kkm intake!

[kdogg212001]

I purchased the KKM intake for my 94xlt and i read that i should have to clean it about every 15,000 to 25,000 miles! SH*T i have to clean that thing every 4 to 8k miles! is there something i could do to reduce the amoust of dirt or something so i wont have to clean it as much? oh yeah the miles i drive are high way and city.

 

[Brian_B]

I suppose you could put a pre-filter on it. That negates some of the free flowing qualities though.

 

[TheFox88]

Is that like the wrap that K&N sells for their filters? I have heard those work pretty well.

 

[kdogg212001]

i am not sure what k&n has cause they didn't have **** for me! lol i was thinkin about re-directing the air intake though! or placing a sheet metal cut out so that some of the dirt from the bottom end doesnt make its way up! think that would work?

 

[Brian_B]

Just throw an old pair of pantyhose over it. That will stop a lot of the dust and won't interfere with the air flow that much. Might look silly though.

Sheet metal might help some as well. Good idea.

 

[kdogg212001]

thanks for the pantyhose idea! lol yeah i used to work for heating and air company and also delt with sheet metal! any who what about redirecting the air intake to the other side ! has any one did that?.

 

[Brian_B]

The pantyhose idea is not mine. Someone posted it a few days ago in regards to someone elses question.

 

[TheFox88]

There was someone who redirected their intake. I think it was under the name Home depot special. See if you can find anything searching. I don't really see the advantage of moving the intake. Unless you're planning on a double battery setup. In my X there is more of a gap in the fender well on the left side than on the right side. Just a couple thoughts.

 

[kdogg212001]

what do you mean double battery? if i redirected the air intake it would be to get cooler air! but as i have noticed ford explorers have an issue with powersteering lines cracking and stuff!

 

[dmasini]

I wonder how hard it would be to fit a Mach 1 air intake on an Explorer? You have the V8/V6 problem... That would free up a lot of room though. Don't know how much colder the air would be... Someone should try this!

 

[aldive]

I wonder how hard it would be to fit a Mach 1 air intake on an Explorer? You have the V8/V6 problem... That would free up a lot of room though. Don't know how much colder the air would be... Someone should try this!

Measure the IAT at various speeds and you will find it is within a degree or two of ambient at speeds over 40 MPH.