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DWV Intake Mod for 2004-2008 F150 with 5.4L Engine

Old Jan 12, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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one more gotts mod done..


done and done, 5$
 
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kd4crs
There is a revised version of this mod that I posted in post #74 of this thread. You may want to look at doing that one if you have concerns about the downspout connector deforming or getting sucked inside out. Linky below:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/3818781-post74.html
I just did this mod in 10 minutes time. Thanks kd4crs.
Total cost for the Spectre duct (8741), K&N filter (33-2287), and the rubber downspout connector was ~$73.00.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Did mine 2 days ago, but instead of part #23544 used #23564 (they had it in the wrong box). Got home realized mistake. Mine was abs and thinner. Tried it anyways, and works fine. Also should not have to worry about fold over from suction.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I'm a newbee and I got this done in less than 15min...now with the 3"single exhaust, I should be set for a Diablo custom tune. Come on torque!
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lidxfld
I just did this mod in 10 minutes time. Thanks kd4crs.
Total cost for the Spectre duct (8741), K&N filter (33-2287), and the rubber downspout connector was ~$73.00.
You're welcome, glad you like it.
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kd4crs
*** This mod has been revised with improved materials and instructions. ***
Please read post # 74 in this thread for the latest version of this mod.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/3818781-post74.html
I want to make sure I have this right before I go run to Lowe's...

All I need for the Spectre version of the mod is the Spectre duct "kit" and the rubber downspout connector?

No other glues, clamps, etc.?

TIA
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by nkostman
I want to make sure I have this right before I go run to Lowe's...

All I need for the Spectre version of the mod is the Spectre duct "kit" and the rubber downspout connector?

No other glues, clamps, etc.?

TIA
You got it, that is it. That is all I am running now. No glue, no clamps, no grinding, cutting, sanding, or drilling.

Oh yeah, no painting, either. Unless you just want to.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Just completed. It really is a joke how easy it is to do with the Spectre tubing.

How far should i push the Spectre tubing into the downspout connector\intake tube? Does it matter?

I have an Edge Evo but it is currently set to the stock tune for the computer to "re-learn" (after power reset of course). How long should I wait before switching to one of the tunes?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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I pushed my tubing in just far enough to compress the bellow section an inch or so. That way it pushes the connector into the fender intake hole firmly.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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I love the new improved look of the mod, great idea.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I just completed this mod and noticed an immediate improvement in my trucks response from idle. I used to have a noticeable hesitation as right before the shift points to 2nd and 3rd but not now. I almost spun the tires when I took off from a stop the first time after the mod. I always had to go light on the throttle anyway but now there is no delay, she just wants to wind up....lol.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Question Spectre intake kit

I was wondering since the inside of the Spectre tubing was convoluted wouldn't that make the airflow more turbulent or does it really matter?
 

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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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^ i dont think it would matter much
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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I did the second version of this mod today with the rubber downspot adapter. What a difference to the throttle response!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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While these may be a litle dark, This is the 1960's style hemi ram air intake I built. Iused the oem manifold and incorpoated the inlet tube into it. Th inlet sits just above the radiator shroud so it actually gets 100% cold air in a ram application.



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