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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Air restriction
I searched first. I know I have seen it before on here.

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The hoses from the airfilter go into a plastic junction that drasticly restricts the airflow. What have others here done with that? And how does it run and does it pass emissions tests okay doing modification? Thanks
 
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96 F250 460 The hoses from the airfilter go into a plastic junction that drasticly restricts the airflow. What have others here done with that? And how does it run and does it pass emissions tests okay doing modification? Thanks
The air horns as they are called. Yes, lots of people remove them and gain power with no ill effect.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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I would think a huge MPG improvement would come with it as well.
 
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Originally Posted by icrman
I would think a huge MPG improvement would come with it as well.
Well it's a 460 so it's gonna be thirsty no matter what, but yes, if you can create a substantial power increase then milage will improve when you're not using all that new power.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I did that on my truck didn't seem to do to much besides make it louder inside the truck.. I think i got .3 better in fuel mileage but weather and dirving conditions could of affected it...I would do it on your truck if i were you it free and takes no more than 20 minutes complete...


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Originally Posted by icrman
I would think a huge MPG improvement would come with it as well.
performance and mpg may change very slightly.

no HUGE improvement in either.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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what is actually involved in doing this? i have a 351w so is my set up all different?
 
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Are we talking about the factory Air cleaner assembly?
 
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the tubes to the throttle body.
 
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Cut the air horns out and throw them away, there are in there to reduce intake noise as Big_Man_ Brad stated. Your truck will sound like and old school 4 barrel when you open it up.
 
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oh, he meant the silencer.

that is not on all engines/models.

dump it if you have one.
 
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