No CEL throwing intakes?
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From: Nicholasville, KY
I will say that I have installed an AF1 and I couldn't be any happier with it. I have an 04 model, and the paraminters are set tighter on 04 than 05, so you are 'more' prone to throw a CEL in 04 because Ford had the parimenters set so freakin tight...However, I do have an 04 and have NO complaints on the AF1. Nothing IMO will look better than the T304 Polished Stainless Steel that Marc C. talked about. Pop the hood and 'bam' it's quite an impressive piece of engineering under your hood. I would recomend calling Troyer and going with the AF1/XCal2 combo. Heck of a deal on the combo price. I did, and don't regret one thing.
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Originally Posted by Cycleman6
I will say that I have installed an AF1 and I couldn't be any happier with it. I have an 04 model, and the paraminters are set tighter on 04 than 05, so you are 'more' prone to throw a CEL in 04 because Ford had the parimenters set so freakin tight...However, I do have an 04 and have NO complaints on the AF1. Nothing IMO will look better than the T304 Polished Stainless Steel that Marc C. talked about. Pop the hood and 'bam' it's quite an impressive piece of engineering under your hood. I would recomend calling Troyer and going with the AF1/XCal2 combo. Heck of a deal on the combo price. I did, and don't regret one thing.
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From: new jersey
Originally Posted by khendrix2374
EDIT: Troyer Performance stated that after R&D that K&N had little or no gain in performance, just sound.
K&N GUARANTEES HP or your money back.
Keep in mind, I don't favor anyone in particular. I have a K&N intake and a Troyer X-cal. I also have full confidence that my intake will NOT throw a CEL
Last edited by jimmy k; Dec 1, 2005 at 08:27 PM.
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From: new jersey
Originally Posted by Quintin
As far as it being damaging, well, unless it's in extreme cases (like WOT dyno pulls), I don't think the engine will run lean enough to cause damage. Maybe the Troyer guys will say otherwise, but I'd figure the PCM would revert to a failsafe mode just puttering around town that'd run on the richer side of lean to prevent any possible engine damage.
Thanks Quintin, I asked that question a while back and never received an answer.
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From: Back Woods of Chester Co PA
Go with the Airaid or AF1. You might as well go with an intake with proven performance on the new F150's. I've had Airaid on for 6k, no problems and would have installed either but I personally don't care for any chrome/polished stainless parts on my truck. ( .. first mod I did was remove the chrome side steps and installed running boards ! ) Airaid had a slight drone sound at 1800rpm but went away after Troyer xcal2 tune was installed.
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From: Catonsville, MD
Seemed to be touch and go with come of these intakes. Some guys got them with the AF1s and Airaids, I think most didn't though.
I went with the K&N, just got my K&N FIPK for my 05 the other day. Probably won't be able to install it until about X-mas time though.
I went with the K&N, just got my K&N FIPK for my 05 the other day. Probably won't be able to install it until about X-mas time though.
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From: Angleton, Tx
Originally Posted by Marc Carpenter
#1 Airforce 1 is polished stainless steel and will NOT tarnish or dull.
#2 The stainless steel does NOT hold more heat than plastic.
( I took part in R&D'ing this issue)
#3 The reason K&N does not cause any CEL's is because it does NOT allow
nearly as much airflow as the Air Force 1 .
#4 The closest CAI to the AF1 in performance is the AirRaid.
#2 The stainless steel does NOT hold more heat than plastic.
( I took part in R&D'ing this issue)
#3 The reason K&N does not cause any CEL's is because it does NOT allow
nearly as much airflow as the Air Force 1 .
#4 The closest CAI to the AF1 in performance is the AirRaid.
Was the Volant tested?
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From: Central KY
Originally Posted by Josiah
I just installed my AF1, no CEL after 45 miles or so 
Originally Posted by Josiah
I have joined the CEL club and it goes on everytime I reconnect the battery <snip>
I had the same experience with the one I bought (and sold).
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
i have the volant on mine, no problems at all has a filter box to keep hot air out, and actually looks like it belongs under the hood. also one of the quieter intakes, compared to others