Brett2013fx4

Looking good I'm really liking those rims

Ecoboost_STS

Thanks a lot! She is coming together faster than I imagined.

Ecoboost_STS

Purchased the AFE Power stage 2 intake with the pro guard 7 dual filters today, should be in within 2 weeks

Ecoboost_STS

AFE Power Stage 2 Intake
Proguard 7 Filters
Removed silencer rings







After running it for about 2 weeks... observations are as follows:

Pros:
-Looks great and has the "wow" factor to anyone you pop your hood too...
-Combination of the intake and removal of the silencer rings makes the turbo whine sing... loud.
-Excellent quality, from the rubber adapters to the all metal tubing.
-Clear instructions for everything but the MAF re-mount (see cons).

Cons:
-They had the instructions for the MAF re-mount for the pre-2013 models which is nothing like mine. The process is to simply grab the screw with a pair of pliers and un-screw it. Then you re-mount it into the new intake with the screw they provide you. No need to use the hex-head that they give you.. thats for the pre-2013 models.
-No noticeable power gains... I never expect them thou. I bought the intake to make the turbos scream, but its a con for their 30+hp claim and for people that expect to feel it.
-Very useful to have a second set of hands to help you position everything. Everything can slide out of their place easily before you can get everything tight. Have someone either push or pull the pieces into place while you tighten them to be sure you have it all set correctly.
-"H Pipe" feature for the intake is just a pin-hole.. looks to me like its purely for looks.

Verdict:
BUY ONE.
I've read a lot of claims of decrease in gas mileage and LOSS of power with this intake. I bit the bullet and purchased it anyways and after two weeks, I would defiantly buy it again. I was the one that rode around just to hear my turbos whine... this intake makes that a whole lot easier. They truly sound badass now. You can hear this truck coming now.. which is awesome.

Ecoboost_STS

Was also able to get the quad loaded into the F150 for the first time...





Absolutely love the way this truck runs.. night and day coming from a 4.7L Dodge Ram.

Ecoboost_STS

Purchased a Corsa db single exit exhaust from Stage Three Motorsports today. I've done a ton of research and this system is the path I'm going to take to try to get some sound out of my ecoboost. After the system is mounted, I am going to take the resonator off as well and possibly change the tip to a black one.

Ecoboost_STS

Well I'm a little disappointed to say the least, the Corsa exhaust is on back order. I ordered it on March 2nd and after a few days of it still saying "processing" on the Stage Three Motorsports website, I asked them what was going on. They said the exhaust was on back order and will be set to ship on the 14th. Only problem is, the website showed that the exhaust was in stock and would ship with in 48 hours. So more than a little frustrated there. Oh well, I am still anxiously awaiting its

Ecoengineer

How did you get the silencer rings out, I pulled and tried using picks to get mine out and they just felt like they wanted to break. I would have been ok with that but then that piece would have ended up in the turbo.

Ecoboost_STS

The one pulled right out, but I used "Robo Grips" with the rubber attachment on the metal grips to prevent it from breaking the plastic. I wiggled it a bit and it pulled out.

Ecoengineer

Ic, I never tried the bigger one, it was the small one that was giving me trouble. Not sure if the tube tightened up a little since I have had my intake on for a couple months but I will probably try it again. Did you ever run it with the intake and silencer rings installed? Mine is pretty loud with just the intake but if it can be louder that would be sweet. That ruby red with the black rims looks pretty good.