Cold Air Intake
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Cold Air Intake
Has anyone installed a cold air intake system lately? I was thinking about the MAC air intake system and looking for opinions/reviews?? I was also wondering if the problem with the MAS has been resolved or if it is still causing problems with the engine running rich/check engine lights?? Is it worth the trouble??
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Originally Posted by RCNFAN3117
Has anyone installed a cold air intake system lately? I was thinking about the MAC air intake system and looking for opinions/reviews?? I was also wondering if the problem with the MAS has been resolved or if it is still causing problems with the engine running rich/check engine lights?? Is it worth the trouble??
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some people say they let more dirt in.. i have a MAC system on my '99 ranger and i haven't had any problems. there really isn't much difference on my truck, but i would think the larger engine would benefit more. and the sound at higher rpms is just really cool! lol.
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I was looking at getting one but was talked out of it by the salesperson at SECO...he explained that it helped HP (and mileage to a lesser extent) but caused a moan or whine you can easily hear in the cabin because of the amount of air it's sucking in. I didnt want noise. Instead of buying the kit, I just bought a reusable filter. Was going to go with K&N but after SECO didnt have one that fit my truck, then drove to AutoZone who didnt have one, I bought a FRAM Air Hog...it may just be my imagination but now the acceleration feels a tad bit more responsive...
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Originally Posted by 76fordf100
I was looking at getting one but was talked out of it by the salesperson at SECO...he explained that it helped HP (and mileage to a lesser extent) but caused a moan or whine you can easily hear in the cabin because of the amount of air it's sucking in. I didnt want noise. Instead of buying the kit, I just bought a reusable filter. Was going to go with K&N but after SECO didnt have one that fit my truck, then drove to AutoZone who didnt have one, I bought a FRAM Air Hog...it may just be my imagination but now the acceleration feels a tad bit more responsive...
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From: Bradenton FL
Originally Posted by Bulldog44
I installed the K&N, and the best way to descibe it, it was smooth on acceleration before, but now it's buttery smooth now. It seems more responsive also. Just before I installed the K&N, I did get an update on the trottle (as per my request), but it was smooth before the update, I just asked for them to check for an update and they said there was one.
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and it's even made it better.
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From: Bradenton FL
Originally Posted by Sully04 F150 4x4
SCT tune?
I have this type of tuning on my '03 Cobra and '04 F-150 5.4 3v.
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From: Bradenton FL
Originally Posted by Eric Brooks
I helped a friend install a Volant Cold air intake on his 04 F-150. Very nice kit, looks alot better than that factory snorkel. I am not real sure if and how much it helped.
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