the fitting, maintain clearance and tighten clamps as instructed. Reconnect the A/C connector, original recirculation hose/clamp and actuator connector, then restore the intake scoop.
9. Lubricate and seat the 66 mm ID O-ring in the COLD adapter groove. Seal its unused NPT port with the second plug and appropriate thread sealant. Fit the original cold-pipe retaining clip with its opening upward, then fit the 2.75-inch ID x 4-inch hump coupling with one 2.875-inch clamp.
10. Connect the cold pipe to the intercooler first with notch/tab aligned, then seat the coupling on the throttle body as directed. Remove the nut/spring from the remaining 2.875-inch clamp to position it at the throttle-body end, then reinstall those parts. Pull-check complete quick-connect engagement, confirm clearance and tighten both clamps without borrowing a numerical torque.
11. Reconnect and lock both driver-side connections, restore the battery connection and inspect secure hoses, wiring, clamps and leaks. Recheck all connections after 50–100 miles.

46-20384-B: inspect every connection and resolve the documented kit discrepancies before operation.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.