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Here is the box it came in, I had already opened it before I decided to do a write up. Box had no dents at all and thats some tough tape. Excellent condition in my book.
Quick picture of the packaging for those who are curious.
Included in the kit was: The filter, filter cover, T-bolt clamp, black piece of 4" exhaust pipe, instructions, a sticker, and a business card.
A pic of the nasty old filter housing stained from my old puking radiator.
Step 1: Remove battery cover.(mine has been MIA so no pic)
Step 2: Unclamp 2 clamps on both sides of the filter top, then push it aside.
This broken clamp is what everyone talks about. I didn't realize this tiny piece was letting dirt into my intake for probably thousands of miles. If you see this on either side its time for a new filter setup.
Step 3: Remove the filter.
Easy indication that dust is making it through unfiltered somewhere.
Turbo wheel is slightly dusted but the caked on crud is horrific, you can see where I had already wiped some off with my finger. I'm glad none of that broke off while I was making some boost or my turbo would have been toast after that.
Step 4: Remove the top of the filter housing from the clamp with the 1/4" screwdriver.<br/><br/>My broken filter minder that melted off from the coolant splashing on it.
Step 5: Remove the 4, 1/4" bolts from the bottom of the filter housing. Note the Intake air temp sensor on the right side poking through, this needs to be removed while pulling out the housing after Step 6.
Step 6: Pry up this clamp with your hand on the left side of the filter housing right next to the drivers side CAC tube.<br/><br/>Step 7: Unplug intake heater the twist it to remove it.
Step 8: Push the 4 inch piece of exhaust pipe into the filter outlet then put the clamp on the filter and push down as much as you can.<br/><br/>Step 9: Get the rachet and 7/16" socket and crank down on the clamp as much as you feel is necessary.
Now is the time to put the filter cover on.
Step 10: Push the 4" exhaust piece into the intake tube of the truck as far as it goes then tighten the clamp really good with the 1/4" screwdriver.
Step 11: Zip tie or place the intake temp sensor somewhere near the filter and push the filter down into where the old filter housing was.
The hood will close on the filter just a tiny bit but nothing major.
The final product should look something like this. You can barely see the IAT sensor under the clamps and filter on the left side of the picture. I didn't cut the housing at all it fit perfectly fine for me.
So this was my first write up here on FTE let me know what you guys think but go easy on me I'm new to this. Im open to tips to improve on and criticism. I hope this helps someone out, thanks!
I could be wrong but looks like it's gonna hit the hood when closed. Mine did no matter what angle. Rubbed hole in filter. But maybe I didn't remove enough of the stock intake housing plastic.
I could be wrong but looks like it's gonna hit the hood when closed. Mine did no matter what angle. Rubbed hole in filter. But maybe I didn't remove enough of the stock intake housing plastic.
It hit the first time, then I pushed the filter down more close to the fender now the hood closes good, its slanted a bit
When I did this, I removed the Ford battery box plastic surround to get more room, and screwed a protective plastic piece on the fender top (to protect the filter) and installed the cloth RiffRaff cover.
The filter barely rubs on the hood when closed, but it hasn't worn through the RiffRaff cover or the filter itself.
After removing the filter boxd, there were some sharp elements on the fender top that needed covering, hence the hunk of mudflap (or fender liner) that installed below the filter.
Check it after 2 weeks for signs of wear/damage and address them - a filter with a hole in it isn't what you're after!
When I did this, I removed the Ford battery box plastic surround to get more room, and screwed a protective plastic piece on the fender top (to protect the filter) and installed the cloth RiffRaff cover.
The filter barely rubs on the hood when closed, but it hasn't worn through the RiffRaff cover or the filter itself.
After removing the filter boxd, there were some sharp elements on the fender top that needed covering, hence the hunk of mudflap (or fender liner) that installed below the filter.
Check it after 2 weeks for signs of wear/damage and address them - a filter with a hole in it isn't what you're after!
The only reason I didnt remove all the plastic and battery tray was because I'm not to fond of messing with my battery connections, they love to come loose and tightening/ loosening is out of the question. Once I get them on there good I leave them alone lol
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