Airaid...Wow!!
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From: Plano, Texas, USA
Airaid...Wow!!
Count me in as another happy camper sporting an Airaid FIPK on his 4.6. Seat-of-the-pants is about all I have to go by, and it says there's a noticable difference. Haven't had it long enough to see if it improves MPG, but it's improved driving enjoyment big time!
And it returned a sound to the V8 I haven't heard since my teen days of big blocks and four barrel Holley carbs....VWWOMMMPHH!!! I think my MPG's gonna suck for a while until I get over wanting to hear that! (does anyone ever get over that?)
In fact, my wife was driving the truck the other day, before I got the FIPK, and she wondered alound where that sound was (she thinks it's pretty cool, too). She'll find out soon that it's back!
Anyway, put me down as a satisfied Airaid user. It was a breeze to install, just a tad over the thirty minute advertised time. And it sure looks smart under the hood.
Next...Flowmaster.
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Cam
'98 F-150 SC XLT, 4.6L, Bright Red, Red Spray-in Liner, Extang Soft Tonneau, Ford Bug Guard, Airaid FIPK
Future Mods:
a)Flowmaster
b)Superchip
c)Stillen or Edelbrock shocks
"The Big Red Truck with the Huge Grin Factor"
And it returned a sound to the V8 I haven't heard since my teen days of big blocks and four barrel Holley carbs....VWWOMMMPHH!!! I think my MPG's gonna suck for a while until I get over wanting to hear that! (does anyone ever get over that?)
In fact, my wife was driving the truck the other day, before I got the FIPK, and she wondered alound where that sound was (she thinks it's pretty cool, too). She'll find out soon that it's back!
Anyway, put me down as a satisfied Airaid user. It was a breeze to install, just a tad over the thirty minute advertised time. And it sure looks smart under the hood.
Next...Flowmaster.
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Cam
'98 F-150 SC XLT, 4.6L, Bright Red, Red Spray-in Liner, Extang Soft Tonneau, Ford Bug Guard, Airaid FIPK
Future Mods:
a)Flowmaster
b)Superchip
c)Stillen or Edelbrock shocks
"The Big Red Truck with the Huge Grin Factor"
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From: TUCSON,AZ,USA
I like that sound myself. Wait until you add the Superchip and the exhaust. The three seem to compliment each other. Makes a good package.
There are times I roll down the window and hit the gas just to hear the sound.
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97 F-150,4.6, Reg Cab, Flareside, Air Aid Kit, TransGo Shift Kit,
Superchips, Gibson Single Cat Back, ******* Bed Cover,
EGR Bug Shield, XL Full Length Running Boards,
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs
There are times I roll down the window and hit the gas just to hear the sound.
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97 F-150,4.6, Reg Cab, Flareside, Air Aid Kit, TransGo Shift Kit,
Superchips, Gibson Single Cat Back, ******* Bed Cover,
EGR Bug Shield, XL Full Length Running Boards,
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs
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From: Raleigh, NC, USA
JJHarris,
http://www.airraid.com/400-109.html
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1999 F-150 XLT Styleside, Black On Black, SuperCab, Short Bed, 4x4, ORP, 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS
Add-Ons: Extang Soft Tonneau, DrawTite Class III Hitch, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard/Brush Guards, KC Daylighters, Custom Dual Exhaust-Straight Out The Back, Airaid FIPK, SuperChips Chip, Bug Deflector
http://www.airraid.com/400-109.html
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1999 F-150 XLT Styleside, Black On Black, SuperCab, Short Bed, 4x4, ORP, 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS
Add-Ons: Extang Soft Tonneau, DrawTite Class III Hitch, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard/Brush Guards, KC Daylighters, Custom Dual Exhaust-Straight Out The Back, Airaid FIPK, SuperChips Chip, Bug Deflector
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JJHarris,
An Airaid FIPK (Filter Injection Performance Kit) is a completely different air intake system from the one that comes stock on your truck. The stock intake is restrictive; the Airaid, as well as a K&N or Stillen intake, breath considerably more freely, all use a K&N filter cone at the tip.
I'm rather new at the mods game myself, and am quite pleased that the first performance mod I've done has yielded positive results. The Flowmaster may come as early as Saturday, and someday if I ever go Superchipped...well, I might have to find some deserted farm road around here to enjoy the trio mod's full glory. Traffic around these parts is sardines-ville.
I'm mainly after a comfy, strong daily driver with good looks, as I don't plan to take a Supercab to a track and vie for the best quarter mile times. I'd get a Lightning if I was of that mind (and Superchip it)! Just can't justify the hp and insurance to the wife.
