What cold air intake do I need?
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What cold air intake do I need?
I have 96 f150 302, most engine is actually stock, cause of my empty wallet. I'm looking at geting a cold air intake, but the prices range from like $100 to like $700. I am only wanting to spend about $150 on the part itself. I have no Idea where to start. But I want one that makes the nice sound on starting engine...Anyone?
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I'd save your money on intake mods until you address the seriously restrictive exhaust system. The intake is already too much for a stock 5.0 truck. You'd be better off saving for a cam swap and/or re-doing your complete exhaust. Long tubes with a custom Y pipe and a single 2.5" exit.
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Originally Posted by Josh88Ford
yep, I second, espeically with the MAF on those new trucks
wrap the intake duct with aluminum tape. Most aftermarket "cold air intakes" are not worth the money, unless you want to pay $200 on the sound
wrap the intake duct with aluminum tape. Most aftermarket "cold air intakes" are not worth the money, unless you want to pay $200 on the sound
If you are hell bent on getting an intake, you're better off building your own. For some ideas, take a look at my gallery. I have some shots of a custom cold air box using sheet aluminum and a 6" diameter K&N.
Address your exhaust prior to messing with the intake........
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Don't those trucks already have a cold air intake? The ones that I have seen do. They don't look blingy like the ones in stores do but they have all the functionality associated with cold air intake. As long as you have a clean filter, the stock system works fine, so unless you are going for show quality looks or something along those lines, spend your dough on something else.
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Originally Posted by eco
Don't those trucks already have a cold air intake? The ones that I have seen do.
Originally Posted by eco
As long as you have a clean filter, the stock system works fine, so unless you are going for show quality looks or something along those lines, spend your dough on something else.
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Originally Posted by Mr. M
The 302 intake that pulls air under the hood is quite lame. An I6 or 7.5L snorkel on the driver's side of the radiator is a noticeable increase over the 5.0/5.8 tubing. This has been covered, and duplicated by many other members here.
You certainly can improve the flow into your MAF sensor from the stock airbox and inlet location. But this will not be accomplished by any kit you purchase. Be prepared to fabricate.
You certainly can improve the flow into your MAF sensor from the stock airbox and inlet location. But this will not be accomplished by any kit you purchase. Be prepared to fabricate.
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Originally Posted by Fordman_Evs
I have a 96' 5.0L and it pulls from right above the driver's side headlight. Is that because it is MA from the factory?
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Originally Posted by Bertha1
Any thoughts on doing the ZooDad Mod? You can search the forums on the topic, some people swear by it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...and-cheap.html
If you haven't addressed the terribly restrictive exhaust on your 5.0, an intake mod is not gonna benefit you. Just my $0.02.
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She hauls *** and saves gas....18 mpg?Save your money...do a box like his...definately get the 4.9 or 7.5 plumbing it helps and just get a drop in K&N...helped my truck out a ton.course.......I have "modified exhaust"it breathes reeeeeaaaaal easy.
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check out my intake https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...duction+intake
I am sure it has considerably more flow then any aftermarket intake. This custom cowl intake and true dual, X pipe and dual dynomax ultra flo mufflers gives me a lot better flow, something I can notice too. Not so much when I have 33's with stock gears though!
I am sure it has considerably more flow then any aftermarket intake. This custom cowl intake and true dual, X pipe and dual dynomax ultra flo mufflers gives me a lot better flow, something I can notice too. Not so much when I have 33's with stock gears though!
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http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=KNN%2D57%2D2542&N =700+4294908331+4294908312+400171+115&autoview=sku
$252.00 For 9 HP and noise. The noise will sound like 25 HP. And you will swear it made a differance because you just spent $252.00. I like the looks of this better than pulling air over bumper for 4x4 purposes. I blew up a 300 I-6 sucking in water. Water gets deep in Poquoson Va.
$252.00 For 9 HP and noise. The noise will sound like 25 HP. And you will swear it made a differance because you just spent $252.00. I like the looks of this better than pulling air over bumper for 4x4 purposes. I blew up a 300 I-6 sucking in water. Water gets deep in Poquoson Va.
Last edited by 351slug; Sep 9, 2007 at 02:58 PM.