Airaid Jr.
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Airaid Jr.
Has any one installed this intake tube on their 5.4L?? This intake tube seems like a cheap alternative to replacing the entire intake system. You are able to retain your factory air box.
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I just ordered mine yesterday. This is the thread where the discussion took place: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=291875
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Originally Posted by lardman
I just ordered mine yesterday. This is the thread where the discussion took place: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=291875
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Originally Posted by Black2004FX4
yes the opening is much larger than the stock one. no it doesnt plug into the same place, it takes air from behind the driver side headlight. very good buy
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Originally Posted by lardman
Wonder if there will be any problems with snow clogging the tube???
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Originally Posted by Toreador
Found it for $92 free shipping!!! I'll use the Wix replaceable air filters instead of Airaid.
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14 min install/noticeable difference
I got my Jr yesterday. It took me 14 min to install it and I was taking my time. It does not mount in the same fender hole as the factory intake tube. The Jr opening sits behind the driver's headlamp. The factory intake is about a 2" diameter tube at the inlet. The Jr is about 5" square at the inlet plus it has a scoop on the bottom. There is a definite difference in performance, you get pushed back in the seat harder when you give it the gas. The biggest difference for me was at about 3800 rpm (cruising at about 45 mph and punched the gas as if to pass), the truck seemed to boost and really pushed me back. Mind you, I wasn't beating on the thing and the reason I wanted this mod was to give a little extra help towing my travel trailer. I have been keeping track of my mpg, hope to show a difference with the Jr. I have some pictures but the gallery won't let me upload them. I will let you all know when they are up.
NOTE: When you disconnect your neg battery cable, your trip odometer resets but your radio presets are safe. Lost my last mileage reading for calculation my mpg before Jr install
NOTE: When you disconnect your neg battery cable, your trip odometer resets but your radio presets are safe. Lost my last mileage reading for calculation my mpg before Jr install
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Thanks for the update, Lard. I can't wait till mine comes in. I downloaded the install instructions and they look so easy even a lamo mechanic like I can do it. I just ordered the tube (no airaid filter) but my bet is I'll still see some gains. Later I'll switch to the Wix (or Napa Gold filter) which ranks pretty high in air flow tests considering it is a disposable.
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Pictures in gallery
The pictures are in my gallery now. I had them posted on the thread (since the gallery was down) but a mod must have deleted them. Didn't want to do it that way-sorry!
I would say no. The most notable differences were at take-off and 3800 (as if passing).
Originally Posted by 99ls1z
Did you notice a difference in power between 2000-3000 rpms?
Last edited by lardman; Mar 4, 2005 at 05:41 AM.