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Newer Expy throttle body cover mod

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Old 12-27-2012, 02:42 PM
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2003-2004 Expy throttle body cover mod

Wasn't sure if anyone has done this or not. On my 99' I didn't like the look of a 'naked' engine and at the time, couldn't find a stock throttle body cover for cheap. However, a seller on ebay had over a dozen newer model Expedition 5.4 covers for sale, $25 shipped IIRC. Bolted right on to my 99' 5.4 but took some minor trimming to clear the throttle and cruise cables.

 

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i like it...
 
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very clean
 
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Old 12-27-2012, 04:25 PM
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Nice.....
 
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Old 12-27-2012, 08:51 PM
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Is the auction still active? Been looking for one since I did my 2004 5.4 swap on my 98. Did an eBay search and didn't see it.
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Old 12-27-2012, 09:24 PM
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Ooh, this would look nice in my own engine bay. I second 61 Sunliner's request for more info.
 
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Old 12-28-2012, 08:23 AM
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The seller I got it from is no longer active and there doesn't seem to be any 5.4 ones on ebay. Found a few 4.6's though. Will let you know if I come across any.
 
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Old 12-28-2012, 08:52 AM
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Nice touch. Good thinking.
 
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Old 12-28-2012, 01:06 PM
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How long ago was the auction? Remember the sellers name? Maybe could look up completed auctions and contact seller?
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Old 12-28-2012, 01:09 PM
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Very cool! That looks great.
 
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how much newer of an expy was it from? Great looking mod, keeps that factory look, just better
 
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Very cool! I'd like to find something like that for my 4.2L
 
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Old 12-28-2012, 06:38 PM
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No wonder they're so hard to find... just figured out they only came on 03-04 Expeditions, in 05', they swapped over to the 3v 5.4 which has the airbox on top of the motor. Makes me wish I took it off before I traded the truck in now!
 
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Old 12-28-2012, 07:26 PM
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Man, how did it take so long for this mod to come to light??? Nice touch!
 
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OP just out curiosity how did you like that Volant cold air intake?
 


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