Can anyone tell me IF the black plastic
box at the ICS controller (4.6 L '97
F150 ) REMAINs on the hose EVEN after
we place the 3/4" hose from ICS to the
new AirAid Tube?
With that remaining on, I cannot replace the
beauty cover as the hose (even clipped
slightly) protrudes up...
Hope someone can answer this. Thanks.

 

I think it should remain on (the 90 degree elbow), if you cut/shorten the hose that came with the Airaid system you should be able to put the beauty cover back on. Or hell just leave it off, who is going to see it?

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97 Expy 4.6L, 2wd XLT
Airaid Intake
Rancho 5000
Superchip
Ravin Z-77 Exhaust
Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads

Stereo Mods:
Infiniti Kappa 5 X 7 doors
JL Audio 10" sub (rear cargo area)
Alpine Flex5 amp (under pass. seat)

 

Whats up Doc

I left the black plastic box off and used the rubber hose in its place.
everything works fine with out it and the cover goes back on with no problems.
i hope this helps you out.

Larry.

 

I had the same problem with mine. I ended up putting a longer hose on the end of the ICS that connects behind the throttle body, so it hangs down a little bit, out of the way of the cover.

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2000 F-150 XLT, Silver, R/C, Flareside, Sport Package, 4.6L V8, 5-Speed w/ 3.55 Gears, Flowmaster, A.R.E. "Lowrider" Fiberglass Tonneau, Superchip, 2" Drop Shackles, Lightning Front Bumper,Street Scene Speed Grilles,APC Speed-Glo Gauge Face, AiRaid FIPK

 

Thanks for the many responses... I have
decided to leave the 'box' inline (and
realize it probably doesn't serve a major
purpose) and just leave the 'beauty' cover
off, as suggested.

Noting something else I want to ask about...
the Temperture sensor that fits into the
AirAid tube thru the 'rubber' grommet?
How far is everyone pushing that in? I mean
it fits in "overly easy" up until the last
small ridge on the AIT device. At that point
it seems to be very very hard to push it
further into the tubing... looking into the
tubing with the AIT in at the 'easy' point,
looks about right, but so loose I'm afraid
it might vibrate out of the tube???
How far did you folks get that into the tube?
Right up to the widest point on the AIT or
to before that, the first real 'ridge' or'lip'. Thanks.

 

I had the same issue with the AIT device. I also measured how far it was in the stock intake, and used the same reference point for the Airaid installation.

It make a great sound, no?

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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter

MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Wizard Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
Ventshade Window Ventvisors (3/4/01)
Stull Billet Grill (4/21/01)
APC Clear Corners (4/21/01)

 

It was tough (both physically and mentally, I doubt they are inexpensive to replace), but I put it in to the widest point, as far in as it was on the stock set up. Its pretty snug once you get it in there.

 

Flareside indicates "but I put it in to the widest point, as far in as it was on the stock set up. Its pretty snug once you get it in there." and that would require some
real muscle... now tell me, when you measured, did you find that you ended up
sticking it in "all the way" as Flareside
did? Or was yours (like mine is now) just
displaying ONLY the actual SENSOR and small
protectors inside the air tube?
Thanks.