high volume air intake

[sherman]

i would like to add a high volume air intake onto my 91xlt and in my shopping around i keep cumming up empty i cant find any for my rig im thinking i might haveto fabricate my own i would like your advice and or help and info please and thank you

 

[Explodr94]

You could just buy a K/N Filter. If you put a custom aftermarket, it's gonna be big bucks with a MAF and everything else, and I don't think you are going to get that much more Horsepower for the buck. A better solution would be to investigate the different computer chips available, but that's a conversation for another forum. Just my two cents.

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

You could try something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...023QQitemZ360124114357QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Here's what I did though:
I got a MAF to Cone Filter Adapter
5.0L MAF (but I put the Explorer's electronics in it)

All in all, I've yet to spend 50 bucks. I feel that the stock tube is good enough for now, but with the wider MAF there's more airflow, and my mileage got a boost mainly on highway driving.

Just to give you an idea of what I'm talking about:
Cone/Adapter:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V6-V...010QQitemZ200298633439QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Just Adapter:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-0...026QQitemZ390024280581QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

These may now be exact parts, but you should get the idea.

 

[fordnut71]

the stock piping from the mass air to tb isnt really a restriction. the mass air is the restrition. so upgrade to a bigger meter with a k&n filter replacement drop in an you will probely notice a difference. if you want more 1/2 shaft your tb also.

 

[jd4242]

go with the ifab tube and a new 5.0 maf you will not regret it big difference in power and sound! i have both and love it!!
ifab link
http://www.ifab.net/products/93intake/91Ex/index.html
pic of products
top pic is stock maf and bottem is 5.0 maf http://i33.tinypic.com/2pq96l1.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/35hoaxl.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/o77m1v.jpg
you might also want to read this
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160528

 

[dcu1976]

Questions on MAF ugrade

go with the ifab tube and a new 5.0 maf you will not regret it big difference in power and sound! i have both and love it!!
ifab link
http://www.ifab.net/products/93intake/91Ex/index.html
pic of products
top pic is stock maf and bottem is 5.0 maf http://i33.tinypic.com/2pq96l1.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/35hoaxl.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/o77m1v.jpg
you might also want to read this
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160528

I have seen several different size MAF housings for the 5.0, there are 55mm(stock), 60mm, and finally 70mm.

Could I simlpy get the biggest one and then purchase a K&N filter and piping and be done? Are the MAF's internal electronics the same? Thanks!

 

[fordnut71]

save yourself some money an just buy a mustang 70mm housing an put your stock eletrontics in the mustang housing. just buy a stock replacement k&n filter. also half shaft the throttle body there is info here on how to do that.