Do It Yourself Intake Modification for 2004-2008
#76
Here are a couple pics that I took when I did mine that may help everyone out with the grinding part.
I took a piece of paper and traced the hole in the fender and cut it out on the line
Then I compared the template to the rubber piece that goes into the fender to make sure it was close
Next I traced the outline onto the end of the pvc pipe
I used my Dewalt grinder to shape the pipe and found it easiest to use a ratchet strap to hold the pipe tight to a bench so I can just spin the pipe as needed. Just ground the pipe till my line was gone and tried it, fit the first time too
I took a piece of paper and traced the hole in the fender and cut it out on the line
Then I compared the template to the rubber piece that goes into the fender to make sure it was close
Next I traced the outline onto the end of the pvc pipe
I used my Dewalt grinder to shape the pipe and found it easiest to use a ratchet strap to hold the pipe tight to a bench so I can just spin the pipe as needed. Just ground the pipe till my line was gone and tried it, fit the first time too
#78
#79
Ya could, but it's been shown to not be necessary as the effect on flow is very, very minor, and they still offer to keep any potential unwanted drone at an absolute minimum.
But it is rather unsightly. Good thing the hood closes
MGD
#80
#81
What I made does have some potential but only if I fix the MAF sensor housing.
Last edited by Longshot270; 02-16-2011 at 11:08 PM.
#82
I just did this mod on my 06, and I can feel the better throttle response and power increase on my truck. It took me about 2 hours. I used white PVC and sanded 3" of it with a grinder to make it fit and once it fit i sanded the whole PVC just a tad bit then put a couple layers of black spray paint on it. Total cost $7!!
It was very worth it.
It was very worth it.
#84
I did this variation so I did not have to shape the tube. Works great.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...4l-engine.html
https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...4l-engine.html
Any thoughts?
#85
I did the same variation the other day and was wondering if the 3" end of the downspout connector actually sticks far enough back into the fender. Sanding down the 3" ABS/PVC pipe seems like it will stick farther into the fender, similar to the OEM reducer that was replaced.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
https://www.f150online.com/forums/3818781-post74.html
#86
Here is the latest variation that I am currently running with no problems. Link below:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/3818781-post74.html
https://www.f150online.com/forums/3818781-post74.html
#87
OT: I replied back to your grille question.
#88
I did this last night. Only cost $2 for a hose clamp. I used some pipe I found laying around the house. I'm all about saving the money man. Anyway it seems to work well. There is a better peddle response on hard accelerations. Seems to pretty much cancel out the power loss from putting 35's on. Good write up
#89
#90