Which Cold Air Intake?

[hdsanders]

This has probably been asked before, but I can not find a Search Option for the forums.

Which CAI do you think is best for a 2000 XLS 4.0L OHV?

I am looking to upgrade from the factory unit.

Thanks

 

[jimcom]

Hello, and welcome to the site.
The search tab is located right above the words you are reading right now. There is a row of tabs at the top of the page, the search tab is kinda in the upper right hand section, right between the New posts and Quick links tabs. It took a little while for me to get used to navagating around here at first but the search function is the best tool on here.
As far as intake kits go, I don't know a whole lot, but I am planning on getting one soon. They have several different brands, KKM, K&N, Volant, MAC, etc, etc. Many users have there favorites, if you search I'm sure you'll find lots of info. It looks like we have the same explorer, for my two cents I am going to get a volant
Good luck in your search.

 

[raginraj]

there's a ton of stuff on this topic. if u've done a couple searches u'll find that everyone has an opinion on intakes. here's mine:

these are the 4 most people have, sorted by price (most expensive first)
*Volant
*K&N
*MAC
*KKM

obviously they all include a washable/reusable conical filter. the K&N and Volant kits include plastic intake tubes while the MAC uses a chrome tube. the KKM fits onto the stock intake and just replaces the airbox. the Volant kit also includes a shroud for the conical filter to protect it from dust/debris/water.

i have the K&N and am very happy w/ it. most people would agree that performance wise they are all about equal. it basically comes down to what kind of look u want (people who dress up their engine bays often go w/ the MAC since it has the chrome tube) and how much your are willing to spend.

hope this helps.

P.S. i just realized that the 3 of us in this thread (hdsanders, jimcom, & myself) have exactly the same year, make, model and trim. good stuff

 

[celly]

^well put, Raginraj.

 

[hdsanders]

Where is the MAC available or do they have a website I can look at? Right now I like the option of the KKM.

This is for my wife's vehicle.

I want a little more performance out of it when I drive it, because I am accustomed to my Ram 5.9L.

Thanks for all the info so far.

 

[bmxking5]

The KKM is at http://www.kustomz.com/ and the MAC can be found at http://www.explorerexpress.com/catalog/

 

[yeti]

I was just wondering how having no cover on the air filter affects it when 4 wheeling, do people who play with their truck on the dirt not use an aftermarket intake or do they use a special cover? Or is it not a problem

Thanks

J

 

[raginraj]

yeti, lots of 4-wheelers use aftermarket intakes. they either make sure to wash them up after each trip (because they're caked w/ mud and dirt) or i know of some who swap filters on a regular basis. so they have an everyday filter and an offroad one, which are the exact same thing. that way there is always a clean street-ready filter and one that they can get really dirty and then take the time to wash w/ minimal vehicle downtime.

 

[spindlecone]

They also make covers for extreame use in dusty conditions, but for occasional offroad use it will not be a problem.
K&N actually states that the filter media works better when dirty, to a point I am sure.
All the above mentioned intakes are good, would not think anyone can prove one is better than another,JMHO
Do think the MAC is the purrtiest Tho