Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 09-09-2014, 10:04 PM
kyletwinterton kyletwinterton is offline
Lovin them Oreos
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 36
Default K&N intake system

Looking at getting a k&n intake system to up some horsepower, don't know if I wanna spend 300$ for 10hp the one I would need to get is the K&N 57-2554 FIPK is it worth getting? Any one have one better or better idea?
__________________
<02 Ranger Edge> 3.0L v6 <programmable superchip <300 amp alternator> 4" supper lift suspension kit <33s> warn vr10000 Winch <Skid Plate> 4WD
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-09-2014, 10:18 PM
pcityranger pcityranger is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,206
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kyletwinterton View Post
Looking at getting a k&n intake system to up some horsepower, don't know if I wanna spend 300$ for 10hp the one I would need to get is the K&N 57-2554 FIPK is it worth getting? Any one have one better or better idea?
The majority vote on this site claims that aftermarket intakes are pointless on these trucks and the stock intake operates the same.
__________________
2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-09-2014, 11:00 PM
GLH GLH is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 8,818
Default

Yep, the stock intake is actually more of a 'cold air' design than the K&N. Just do the airbox mod to open it up more and don't use a K&N filter or any filter needing oiled because the oil puts a film on the MAF sensor and it won't work properly.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-10-2014, 01:34 AM
kyletwinterton kyletwinterton is offline
Lovin them Oreos
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 36
Default Re: K&N intake system

Quote:
Originally Posted by GLH View Post
Yep, the stock intake is actually more of a 'cold air' design than the K&N. Just do the airbox mod to open it up more and don't use a K&N filter or any filter needing oiled because the oil puts a film on the MAF sensor and it won't work properly.


Ok so for the air box mod, could you please explain that in a little more detail? That sounds like a much cheaper way.
__________________
<02 Ranger Edge> 3.0L v6 <programmable superchip <300 amp alternator> 4" supper lift suspension kit <33s> warn vr10000 Winch <Skid Plate> 4WD
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-10-2014, 03:06 AM
GLH GLH is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 8,818
Default

Look in the how-to forum.

----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by kyletwinterton View Post
Ok so for the air box mod, could you please explain that in a little more detail? That sounds like a much cheaper way.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...ir-intake.html
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-10-2014, 06:21 AM
Futurefd Futurefd is offline
Last one to let you down
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,166
Default Re: K&N intake system

There is a wonderful search feature on this site that would eliminate threads like this
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-10-2014, 09:09 AM
gcextreme gcextreme is offline
Sept. TOTM
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 12,240
Default Re: K&N intake system

No no just buy the expensive K&N CAI setup and report back to us your awesome increase in horsepower!!

/endsarcasm.
__________________
1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

GC-EXTREME GRAPHICS
NEED CUSTOM DECALS, APPAREL, or GLASS MUGS?
Visit My Thread!
Custom Stuff, Great Quality, & Great Prices!
These Graphics ROCK!

Buggman LEDS & GC-Extreme Graphics Joint Venture Mod Products Coming Soon!
Are you READY?!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-10-2014, 09:40 AM
GreatDane GreatDane is offline
A lonely dane
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 814
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gcextreme View Post
No no just buy the expensive K&N CAI setup and report back to us your awesome increase in horsepower!! /endsarcasm.
X gazillion!!

Drop in KN filter and keep the damn REAL cold air intake from factory!
__________________
1997 - 4.0 - Auto - 4x4 - Extended cab

1997 - 4 banger - 5-speed - 2WD - Extended cab
SOLD
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-10-2014, 10:38 AM
guell guell is offline
Chat ********* Overlord
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,614
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GLH View Post
Yep, the stock intake is actually more of a 'cold air' design than the K&N. Just do the airbox mod to open it up more and don't use a K&N filter or any filter needing oiled because the oil puts a film on the MAF sensor and it won't work properly.
If you oil it properly it will be fine. Its people who soak them that mess up their maf sensor.
__________________
2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7 DC 4x4
Ranger free since 4/14/14
1972 bmw 2002tii
1974 Kawasaki mc1m 90
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-10-2014, 07:37 PM
rangerlocal rangerlocal is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,942
Default Re: K&N intake system

Quote:
Originally Posted by guell View Post
If you oil it properly it will be fine. Its people who soak them that mess up their maf sensor.
They let in too much dirt for my taste. You can really see how badly they filter once pollen season comes and you look inside your intake snorkel.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 09-10-2014, 08:39 PM
GoHawks117 GoHawks117 is offline
Ford yeah!
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 531
Default Re: K&N intake system

AEM dry flow filter! Your 3.0 is not going any faster unless you drop it out of a plane, or dump a ton of money into real parts.
__________________
2003 Ford Ranger Edge ext. cab 3.0 V6, M50D, Rwd, 4.10 open, Tow pkg. Sonic Blue,Fab-tech 3" spindles AAL +3" blocks out back. Buggman LEDS, 15x7 Pro-comp 52's, rolls on 32x11.50xR15 Cooper Discoverer STT, tonneau cover, Mini mask, Pintle hook, AEM- Dry-flow airfilter, Flashpaq 1865, Flowmaster 40, 10% tint, Kenwood deck and speakers, cheap seatcovers, Alpine S-10" MRP-M 350 MRP-F 300
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 09-10-2014, 08:52 PM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GoHawks117 View Post
AEM dry flow filter! Your 3.0 is not going any faster unless you drop it out of a plane, or dump a ton of money into real parts.
Which would probably cost less than the CAI
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-10-2014, 10:59 PM
LilRanger93 LilRanger93 is offline
Go ahead, make my day
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,841
Default Re: K&N intake system

Quote:
Originally Posted by GoHawks117 View Post
AEM dry flow filter! Your 3.0 is not going any faster unless you drop it out of a plane, or dump a ton of money into real parts.
Link to AEM dry flow filter for a 3.0? I searched but I couldn't find it.
__________________
93 Ranger XL 3.0 V6
-Tint, wheels, K&N filter, Flowmaster super 44.
04 Mustang GT Vert.
-Tons of mods, supercharged 392/393
Quote:
Originally Posted by stateranger View Post
If want real power you need to Plasti-Dip the entire engine including the valves and bearings, that's good for up to 150 horsepower.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-10-2014, 11:26 PM
GLH GLH is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 8,818
Default

http://www.aemintakes.com/mobile/aem...er&engine=3.0L
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 09-11-2014, 11:20 AM
rangerlocal rangerlocal is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,942
Default Re: K&N intake system

AEM dryflows are the only drop-ins or conicals I would use. I have on on my Focus' CAI, but I only have that because of how restrictive the factory ones were on those 05+ vehicles, and the fact I got a tune for it and the exhaust.

Complete waste on a Ranger. Stick with the factory $6 papers.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
air intake, horse power, k&n

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Intake system Suder35 Off Topic 2 05-20-2014 09:16 AM
K&N Filter vs K&N Cold Air Intake mrlexington General Tech 87 01-23-2014 10:19 PM
P0172 & P0175 after installing K&N intake. Domestic in disguise 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 28 04-27-2013 06:33 PM
K&N intake system 04SonicRanger04 3.0 Vulcan Tech 48 05-17-2012 10:39 AM
KL&N Cold Intake VS Drop in K&N Filter Replacement JohnBS 3.0 Vulcan Tech 37 01-27-2012 05:20 PM