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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 11:26 PM
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AIS systems no availability

AIS systems are backordered everywhere I check including the dealer and no one has any idea when to see more. I bought my truck in February and still can't find one. Anyone got any leads?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 06:14 AM
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Ford/Donaldson AIS Severe Duty Intake System Powerstroke (dieselpowerproducts.com)



I installed the Ford AIS many years ago. Excellent product.

Just pulled up this link. Inet site says available. Call first. I think I paid about $200. when the kit first came out. Quality is remembered long after the cost is forgotten. Link above $439.

I heard that the AIS was discontinued years ago. (may or may not be true but old stock still exists)

 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 08:15 AM
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Here’s a link to a Canadian distributor.

Cheapest I’ve found them yet. CAD so about another 30% lower in USD.

Give them a call and see if the actually have stock before trying to order one though.

https://www.hansenfordparts.ca/oem-p...xoCRuUQAvD_BwE
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 09:43 AM
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I put one of those in, and next trip out, found my filterminder gauge was pulled to the first notch already and that was with a BRAND NEW filter. Went back to the 6637 filter and never looked back.
https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/6637-intake/
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 09:50 AM
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I realize that my truck's configuration is a little out of the ordinary compared to most of you. F550 with 4.88 rear axle ZF6 4x4. Pulling my 14k 5th wheel, it takes care of business, but needs a LOT of air to get it done.

 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
I put one of those in, and next trip out, found my filterminder gauge was pulled to the first notch already and that was with a BRAND NEW filter. Went back to the NAPA 6637 filter and never looked back.
Im running the 6637 with a brand new filter and fiterminder is at 70%. This is a 21 year old piece so I don’t give it much stock as to the accuracy. Figure it’s due to spring fatigue in the minder. Haven’t been bothered to go buy a new minder.

FWIW running SDK 65tow or 80 daily driver on the Hydra with a WW2 compressor wheel and can see up to 28lbs of boost on a fairly regular basis.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 10:23 AM
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Yeah, I don't even have a filter minder any more.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 11:08 AM
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Where are you guys buying your replacement filter elements? I see Amazon has them for $65 free shipping, Motorcraft branded but made in China. Riffraff has them for about $70 plus shipping, does not say where made. Are they all made in China now? I am not interested in the cheaper white ones that were selling for next to nothing, I want the original blue one.
 
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Originally Posted by bigb56
Where are you guys buying your replacement filter elements? I see Amazon has them for $65 free shipping, Motorcraft branded but made in China. Riffraff has them for about $70 plus shipping, does not say where made. Are they all made in China now? I am not interested in the cheaper white ones that were selling for next to nothing, I want the original blue one.
They have the genuine Motorcraft in stock, they are made in Mexico, just got one in the other day. I would be careful of Amazon, there are lots of counterfeit products on there anymore. I think am going to order a couple of extra just in case Motorcraft is changing to China.

Motorcraft AIS Replacement Filter
 
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Originally Posted by duck fan
They have the genuine Motorcraft in stock, they are made in Mexico, just got one in the other day. I would be careful of Amazon, there are lots of counterfeit products on there anymore. I think am going to order a couple of extra just in case Motorcraft is changing to China.

Motorcraft AIS Replacement Filter
Thanks, just ordered one. I don't have a lot of miles on mine but it's getting pretty old and I'm concerned about the glue.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MARCSPSD
Ford/Donaldson AIS Severe Duty Intake System Powerstroke (dieselpowerproducts.com)



I installed the Ford AIS many years ago. Excellent product.

Just pulled up this link. Inet site says available. Call first. I think I paid about $200. when the kit first came out. Quality is remembered long after the cost is forgotten. Link above $439.

I heard that the AIS was discontinued years ago. (may or may not be true but old stock still exists)
bottom of page says backordered
 
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Old Jun 11, 2022 | 12:29 AM
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Went ahead and just got the Riff Raff 6637 kit instead
 
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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bigb56
Where are you guys buying your replacement filter elements? I see Amazon has them for $65 free shipping, Motorcraft branded but made in China. Riffraff has them for about $70 plus shipping, does not say where made. Are they all made in China now? I am not interested in the cheaper white ones that were selling for next to nothing, I want the original blue one.
A while back Rockauto had a close out sale on the filters, it was enough to make me finally but an AIS kit & as the filters were like $10 each, I bought 10 which should last my lifetime......I'd happily sell a couple but as I'm in the UK the shipping would kill the deal.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Shovelheadrob
A while back Rockauto had a close out sale on the filters, it was enough to make me finally but an AIS kit & as the filters were like $10 each, I bought 10 which should last my lifetime......I'd happily sell a couple but as I'm in the UK the shipping would kill the deal.
I saw those and ordered a couple but canceled it once I realized they were the white ones, which do not have the same long life capabilities of the blue ones plus they were quite old and I read that the concern with old filters is the assembly glue drying out and cracking, resulting in leaks. I live in the desert and I know all about things drying out, it's constant. On the other hand if we want rust we buy it in a can and apply with a brush.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by duck fan
They have the genuine Motorcraft in stock, they are made in Mexico, just got one in the other day. I would be careful of Amazon, there are lots of counterfeit products on there anymore. I think am going to order a couple of extra just in case Motorcraft is changing to China.

Motorcraft AIS Replacement Filter
The filter arrived from Riffraff, genuine Motorcraft made in Mexico, very happy, thanks.
 
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