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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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97 intake?

i'm looking for a cold air intake for my 97 F-150 and was wondering what brands are the best. i'm looking to hopefully gain a few mpg's.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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It's hard to go wrong with K&N's cold air kit. They have it well designed and comes with good instructions. I think their website is www.KNFilters.com.

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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K&N was what i was leaning towards. but i have seen some volant and other brands also.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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K&N's are a good choice indeed, have the FIPK and others that many go for here at the MotoHaven shop http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/air-intakes/20A50323A1.aspx
My favorite is the Volant because of its closed-box design, chrome looks pretty sweet too. Lots of insightful customer reviews here http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/air-intakes/61A1817A0A0.aspx
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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I like my Outlaw Power CAI on my 01. It is a sealed unit as well.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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I recommend Outlaw Power: http://www.outlawpower.com/productdetail.php?sc=1180

Outlaw Power: enclosed filter = cold air intake
K&N: exposed filter = warm air intake

Outlaw Power: NeverOil synthetic washable filter
K&N: Oiled cotton washable filter

I don't know of any other aftermarket intake system that has 1. an enclosed filter AND 2. an oil free synthetic filter.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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That's what I have. The no oil filter.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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I just put an AFE kit on and my city mileage has definitely increased by 2 or 3 mpg. Haven't done a highway check yet.

Fairly straightforward to install and includes a three-sided heatshield to keep the intake of warm air to a minimum.

Not surprisingly, a definite increase in performance.


'97 Regular Cab Flareside XLT 4x2 5.4L
 
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