Mods that woke up my EcoBoost
03-29-2017, 11:00 AM
#11
Senior Member
There's your problem, K&N filters actually do a better job at filtering the dirtier they get!
I've had K&N and Volant filters in the past. I only had issues with the MAS once, and then learned that there's a very fine line between "just enough" and "too much" oil. But I won't put one on my ecoboost, nothing filters better than a paper filter and I have to think forced induction engines are more sensitive to that stuff than a naturally aspirated engine.
I've had K&N and Volant filters in the past. I only had issues with the MAS once, and then learned that there's a very fine line between "just enough" and "too much" oil. But I won't put one on my ecoboost, nothing filters better than a paper filter and I have to think forced induction engines are more sensitive to that stuff than a naturally aspirated engine.
Last week I pulled all the MAP sensors and the MAF on my 2012 F150 and had to clean only the MAP sensor ahead of the throttle body. Nothing needed to be done to the MAF at all. It was spotless. The truck has 91,000 miles on it now.
And that is the rub, which you noted in your comment; a fine line between whats enough and too much. When dealing with something this critical you have to take the human factor out of it. I learned my lesson and it was an expensive one. The risk factor is way up when using their products. No thanks.
Last edited by OddBall; 03-29-2017 at 08:02 PM. Reason: edited a word
03-29-2017, 08:14 PM
#13
Senior Member
03-29-2017, 09:26 PM
#14
wait. what?
I've always stuck to AFE or AEM dry filters. no oil to worry about and I've never seen any major cases about them doing engine damage like K&N is known to do.
it's been pretty well proven that you'd be lucky to pick up 10hp from the cold air intake and catback on these trucks and you can actually lose some down-low with a 4". the tune is where all of the power comes from.
it's been pretty well proven that you'd be lucky to pick up 10hp from the cold air intake and catback on these trucks and you can actually lose some down-low with a 4". the tune is where all of the power comes from.
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03-30-2017, 08:35 AM
#15
I've always stuck to AFE or AEM dry filters. no oil to worry about and I've never seen any major cases about them doing engine damage like K&N is known to do.
it's been pretty well proven that you'd be lucky to pick up 10hp from the cold air intake and catback on these trucks and you can actually lose some down-low with a 4". the tune is where all of the power comes from.
it's been pretty well proven that you'd be lucky to pick up 10hp from the cold air intake and catback on these trucks and you can actually lose some down-low with a 4". the tune is where all of the power comes from.
03-30-2017, 05:21 PM
#16
wait. what?
yep, when I first bought my 2014 I picked up an Airaid intake and MBRP 4" catback. when I got sick of the catback after about 8 months and went back to stock, it actually felt a little quicker. and I didn't notice a single bit of difference one way or another with the intake. I ended up going with the AFE Stage 2 intake later, but I knew full well it was more for cosmetic appeal than anything else. my tune, intercooler, thermostat and downpipes are where my power gains are coming from.
04-02-2017, 11:06 PM
#17
I wouldn't hold too much stock in the mpg gain everyone claims. If it was possible to gain performance, mpg's (which are a HUGE deal in pickup marketing), and not affect reliability why in the world wouldn't Ford do it from the factory? You gain power at the cost of long term wear on the running gear. Even if you take the performance aspect out of the equation these economy tunes don't lower horsepower and less power is the most effective way to gain mpg's. Just be happy with the performance and realize you aren't at least losing mpg's.
05-04-2017, 10:06 AM
#20
And make sure you don't over apply the oil after you clean it. A little goes a long way.