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My biggest problem is that I'm one of those who worry about breaking something or f'ing up the truck every time I pull something apart. 
That being said....there was mention of running lean and issues with noise if I ran the K&N. Does doing this mod or similar DWV mods eliminate those issues? Also, what about the actual air filter?
Sorry for all the questions....I'm not really that knowledgeable about all this stuff.
That being said....there was mention of running lean and issues with noise if I ran the K&N. Does doing this mod or similar DWV mods eliminate those issues? Also, what about the actual air filter?
Sorry for all the questions....I'm not really that knowledgeable about all this stuff.
Now the lean issue was with the 04-05 mainly but some 06's I think.
The trucks ran very very lean in stock trim, and adding a CAI could cause a overly lean condition and cause engine damage.
I don't think it will matter what air filter you run, as long as it fits the truck, but I would avoid oiled filters, and avoid over oiling of I had a oil filter.
my AEM filter is a dry filter.
Throttle body spacers, from what I understand are a wast of time/money on these trucks.
But what I said above stands, unless you do not want a tuner (I highly suggest PHP) but a custom tune will make the truck so much better to drive.
Basically, if I understand right, these DIY mods to the factory air box are simple.
Think of it this way, you have a 3" pipe that takes in air, then it has a 2" section that restricts it, then back to 3' pipe.
the DIY mods remove the 2" insert and make it a 3" all the way.
Now thats just a example, I have no idea what size the intake on the truck is.
If you mess your air box up, (I doubt you will) doing the DIY mod, I have my factory air box put up I could sell you.
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some times you can find them used from members here.
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I know I have been broke ever since I found this site. You can read my mod progression in the link in my sig
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Hey everyone. Just purchased my first F150, my first Ford for that matter. I bought a 2005 King Ranch. Couldn't be more happy. Calling her "BigMoosie" (Fight Club reference). Been a Jeep guy for the past 7 years. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello 
. Oh, I live in Knoxville, TN but grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio (Go Bucks!!). 
Also, I wanted to ask two questions really quick. The truck didn't come with the owner's manual and I was wondering if there was a link here to a pdf of the 05 user's manual? Also, and this may be silly but, what grade fuel do I need to be putting in it??
. Oh, I live in Knoxville, TN but grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio (Go Bucks!!). Also, I wanted to ask two questions really quick. The truck didn't come with the owner's manual and I was wondering if there was a link here to a pdf of the 05 user's manual? Also, and this may be silly but, what grade fuel do I need to be putting in it??
Did you know that you can get the original sticker by pasting the below string into your browser and adding your VIN number after the end of the string? It worked for me!
services.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=
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Man....reading all kinds of different opinions about type of oil to put in it, filters to use, etc. Being that I just bought the thing, from a Toyota dealer at that, would it be a good idea to go ahead and change the oil just to be safe?
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Absolutely.
And it's simple: Motorcraft semi-synth 5w-20 and a Motorcraft FL820-s filter.. WallyMart.
Don't complicate yer life
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and 7qrts correct?
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