K&N Intake, Explorer vs. Mountaineer

*Spdrcer34* · 01-28-2009, 05:08 PM

My father in law is looking for a K&N Intake for his 2007 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8. He put a Banks Intake on his motorhome, and we have a K&N on the Explorer he gave to us, so he is serious about getting it.

I went to the K&N Website, and looked up the 2007 Mountaineer 4.6L V8, and it only brought back a Drop-in filter, and an Oil Filter. But when you do a search for the Explorer....It brings back the same Oil and Drop-in Filters, as well as 2 different FIPK's. The 57 series, which is the Black ABS tube, and the 77 series which is a Polished Aluminum tube. Interestingly enough, the ABS model gave 11hp, where as the better looking Aluminum one only gave 10hp. I DO realize that 1hp is NOTHING, and it can easitly be equated to humidity, outside temp, and/or the 1-3% accuracy rating that a dyno is certified with.

I know the Explorer and the Mountaineer are the SAME vehicle. But are there any differences in the engine bay from one to the other?

Can I get some engine bay shots of a Mountaineer vs. Explorer for the 2007 model year?

Thanks,
Ryan

*Spdrcer34* · 01-30-2009, 07:49 PM

Seriously guys....NOBODY can help me on this?

Ryan

ericautopart · 01-31-2009, 02:13 PM

I'd believe it to be a listing error before I thought the two engine bays have any difference at all. You should be fine ordering the explorer one.

UIN2IT · 02-05-2009, 08:54 AM

I think the "Nocturnal Perf" Intake will work...
I'll have to look and see!

v8merc · 02-26-2009, 04:41 PM

Bump. I ned to know this, as well. Can anybody shed some light?

UIN2IT · 02-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8merc

Bump. I ned to know this, as well. Can anybody shed some light?

It has been confirmed....the Nocturnal Perf intake WILL fit the Mountaineer 4.6L:

http://www.zabteck.com/nocturnal.htm

v8merc · 02-28-2009, 08:36 AM

I have heard that the diff between the two is that the heat shield provided with the fipk wont fit with the merc because the merc has an extra sensor. Dont know if its true or not. If its the case, I'm sure the heat shield could be modified to fit, or a new heat shiled could be made/bought. I would love to get confirmation so I can just get one to complete my more power/mpg mission. Already have the Magnaflow ordered.

v8merc · 02-28-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UIN2IT

It has been confirmed....the Nocturnal Perf intake WILL fit the Mountaineer 4.6L:

http://www.zabteck.com/nocturnal.htm

Thanks for the info. I may just go this route.

01-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
Spdrcer34 Speed Bremerton, WA 1992 Explorer XL Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,884 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	K&N Intake, Explorer vs. Mountaineer My father in law is looking for a K&N Intake for his 2007 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8. He put a Banks Intake on his motorhome, and we have a K&N on the Explorer he gave to us, so he is serious about getting it. I went to the K&N Website, and looked up the 2007 Mountaineer 4.6L V8, and it only brought back a Drop-in filter, and an Oil Filter. But when you do a search for the Explorer....It brings back the same Oil and Drop-in Filters, as well as 2 different FIPK's. The 57 series, which is the Black ABS tube, and the 77 series which is a Polished Aluminum tube. Interestingly enough, the ABS model gave 11hp, where as the better looking Aluminum one only gave 10hp. I DO realize that 1hp is NOTHING, and it can easitly be equated to humidity, outside temp, and/or the 1-3% accuracy rating that a dyno is certified with. I know the Explorer and the Mountaineer are the SAME vehicle. But are there any differences in the engine bay from one to the other? Can I get some engine bay shots of a Mountaineer vs. Explorer for the 2007 model year? Thanks, Ryan __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL - with a few bolt ons...

01-30-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
Spdrcer34 Speed Bremerton, WA 1992 Explorer XL Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,884 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Seriously guys....NOBODY can help me on this? Ryan __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL - with a few bolt ons...

02-05-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
UIN2IT Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2008 Adrenalin Sport-trac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 140 Vehicle Specs	I think the "Nocturnal Perf" Intake will work... I'll have to look and see! __________________ 2008 Adrenalin V8 Tuned by Justin Starkey @ VMPTuining 266rwhp / 278rwtq Mods: 22" "Sport" rims \| %20 Tint \| ROUSH exhaust Tip \| Custom emblems \| Steeda Bed-hook Plates \| 1.5" Drop Springs Perf: Nocturnal Perf Intake w/MAF \| FM 50series muffler \| Hi-flow cat's \| 4pc Pulley set \| Zabteck TB \| SCT Xcal3 tuned

01-31-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
ericautopart Wannabe Elite Explorer Jersey Shore 1998 XLT 5.0L AWD Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,027 Vehicle Specs	I'd believe it to be a listing error before I thought the two engine bays have any difference at all. You should be fine ordering the explorer one.

02-26-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
v8merc Wannabe Elite Explorer Pittsburgh 06 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	Bump. I ned to know this, as well. Can anybody shed some light?

02-28-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
v8merc Wannabe Elite Explorer Pittsburgh 06 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	I have heard that the diff between the two is that the heat shield provided with the fipk wont fit with the merc because the merc has an extra sensor. Dont know if its true or not. If its the case, I'm sure the heat shield could be modified to fit, or a new heat shiled could be made/bought. I would love to get confirmation so I can just get one to complete my more power/mpg mission. Already have the Magnaflow ordered.