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Old 05-09-2011, 11:54 PM
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I picked mine up on one of the final days of February (I forget which one) and I had it back to the dealership for the TSB on the trans issue. Still does it, it's actually worse now when its warmed up versus before it was just if the air temperature was about 35 or less, and the truck was cold.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kmonty2
Here is a picture with it installed. I posted it in a different thread too. After I installed it I went and filled up to see if it makes any different. This tank will be no or very little highway miles, just city to and from work.

I found you can buy two different versions of the Airaid. One has a replaceable filter and the other an oil dipped filter.
Which one is yours? Is is a cleanable one?
Haven't decided if I will get it yet.
I found this site for $267 with free shipping and no tax. LINK

Anyone find a better price?
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by iggy2
I found you can buy two different versions of the Airaid. One has a replaceable filter and the other an oil dipped filter.
Which one is yours? Is is a cleanable one?
Haven't decided if I will get it yet.
I found this site for $267 with free shipping and no tax. LINK

Anyone find a better price?
I got the SynthaMax one. No oil needed and you can wash it. AIRAID Cold Air Dam Intake System
This is the one I got, part #EVE401-273, check out this place, it was $260 with free shipping. To see the price add it to you cart.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kmonty2
I got the SynthaMax one. No oil needed and you can wash it. AIRAID Cold Air Dam Intake System
This is the one I got, part #EVE401-273, check out this place, it was $260 with free shipping. To see the price add it to you cart.
That is a good price. Now all I need is a discount code. Know any?

Found one FACEBOOK will take $10 off any $50 or more orders. Cool Now down to $250.99
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:53 PM
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nope sorry, does take 10 days for shipping, it comes from airaid and they are slow at sending it out.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kmonty2
I got the SynthaMax one. No oil needed and you can wash it. AIRAID Cold Air Dam Intake System
This is the one I got, part #EVE401-273, check out this place, it was $260 with free shipping. To see the price add it to you cart.
I went with the SynthaMax also! No more oiling!
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 03:17 PM
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I went with the SynthaMax also! No more oiling!
Just order my Airaid system. Now all we have to do it wait for it to get here.
Have you noticed any mpg difference with the Airaid?
I'm buying it for better breathing at higher altitudes while pulling my trailer. 6,000 ft and higher.
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 04:13 PM
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Just order my Airaid system. Now all we have to do it wait for it to get here.
Have you noticed any mpg difference with the Airaid?
I'm buying it for better breathing at higher altitudes while pulling my trailer. 6,000 ft and higher.
I have not yet, mainly because I have been getting on it pretty good just to hear it. It sounds great.
Then I just got my trans flashed and it needs to go through the learning period again.
I did tow my trailer with it today for the first time with it, can feel and hear the power with the new intake. Just make sure you drive with the windows down so you can get the most out of the great sound.
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kmonty2
I have not yet, mainly because I have been getting on it pretty good just to hear it. It sounds great.
Then I just got my trans flashed and it needs to go through the learning period again.
I did tow my trailer with it today for the first time with it, can feel and hear the power with the new intake. Just make sure you drive with the windows down so you can get the most out of the great sound.


So drive with the windows down. OK we will see.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 12:53 AM
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Ok, just got back from my first extended highway trip.

240 miles there, and 240 miles back. Down, and then back up I-57 in Illinois.

15.1 mpg on the way there, 13.3 mpg on the way back.

There was a noticeable head wind on the way back. I suppose that could account for the difference. Overall it's about what I would expect. An average of 14.2 is ok with me. It is what it is. I didn't buy a Fiesta.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 06:33 AM
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14.2 is good. I had the same thing with a head wind, big difference. These trucks are not the most aerodynamice vehicles but do work hard for you. I have first 100 mile trip with the new camper coming this weekend.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 12:41 PM
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Finally pulled the camper out of storage. Pulled it 100 miles witha 25-30 mph crosswind, hitting me at my 2 o'clock position.

6.1 mpg!!

Camper: Jayco G2 36' Travel Trailer. Aprox weight was 9000lbs.

Tow info: I was in tow/haul mode and driving 55 or 60 mph depending on the speed limit I was in. Truck never shifted into 6th gear. Most of the time it sat in 5th or 4th. This truck had plenty of guts to get me going and keep me going. I'd like to see what I get for mileage with a tail wind of a calm day.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 01:51 PM
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I am glad I got the 4.30's. My trailer is 11 ~ 12k. I will post my mileage when I get my truck as well.
 
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Originally Posted by Sargemo105
Finally pulled the camper out of storage. Pulled it 100 miles witha 25-30 mph crosswind, hitting me at my 2 o'clock position.

6.1 mpg!!

Camper: Jayco G2 36' Travel Trailer. Aprox weight was 9000lbs.

Tow info: I was in tow/haul mode and driving 55 or 60 mph depending on the speed limit I was in. Truck never shifted into 6th gear. Most of the time it sat in 5th or 4th. This truck had plenty of guts to get me going and keep me going. I'd like to see what I get for mileage with a tail wind of a calm day.
When I was pulling with a similiar head wind I never put it in Tow Haul Mode and also used 4th and 5th most of the time.
I thought Tow Haul Mode was designed for up and down hills when you needed more torque or for braking.
I was running 55/60 mph also and got a little better mileage than you.
I got 7.5 to 7.8 MPG which I thought was low.
I only have a 2x4 and not a 4x4.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by iggy2
When I was pulling with a similiar head wind I never put it in Tow Haul Mode and also used 4th and 5th most of the time.
I thought Tow Haul Mode was designed for up and down hills when you needed more torque or for braking.
I was running 55/60 mph also and got a little better mileage than you.
I got 7.5 to 7.8 MPG which I thought was low.
I only have a 2x4 and not a 4x4.
I agree Iggy2. Last year I pulled this same trailer with my 5.4L Expedition under similiar winds and terrain. I got better mileage (if I recall, around 7.5-8) with that rig. My camper exceeded the Expedition's tow capacity and tongue weight thus the SD purchase. I really thought I'd get better mileage than 6.1mpg (wish I got closer to your mileage).....but at least I don't have to worry about wrecking a vehicle pulling the camper.

I did switch back and forth from Tow/Haul but didn't note any performance changes, so I ended up leaving it in Tow for those occassional hills I ran into....plus I wanted to see first hand what it would do.
 


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