Is this an easy install?
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Is this an easy install?
I own a 2006 f150 Lariat 5.4 v8. I just bought a Air Force One cold air intake, a throttle body spacer(that makes for cylindrical flow), and a superchip. I guess Im wondering if all of this install is a simple task or if I should get a tech to do it. Also, will any of this effect my scensors etc. Any advice for a very inexperienced guy?
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I think CAIs usually take 1-2 hours to install, a little less if you know what you're doing.
The throttle body spacer...eh....don't have personal experience with them, but most people will say that they are an expensive paper weight that only makes your truck have an annoying whistle. There is one member that reported very minimal gains, but nothing to write home about.
The throttle body spacer...eh....don't have personal experience with them, but most people will say that they are an expensive paper weight that only makes your truck have an annoying whistle. There is one member that reported very minimal gains, but nothing to write home about.
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Installed the AF1 on my 4.2L in about 20 min. Very simple just follow the instructions. If you know someone with even driveway mechanic skills to help you out its still a very simple install.
Agree about the spacer, get your money back.
Agree about the spacer, get your money back.
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From: Austin
x2 on the TB spacer being a waste of money.. unless you have a carb'd engine or a s'charger then it won't do anything for ya.
All the airflow velocity stacking that you need is there with your AF1. Nice choice btw.
You don't mention whether you've gotten custom tuning on your Superchip device. Unless you have done that you really shouldn't put that AF1 intake kit on (unless you ordered the 3", NOT the 3.5").
These "cai" dealers, most of them, don't tell you that putting on their kits without customized tuning can cause a lean condition with your engine.
It would be very much in your interest to contact Troyer, VMP or another Superchips programmer to ask about these things.
A phone call won't cost ya much.. and if you've already got the device then some custom tunes won't be too much $...
All the airflow velocity stacking that you need is there with your AF1. Nice choice btw.
You don't mention whether you've gotten custom tuning on your Superchip device. Unless you have done that you really shouldn't put that AF1 intake kit on (unless you ordered the 3", NOT the 3.5").
These "cai" dealers, most of them, don't tell you that putting on their kits without customized tuning can cause a lean condition with your engine.
It would be very much in your interest to contact Troyer, VMP or another Superchips programmer to ask about these things.
A phone call won't cost ya much.. and if you've already got the device then some custom tunes won't be too much $...