For anyone who is curious,
I purchased and installed the Ford AIS intake kit I read about on this site this weekend. The installation took about 30 minutes and was very straight forward. The only snag I ran into was that the tube on from my original airbox to the turbo inlet was to short because my truck is a '99 (built 10/15/98). I bought inlet tube for the 2000-2003 and that problem was solved.

I had my motor replaced under warranty back in December and was worried about dust ruining the new motor. Upon taking apart the old intake, I did not see any signs of dust beyond the airfilter after about 12k miles of driving. The tube was clean and the edges of the turbo blades were still straight , sharp and clean ....... thank god!

I feel like I had to pay for the airbox and filter that the truck should have come with in the first place, but it does look like it will seal and filter much better so I will sleep better at night. The parts guy said this intake would yield a 1-2psi increase in boost and around 10-15hp. I really can't tell any difference and don't have a boost gauge, so I can't verify either claim.

Overall I am pleased with this intake. It is pricey, but it's well built and hell of a lot cheaper than a new motor.

 

I purchased one yesterday and installed it in about 20 mins. Was very simple and fit perfectly. Ford is selling it as a Severe Duty option for construction use vehicles AND equipment. The Motocraft part number is FA-1759 and the Ford Number is 2U2Z9K635AA. Also MC #'s 1756, 1758 ETC get you the filter and enclose filters for constrution equipment.

Performance? I could not tell any difference, except it was quieter than the open type intakes.

 

I've got one just for the worry of dusting.. Helps me sleep better at night too..

Your Resident Foneguy

 

Yes. Ford could not answer how long the filter lasted. Guess it depends on how severe the use is. New filters do cost $80 to $100 though.

Also in looking at the housing you could use a cutting tool on the plastic and introduce more air to the filter. If you do the noise level will be increased also.

 

I put a K&N on my 95, F-350 and I have no dust problems ,and trust me it`s alot duster here than most places

 

I used the same K&N filter for 3 PSD trucks a 1999, 2001, & 2002. I thought it worked well in all 3 trucks, but when I added the SCMT 1705 program to my 2002 I noticed some dust in the intake. So I replaced it with the Ford Part. The new filter is massive. 12X10X8 Plus it make the dricer side battery easier to access with the new battery tray.

 

To check for dust use a whire cloth and wipe inside the pipe from the intake to the turbo. See if it stays clean on the cloth.

 

I just checked the air intake to the turbo and it is very gritty with visible dust in the tube.

The K&N has only been in for 7000 miles. I just ordered the AIS and hopefully when I install it and check the turbo blades they won't be trashed.

Sean

 

I was very surprised to find dust in mine with the K&N. The K&N I had fit snugg in place also. I cleaned it every other oil change 6,000 miles and re-oiled it with their recharger kit.

 

I have also installed the AIS setup and have noticed that the filter minder had moved to almost 50%. The filter is clean and only 1 day old, but I have reached ~25 lbs of boost. I'm running this system with a SCMT on the 90 setting. I reset the minder and nothing new yet. There does not appear to be any restriction since the air is really flowing at the end of the intake.
Has anyone else had this problem?

 

I am installing my AIS this weekend.

Filter minder to 50% after 1 day? seems very unsusual.

I boost to 25 lbs as well, hopefully I won't have to reset the minder every other day!

 

beefman, I had the same problem with mine a day or two after I installed it. I reset it (by pushing the button on the end ?)and haven't had any probs since.

 

Ford AIS filters too well, good for construction sites and low speeds. Otherwise it restricts the airflow too much if you use a Chip or Programmer.

I am using the NAPA filter that works just like the Tymar intake. 6" piece of 4" diameter pipe, 2 clamps and the filter. The Ford AIS is back in the OEM Box.

 

Fm Shocktower

Ditto for our ranch's 2000 F-350

 

denver and others that have questions about the AIS:

there have been several discussion at "the other site" about the filterminder and what it trips at. They also have a Donaldson engineer on the site who speaks of both the open air element the Tymar uses as well as the Donaldson PowerCore filter the new AIS and 6.0L use. They give alot of useful info regarding flow rate, filtering ability, etc....you can check it out here
happy reading