Many guys here have gone for a shadetree airbox mod...that didn't appeal to me because it involved cutting up the factory box. I went to the online store on this web site, saw pics of both the K&N and Airaid FIPK's, and chose the Airaid mainly because it looks so darn cool, and delivers equivalent performance to the K&N, if I'm not mistaken. The Airaid isn't CARB certified, so that might be an issue if you live in a smog regulated zone. I don't, but they might lower the hammer down soon, so I have the factory box on standby for inspection time.
Sorry for the long winded post, but I hope it helps!
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Cam
'98 F-150 SC XLT, 4.6L, Bright Red, Red Spray-in Liner, Extang Soft Tonneau, Ford Bug Guard, Airaid FIPK
Future Mods:
a)Flowmaster
b)Superchip
c)Bilsten or Edelbrock shocks
"The Big Red Truck with the Huge Grin Factor"
[This message has been edited by Crazy C (edited 07-29-1999).]
An Airaid FIPK (Filter Injection Performance Kit) is a completely different air intake system from the one that comes stock on your truck. The stock intake is restrictive; the Airaid, as well as a K&N or Stillen intake, breath considerably more freely, all use a K&N filter cone at the tip.
I'm rather new at the mods game myself, and am quite pleased that the first performance mod I've done has yielded positive results. The Flowmaster may come as early as Saturday, and someday if I ever go Superchipped...well, I might have to find some deserted farm road around here to enjoy the trio mod's full glory. Traffic around these parts is sardines-ville.
I'm mainly after a comfy, strong daily driver with good looks, as I don't plan to take a Supercab to a track and vie for the best quarter mile times. I'd get a Lightning if I was of that mind (and Superchip it)! Just can't justify the hp and insurance to the wife.
Many guys here have gone for a shadetree airbox mod...that didn't appeal to me because it involved cutting up the factory box. I went to the online store on this web site, saw pics of both the K&N and Airaid FIPK's, and chose the Airaid mainly because it looks so darn cool, and delivers equivalent performance to the K&N, if I'm not mistaken. The Airaid isn't CARB certified, so that might be an issue if you live in a smog regulated zone. I don't, but they might lower the hammer down soon, so I have the factory box on standby for inspection time.
Sorry for the long winded post, but I hope it helps!
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Cam
'98 F-150 SC XLT, 4.6L, Bright Red, Red Spray-in Liner, Extang Soft Tonneau, Ford Bug Guard, Airaid FIPK
Future Mods:
a)Flowmaster
b)Superchip
c)Bilsten or Edelbrock shocks
"The Big Red Truck with the Huge Grin Factor"
[This message has been edited by Crazy C (edited 07-29-1999).]
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Crazy C,
Did you have problems with "check engine" light coming on after you installed the Airaid? I just installed mine but after the second start up my C.E. light comes on. I cleaned the MAF sensor 3 times and rest computer each time. But it never fails the second time I start up the light comes on.
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 3800 Limited Slip, Class 3 Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.
Did you have problems with "check engine" light coming on after you installed the Airaid? I just installed mine but after the second start up my C.E. light comes on. I cleaned the MAF sensor 3 times and rest computer each time. But it never fails the second time I start up the light comes on.
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 3800 Limited Slip, Class 3 Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.
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Crazy C-
It has been a while! How are ya man?
Drop me a line anytime, I'd love to hear from you. I am glad you are happy with your truck and the mods, and if the wife is happy, so much better!
Do any of you have any pics to send me for my photo album? Cameron?
IslandBoy, make sure all your connections are secure and the hose connections are tight. If they are, make sure the terminals are secure in the MAF harness connector.
Crash
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BLOWN 4.6 5-speed
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After a facelift.
MAGNACHARGER!!!
Trixters-Playground!
trixters-playground@excite.com
F-150online Photo Album
crash@f150fanatic.com
MAGNACHARGER
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[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 09-02-2000).]
It has been a while! How are ya man?
Drop me a line anytime, I'd love to hear from you. I am glad you are happy with your truck and the mods, and if the wife is happy, so much better!
Do any of you have any pics to send me for my photo album? Cameron?
IslandBoy, make sure all your connections are secure and the hose connections are tight. If they are, make sure the terminals are secure in the MAF harness connector.
Crash
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BLOWN 4.6 5-speed
Where we started.
After a facelift.
MAGNACHARGER!!!
Trixters-Playground!
trixters-playground@excite.com
F-150online Photo Album
crash@f150fanatic.com
MAGNACHARGER
ALLEN
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 09-02-2000).]
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From: Torrance, CA. USA
Crash,
I have checked everything over and over again. Basically I took the whole thing off and put it back on a few times now. Everything works fine on the first start up. I'm getting tired of disconnecting the battery everytime.
Jim
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 3800 Limited Slip, Class 3 Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.
I have checked everything over and over again. Basically I took the whole thing off and put it back on a few times now. Everything works fine on the first start up. I'm getting tired of disconnecting the battery everytime.
Jim
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 3800 Limited Slip, Class 3 Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.