This month's issue of Super Ford features an article on the installation of the Stillen intake kit. It uses the K&N filter and 2 molded plastic tubes of pretty large dia. It also includes what appears to be a new airbox which attaches to and draws air from the wheelwell. Has anyone seen one of these units "in the flesh?" The combination of high flow filter and cold air intake might be better than either K&N or Airaid.

 

StrangeRanger,,

I have the Stillen intake installed on my 97 F150. I love it!! This combined with my other mods has made a noticable change in the way my truck responds. Prior to the Stillen intake I had the K&N setup. However, I had some problems with it rubbing on a few wires. I believe this has been addressed with their "New Generation." My only concern with K&N, in addition to the above mentioned, was sucking in hot air. With the Stillen Intake it rest nicely centered in the second half of the factory air box. Which in turn is forcing cooler air onto the filter. In addition, it also protects the filter from dirt and water!? I think.....


I might ad the guys and gals at Stillen REALLY know their sh*t.

Todd

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97 White F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP, 4.6, SuperChip, Stillen Air Intake, Gibson Exhaust, Hellwig Sway Bar, Weld Wheels, 33" Bridgestone A/T Duelers, 3" Body Lift, Rancho 9000's, Billet Grill, SmittyBilt Nerf Bars (Stainless), SnugTop Shell (Expo), Sony CDX780 Head Unit W/CD, 10 Disk Changer, MTX ThunderForm, MTX 4X50W AMP, Kenwood 300W AMP for Sub., Infinity Kappa components in front, Infinity Kappa 5X7 rear. On Order: White face gauge? Still looking.......

 

Does anybody have any pictures?

 

Where can I purchase the Stillen Intake??
And what does it look like?

Thanks!

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97 F150 XLT, S/C, Teal, 4x4, styleside, shortbed, 4.6L V8, 5-speed, 3.08.

 

There are a couple of photos on my site. Great intake!!

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97 White F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP, 4.6, SuperChip, Stillen Air Intake, Gibson Exhaust, Weld Wheels, 33" Bridgestone A/T Duelers, 3" Body Lift, Rancho 9000's, Billet Grill, SmittyBilt Nerf Bars (Stainless), SnugTop Shell (Expo), Electric Sunroof, Super White Headlights.
Future Mods : White face gauge. Supercharger.


Sound System:
Sony ES CDX-C90 Head Unit, Sony ES CDX-91 10 Disk Changer, Sony ES XDP-210 EQ/DSP, MTX Pro 4X75W AMP, Kenwood 300W AMP for Sub., 1 Fared Lightning Monitor Cap, Optima Yellow Top Battery, MTX ThunderForm W/2-8"-4ohm Fosgate Punch XLC, Boston Acoustic Pro Series 6.5 Components in front, Infinity Kappa 5X7 rear.

Todd's Domain

 

So, I'm confused! I installed the WMS Velocity Tube, that utilizes the stock air box while replacing the restrictive snorkle with a 3" tube through the fender well. I get unrestricted air flow (biggest restriction being the MAS) along with cool air from inside the fenderwell. This mod was only $89.00 plus shipping. I don't know the cost of the Stillen system, but (performance wise) does it give any improvements or advantages over the WMS system?

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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, 3.55 LS, Sliding Rear Window, White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, WMS Velocity Tube, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner...
More to come

 

How bout' a part number for reference? I like the looks of the Stillen set-up.

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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, and an ARE LSII lid.
Wish list: Flowmaster duals, K&N FIPK, and a Belltech 3/4 drop.
Check it out at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/

 

I don't think this has any thing on the WMS tube, just my .02 worth. I just finished my own tube mfg it out of 3" PVC and used the origianl hoses. I had carved out my silencer in the stock elbow and the low end response sucked. So, I had to order a whole new factory elbow to replace it. I cut off the hoses from the old elbow and used them on the 3" PVC, this works much better.


Here is an e-mail response I got from Stillen.

Well We have the Stillen Hiflow Intake for
your vehicle Please keep in mind that I can only quote list prices if you would like a lower price please contact our sales dept @ 800-576-2833 Stillen Hiflow intake which has about 8-15 hp gain / $389.23
Hope to hear from you soon
Stillen

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99' F-150 XLT SC 4X4 ORP LS 4.6L K&N Air Filter & Custom 3" Intake from fender to TB, Superchip, A.R.E. Cover, Duraliner bed liner, Rapidflow 3" single CatBack exhaust, Fluidyne Trany cooler.

 

OUCH! That's $300 more than the WMS Velocity Tube! BigRed2, you have any pictures of the PCV Mod you did? Sounds interesting, and much more cost effective! What's the total you have invested in time and parts?

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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, 3.55 LS, Sliding Rear Window, White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, WMS Velocity Tube, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner...
More to come

 

PaulT, sorry no pics available, but here goes a brief parts and assembly description.

I took 1ea 3" 90 degree elbow that makes the curve from the TB to the air filter canister, 1ea 3" to 4" adapter that attaches to the large air filter canister hose and 1ea 3" male adapter that goes to the TB hose. I assembled all the adapters and elbow with regular 3" PVC and clamped on the original hoses that I cut off the stock elbow. All parts total under $12 and labor 2-3 hours.

This project left the stock elbow unusable and basically trash, but I already ruined it by removing the silencer. I now get much better exceleration at both the low end and high RMP range. Probably close to what you experience with the WMS tube.



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99' F-150 XLT SC 4X4 ORP LS 4.6L K&N Air Filter & Custom 3" Intake from fender to TB, Superchip, A.R.E. Cover, Duraliner bed liner, Rapidflow 3" single CatBack exhaust, Fluidyne Trany cooler.