Installed K&N GenII FIPK (pic)

[CBoug76]

Mascman,
The advantage of the K&N FPIK kit, is that it gets rid of the stock tube and replaces it with a smooth tube.

What you did was to basically remove the Air Box for your Filter. You could have accomplised the same thing by drilling the stock Air Box. I have the OHV engine, with the Cone Filter, and I got the drop-in K&N, and I cut the top off of the Air Box. What I'd like to do now, is to get rid of the stock air tube.

 

[Hartman]

Originally posted by CBoug76
Ok, I have a Question,
I have a 1997 Sport, OHV Engine, Cone stlyle Filter.
Why can't I get this Filter Kit? Why does it have to be a Flat Filter originally?

My question exactly. Since you're replacing the whole setup, including the filter and intake tube, why would it matter?

 

[Mascman]

CBoug76- I know the K&N system eliminates the stock air tube, what I'm saying is that the difference in performance is marginal but the difference in cost is not!
I don't really think the 4.0 moves enough air that you could even tell the difference. The comparison we did on the Silverado showed us that and it has a V-8.

Another question...does anyone have a bodylift with this system? We were going to put one on the Silverado, but the K&N System would then be in the way. On my Sport it doesn't look like the stiff tube of the K&N system would fit, either.

Everyone can spend their money the way they like...I wouldn't spend mine on the FIPK when I can do the same thing for $50. That plastic air intake tube isn't worth $150 to me!

 

[TarHeel085]

Originally posted by Hartman


My question exactly. Since you're replacing the whole setup, including the filter and intake tube, why would it matter?

trial and error Hartman, get it an see if it works if not sell it on here.

 

[Hartman]

I don't even think it's a risk, I'm positive it'll work.

 

[fastcougar]

Why all the controversy?

Dead Link Removed lists it as part number 57-2513-1 and 4filters.com list it for $157.27 + $5 S&H.

 

[DocVijay]

It's very simple.

I have a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. It has an automatic transmission. It has a 4.0L OHV engine. Ford gave you a choice.

The GEN II FIPK will fit the 99 OHV engine.

The problem with any potential whistling noise is the IAC valve, not the K&N. Clean or replace it and noise is bye-bye.