K/N Filter

[user 64117]

Went to a Truck outfit today to get some prices. they told me the k/n setup on my ST would cost $350, but i could just get a filter for $50 and see a performance boost over stock? does anyone have an opinion or have this setup of just the k/n filter?



thanks,

Dan

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

350.00? Was lube included? That is way over priced! Should be 150-200.00 and you can install it yourself. It's easy, 30min install.

 

[Les]

Too expensive. You will see an improvement, but the price is high. Check Summit Racing for their prices.

 

[EddieS'04]

I agree, price to high, at that price I bet they put sand in the KY....

 

[Dre L]

just get a drop in filter and remove the air box silencer. same difference.

 

[Bill Cooksley]

Whatever brand you get make sure it is a cold air typ. Also you dont want a alum. or chrome tub they only look cool. I suggest you take the air box out cut a 3.5" hole on the intake. And get a pc. of 3.5 PVC tubing go into the header and use a K&N drop in will work better than a 300.00 unit and cost about 50.00 good luck with your choice. Bill

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

I don't think anyone makes a true cold air intake for the Trac.

 

[user 64117]

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?SearchType=Make&N=700+4294908331+4294803602+4294924653+4294925239+4294849633+115+400171



This is what i got off Summit Racing. the $350 included installation. I was kinda nervous when they told me that they never did it before and would charge me 90 bucks for the install when it normally takes 30 bucks. i would have thought they would go the other way since I would probably pay in the end for their lack of experience in some way.



I think i will go with the removal of the box and drop in filter.

thanks

 

[Les]

I paid $228. I checked a couple of sites and that seems to be the going rate. The

part number is 57-2529. It takes about 30mins to install.

 

[Dallas Starr]

Various intakes for alot less and same peformance results:



$51.00:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-2003-03-04-EXPLORER-SPORT-TRAC-V6-AIR-INTAKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ016QQitemZ260025235523QQrdZ1QQss

 

[Dallas Starr]

$155.00:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cold-Air-Intake-Ford-Ranger-Explorer-Sport-Trac-4-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ009QQitemZ190022028265QQrdZ1Q



$119.00:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-03-FORD-SPORT-TRAC-4-0L-AIR-INTAKE-SYSTEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33632QQihZ001QQitemZ110026338471QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW



$175.00:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-FIPK-AIR-INTAKE-01-04-FORD-EXPLORER-SPORT-TRAC-4-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ008QQitemZ180021097835QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[Ron N]

I bought an A.E.M. dry filter,so you don't have to oil it,just clean it and a 90 degree flanged elbow from an rv store. Total cost of 60.00. Then bought some vinyl from the store and made my own outside air intake. pics in library._ Ron

 

[user 64117]

Blackhat,

what part number did you use for your ST?

 

[Johnny O]

I don't think any of them are worth the money. The engine doesn't flow enough air to matter. I put a K&N replacement in my old Ranger and it didn't make any difference.

Lots of info and opinions in the link.

 

[TomT]

Get a MAC. K&N are over-rated and over-priced. No it doesn't make a big improvement in performance but it does make a cool "whoosh" sound when you step on the gas! And the filter lasts a lifetime.

 

[Jeff Bater]

How about for the 2007 models??? Does anyone have one yet? Or do we look for one for the 2006 Explorer?