Performance air intake ?'s
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Performance air intake ?'s
We have a 2003 Ranger FX4 Level II with a 5 speed and weighing the options of a performance intake and would like some input of people who have some experience with them. First off I tried a K&N filter just because the factory one needed to be replaced and I figured why not. Have not really noticed much with it. Well, when I was trying to get the snaps to lock on the air box I cracked one. I am either going to replace the stock airbox or go with an aftermarket performance one depending on the feedback. What I want to know I guess is there are so many brands and types out there which ones can be trusted, and will any void any type of factory warranty. I would also like to know what to expect as far as any horsepower gains and fuel mileage gains or losses when using one. I have never had any experience with one of these and am still pretty new to fuel injection as far as modifications are concerned. So any information is truely appreciated.
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An air intake will help a little, mostly at higher RPM's when your motor is needing more air. The K&N filter that you bought does very little, I had one before I got my intake and noticed nothing more than a sound difference. As far as what is better, look for a true Cold Air Intak, one with a heat shield because that will give you denser air resulting in more power. Not sure though who makes the best one.
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Thanks AG4.0. I just called Ford and a new airbox costs about $180.00. If I can find a good aftermarket one for cheaper i might go that way. I don't think the truck really needs more power. Honestly, there is always room for more power but this truck will light the rear tires up no problem. I can get the tires to break loose in 2nd gear while moving sometimes. I guess I am more interested in what will happen to fuel economy.
I did notice that the truck sounded better with the K&N.
I did notice that the truck sounded better with the K&N.
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For $180, you should be able to find a good aftermarket one. Airraid has one, I didn't see it on motorhaven, but check this link
http://www.ranger.racenet.net/induction.php
a cold air kit will give you better economy than just a FIPK with no heat shield. Here is a good article about different approaches to air intake. It compares a K&N FIPK with using a K&N replacement filter and insulating the entire factory air intake and makes me thik that a good aftermarket cold-air inductions is the best way to go.
http://performanceunlimited.com/proj...ircleaner.html
http://www.ranger.racenet.net/induction.php
a cold air kit will give you better economy than just a FIPK with no heat shield. Here is a good article about different approaches to air intake. It compares a K&N FIPK with using a K&N replacement filter and insulating the entire factory air intake and makes me thik that a good aftermarket cold-air inductions is the best way to go.
http://performanceunlimited.com/proj...ircleaner.html
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