nushor
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- 1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Hey guys, this is my first post here on the forums!
I picked up my Generation 2 White 1997 Explorer XLT for under a grand, and decided to do some modifications to it. I wanted to do a cold air intake, but didn't want to shell out a ton of money and have to order things online (I really don't like waiting). So, I made a trip up to the local AutoZone and used off the shelf parts to make this:
(Sorry for the huge pictures, I'll fix it tomorrow)
Pretty self explanatory, popped the old system out and used 2 45 degree elbows to get the filter into the location I wanted it, then used the couplers to adapt everything together. I then drilled a hole in the one closest to the filter to add the temperature sensor (which is epoxied in). I also decided to use the stock MAF because I'm cheap and don't want to get a new one.
I still have yet to add a piece of foam to isolate the filter from the rest of the engine bay, but that's for tomorrow
I'll post more pics when I'm done. Here is the list of parts I used:
I know the Spectre P5 filter is a bit overkill but I figured why not?
If I get the time I'll do an intake temperature difference compared to stock using Torque for Android and make some graphs with it, that's if I'm un-lazy enough to re-install the old air intake system.
That's it for now! let me know what you think.
I picked up my Generation 2 White 1997 Explorer XLT for under a grand, and decided to do some modifications to it. I wanted to do a cold air intake, but didn't want to shell out a ton of money and have to order things online (I really don't like waiting). So, I made a trip up to the local AutoZone and used off the shelf parts to make this:
(Sorry for the huge pictures, I'll fix it tomorrow)
Pretty self explanatory, popped the old system out and used 2 45 degree elbows to get the filter into the location I wanted it, then used the couplers to adapt everything together. I then drilled a hole in the one closest to the filter to add the temperature sensor (which is epoxied in). I also decided to use the stock MAF because I'm cheap and don't want to get a new one.
I still have yet to add a piece of foam to isolate the filter from the rest of the engine bay, but that's for tomorrow
I'll post more pics when I'm done. Here is the list of parts I used:
Code:
Intake Tube 3" Chrome ABS 45° Elbow
Part #: 8738
Price: $9.99 (x2)
Intake Coupler 3" W/2.5 Insert Black PVC
Part #: 8771
Price: $6.99 (x2)
HPR™ Air Filter 3", 3.5", 4" Cone - 10.5" Tall - White/Chrome
Part #: 9738
Price: $39.99
Mass Airflow Sensor Adapter - Ford Small Alum
Part #: 8145
Price: $14.99
[B]TOTAL: $88.94[/B] (Before taxes)I know the Spectre P5 filter is a bit overkill but I figured why not?
If I get the time I'll do an intake temperature difference compared to stock using Torque for Android and make some graphs with it, that's if I'm un-lazy enough to re-install the old air intake system.
That's it for now! let me know what you think.
