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Old May 1, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Air filter options

Whats everyone suggest for an air filter? My oem style is wore out an i want to try and get something better. K and n is out because i dont like them. And i would like to stay away from oiled filters. I was thinking about trying an open element filter but my question is what do i do with the sensor that goes into the top of the airbox lid? Whats it do and what do i do with it if i go to an open element air filter?

Im either going to go with an open element, a spectre drop in, or an aem dry filter.
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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I would use the AEM cone open element , don't like spectre , just mount the sensor next to the filter , you will need to make a bracket to hold it and the filter....Lew
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Whats the sensor do? And do i need an adapter for the filter to the maf sensor?
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Its the air intake temp sensor , measures the air intake temp , you may need a small piece of tube , but the filter should go onto the MA meter....
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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If you keep the old filter box, I'd go with a purolator filter. If you ditch the box, then I agree with Lew, AEM makes great cone filters.
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:31 AM
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I would keep the stock air box and use the I6/460 tube that gets cool air from behind the grille. Just use a Motorcraft, Wix, Purolator filter.

I have had the hot air intakes before and the results were lousy.

Especially if your truck is stock or close to it, don't waste your time with it.
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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The best choice is obviously a stock style paper filter. I like Wix.
 
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