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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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I just bought my 2007 Ford F150 XLT 4.6L engine i am having trouble finding a good Cold Air Intake. I was told that a KnN filter will clog my air flowsensor because of the oil inth filter can anyone offer adivice. Also i am getting 20inch rims with sime beefy tires but i am not sure wethere to get a leveling kit or go all out for a lift kit any advice you guys got would be great...
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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A full intake won't do much good unless you have a tune and exhaust also. If you're just getting a drop in filter, blow it out first to get rid of any excess oil.
What size tires are you going to run on your 20s? If it's less than 35s just level it, otherwise lift it!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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I have an S&B CAI, and I'm very pleased with it... not to mention, they look really good. There's a pic of mine in my profile and garage I believe
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Here's an AIRAID on an 08 5.4
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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I have a K&N on mine, the oil won't hurt it. The people that complain about the oil issue are the ones that over oil their filter. If you don't over oil it then you will be fine. I would suggest the gotts mod though, do a quick search and you should be able to find out how to do it and it will save you money.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by boilerup15
I have a K&N on mine, the oil won't hurt it. The people that complain about the oil issue are the ones that over oil their filter. If you don't over oil it then you will be fine. I would suggest the gotts mod though, do a quick search and you should be able to find out how to do it and it will save you money.
Agreed!

I run a K&N Drop-in + the 3" PVC DWV Intake Mod; Don't worry about the oil, IMO. Cleaning the MAF sensor every 5k mi should be a standard practice anyways.

What I do is a week or two after adding my K&N (or reoiling) just clean the MAF sensor.

If you haven't cleaned the MAF you'll probably get more HP / MPG from that than the filter change anyways!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by brian1389
I just bought my 2007 Ford F150 XLT 4.6L engine i am having trouble finding a good Cold Air Intake. I was told that a KnN filter will clog my air flowsensor because of the oil inth filter can anyone offer adivice. Also i am getting 20inch rims with sime beefy tires but i am not sure wethere to get a leveling kit or go all out for a lift kit any advice you guys got would be great...
Sounds to me like you'll be the kind of guy who would get a leveling kit and then hate it and get a real lift. I'd save the money and get a real lift the first time.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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I think i will go with the SB filters cause i like the look of it and as for the tires i am looking at 20 inch rims but not sure what tire i want yet cause of the different sizes but most likely i will et the leveling kit. Thanks for all your guys help.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Good choice
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