checked my airfilter one day and half was missing

Electrohacker · 09-14-2004, 08:12 PM

so I went out to my truck to check the vaccume lines for an unrelated problem (which doesn't exist) and I happened to check my air filter (which I just replaced this summer with a fram replacement)

GOOD THING I DID! it looked like someone ripped hal the paper out... it was complete ly missing one whole side!... I only hope it went out the intake hole...

post a pic ASAP

*boominXplorer* · 09-14-2004, 08:15 PM

another

for fram

Electrohacker · 09-14-2004, 08:18 PM

well see that's the thing fram air filters are suppose to be good... but I'll be damned if I buy them again... the last time I checked the filter before this was 3 weeks ago so anytime in there this happened and I've been sucking in all the crappy air since...

00XLS · 09-14-2004, 10:17 PM

I hear wix and napa brand are pretty good, but if you have the money get the K&N or something reuseable.

EBInterceptor · 09-14-2004, 10:22 PM

I've never had any problems with PureOne filters. They've been good to me and my fam for a long time, though I no longer use a drop-in.

Electrohacker · 09-14-2004, 10:27 PM

I acctually got a napa gold... but yeah I'm thinkin K&N

00XLS · 09-15-2004, 10:14 AM

I used a pureone right before my K&N and thought it was fine, def growls a bit more with the K&N tho

*turbo8* · 09-15-2004, 10:42 AM

Did you have anyone else work on the car from the last time you checked until this check? I wouldn't put it past some cheesy auto repair place to tear half an air filter out in order to get more biznez. I've seen it happen at shops before, though not with my own car. I watch those guys with an eagle eye...they hate me. BWAHAHAHAHAHAA!!

Jus' my 2 cents.

Electrohacker · 09-15-2004, 11:05 AM

hasn't been repaired in over a year, and I replaced the filter this summer and I checked it 3 weeks ago

nolonger thinking K&N... they want over $200 for a filter that bolts on to the stock assembly (after you remove the air box) this just sounds inefficient... will be looking at other kits

MKoback · 09-15-2004, 11:13 AM

I just ordered a MAC intake for $139.00 for my Sport Trac.

check out www.proficientperformance.com for MAC intakes. Free shipping on internet orders.

Electrohacker · 09-15-2004, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKoback

I just ordered a MAC intake for $139.00 for my Sport Trac.

check out www.proficientperformance.com for MAC intakes. Free shipping on internet orders.

no good... I have a '96 v8 and their kit is for s '07 V8... yes I know it's should fit.. but what if it doesn't

ccanuk · 09-15-2004, 12:11 PM

does anyone make an intake kit for a 94 ford explorer xlt? is it easy to modify one of the second or third gen versions?

EBInterceptor · 09-15-2004, 02:52 PM

Explorerexpress.com has MAC intakes, not sure if they have one for a first gen, but KKM does.

Greddy X-Plorer · 09-15-2004, 02:59 PM

Hey guys, here's the website for buying 1st generation intakes, hope i've helped
http://www.ifab.net/products/93intake/91Ex/index.html

EBInterceptor · 09-15-2004, 03:03 PM

http://www.kustomz.com/cat2.html

Electrohacker · 09-15-2004, 07:58 PM

THANK YOU! good price, good parts.. I like it

09-14-2004, 08:12 PM	#1
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	checked my airfilter one day and half was missing so I went out to my truck to check the vaccume lines for an unrelated problem (which doesn't exist) and I happened to check my air filter (which I just replaced this summer with a fram replacement) GOOD THING I DID! it looked like someone ripped hal the paper out... it was complete ly missing one whole side!... I only hope it went out the intake hole... post a pic ASAP __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

09-14-2004, 08:15 PM	#2
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,038 Vehicle Specs	another for fram __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

09-14-2004, 08:18 PM	#3
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	well see that's the thing fram air filters are suppose to be good... but I'll be damned if I buy them again... the last time I checked the filter before this was 3 weeks ago so anytime in there this happened and I've been sucking in all the crappy air since... __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

09-14-2004, 10:17 PM	#4
00XLS Wannabe Elite Explorer Frackville/State College PA Explorer 00 XLS Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,009 Vehicle Specs	I hear wix and napa brand are pretty good, but if you have the money get the K&N or something reuseable. __________________ 2000 4dr. 4x4 XLS 4.0 OHV 3.73's K&N,throttle cable mod. Brown wire 2wd, Mobil 1, Air Box mod. w/ K&N, TT &shackles, 31 Goodyear Wrangler SA, Silverstar Ultras, Alpine HU, Sirus Satrad.

09-14-2004, 10:22 PM	#5
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	I've never had any problems with PureOne filters. They've been good to me and my fam for a long time, though I no longer use a drop-in. __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

09-14-2004, 10:27 PM	#6
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I acctually got a napa gold... but yeah I'm thinkin K&N __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

09-15-2004, 10:14 AM	#7
00XLS Wannabe Elite Explorer Frackville/State College PA Explorer 00 XLS Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,009 Vehicle Specs	I used a pureone right before my K&N and thought it was fine, def growls a bit more with the K&N tho __________________ 2000 4dr. 4x4 XLS 4.0 OHV 3.73's K&N,throttle cable mod. Brown wire 2wd, Mobil 1, Air Box mod. w/ K&N, TT &shackles, 31 Goodyear Wrangler SA, Silverstar Ultras, Alpine HU, Sirus Satrad.

09-15-2004, 10:42 AM	#8
turbo8 Elite Navajo Babe Round Rock, TX I dream of a 71 bronco Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 101 Vehicle Specs	Did you have anyone else work on the car from the last time you checked until this check? I wouldn't put it past some cheesy auto repair place to tear half an air filter out in order to get more biznez. I've seen it happen at shops before, though not with my own car. I watch those guys with an eagle eye...they hate me. BWAHAHAHAHAHAA!! Jus' my 2 cents.

09-15-2004, 11:05 AM	#9
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	hasn't been repaired in over a year, and I replaced the filter this summer and I checked it 3 weeks ago nolonger thinking K&N... they want over $200 for a filter that bolts on to the stock assembly (after you remove the air box) this just sounds inefficient... will be looking at other kits __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

09-15-2004, 11:13 AM	#10
MKoback Wannabe Elite Explorer Claremont, NC '03 Sport Trac Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 56 Vehicle Specs	I just ordered a MAC intake for $139.00 for my Sport Trac. check out www.proficientperformance.com for MAC intakes. Free shipping on internet orders.

09-15-2004, 12:11 PM	#12
ccanuk Wannabe Elite Explorer Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 94 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 82 Vehicle Specs	does anyone make an intake kit for a 94 ford explorer xlt? is it easy to modify one of the second or third gen versions?

09-15-2004, 02:52 PM	#13
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	Explorerexpress.com has MAC intakes, not sure if they have one for a first gen, but KKM does. __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

09-15-2004, 02:59 PM	#14
Greddy X-Plorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Arlington, Virginia 01 Infiniti QX4 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 357 Vehicle Specs	Hey guys, here's the website for buying 1st generation intakes, hope i've helped http://www.ifab.net/products/93intake/91Ex/index.html

09-15-2004, 03:03 PM	#15
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	http://www.kustomz.com/cat2.html __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

09-15-2004, 07:58 PM	#16
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	THANK YOU! good price, good parts.. I like it __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)