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Lou Beckler
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• Wakeman, OH, USA |
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 Posted:4/27/2003 18:26 |
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Has anyone changed their filter intake to a high flow type. K&N, Banks etc.?? I was wondering if I would see mileage and pony gains. Thanks Much. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:4/27/2003 21:37 |
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| Quote: | | Has anyone changed their filter intake to a high flow type. K&N, Banks etc.?? I was wondering if I would see mileage and pony gains. Thanks Much. |
I run a K&N air filter on my Powerstroke. I didn't feel any "seat of the pants" gains but I drive a lot of miles and the savings in money (vs. buying a new paper air filter each time it needs changing) is worth it to me. Perhaps on a dyno it would show a gain in HP but I don't know.
As for mileage increase, also nothing major noticed.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:4/28/2003 01:21 |
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I have a K&N style filter on a Airaid intake system.
I sounds "cooler" when I punch it, I do not have to change it (just clean it) and it look cooler when I open the hood.
I get very respectible mileage out of my truck. It is better than stock but it may be the combination of aftermarket accessories. Does the filter [u]alone[/u] help? Not for much of anything but cost savings, IMHO.
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• MONTGOMERY, AL, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:4/28/2003 08:06 |
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| Quote: | | Has anyone changed their filter intake to a high flow type. K&N, Banks etc.?? I was wondering if I would see mileage and pony gains. Thanks Much. |
I have the MAC intake and did the Zoo-dad mod.....may have helped a little....mostly just sounds good when you floor it. |
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Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/8/2003 |
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Posted:4/30/2003 10:46 |
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I have the AFE Air Raid box and filter (on the diesel) and I didn't see a difference in power or mileage versus the K&N in the stock air box. I didn't even notice a difference in sound. I do think it offers improved filtration and better air flow. Given the expense, I think it's a wash cost-wise. Would I buy it again? Probably, if just for the "cool" factor when I open the hood. Shameless 
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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Dan Nguyen
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• Yuba City, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2001 |
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Posted:5/4/2003 08:44 |
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I have the AFE intake on both my Ex and my 99 f350 and can't see any changes in the mpg but then my right foot weighs 10lbs more than my left and I love the hear the turbo spool and sneeze of air from the freeflowing air intake soooooo......
I do have the old K&N rectangular filter forsale if anyone is interested
PM me @ [email protected] |
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