Afe or S&B intake?

[racerzz]

Looks like they direct and smooth airflow but still force it into a smaller cross section. I don't want to start a 5 page debate here. I would suggest that any who doubt this very old and basic principle just do a google search for fluid/aerodynamics. Engineers understand this very well but even some skilled mechanics do not. A funnel shaped intake just looks so right, hey lets scoop up lots of air, unfortunately that is not how it works. Do some research, WW2 aircraft were making between 1500 and 2800 hp, look at how small the air intakes are. Also, one can go to any airport and look at how small the engine cooling intakes are. Air cooled GA engines use pressure cooling, small openings baffled to produce the necessary flow around the finned cylinders. Also look at modern sportbikes with ram air, very small intakes to feed nearly 200hp.

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[Bobbyjallday]

This guy gets it, I got an afe very cheap, and I'm sure the filter surface area is doing more than any other part of the intake system. Also the heat shield on the back of the factory intake pipe is doing a lot to keep intake temp down, so insulate the back of the pipe either way.

 

[Sled]

Got her done but man PITA just not the turbo inlet. My Maverick lariat

FX seems to have less hoses yay and such. The front intake clips didn't survive removal and I would sure like something beefier. I tried the last push pin from another project but it didn't fit. Is there something better than what I have pictured ? Zero chance even when new this holds the needed tension .

You can find panel connectors pin/clips like these at your local auto parts stors for a variety of cars i na variety of types sizes lengths and diameters.. I'm sure you can find something a bit better than these for your needs, they arent expensive and there is a huge variety, I have a box of different ones..from all sorts of cars ive used with great results.

 

[Nw_adventure]

You can find panel connectors pin/clips like these at your local auto parts stors for a variety of cars i na variety of types sizes lengths and diameters.. I'm sure you can find something a bit better than these for your needs, they arent expensive and there is a huge variety, I have a box of different ones..from all sorts of cars ive used with great results.

Found a sweet set of those Xmas tree push pins and what not from Amazon-

 

[wb5oxq]

S/B also replaces the restrictive turbo inlet pipe but it does not look fun to swap -

Changing the turbo intake tub was not that bad. All the tubing is larger and smoother inside than stock. You must leave the battery disconnected for at least 2 hours so that the computer has to relearn new airflow and temp.

 

[Sled]

Interesting that it takes 2h for the computer to reset with no power...

Im all too familiar with the ECU reset from modding the hell out of my Lexus IS bitd.
but we only had to disconn. the neg. cable from the batt for a cpl. min, to re-set th ECU so it would learn again at next startup...

Wondering if there a big ass capacitor in the system some where holding voltage for almost 2h??

 

[wb5oxq]

I went with stock. I know boring but it is paid for, it has the MAF sensor in the right spot to determine air flow, filters out dirt really well, and keeps the Ford warranty folks happy.

I have 32k miles on my truck already so only 4k left on my warranty anyway.

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