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lftech2
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From: Seattle, WA
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 Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject: 5.8 air intake mod |
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| I took off some intake parts so the air blowing off the radiator fan blows air into the air box. The air filter is still there, just less area air has to travel to get to engine. Anything wrong that could happen?
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thefordmaniac
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Truck: 1998 Less is More Edition F150 and 1988 Ranger XLT "the beast"
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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you've created a hot air intake. not a good plan for power and MPGs, but i do not think any harm would happen as long as your had the airfilter there. go back to the stock stuff with a drop in K&N filter. or buy an intake.
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lftech2
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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| I notice plenty of power, the MPG's are low cause of rough idle from something else. Engine unable to control rpm's ect. How does hot air intake differ from cold air? |
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mjsecrist
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| lftech2 wrote: | | I notice plenty of power, the MPG's are low cause of rough idle from something else. Engine unable to control rpm's ect. How does hot air intake differ from cold air? |
Cooler air is more dense, hence more BANG on combustion. Old street racers trick, fill your airbox with ice just before a race! |
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chargett
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From: Santa Fe, NM
Truck: 2008 F150 XLT SCrew 4x4 5.4L
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:56 am Post subject: |
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| Rough idle could be a lot of things...if it's surging check the EGR, idle motor, and clean out the throttle body. I did it, and helped a lot on my old truck.
With that hot air, you are dropping your MPG. MJSECRIST is right on with cold air. |
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muddyford911
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
Truck: 1995 F-150 XL 302 V-8
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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| got any pics? im intrested in seeing what it looks like. |
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