What's up guys? I am new to this site. I bought my 99 F-150 Lariat Flareside 4x4 (5.4) a few weeks ago, and have been reading the posts on this site lately. Does anyone have any experience with the Tornado, which is installed in the air intake hose? Just wondering. I am researching on whether to get a Tornado and a K & N air filter, or replace the stock air box with a K & N or Airraid system. I have read a lot of opinions on the cold air intakes and all, but I want to see if anyone has any opinions/experience with the Tornado...

 

I don't have any experience with the Tornado but I tihnk everyone here will tell you that it is a piece of crap.

 

I never had one, but have a friend who put one in his Dakota. He used a G-Tech to measure HP before and after. THERE WAS ABSOLUTLEY NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL. But, if you wish to purchase it, I have a special magnetic device that clamps around your fuel line. It realigns the fuel molecules so that the fuel burns more evenly, giving you better gas mileage AND more HP


Doug Greig
S. Burlington, VT
97 EXP XLT, 4.6l, 4X4

 

Well thanks for the input. Right now I am leaning towards getting a MAC cold air induction kit, but I am still open to suggestions.

 

yeah 4-Play staya way from that tornado POS. And the K&N filter itself helped my stock truck very little. I suppose the FIPK may help a wee bit more.....

 

"....Auntie Em!....grab Toto and get your **** into the cellar NOW!!!"

 

4play,
Just installed my MAC, looks great and adds a few Horses........

 

02f150n89,

Your MAC does look great man. I have a couple more questions for you though. How hard was in to install? Did it install nicely without many problems? How long did it take? And most importantly was there any cutting or drilling needed to install the intake?

 

4play,
Thanks for the compliment.
It wasn't that hard, about 1-2 hrs, in between beers

It fit perfect, I just took out the small black plastic box and used the chrome elbow instead.
And no cutting or drilling at all
there are more pics at my album. Go check them out

 

The tornado is a joke.