AIS filterminder problem
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Originally Posted by missouguy
Where does one find the AIS filter system? I'm sure the dealer price can be beat.
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Gotta love 'em, thanks for the quick reply.
Is there much to the install?
I am also looking for a garage opener door for my overhead console. The little latch broke off. Super glue doesn't seem to do the job, will try Gorilla glue next. Anyone else have an idea? I sure as the devil am not paying 100 bucks for a 4X6 piece of plastic.
Frank
Is there much to the install?
I am also looking for a garage opener door for my overhead console. The little latch broke off. Super glue doesn't seem to do the job, will try Gorilla glue next. Anyone else have an idea? I sure as the devil am not paying 100 bucks for a 4X6 piece of plastic.
Frank
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Originally Posted by missouguy
Gotta love 'em, thanks for the quick reply.
Is there much to the install?
I am also looking for a garage opener door for my overhead console. The little latch broke off. Super glue doesn't seem to do the job, will try Gorilla glue next. Anyone else have an idea? I sure as the devil am not paying 100 bucks for a 4X6 piece of plastic.
Frank
Is there much to the install?
I am also looking for a garage opener door for my overhead console. The little latch broke off. Super glue doesn't seem to do the job, will try Gorilla glue next. Anyone else have an idea? I sure as the devil am not paying 100 bucks for a 4X6 piece of plastic.
Frank
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Missouguy,
I don't know exactly what you're looking for with the intake, but it may not be worth the money. The jury's still out on this one for me; if I get a couple more mpg's on towing, I'll be satisfied. I have a sneaking suspicion this isn't going to happen. If you're working in dusty environments, it's probably a good idea. If your environment is not too dusty, the standard Motorcraft filter/stock airbox is probably acceptable if you're running stock. I believe the AIS will give the best protection available for the 7.3L, but the stock filters protect pretty well, too. Just food for thought.
I don't know exactly what you're looking for with the intake, but it may not be worth the money. The jury's still out on this one for me; if I get a couple more mpg's on towing, I'll be satisfied. I have a sneaking suspicion this isn't going to happen. If you're working in dusty environments, it's probably a good idea. If your environment is not too dusty, the standard Motorcraft filter/stock airbox is probably acceptable if you're running stock. I believe the AIS will give the best protection available for the 7.3L, but the stock filters protect pretty well, too. Just food for thought.
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Originally Posted by tlocklear
Missouguy,
I don't know exactly what you're looking for with the intake, but it may not be worth the money. The jury's still out on this one for me; if I get a couple more mpg's on towing, I'll be satisfied. I have a sneaking suspicion this isn't going to happen. If you're working in dusty environments, it's probably a good idea. If your environment is not too dusty, the standard Motorcraft filter/stock airbox is probably acceptable if you're running stock. I believe the AIS will give the best protection available for the 7.3L, but the stock filters protect pretty well, too. Just food for thought.
I don't know exactly what you're looking for with the intake, but it may not be worth the money. The jury's still out on this one for me; if I get a couple more mpg's on towing, I'll be satisfied. I have a sneaking suspicion this isn't going to happen. If you're working in dusty environments, it's probably a good idea. If your environment is not too dusty, the standard Motorcraft filter/stock airbox is probably acceptable if you're running stock. I believe the AIS will give the best protection available for the 7.3L, but the stock filters protect pretty well, too. Just food for thought.
Thanks
Frank
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If you are under a budget and trying to get more airflow you want to this:
http://www.dfuser.com/img/Complete.jpg
We should have the complete kit available soon on the site and its very affordable.
You get more airflow, and better filteration
Kit to include:
Filter
Clamp
4" Pipe coupler
Metal Battery tray
Battery blanket
http://www.dfuser.com/img/Complete.jpg
We should have the complete kit available soon on the site and its very affordable.
You get more airflow, and better filteration
Kit to include:
Filter
Clamp
4" Pipe coupler
Metal Battery tray
Battery blanket
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Originally Posted by missouguy
I was mainly interested in getting more air in and going to a bigger muffler, such as the Walker BTM I believe. Just thinking more air in more air out. More MPG's would of course be a hope. I would probably stay with the 3.5 in. pipe.
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Frank
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Originally Posted by dfuser
You will be fine. Just do the zoodad for now or my new way of allowing air in, which does not allow water to directly feed into the intake.
http://dfuser.com/img/ram_air.JPG
Bill
http://dfuser.com/img/ram_air.JPG
Bill
really seems to be a good idea for cold air and no trash,was hinking instead of cotting snorkle off cutting it at angle toward the holes to the side
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Originally Posted by tlocklear
More MPGs, for me, has been just that-a hope. After installing the MBRP 4" turboback with a straight-through muffler, AIS, synthetic tranny fluid, new fuel filter, diesel fuel additives, keeping tires properly inflated, etc, etc, my mileage still STINKS. 13-14 around town, 15 hwy. Oh, I did get over 18 on ONE freeway trip...Happiest day of my diesel life.
Thanks for all the info guys.
Frank
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missouguy, your mileage sounds pretty good while towing. I just got back from a 1300 mile round trip towing 5K. With the AIS and averaging 65 mph on flatlands (I-95, NC to FL), I got 11.5 mpg on one tankful. Got impatient, juiced it up to 70 mph, mileage dropped to 9.7 mpg on subsequent fillups. BTW, I got a new filterminder from Diesel Power Products and it pulled down to the first mark during the first half of the trip, but hasn't moved any more. If I keep my foot out of it, I may yet be satisfied with the AIS purchase.