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Old 01-01-2014, 05:40 PM
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Like it says, which would be best? I already have the Gott's mod with a Fram Tough Guard filter but I'm looking to add an SCT tuner and new O2 sensors. So, the question is do I go with a cheap CAI, do a K&N oem replacement, or stick with what I'm already doin?
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Don't do the cheap Ebay kit what you've got now is good idk on the filter though
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Originally Posted by 97' F250-LD
Like it says, which would be best? I already have the Gott's mod with a Fram Tough Guard filter but I'm looking to add an SCT tuner and new O2 sensors. So, the question is do I go with a cheap CAI, do a K&N oem replacement, or stick with what I'm already doin?
I've got the K&N. no difference. Enough said
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I'm running a AFE drop in replacement which is a cleanable dry filter element. K&N and other oiled filter over time will get oil residue on the MAF element and can cause poor performance and poor fuel economy.
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i just took my afe cold air out, and put the factory stuff back in, i feel no difference, dont waste the money
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Originally Posted by TheBathTub
i just took my afe cold air out, and put the factory stuff back in, i feel no difference, dont waste the money
Are you interested in selling it?
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Originally Posted by 97' F250-LD
Are you interested in selling it?
Im going to hang on to it for a little while just in case, plus im leaving today out of town for month for work
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Originally Posted by TheBathTub
Im going to hang on to it for a little while just in case, plus im leaving today out of town for month for work
I wouldn't be looking to buy til next month anyways
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Across this forum and other F150 forums the general consensus is that the Gotts mod is the best option, regardless of filter choice. There is even some dyno data in previous threads regarding this subject if you wish to search for it.
I personally have run the Gotts mod and a K&N filter in my last two trucks with great results. Next time I will run the dry cleanable filter as mentioned above. If I were in your position I would wait until your current air filter is due for replacement and swap to a dry cleanable filter. You will spend more now but save money over the life of your truck, even if you don't notice any performance difference.
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Originally Posted by 95FordMN
Across this forum and other F150 forums the general consensus is that the Gotts mod is the best option, regardless of filter choice. There is even some dyno data in previous threads regarding this subject if you wish to search for it.
I personally have run the Gotts mod and a K&N filter in my last two trucks with great results. Next time I will run the dry cleanable filter as mentioned above. If I were in your position I would wait until your current air filter is due for replacement and swap to a dry cleanable filter. You will spend more now but save money over the life of your truck, even if you don't notice any performance difference.
After reading that's pretty much my plan.


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