K/N intake Metal vs. composite???

[newtofords]

Yeah...I'd appreciate any insight into the process.
A picture would be great! If you can't..no worries.
Now I'm on a mission to find out if there are replacement heads for these trucks that will improve the power.

 

[ELVATO]

The guy who installed my CAI for me said it usually takes about an hour or so to install one, if you have basic mechanical knowledge.

 

[AvroAero]

I have a 99 4.6 and I put a K&N composite on mine. It works well, nice sound although I can't comment on the difference between metal and plastic. Although when I was installing it the hose they gave me wasn't enough of a bend to get it where it had to go. So I had to make shift something with the old fitting and now after long driving I get codes and check engine light. I'm going to get a hose that right since the thing I have now can cause turbulence so it may be picking up that.

 

[thereason21]

Here it is ...

 

[thereason21]

 

[thereason21]

well newtofords there it is ... the sound wasnt too noticeable until you get on it like a good acceleration or passing somebody ... i took it out for a half hour road test and noticed increased power and about 2-3 mpg gain. Plus a sweet grumble to go with it. Keep in mind that went on a 97 eddie bauer with the 5.4... i love it ...

Oh yea it took about 45 minutes to install and i by my own standards am car retarded ... it was pretty easy ...