Which is better... got the oil changed today and the air filter needs replacing too, but they didn't have any.. and I like the reusable ones.. so which is better?

 

Anyone have either of these? I figure if the stock paper filter is 37ish then might as well get the closest thing to a K&N

 

I am going with the AirAID Intake/filter.

I have no experience with either the Green or AirAID, I am going off of research.

www.airaid.com

If anybody in the know wants to throw in an opinion, I am sure it would be appreciated.

 

Well I'm still driving around on a nasty air filter, any one have any oppinions?

also any real dynos, with the airraid cold air? has airraid finally fixed the check engine light?

Whats the latest on the airforce 1?

 

I had problems with this intake and I finally just removed it and sent it back for a refund based on what Airaid told me. I sent an e-mail to Airaid and they responded that they know there is an issue with a percentage of there intakes and that there engineers are trying to correct the problem. Airaid sent me there MIT kit with a filter that goes into the stock intake free of charge because of all these issues. If you look at K&N and AF1 they are still in R&D because of the issue's that are triggering the eng light on our trucks. I am being told that AF1 should be out in about another month. I think Airaid jumped the gun on this and should of spent more time testing. Now I know some guys have had good luck with this Intake so I guess it's just how sensitive your PCM is.

 

Here is a copy of the response that Airaid sent to me. If the manufacturer admits they have a problem then it is probably a good thing to wait but to each is own. Like I said some guys are not having this problem and others are. I just happen to be one of the unlucky ones. I am hoping the AF1 performs like they are saying plus it looks really good with the stainless tube.


Rick,
Thank you for your inquiry. We are getting a small percentage of these systems that are getting the engine light that will not turn off. It seems the 02 sensors in the new F-150's are very sensitive and are causing this 'lean' issue. For these people experiencing this problem we are offering them a tube and filter replacement. This type of setup known as an AirAid JR will still give you gains of 12hp and 18 ft/lbs of torque compared to your stock setup. You would need to return your intake to stock as this is a OEM replacement filter and requires the original air box. This offer is of course at no charge to you. You have the option of returning the kit for a full refund at the point of purchase. Our engineers are currently looking at some changes to the system to get around this specific issue. Please reply with your mailing address, phone number, and point of purchase and I can go ahead and get this processed for you.

Sincerely,
Jason

 

ctupton...have y'all given any thought to installing the VOLANT cold air box sytem #19754 at $296? Some others seem to luv it and attest to more power (?), great sound, and better mpg (?). For an additional $125, you can add the #39854 cold air scoop which takes in additional (2nd source) cold air from under the front fascia.

 

I would like to see a before and after dyno on it first.. but I'm open to anything... do you have one? do you have a link to the site that shows were the additional scoop goes?

 

No, I haven't installed a Volant system...just following the commentary. I'm skeptical of HP/TQ claims for intakes and believe that most owners take satisfaction from the appearance and sound of those systems, not performance gains. That was my experience with the K&N FIPK/Magnaflow dual rear exhaust on my previous '97 5.4L...all show, no go!

Go to www.volantperformance.com for pics of the added scoop. I can only guess from the photo where the air intake is located. It must be somewhere low on the driver's side behind the valance.

 

I have installed true-flow system and seems to work just fine. One thing I did though is reset PCM by disconnecting neg batt term for 30 mins or so. It appears to have smoother idle along with better throttle response @ any rpm.