50capriman
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- 02 Explorer V8 4x4 EB
So this is my first post here. Figured I would help some people out that don't want to spend the arm and a leg that K&N wants for their intake. I am a mustang guy that recently got the explorer for a family DD. Seeing as how the Explorer 4.6 and Mustang 4.6 share quite a few parts I wanted to see if I could modify a Mustang CAI to work. This thread is not to start a debate of weather or not CAI's are worth it or if you like the product used. It is simply to show it can be done and professional looking for little money. I am not responsible for any damage or personal injury. Here are the results.
Tools needed:
Screwdrivers
10mm deepwell socket with ratchet
10mm wrench
sawzall or bandsaw
file(optional)
vice
drillbit and drill
Parts needed:
99-04 mustang cold air intake kit. Can pick up on ebay for under $50. Here is the one I used. Intake
Longer bolts for the plate mounts
Some nuts to use as spacers (can use washers as well)
Step one: Disconnect battery, Remove old intake and air box
Step two: Remove maf sensor from stock air box lid
Step three: Attach Maf sensor and silicon coupler to new intake tube loosely for mockup
Step four: Slip the silicon coupler onto the intake pipe that goes to the throttle body and slip it onto the throttle body without clamps for mockup
Step five: Take the support plate that comes with the kit. Place it in a vice and bend the L at the bottom of the plate 180 degrees to make it a mirror of its current configuration. The pic is before bending.
Step six: Take the modified support plate and mock it up to the existing air box mounting grommets. The mounting hole closest to the firewall will work just fine. I used two nuts between the plate mount and plate as spacers for this hole. The next hole will not line up so you will need to drill a new hole to line up with the other factory grommet. This mount will require more spacers due to the design of the fender apron. Once modified push the support plate into the grommets.
Step seven: Mark both pipes where they need to be cut, remove maf and couplers and cut pipes
Step eight: Slip the tube with the MAF sensor attached through the support bracket.
Step nine: Install the throttle body tube to the throttle body and maf sensor and secure clamps
You may have to run the coolant hose to the degas bottle over the top of the intake tube so it doesn't rub on the bolts for the maf sensor. The ideal fix would be to run a longer hose. Some may not have to do this.
Step ten: Install Air filter, pcv hose, and IAC valve breather hose. Hook battery back up.
Finished
Let me know what you think. Thanks
Tools needed:
Screwdrivers
10mm deepwell socket with ratchet
10mm wrench
sawzall or bandsaw
file(optional)
vice
drillbit and drill
Parts needed:
99-04 mustang cold air intake kit. Can pick up on ebay for under $50. Here is the one I used. Intake
Longer bolts for the plate mounts
Some nuts to use as spacers (can use washers as well)
Step one: Disconnect battery, Remove old intake and air box
Step two: Remove maf sensor from stock air box lid
Step three: Attach Maf sensor and silicon coupler to new intake tube loosely for mockup
Step four: Slip the silicon coupler onto the intake pipe that goes to the throttle body and slip it onto the throttle body without clamps for mockup
Step five: Take the support plate that comes with the kit. Place it in a vice and bend the L at the bottom of the plate 180 degrees to make it a mirror of its current configuration. The pic is before bending.
Step six: Take the modified support plate and mock it up to the existing air box mounting grommets. The mounting hole closest to the firewall will work just fine. I used two nuts between the plate mount and plate as spacers for this hole. The next hole will not line up so you will need to drill a new hole to line up with the other factory grommet. This mount will require more spacers due to the design of the fender apron. Once modified push the support plate into the grommets.
Step seven: Mark both pipes where they need to be cut, remove maf and couplers and cut pipes
Step eight: Slip the tube with the MAF sensor attached through the support bracket.
Step nine: Install the throttle body tube to the throttle body and maf sensor and secure clamps
You may have to run the coolant hose to the degas bottle over the top of the intake tube so it doesn't rub on the bolts for the maf sensor. The ideal fix would be to run a longer hose. Some may not have to do this.
Step ten: Install Air filter, pcv hose, and IAC valve breather hose. Hook battery back up.
Finished
Let me know what you think. Thanks
