Does anyone know if there is a cold intake for the 4.9 available that is REASONABLE? I found one in a catalog but I cannot see paying nearly $300 for what amounts to a piece of pipe, a filter and some hardware. Now, I'm anything but cheap (my credit card bills prove that), but, I mean, come on!!

 

i'm getten my truck in a few days and would also like to put a better intake on it. your best bet is to make one. do some searches on yahoo.com or google.com and your sure to find something. you could also look at the 300 dollar one for some ideas. they can usually be built for like 20 bucks. i did one on my ranger and it cost 3 bucks.

 

When I get the chance, I'm going to change the corrugated hoses going to the airbox over to radiator hose to remove that airflow restriction, and install a K & N replacement filter. With the size of the throttle body and the placement of the air intake for the airbox, I don't see how a cold air intake set-up would help matters all that much.

 

If I remember correctly, you can get the air intake snorkle off a 92-96 F-250. It draws air from behind the grill and into the air cleaner assembly. It's a easy mod to do once you get the snorkle

Sorry, I don't know the part number....

 

Yea, I'm looking for an exhaust but I'm going to go look for this K&N filter tomrrow..Plus I got my exahust on its way tomrrow. Take a look at this picture looks like the best way to me!! Plus I allready got the snorkle form beside my radiator behind the grill going right into the air filter box!!

Adam Throop

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Hope you don't mind that I use your picture who ever this is!
Also to the owner of this awesome truck!!

 

if u want a real cold air kit order the replacement filter for the speed density FIPK, its about $50. also the snorkel going to the front of the truck is the same on a 4.9/7.5 froom 87-96/7 and its a better unit. might wanna try adding some insulationg/relfective tape around the intake pieces.