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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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What kind of air filter would help make more power in 2016 F150 2.7 V6 EcoBoost?
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 01:32 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Changing air filters from OEM to aftermarket in the hope of gaining engine power is a losers game. What you will gain however is added silica (dirt) in your induction system and engine oil.
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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Ok . I did not know that
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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[QUOTE="beast36;4651139"]Ok . I did not know that .
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Find a higher flowing aftermarket washable dry filter. Don't bother with the oiled filters or CAI's. Changing out the filter will make a slight difference, but nothing major.
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Quick, let's kill this thread before someone says "K&N', LOL.

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html




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