aldive
Elite In Memoriam
- Joined
- January 17, 2001
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- 24,667
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999 XLT
When I recently installed my new Amsoil EaU air filter ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158049&highlight=amsoil+air+filter post # 8 ), I got to looking at the inner fender where the stock air box draws its air, and the holes are very small. I decided to open up the area to let more “outside” air in.
After removing the air filter as well as the custom MAF mount and MAF, I took a sawzall and cut a 4” hole in the area that Ford had recessed.
I didn’t like the appearance of this raw opening, so I went to Home Depot and purchased a 4” plumbing flange ( white PVC ). After test fitting the flange, I sanded the surface and cleaned with acetone. Since I didn’t like the appearance of the white color, I shot it with Krylon Fusion ( http://www.dickblick.com/zz014/11 ) flat black paint ( 3 coats ).
The flange was attached to the fender with sheet metal screws.
The project is the kind of task one accomplishes when a little spare time is on hand. The total cost of this 1 hour venture was less than $5.00.
I have no idea if this will have any benefit other than looking good ( and you really can’t see it with the filter in place.
After removing the air filter as well as the custom MAF mount and MAF, I took a sawzall and cut a 4” hole in the area that Ford had recessed.
I didn’t like the appearance of this raw opening, so I went to Home Depot and purchased a 4” plumbing flange ( white PVC ). After test fitting the flange, I sanded the surface and cleaned with acetone. Since I didn’t like the appearance of the white color, I shot it with Krylon Fusion ( http://www.dickblick.com/zz014/11 ) flat black paint ( 3 coats ).
The flange was attached to the fender with sheet metal screws.
The project is the kind of task one accomplishes when a little spare time is on hand. The total cost of this 1 hour venture was less than $5.00.
I have no idea if this will have any benefit other than looking good ( and you really can’t see it with the filter in place.