I will post my pics for after the cut.

troy67

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97 std. long bed
cat back
2-4 Ground Force drop
6-way power adjust seats
w/power lumbar
Pioneer in dash CD w/4 100w. 3way Pioneer 6X9's
Pretty plain mono-chrome white. http://troy.f150online.net

 

Well I finished mine today! I had already cut the airbox to reveal my K&N filter. After I cut the box, I sanded the edges good and it really looked nice. Today I sliced out the MAF and no problem. The truck ran well and I could tell a differance. The truck is no Lightening, but it sure is much quicker. I have the sluggish 3.08 axle, but under hard acceleration it pulls real good from 40mph to 80mph. With the Superchip under full acceleration it changes to the higher gear around 80mph. It still does not have a whole lot from 0 to about 35 or 40, but it is much better from 40 on up. Thanks for your great directions on the MAF Jupiter. I am no mechanic at all and had no trouble with the MAF mod.

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1998 4.2 V-6
Regular cab
Flare side
3.08 axle
Superchip
K&N air filter
Flowmaster 40 with duel chrome ports out back
255/70/16 tires

 

What did everyone use to cut their MAF? i have mine out but i'm not sure what to use to cut it with. also i'd like to see any pics of what it looks like afterward. Thks in advance

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Oxford White
98' F150 XLT Reg. cab/Swb
4.2 V-6 5-speed
Mods:

Goodies:

 

bstrong, I used a coping saw and a half round file, and topped it all off with a coat of clear lacquer just to make it look nice. [IMG]http:troy.f150online.net/images/mvc.010.jpg[/IMG]

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97 std. long bed
cat back
2-4 Ground Force drop
6-way power adjust seats
w/power lumbar
Pioneer in dash CD w/4 100w. 3way Pioneer 6X9's
Pretty plain mono-chrome white. http://troy.f150online.net

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O.k. I'm having trouble getting my pictures to post. So click on my link and go the PHOTOS PAGEand you all can see my pics there. Sorry.


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97 std. long bed
cat back
2-4 Ground Force drop
6-way power adjust seats
w/power lumbar
Pioneer in dash CD w/4 100w. 3way Pioneer 6X9's
Pretty plain mono-chrome white. http://troy.f150online.net

 

Hey troy nice pics, and nice job on that MAF it looks good. As for me I'm sticking around 20 MPG, a very small improvement but a nice SOTP and no money.
Next is some platinum plugs and Crane fire wires, with the mileage on my engine that should free up a little. If not, it needed it anyway

[This message has been edited by JUPITER (edited 05-30-2001).]

 

Okay - I'm the new guy... so I'll introduce myself. I recently bought a 99 F150 4x4 Sport, with a 4.2 Liter V6, 5 - speed.

I am getting ready to do this MAF modification this afternoon. I was very impressed with the performance after I modified the airbox, and I'm looking forward to seeing if this MAF mod makes a real difference.

Thanks for the advise... hope I don't screw it up!

HAVE

K&N Filter
Airbox cut
Flowmaster 50 w/ dual exhaust out the back
4" body lift

WANT

Superchip
Replacing FLowmaster w/ Ravin Z55(tomorrow!)

 

Hey Horton,
Welcome home and be sure to reset your computer. Good Luck

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97 std. long bed
cat back
2-4 Ground Force drop
6-way power adjust seats
w/power lumbar
Pioneer in dash CD w/4 100w. 3way Pioneer 6X9's
Pretty plain mono-chrome white. http://troy.f150online.net

 

Thanks for the welcome- I finished the mod in about 35 minutes following Jupitors instructions, and Troy's pics. No problems at all.

As far as reseting the computer, I left the power off for well over an hour (I actually had time for 2 beers). Does that reset the computer, or is there something else I should do?

I can say that this 6 banger is running sweeeeeet! The biggest difference was from adding the K&N and cutting the box, my Dad did the same thing to his 5.4 and he can't thank me enough for showing him how.

Thanks to all on this board for your posts. I would never have had the guts to go after my MAF with a hack saw if it weren't for all of your success stories!

 

LOL Me neither the first time I did but I had a few shots and a beer before I cut my airbox and afterwards a friend said cut your damn MAF post while your at it. OK. As usual we owe it all to beer.

 

what kind of MPG were you getting before the mod?


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My first Baby:
2000 SC XLT Bright Red, 4.2L
5speed
K&N air filter
3" intake mod
16" perma cool electric fan
Jacobs DIS
best 1/4 mile: 17.1 @ 81.53 MPH
total MPG average to date 19.22

My Second (but most important) Baby:
Hailey Jean, born April 9, 2000

 

Well it varied a lot. sometimes I'd get 13 then 16 and very good occasions I got over 18.... But 17 mpg with my foot in it a lot makes me happy, I am installing a JohnnyLightning Ram Air Kit next week and I am hoping that will give me at least a 1 more mpg

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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers

 

Well I checked my gas mileage after slicing and dicing my MAF. Here are my results a solid very solid 17 mpg. 17 MPG with my foot in the throttle a lot of times... so I'm happy...

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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers

 

Does the trip odometer return to zero after disconnecting the battery to reset the computer? Because if it doesn't my gas milage has gone to hell after the MAF mod. I am getting good power and no check engine lights, but I ownly got 275 miles on a full tank after the mod according to the trip odometer. I usually get around 320 or more. So I remembered that I may have wiped off about 40 miles when I disconnected the battery to reset the computer. I hope it just was erased for my wallets sake.

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2000 F150 XL supercab V6 4.2L 5-spd, 4x2, 3.55 gears, AC, Torreador Red

MODS

• Line-X bed liner
• Clarion AM/FM CD head-unit.
• Ford 10 CD changer out of 94 Probe.
• Rockford Fosgate 5x7s all around.
• modified cold air airbox.
• K&N airfilter.
• glass pack muffler.
• dark tinted windows
• F150online sticker in back window.

 

Yes the trip odometer goes back to 0.0 when you pull the negative termal off the battery

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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers