95 OHV K&N Filter Swap to 97 SOHC.. is it possible?

[ThatExplorerDude]

So I have a K&N air filter and Intake on my 1995 ford explorer. However I was wondering if it was possible to put that Intake in My 1997 explorer. I am currently stripping the 95 back to stock and was wondering if anyone had rigged the Older K&N intake to fit on the 1997 to save me some money so I dont have to buy it for my 1997..

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

Would it even bring about a performance boost in the newer SOHC engine?

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

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[ThatExplorerDude]

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[swshawaii]

VERY easy. Go to K&N and compare. :scratch:
http://www.knfilters.com/air_intake.aspx

1995 OHV
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=57-2536

1997 SOHC
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=57-2528

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

VERY easy. Go to K&N and compare. :scratch:
http://www.knfilters.com/air_intake.aspx

1995 OHV
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=57-2536

1997 SOHC
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=57-2528

On here the only noticeable difference is the hose shape.. However I know for a fact that the MAF sensor on there has a different connection from the OHV to the SOHC... is there any way to modify the OHV MAF connection to work with the 1997?

 

[swshawaii]

Would it even bring about a performance boost in the newer SOHC engine?

K&N's dyno chart below should answer that. If you drive over 4000 RPM often it might be, especially if you like sound effects.

http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/57-2528_dyno.pdf

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

K&N's dyno chart below should answer that. If you drive over 4000 RPM often it might be, especially if you like sound effects.

http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/57-2528_dyno.pdf

Alrighty... but how would someone swap this.........

 

[koda2000]

Not worth the trouble in my opinion. Besides, K&N air filters tend to foul the MAF sensor with oil. As far as making it fit, what is the difference between the 2 filters now? square vs cone shaped? Seems to me the biggest obstacle is the size/shape of the filter box. All of my Explorers/Mountaineers (97-01) use the same square filter.

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

Not worth the trouble in my opinion. Besides, K&N air filters tend to foul the MAF sensor with oil. As far as making it fit, what is the difference between the 2 filters now? square vs cone shaped? Seems to me the biggest obstacle is the size/shape of the filter box. All of my Explorers/Mountaineers (97-01) use the same square filter.

one is stock (SOHC) the other has the K&N in it... the 2 differences I notice is one the pipe is too long on the 95 OHV setup.. The other thing that is difference is the MAF sensor...

 

[DjDom]

Sell the OHV one. For some reason I see tons of these for the SOHC for sale online like Craigslist, but never OHV ones.

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

Sell the OHV one. For some reason I see tons of these for the SOHC for sale online like Craigslist, but never OHV ones.

Good to note.. What's a good price for that do you think?

 

[DjDom]

Whatever someone's willing to pay. Lol.

I see them on sale from $50 - $350, depends on your region.

 

[ThatExplorerDude]

Whatever someone's willing to pay. Lol.

I see them on sale from $50 - $350, depends on your region.

Noice.. would pay for my springs and shocks