Factory intake mod!
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Factory intake mod!
I was just wondering if anyone has ever taken the intake tube of the factory air box and drove their truck to see if any performance gains were noticeable? I done this to my truck today just to see how much of a difference it would make. I have to tell you I was quite amazed. The throttle response improved and acceleration is a whole lot better! I know that with this setup you have an increase risk of getting moisture inside the motor and it will also be sucking in a lot more hot air. I just can't wait to get a cold air intake i'm still amazed at how much performance I gained. I got 90MPH in our little marked off quarter mile in the country! The only other mod I have are true dualed straight exhaust with 2-1/4in pipe and 3.5 x 22in tips. I did have my exhaust y-ed off before the axle but I wanted my exhaust a little bit louder so I had it true dualed and I also noticed more power with the true duals over y pipe.
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
I have a 4.2L V6 can i do that mod? i want alittle more power and cant afford the k&n kit so could i do this till i get the kit! would like to see pics and some instructions!
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Dunno what the year difference is, but they have them listed seperately
1998 4.2L V6: http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...0&cat=0&page=3
1999 4.2L V6: http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...1&cat=0&page=3
2001 " " : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...2&cat=0&page=4
2003 " " : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...3&cat=0&page=4
2004 Heritage : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=4
Or if you want to try and search one for cheaper look for "77-2550KP" in google. Happy shopping! If you get it, shoot me and e-mail and I can give you a few tips on the install!
-Alex
1998 4.2L V6: http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...0&cat=0&page=3
1999 4.2L V6: http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...1&cat=0&page=3
2001 " " : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...2&cat=0&page=4
2003 " " : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...3&cat=0&page=4
2004 Heritage : http://fasterthanthem.com/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=4
Or if you want to try and search one for cheaper look for "77-2550KP" in google. Happy shopping! If you get it, shoot me and e-mail and I can give you a few tips on the install!
-Alex
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Originally Posted by troy eck
you could just mod your factory intake tube for now that is what i have done. you can see my mod job in the pics i have. it would be much better than running it factory and safer than with no intake inlet tube on.
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can not
I really do not miss the air silencers i can not hear any real difference. Better performance and throttle response that is for sure. Still using the tape i have way to many projects as of late. like my kids little jeep, plus the holidays and i had my wifes b-day before x-mas and my oldest sons b-day a few days after x-mas so....yeah still using the tape but i have a plan to cut some of the spare plastic i took off and patch the holes but i am going to try to shape them first. i was told by a friend of mine that you can shape it by just putting the plastic in some boiling water. i will see what happens.
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Originally Posted by troy eck
I really do not miss the air silencers i can not hear any real difference. Better performance and throttle response that is for sure. Still using the tape i have way to many projects as of late. like my kids little jeep, plus the holidays and i had my wifes b-day before x-mas and my oldest sons b-day a few days after x-mas so....yeah still using the tape but i have a plan to cut some of the spare plastic i took off and patch the holes but i am going to try to shape them first. i was told by a friend of mine that you can shape it by just putting the plastic in some boiling water. i will see what happens.
oh yeah, out of curiosity, are you running the stock air filter or k&n?
Last edited by Big Slick; 01-02-2008 at 09:31 AM.