Cold Air Forced Induction
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Cold Air Forced Induction
Just in case anyone is interested, I fabricated my own cold air system for my 05 4.6L XLT. The pictures are posted in the gallery section. I'm on a limited budget and for a cost of about $25.00 in parts this sytem works very well. I have noticed alot better throttle response and mileage and an increase in torque. I would like to hear any comments or suggestions. Thanks!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=16151
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OK here are the pics I was talking about. I couldnt insert them in the pm sinec I dont have 25 or more posts.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00015.JPG
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00019.JPG
Here is what I traded in for my truck.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%2020033.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%202003%201.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00015.JPG
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00019.JPG
Here is what I traded in for my truck.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%2020033.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%202003%201.jpg
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Originally Posted by 4x4twinkie
OK here are the pics I was talking about. I couldnt insert them in the pm sinec I dont have 25 or more posts.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00015.JPG
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00019.JPG
Here is what I traded in for my truck.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%2020033.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%202003%201.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00015.JPG
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/New%20Truck/DSC00019.JPG
Here is what I traded in for my truck.
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%2020033.jpg
http://www.hosting.superhighoutput.com/98shotoy/Matts/October%202003%201.jpg
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Originally Posted by rs03371
I have noticed alot better throttle response and mileage and an increase in torque.
It's time to drop the other shoe now-
Just how much of an mpg increase have you achieved?
Also- Has there been any noise factor to consider after your change, (air sucking sound)?
Thanks for sharing your work.
Earth to 4x4twinkie- have you missed some medication?
Your post/pictures have zero to do with the thread topic. You traded your truck for a Taurus
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wow, reminds me of when I had my Prelude. I did the same thing, but elimintatd the VTEC housing and ran cool air from the bottom of the bumper. worked pretty good, sounded better than it worked though. I dont know wether it was the year of street racing, the intake mods, or the exhaust, but I really trashed that car. When I traded it for my wide-butt chevy, it was getting about 10 mpg, the clutch was slipping, and 3rd and rev were stiff to shift. Of course, my womans mustang has the same tranny probs.
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Desert Bound...I tried to send him the links of those pics in a private message but it would not work since I have less then 25 posts. So I just included in his post. I wanted to show him what elese he couls do to his truck too 
kywildcat.... the metal mesh you see in those pics is gutter guard. Regular ol gutter guard that you put in your gutters. Its the stiffer kind though...not the kind that comes in a roll. They come in 2 foot sheets and they are in a package. I also painted the gutter guard so the weather wouldnt beat it too much.
KenB.....I kinda had to trade my sho in.Ever since I dynoed it it started knocking on start up after it was sitting for a while and it was blowing white smoke. It also had cam failure issues as well. So, instead of trying to fix a problem that would cost me twice as much as the car was worth I just traded it in while it was still running.
kywildcat.... the metal mesh you see in those pics is gutter guard. Regular ol gutter guard that you put in your gutters. Its the stiffer kind though...not the kind that comes in a roll. They come in 2 foot sheets and they are in a package. I also painted the gutter guard so the weather wouldnt beat it too much.
KenB.....I kinda had to trade my sho in.Ever since I dynoed it it started knocking on start up after it was sitting for a while and it was blowing white smoke. It also had cam failure issues as well. So, instead of trying to fix a problem that would cost me twice as much as the car was worth I just traded it in while it was still running.
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Originally Posted by transam396
4X4 twinkiwe I gotta admit that is a pretty cool idea for your grill and probably a lot cheaper than buying a speed grill
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There is no air sucking noise that I can hear...didn't really change much. But then again with the flowmaster exhaust who could really tell anyway. Mileage very's because I have a hard time keeping my foot out of it. I was averaging about 15 mpg before and am now averaging about 16.5 to 17.5 mpg. I plan on replacing the intake tube also. I'm not gonna pay what the aftermarket guy's charge for one....I'm gonna make my own. I think a piece of 3" or 4", 90 degree section of PVC or somthing similar wraped in thermal tape should do the trick. I'll post the pic's when I get it done. I also made a change to ensure better airflow. The directions for what I changed are posted in my gallery if you want to take a look! I'll put the pic's here also.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=77288&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=77289&.jpg
There is no air sucking noise that I can hear...didn't really change much. But then again with the flowmaster exhaust who could really tell anyway. Mileage very's because I have a hard time keeping my foot out of it. I was averaging about 15 mpg before and am now averaging about 16.5 to 17.5 mpg. I plan on replacing the intake tube also. I'm not gonna pay what the aftermarket guy's charge for one....I'm gonna make my own. I think a piece of 3" or 4", 90 degree section of PVC or somthing similar wraped in thermal tape should do the trick. I'll post the pic's when I get it done. I also made a change to ensure better airflow. The directions for what I changed are posted in my gallery if you want to take a look! I'll put the pic's here also.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=77288&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=77289&.jpg
Last edited by IB Tim; Aug 26, 2005 at 06:15 AM.
