just ordered the K&N FIPK...just wondering how much gain(power) everyone felt after installing theirs? Substantial or just a "little"...thanks

 

cjag, pulling out of the first intersection after installing my FIPK a few weeks ago I felt like someone took the elephant out of my truck's bed. Good luck with yours.
Read other threads on this subject, do not remove the resonance dampener(black box) by the throttle body. You have to make some mods to make it all fit. Call K&N tech help
for extra instructions.


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Y2K F150 XLT SC SB 4.6 V8 standard(like the control)3.55 LS, RED!, K&N FIPK, Duraliner, Jericho High-Rise Deluxe cap.
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I have the airaid which is simular, I really couldn't feel any difference but it was the last thing I added. The other mods did make a noticable difference. If I had done the airaid first the results might have been noticable. I do like the way it sounds and looks.

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98 Nascar Edition, Superchip, Airaid, Flowmaster 70 series, bedliner, in bed tool box, Profile bug deflector and window vents, Class III receiver hitch.

 

I have the airaid which is simular, I really couldn't feel any difference but it was the last thing I added. The other mods did make a noticable difference. If I had done the airaid first the results might have been noticable. I do like the way it sounds and looks.

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98 Nascar Edition, Superchip, Airaid, Flowmaster 70 series, bedliner, in bed tool box, Profile bug deflector and window vents, Class III receiver hitch.

 

cjag Im w/mtknee on the improvement. I also agree w/not removing the resonance dampener (black box), see my topic in this section "Noises after installing K&N Gen II kit".

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Red,1997 XLT 2WD, 4.6L V8, Auto
Stepside shortbed, painted to match hard tonneau cover, Ford factor bed liner, "The Best Never Rest" floor mats, Prime Designs bug & rain deflectors, 2 10" Cerwin's in custom boxes, Bel radar, K&N Gen II performance kit, Hypertech Chip



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[This message has been edited by New2Ford (edited 12-01-1999).]

 

I installed a K&N FIPK kit this weekend and it seems like I lost a little on the low end! It seems to have a little more HP once it opens up with that throaty sound, but it lost a little "jump" off the line. Has anyone else had the same feeling? Is it because it's sucking in hot engine compartment air?

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'99 F150 XLT,Wedgewood Blue, 4.6 V8, SC, Penda liner, K&N filter,
Superchip, Gibson 3" stainless single, Edelbrock IAS shocks

 

That would be my guess, that is why we are looking into the velocity tube.
See thread in engines section for details

 

cruzer, I removed the elbow and made a 3" intake tube to the fender well. I did notice the same low end loss, below 1500 RPMS. however, once I get above 1500 and mash it man does she scream all the way 3500 and beyond if I let it go that high. Point is I don't know if this is an air temp issue or just the 4.6L issue with too much air
intake ?

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99' F-150 XLT SC 4X4 ORP LS 4.6L K&N Air Filter Air Box Mod (3" intake from fender & silencer removed), Superchip, A.R.E. Cover, Duraliner bed liner, Rapidflow 3" single CatBack exhaust.

 

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what do you mean ELBOW? Im gonna get the K&N gen II kit for my 2001 f150 4.6l v8 (2wd) tomorrow.....wondering what your talking about......Im very interested in doing all I can with the intake to make that thing "scream" thanks

email me zeke180@yahoo.com

Thanks

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~K*I*A*L

 

I had just a little increase,until I dualed the exhaust out. It helped out quite a bit. You can't inhale if you don't exhale,lol
I love the huge four barrel ROAR though,it's my favorite part by far!! ,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
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K/N gen.II fipk
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[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
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I started with the 3"PVC fender extension until the K&N FIPK became CARB certified; it made some difference. I recently installed the FIPK; nice sound, improved response mostly in mid and top rpm ranges, well worth the money, agreed/gotta open the exhaust to fully utilize. Good Luck !!

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

cjag,

I put on my Airaid after my flowmaster cat back system. I noticed a significant increase in power. I like the coment from mtknee, I felt the same. Superchip geve the biggest increase in power. Good luck.

WarEagle

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98 F150 Lariat extended cab, Pacific Green/Silver Frost,
Grey Leather Capt chairs, AM/FM/Cass/6-cd changer,
full tint, color matched bug deflector, vent shades,
A.R.E. hard bed cover, Ultra type 50 polished wheels,
BF Goodrich 315 55R x 16 Sport Truck Radial T/As, 4.6L,
AT, Towing Package, Airaid, Superchip, Flowmaster dual
exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series muffler, 3.55 gears

 

max mitchel, can you help me out???

i just put the k&n f.i.p.k. kit on my truck and did notice a big improvement (more noticable around 2 grand and up) boy is pulling onto the highway a blast and a half now. what i am looking to do next is the cat-back exhaust modification. i saw in your update you did the same. do you have any postings anywhere that i can read on exactly what you did??? i am looking at this from ground zero and your info would be greatly appreciated. thanks


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mr k

 

billycouldride-I'd be glad to help you in any way that I can. My exhaust came as a kit; it was intended to hook up from the intersection just behind the Y-pipe, and replace everything from there back (this is the way most cat backs fit, whether or not they include single or dual outs). So, it includes an intermediate pipe, muffler, tailpipe w/stainless tip, and clamps. It fits the factory hangers and included all mandrel bent 3" pipe. There are alot of other nice cat-backs too, and most are on other members trucks here if you prefer another sound, configuration, or manufacturer. My opinion is that it does no good to have one 3" pipe or dual pipes anywhere being fed by one factory 2.5" pipe, so, I removed my Y-pipe also and replaced it. Its the most forward restriction/size that limits all things rearward. Let me know if I can help you in any way.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.