3rd Gen Air Box Mod

CALDWELL · 12-06-2010, 11:26 PM

duct tape will be used in my mock up yes lol...

NHarris · 12-06-2010, 11:31 PM

Can't talk bad on what works...If you weld good, and have the shop to do that stuff in, you could get a nice aluminum or metal heat shield.
And caldwell, a while back you asked about my MAF sensor wires (why they were exposed), well during thanksgiving I saudered and taped up the wires. So now no more exposed wires, just going to make the emissions people curious...

mobeious · 12-09-2010, 09:02 PM

This is what mine sounded like ... factory exhaust only airbox mod .. windows up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73pBCNv7niA

*lynchy wa* · 12-09-2010, 09:29 PM

Nice, real nice.

CALDWELL · 12-09-2010, 09:31 PM

take it that you like the mod ?

sounds pretty good even with the windows up

mobeious · 12-09-2010, 09:42 PM

ya i could tell a increase in power and the fact u would think a mustang gt is coming down the road is nice

GreenEyez · 12-09-2010, 10:20 PM

Now that I am back i think it's time I should start modding again, might have to start this way. With my 03 Will anything be different?

CALDWELL · 12-09-2010, 10:20 PM

awesome !

glad to hear your happy with the result fella

CALDWELL · 12-09-2010, 10:23 PM

you may notice a small difference in low end power, and your X will sound mean lol

NHarris · 12-09-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenEyez

Now that I am back i think it's time I should start modding again, might have to start this way. With my 03 Will anything be different?

You have an 03

, do a whole "stage 3" intake or just do a "stage 2" like caldwell has. Definately worth the extra money. My cheap ($30.00) intake isn't even sold on ebay anymore, probably not street legal

jhumbertoap · 12-09-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHarris

You have an 03

, do a whole "stage 3" intake or just do a "stage 2" like caldwell has. Definately worth the extra money. My cheap ($30.00) intake isn't even sold on ebay anymore, probably not street legal

What exactly is stage 3 and what the are the benefits?

Tks.

NHarris · 12-09-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhumbertoap

What exactly is stage 3 and what the are the benefits?

Tks.

More power and fuel efficiency and makes the exhaust (even stock) have a deeper tone, and makes the engine growl.

CALDWELL · 12-10-2010, 01:49 AM

When Nate, and myself refer to the " stage " intakes. were talking about members who have 04'-05' V6 X's.

members who have 02-03 V6 X's have the availability of buying purpose built intakes by K&N, MAC and other companies etc.

so that being said, we have been " forced " to make our own intake, since ford combined the airbox/mafs together. so Nate and myself began tweaking the factory intake into varying levels of performance, and function i think is fair to say...

GreenEyez · 12-11-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHarris

You have an 03

, do a whole "stage 3" intake or just do a "stage 2" like caldwell has. Definately worth the extra money. My cheap ($30.00) intake isn't even sold on ebay anymore, probably not street legal

would a stage 3 just be a store bought intake? I think k&n are just overpriced I think awhile ago I saw a decently priced kkm intake.

CALDWELL · 12-11-2010, 12:04 PM

Greeneyez,

for your application a " stage 3 " would be a K&N Intake...

* per K&N the intake for 02-03's will get you about 7-8 HP

KKM is just a cone filter, and adapter that still uses the restrictive factory intake tubing.

GreenEyez · 12-11-2010, 12:12 PM

I will have to look for a deal on a K&N then. Would I still need to a fab a heat shield or does K&N come with it?

CALDWELL · 12-11-2010, 12:15 PM

K&N does come with a heat shield yes...

ebay, amazon etc... usually good deals...

GreenEyez · 12-11-2010, 12:50 PM

Once I recover from new tires I will have to look at an intake and exhaust.

jhumbertoap · 12-11-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALDWELL

Greeneyez,

for your application a " stage 3 " would be a K&N Intake...

* ... restrictive factory intake tubing.

I took a "quick" look to the factory intake tubing to see if I could see why it is called "restrictive" as compared to after market alternatives.

