mods to recently purchased excursion
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Didn't mean to be short with ya. The Zoodad mod requires cutting off the front section of the factory airbox. I used a re-cip saw. here's a couple of pictures. It was raining hard so I hope they look ok.
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I bought my 2002 ex two months ago and now it is time to start upgrades. It is a v 10 with 35000 miles on it. I want to know about the k&n air filters and the new y pipe. I got under my ex the other day and what were they thinking i see 2 in pipes from each manifold and the last two or three inches before it goes into the y pipe it reduces down to an 1 1/4 or a 1 1/2 in pipe. Where can i find the replacement pipe what is a reasonable price and how much does it help? Thanks
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If you want more out of the V10, your best and I mean BEST bet, is Mike at 5-Star tuning. Whether you want to do a CAI, exhaust, Y-pipe, or I think even headers, he's got a package that will work for you. His custom tuning for the V10s has it's owners singing his praises. There was actually a group buy not too long ago and not one person was disappointed.
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(if there was one) You probably had a dirty filter, nobody else is getting an improvement.
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Not dirty. Maybe you can explain it to me old knowledgeable grizzled one. I know my mpg is better. I really don't care if you believe or not.
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Air Intake Systems Research Guide Compare Custom Intakes Just some lite reading.
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YES! He uses and SCT X3 and I think the Livewire and can do the most amazing things the custom tunes he has. Some have reported a 1-2 mpg gain and a definite SOTP incerease. So from what I've read, it's definitely worth the money...give him Mike a call.
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I've had the K&N on several vehicles - cars and trucks and have to say I've never noticed an MPG increase or a power increase. The sound certainly goes up... but that's about it. I purchased as it made sense financially to install a reusable filter vs. a paper filter on a vehicle I planned to keep for a long period of time.
Skull - did you do any other changes or maintenance when you installed the filter? I don't have one on my Ex yet - did the initial replacement with a regular paper filter just to get all of the basic maintenance up to date and complete.
Skull - did you do any other changes or maintenance when you installed the filter? I don't have one on my Ex yet - did the initial replacement with a regular paper filter just to get all of the basic maintenance up to date and complete.
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I've had the K&N on several vehicles - cars and trucks and have to say I've never noticed an MPG increase or a power increase. The sound certainly goes up... but that's about it. I purchased as it made sense financially to install a reusable filter vs. a paper filter on a vehicle I planned to keep for a long period of time.
Skull - did you do any other changes or maintenance when you installed the filter? I don't have one on my Ex yet - did the initial replacement with a regular paper filter just to get all of the basic maintenance up to date and complete.
Skull - did you do any other changes or maintenance when you installed the filter? I don't have one on my Ex yet - did the initial replacement with a regular paper filter just to get all of the basic maintenance up to date and complete.
At the time no. I remember 8-9 mpg,and my fuel gauge would be on 3/4 after only 20 miles. Now after a fill up its at 50-75 miles half full is always over 200 mi. A few months later I aired the tires up to 70 psi up from 45. Replaced all coils,boots,and plugs,did the zoodad mod . 2 months ago I filled up for a trip and went 576 miles on 39 gallons. 14.7 mpg at 70 mph. Not to bad. Thats all I've done.
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At the time no. I remember 8-9 mpg,and my fuel gauge would be on 3/4 after only 20 miles. Now after a fill up its at 50-75 miles half full is always over 200 mi. A few months later I aired the tires up to 70 psi up from 45. Replaced all coils,boots,and plugs,did the zoodad mod . 2 months ago I filled up for a trip and went 576 miles on 39 gallons. 14.7 mpg at 70 mph. Not to bad. Thats all I've done.
I am impressed with the mpg you are getting! 14.7mpg would be a dream! When I first got mine I got 80miles for a 1/2 tank!! Had a fuel injector cleaner done and was getting 12mpg but now (a couple months later + 2000 miles) I am back down to 9.5mpg.
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How many miles did you have on the truck when you replaced the coils, boots and plugs? I just aired my tires from 65 to 85psi so I hope that helps the mpg. Maybe need to change the other stuff to. What brand did you use?
I am impressed with the mpg you are getting! 14.7mpg would be a dream! When I first got mine I got 80miles for a 1/2 tank!! Had a fuel injector cleaner done and was getting 12mpg but now (a couple months later + 2000 miles) I am back down to 9.5mpg.
I am impressed with the mpg you are getting! 14.7mpg would be a dream! When I first got mine I got 80miles for a 1/2 tank!! Had a fuel injector cleaner done and was getting 12mpg but now (a couple months later + 2000 miles) I am back down to 9.5mpg.
The 14.7 mpg was great, I started out in Eureka,ca with 3/4 of a tank, went to San Francisco,and back to Willits,Ca, before I fueled up. The Lie-o-meter was saying 17 mpg (yeee haaaw) that would have been nice. I don't tow,so I'm sure the numbers will be way lower if I did. The tire psi for me was the way to go. I also installed Bilsteins the yellow and blue ones at the same time. Even with the higher psi in the tires and E rated, it rolls smoother than my wife's Dodge Magnum R/T. I actually prefer to take the Big EX on a trip due to how comfortable it is.