" Stage 2 " Intake 04-05

*lynchy wa* · 11-11-2010, 04:29 PM

gday caldwell would this set up contain most of the parts i need?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Universal-JDM...item27b59ae741

hope this works

CALDWELL · 11-11-2010, 05:33 PM

im gonna say NO, only cause the specific bend the intake tubing makes...

the sprectre parts I listed line up exactly...

*lynchy wa* · 11-11-2010, 06:52 PM

ok cool, i'll have to go down to the local auto parts shop. thanks for looking

*Ronin8002* · 11-17-2010, 03:52 PM

Great writeup Caldwell!

Just ordered all the parts from Autozone today...I'm going to install them along with the KKM I ordered and am looking forward to the results!

CALDWELL · 11-17-2010, 08:06 PM

just a warning now, so you dont get frustrated with the install...

the hardest part was when you drill the hole for the vaccum fitting. your really gonna have to work the fitting into the hole to ensure that you get a good seal with no leaks...

other than that i think your gonna be very happy with the end result.

also getting your X tuned will off the best gains, because since your X is going to be taking in more air, your A/F ratio will be off and running rich. I am currently saving money to get my X tuned to get the best overall performance / MPG

*Ronin8002* · 11-17-2010, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the tip!

I had James Henson write my tunes for a cold air intake...so now I should be able to benefit from that.

*Ronin8002* · 11-24-2010, 04:20 PM

I got in my KKM last week and my Stage II parts came in today, so I got home from work and started working on my truck

After seeing how the 90 degree elbow and 22 degree elbow tubes fit together, I decided to re-use the stock tube instead. Reason being, there isn't much holding those two tubes together but a little narrow bracket....and since the KKM setup isn't as stable as the factory airbox (it lets the intake tube wiggle up and down a bit), the little bit of play there might cause that bracket to come loose and the two tubes to separate under vibration. I'm worried about having that happen on the highway or trail and losing the bracket that connects them together....you could get stranded and that would suck big time.

What I might do is get another blue coupler piece with big hose clamps like the one that attaches the 90 degree elbow to the throttle body. That would be a lot more secure.

I might also get a larger rubber grommet and drill a bigger hole for the pcv hose fitting that will allow me to use the stock fitting...the vacuum fittings I got from spectre looked a bit small to me.

So, that's where I'm at so far. I took her for a drive around the block with the KKM/stock intake tube and doesn't sound too whistle-ey but there IS a noticeable improvement in throttle response. I'll be interested to see if I get any mileage improvements.

CALDWELL · 11-24-2010, 04:49 PM

i hear what your saying about the intake piping moving around with the open filter element... that was one of the deciding factors for me leaving the my airbox...

also trying running the set up I have as a trial, so that way you can get aleast get a feel with running the better flowing pipe, over just the open filter and factory tubing...

*Ronin8002* · 11-24-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALDWELL

i hear what your saying about the intake piping moving around with the open filter element... that was one of the deciding factors for me leaving the my airbox...

also trying running the set up I have as a trial, so that way you can get aleast get a feel with running the better flowing pipe, over just the open filter and factory tubing...

Yeah, I guess I was just reluctant about cutting up/drilling my airbox just in case I wanted to go back to stock....otherwise I probably would have just followed your lead.

There is a bracket for the KKM that keeps it from wiggling too much...but it still has more wiggle than the airbox setup.

I will probably try out the stage II/stock airbox setup in the next few weeks for comparison...then see what I can do to make it all work with the KKM.

CALDWELL · 11-24-2010, 05:56 PM

heres a small option you can do if you try running my set up, and it doesnt require drilling holes in your airbox...

just remove the intake silencer, it will give you a good idea of the set up im running... also its very easy to re-install

CALDWELL · 01-10-2011, 02:45 AM

Lynchy / Ronin

can you post some pics of your current intake set ups ?

*lynchy wa* · 01-10-2011, 02:59 AM

Try to get some up Mate.

*Ronin8002* · 01-10-2011, 04:28 AM

I'll try and get some this week

*NHarris* · 01-10-2011, 10:04 PM

Anyone want to see if we can get this thread stickied?

*lynchy wa* · 01-10-2011, 10:09 PM

Sounds like a plan.

CALDWELL · 01-11-2011, 02:28 AM

i dont see why it couldnt be ?

CALDWELL · 01-12-2011, 12:34 AM

what / who has to be done / talked to about possibly making this and the ( airbox mod ) stickies ?

*lynchy wa* · 01-12-2011, 12:37 AM

Our moderater? I'm not sure who makes the executive decision.