The first thing I noticed was a "black box" attached to it and I call it the “suction stealer” because I couldn’t understand its function, other than “steal” some suction that otherwise would be directed towards the filter (resulting in more air for the engine). So, I didn’t like it and I removed it and plugged the hole.

Then I measured the ID of the tube = 80mm = 3.1”, while the MAF ID = 2.75”, and the Throttle Body ID = 2.5” . So, by far the most restricted section of the intake system is the TB, then the MAF housing, and last the tubing:

So, I understand a filter with higher porosity, plus the elimination or modification of the air-box can make a noticeable difference (and it does), and by no means I’m a thermodynamics expert, but it doesn’t look like a bigger tubing would make a difference. at least not with the OE TB and MAF housing. Am I missing something here?

jhumbertoap · 12-11-2010, 10:04 PM

Link to images that did not show up in my previuos post...

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/...oxplugged.jpg&

12-06-2010, 11:26 PM	#81
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	duct tape will be used in my mock up yes lol... __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-06-2010, 11:31 PM	#82
NHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	Can't talk bad on what works...If you weld good, and have the shop to do that stuff in, you could get a nice aluminum or metal heat shield. And caldwell, a while back you asked about my MAF sensor wires (why they were exposed), well during thanksgiving I saudered and taped up the wires. So now no more exposed wires, just going to make the emissions people curious... __________________ Nate H 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.SLOW Restoration Project - OEM Restoration with larger than stock tires. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.5" Lift, Quick Disconnects, Rear Locker, Mopar Off Road Package, Gray Moab Wheels, Differential Skid Plates, and much more!

12-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#84
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,339 Vehicle Specs	Nice, real nice. __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

12-09-2010, 09:31 PM	#85
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	take it that you like the mod ? sounds pretty good even with the windows up __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-09-2010, 10:20 PM	#88
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	awesome ! glad to hear your happy with the result fella __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-09-2010, 09:02 PM	#83
mobeious Wannabe Elite Explorer florida 2004 Explorer XLT V8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 66 Vehicle Specs	This is what mine sounded like ... factory exhaust only airbox mod .. windows up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73pBCNv7niA

12-09-2010, 09:42 PM	#86
mobeious Wannabe Elite Explorer florida 2004 Explorer XLT V8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 66 Vehicle Specs	ya i could tell a increase in power and the fact u would think a mustang gt is coming down the road is nice

12-09-2010, 10:20 PM	#87
GreenEyez Wannabe Elite Explorer East Rockaway, NewYork 2003 XLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 298 Vehicle Specs	Now that I am back i think it's time I should start modding again, might have to start this way. With my 03 Will anything be different?

12-09-2010, 10:23 PM	#89
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	you may notice a small difference in low end power, and your X will sound mean lol __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-10-2010, 01:49 AM	#93
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	When Nate, and myself refer to the " stage " intakes. were talking about members who have 04'-05' V6 X's. members who have 02-03 V6 X's have the availability of buying purpose built intakes by K&N, MAC and other companies etc. so that being said, we have been " forced " to make our own intake, since ford combined the airbox/mafs together. so Nate and myself began tweaking the factory intake into varying levels of performance, and function i think is fair to say... __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-11-2010, 12:04 PM	#95
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Greeneyez, for your application a " stage 3 " would be a K&N Intake... * per K&N the intake for 02-03's will get you about 7-8 HP KKM is just a cone filter, and adapter that still uses the restrictive factory intake tubing. __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-11-2010, 12:12 PM	#96
GreenEyez Wannabe Elite Explorer East Rockaway, NewYork 2003 XLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 298 Vehicle Specs	I will have to look for a deal on a K&N then. Would I still need to a fab a heat shield or does K&N come with it?

12-11-2010, 12:15 PM	#97
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,888 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	K&N does come with a heat shield yes... ebay, amazon etc... usually good deals... __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

12-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#98
GreenEyez Wannabe Elite Explorer East Rockaway, NewYork 2003 XLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 298 Vehicle Specs	Once I recover from new tires I will have to look at an intake and exhaust.

12-11-2010, 10:04 PM	#100
jhumbertoap Wannabe Elite Explorer Painted Post, NY 2002 XLT Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs	Link to images that did not show up in my previuos post... http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/...oxplugged.jpg&