I just got done making my own open element air filter for my '99 5.4! What a difference!! Truck runs smoother and seems to shift smoother. It was well worth the money I saved by doing it myself. About half the price as the velocity tube. Getting ready to install my superchip today. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. I will be glad to share!!

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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab SB, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Dual Exhaust, custom air intake, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"

 

i'D LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO DO IT...TELL ME LIKE i AM A DUMMY 'CAUSE I AM.

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Y2K F150 4x4 ORP Lariat 5.4L Loaded to the max Oxford white all the way down
K&N filter,tinted glass,DEE-ZEE platnium series black tool box,much much more to come...I will keep y'all updated
One Hooters Hoop Fever Basket Ball.
edwardmb@earthlink.net
I like cake.

 

When you say you made "my own open element air filter" did you mean the actual filter or do you mean the tube that goes from the throttle body to the airfilter? If it is the latter i want to know.

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2000 F-150, XLT, 4X2, Ext. Cab, S/B, 4.6L, 3.55 L/S, Tow Package, Premium Sound CD Player.

Future Mods: NONE, I'm broke.

 

When you say you made "my own open element air filter" did you mean the actual filter or do you mean the tube that goes from the throttle body to the airfilter? If it is the latter i want to know.

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2000 F-150, XLT, 4X2, Ext. Cab, S/B, 4.6L, 3.55 L/S, Tow Package, Premium Sound CD Player.

Future Mods: NONE, I'm broke.

 

I would also be interested in mods that cost little or no money and work. Can you post or email what exactly you did? Pictures would also be a help.

 

Thats what I am going to do to my truck. My cousin and I are going to do it some weekend.

 

Funkster,

You know we're going to ask how you did it! And also want to see it. You definitely have to post dummy instructions and pics!!!

A must on a custom mod

 

Funkster, when you made your own fresh air system, did you use a K&N filter?
That's what I had in my truck and it gives a better air flow when the fresh air meets the filter..
The one I made up has improved my performance and gas milage.
If I didn't have on those dual Dynomax's I'd probably hear the sucking sound better.
This has to be the best and cheapest mod in history.....
Good Luck and keep us informed on your milage.

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fordyfour

2000 4X2 Oxford
White/Harvest Gold
Flareside Lariat S/C
5.4L,3.55 Ls
Tow Package
True duals(Dynomax
Turbos), K&N Filter, with
a 71¢,3" PVC fresh air
tube
Super White Headlamps
JL 10" W0 sub (enclosed)
ALL amps and speakers
Kenwood
Superchip

 

Fordyfour,
What is it that you made?

 

Sorry everyone, but I've been away from the computer. I first purchased the replacement K&N air flter for the stock housing. Next, I made a shim ,like the one on this web site, except I made mine from the bottom of a black bucket. Therefore I didn't have to paint it and you really can't tell it's there. I then purchased a 3" Carlan elbow at an electrician's supply shop. It was in the exact shape I needed! I then went to Lowes and bought a 4-3 rubber reducer, and a 3-2 rubber reducer. I mounted the air filter to part of the stock housing like the one on this site. I then took off the black pipe right after the mass flow air sensor. I heated up the 3-2 reducer so it would fit on the throttle body. I cut the elbow on both ends to fit. I mounted the 4-3 reducer on the end of the mass. I then removed the heat sensor from the factory housing and drilled a hole on the new pipe close to the end where it mounts in the 4-3 reducer and placed it in the hole. MAKE SURE TO CLEAN ALL THE SHAVINGS OUT OF THE PIPE!! I sealed it with RTV sealent. I rapped the pipe with reflective heat tape and stuck it on. It looks good and I've gained about 1 mpg.

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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab SB, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Dual Exhaust, custom air intake, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"

 

You can remove the tube that is inside the flat black looking piece that goes from the throttle body to the MAF sensor. This keeps the factory look and gives a better throttle response. you can also get the K&N filter replacement for the stock box and then cut the box for it to be an open air element. I have noticed a difference in MPG and response. If you would like pics, send me an email to extosea@yahoo.com and I will send them to you.

Stephen