*NHarris* · 01-12-2011, 08:03 AM

Caldwell, you'll need to talk to a moderator, or Rick. Send either of them a PM with a reason why this thread should be a sticky and include the link to the thread
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*Ronin8002* · 01-14-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALDWELL

Lynchy / Ronin

can you post some pics of your current intake set ups ?

Caldwell, here's a pic of my setup. KKM with an outerwear filter for good measure.

11-11-2010, 04:29 PM	#21
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	gday caldwell would this set up contain most of the parts i need? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Universal-JDM...item27b59ae741 hope this works __________________ 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

11-11-2010, 05:33 PM	#22
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	im gonna say NO, only cause the specific bend the intake tubing makes... the sprectre parts I listed line up exactly... __________________ 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

11-11-2010, 06:52 PM	#23
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	ok cool, i'll have to go down to the local auto parts shop. thanks for looking __________________ 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

11-17-2010, 03:52 PM	#24
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,869 Vehicle Specs	Great writeup Caldwell! Just ordered all the parts from Autozone today...I'm going to install them along with the KKM I ordered and am looking forward to the results! __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

11-17-2010, 08:06 PM	#25
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	just a warning now, so you dont get frustrated with the install... the hardest part was when you drill the hole for the vaccum fitting. your really gonna have to work the fitting into the hole to ensure that you get a good seal with no leaks... other than that i think your gonna be very happy with the end result. also getting your X tuned will off the best gains, because since your X is going to be taking in more air, your A/F ratio will be off and running rich. I am currently saving money to get my X tuned to get the best overall performance / MPG __________________ 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

11-17-2010, 08:20 PM	#26
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,869 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the tip! I had James Henson write my tunes for a cold air intake...so now I should be able to benefit from that. __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

11-24-2010, 04:20 PM	#27
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,869 Vehicle Specs	I got in my KKM last week and my Stage II parts came in today, so I got home from work and started working on my truck After seeing how the 90 degree elbow and 22 degree elbow tubes fit together, I decided to re-use the stock tube instead. Reason being, there isn't much holding those two tubes together but a little narrow bracket....and since the KKM setup isn't as stable as the factory airbox (it lets the intake tube wiggle up and down a bit), the little bit of play there might cause that bracket to come loose and the two tubes to separate under vibration. I'm worried about having that happen on the highway or trail and losing the bracket that connects them together....you could get stranded and that would suck big time. What I might do is get another blue coupler piece with big hose clamps like the one that attaches the 90 degree elbow to the throttle body. That would be a lot more secure. I might also get a larger rubber grommet and drill a bigger hole for the pcv hose fitting that will allow me to use the stock fitting...the vacuum fittings I got from spectre looked a bit small to me. So, that's where I'm at so far. I took her for a drive around the block with the KKM/stock intake tube and doesn't sound too whistle-ey but there IS a noticeable improvement in throttle response. I'll be interested to see if I get any mileage improvements. __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

11-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#28
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i hear what your saying about the intake piping moving around with the open filter element... that was one of the deciding factors for me leaving the my airbox... also trying running the set up I have as a trial, so that way you can get aleast get a feel with running the better flowing pipe, over just the open filter and factory 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

11-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#30
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	heres a small option you can do if you try running my set up, and it doesnt require drilling holes in your airbox... just remove the intake silencer, it will give you a good idea of the set up im running... also its very easy to re-install __________________ 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

01-10-2011, 02:45 AM	#31
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lynchy / Ronin can you post some pics of your current intake set ups ? __________________ 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

01-10-2011, 02:59 AM	#32
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Try to get some up Mate. __________________ 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 Last edited by lynchy wa; 01-10-2011 at 09:18 PM.

01-10-2011, 04:28 AM	#33
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,869 Vehicle Specs	I'll try and get some this week __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

01-10-2011, 10:04 PM	#34
NHarris Hmm.... Jeeps or Fords? Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	Anyone want to see if we can get this thread stickied? __________________ 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!

01-10-2011, 10:09 PM	#35
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Sounds like a plan. __________________ 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

01-11-2011, 02:28 AM	#36
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i dont see why it couldnt be ? __________________ 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

01-12-2011, 12:34 AM	#37
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	what / who has to be done / talked to about possibly making this and the ( airbox mod ) stickies ? __________________ 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

01-12-2011, 12:37 AM	#38
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Our moderater? I'm not sure who makes the executive decision. __________________ 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

01-12-2011, 08:03 AM	#39
NHarris Hmm.... Jeeps or Fords? Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	Caldwell, you'll need to talk to a moderator, or Rick. Send either of them a PM with a reason why this thread should be a sticky and include the link to the thread Posted via Mobile Device