Aftermarket intake
05-25-2023, 08:41 AM
#2
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Jimh64 - Any suggestions on an aftermarket intake that does not need a tune?, or is an intake without a tune just a waste of money.
If your referring to the air intake (a.k.a. CAI)...
OEM, air intake system .....
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- already CAI.
- air intake from LH (driver) wheel well behind the inner fender shield.
- air box has a lid. MEANING: It's not a HAI (HotAirIntake) allowing heated engine bay air.
- is made-of plastic. MEANING: Less heat-soak.
- IAT reading is nearly same as an aftermarket.
- OEM, Motorcraft air filters ...
- meets|exceeds engine air intake CFM requirements. *UNLESS über engine modifications are done. e.g. cylinder head and/or cams.
- good for 30,000+ miles. *Depending upon conditions.
- ABSOLUTELY NO possibility of MAF sensor oil contamination.
- dispose and replace maintenance.
- After-Market ...
- any increase in air flow comes at the expense of filtration.
- co$t of cleaning supplies and time involved.
- (possibility of even minor) MAF sensor oil contamination. *Which reduces performance and MPG.
- there are NO performance and/or MPG gains.
Regarding aftermarket air intake systems ...
Do it for the increased growl.
Do it for the engine bay cosmetics.
Do it for ANY other reason and you're wasting your $$$$$ and would be more betterer served to invest in a tuner.
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05-25-2023, 09:27 PM
#3
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an aftermarket intake without a tune and exhaust will not help performance.
It does make the truck sound slightly cooler though, in my opinion. and anyone who pops your hood will have a brief moment of oh thats cool
So youre paying for sound. I had one on my 2.7 and also on a 5.0 no tune
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Jimh64 (05-25-2023)
05-25-2023, 09:33 PM
#4
I have some old K&N stickers if you want 
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05-25-2023, 10:45 PM
#5
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Thanks everyone! I guess what inreally want is rhe cool sound and the "oh that looks cool" reaction 
Any suggestions on which one? If i get a K&N i know where to get a sticker lol
Any suggestions on which one? If i get a K&N i know where to get a sticker lol
05-26-2023, 07:12 AM
#6
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Search for your specific engine and year. I
personally prefer a dry filter over the oiled filter. I heard many years back that the dry ones have less issues/maintenance over time.
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06-01-2023, 09:43 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I forgot about them. I live about 30 minutes from them lol
