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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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need info in air filters

hello i have a 2000 ford lightning and i would like to know what are the best air filtres to buy that will give me the most hp and how do i put my truck pic on here
 
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 01:55 AM
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Re: need info in air filters

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hello i have a 2000 ford lightning and i would like to know what are the best air filtres to buy that will give me the most hp and how do i put my truck pic on here
None will increase power, at least on a stock engine.

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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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they are all about the same, i say go with psp's fastair system
 
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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Some guys have cut holes in the bottom of the OEM box or taken the bottom of the box off completely and then replace the OEM with a K&N filter. Some have added flexible hose(s) from the box to the grill to feed cooler air to the filter.

I chose to use PSP's Fast Air kit:

http://www.powersurgeperformance.net...+and+Breathers

Dan
 
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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All of the air induction engineers I know say to stay the hell away from K&N so that is what I will do. Going with an open filter design is poor because of it will just soak up heat. I am looking to replace mine with something to stick in the air box. I have the question out to my friends, and I will let you know what they say...after all they do this for a living.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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ok so all i have to do buy a $179 hi flow kits and thats it i am done or do i have to buy othr things to make it work and/or do i have to cut holes and stuff and if i buy a 90mm MAF upgrade will it put me at 380 like the 01's or more
 

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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by macracer18
ok so all i have to do buy a $179 hi flow kits and thats it i am done or do i have to buy othr things to make it work and/or do i have to cut holes and stuff and if i buy a 90mm MAF upgrade will it put me at 380 like the 01's or more
The Fast Air kit I referred to is further down the screen and costs more(it has more parts and feeds cooler air to the filter that is enclosed by a 4-sided steel box). Yes, the 90mm MAF will get you close(er) to the 380 hp of the 01-03s. Check with the tuner of your choice to see if you need a chip with the 90mm MAF(I think you do but don't remember for sure.).

Since you're still unsure what to do, I would do some 'searches' and/or more reading about mods to your 2000 L. Good luck.

Dan
 
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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i purchased a used airraid off e-bay for my1999L. you could hear the supercharger more but i dont think it made any difference in power. i then bought a 90 mm mass air off ebay and had to got an aluminium adapter ,new air filter and alter air raid box so 90 mm would adapt to it. i havent got a chip yet and it does run better by the seat of my pants. it would probably be better to just do an air filter and 90mm threw a vendor and not screw around like i did. but you will need a chip to be safe from what i am told and it all adds up real quick.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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ok i will try something i don't know yet i am really knew at this well in fact i know nothing about them yet but hey got to start some where its just i have no idea what to look for and where thanks for all of the help
 
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