aFe Stage 2 Intake Installed!

[AllBoostNoEco]

I’ll post more pics tomorrow, but I was too excited to wait when I got home at 1 am and decided to put this on. Took me maybe 30 minutes total, including having to modify the IAT sensor because it’s totally different than the F-150 despite the same part number...

I made it work, and it DOES fit. Mostly. Besides trimming down the IAT sensor, the intake does not actually fully clear the hood. If I slam it, the hood will close, but the driver side is visibly higher.

I may be able to loosen everything up and get it to move down a hair, but I’ve been awake for 22 hours so I’ll deal with it tomorrow.
The good news is that it runs and drives just fine. You can hear it for sure. It’s not perfect by any means, but I didn’t expect it to be.

 

[J Ski]

I’ll post more pics tomorrow, but I was too excited to wait when I got home at 1 am and decided to put this on. Took me maybe 30 minutes total, including having to modify the IAT sensor because it’s totally different than the F-150 despite the same part number...
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I made it work, and it DOES fit. Mostly. Besides trimming down the IAT sensor, the intake does not actually fully clear the hood. If I slam it, the hood will close, but the driver side is visibly higher.
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I may be able to loosen everything up and get it to move down a hair, but I’ve been awake for 22 hours so I’ll deal with it tomorrow.
The good news is that it runs and drives just fine. You can hear it for sure. It’s not perfect by any means, but I didn’t expect it to be.

I wonder if you trim out part of the firewall on the hood that it would fit? Not sure how much room is between underside of hood and fire wall

 

[limitedex]

Sweet! I love the sound of that exact same AFE intake in my F150 ecoboost. The whistle sounds sweet.

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

I wonder if you trim out part of the firewall on the hood that it would fit? Not sure how much room is between underside of hood and fire wall

I’m not sure about trimming the hood. I sure won’t do that. If this rain ever stops I’ll try and push it down. The hood issue is barely noticeable to be honest. I see it because it’s my truck, but from the side I doubt most people could tell. I’ll keep on it though.

I haven’t driven it much since I installed it, but in the two minutes I drove it last night, it was definitely loud with the window down.

 

[J Ski]

I’m not sure about trimming the hood. I sure won’t do that. If this rain ever stops I’ll try and push it down. The hood issue is barely noticeable to be honest. I see it because it’s my truck, but from the side I doubt most people could tell. I’ll keep on it though.

I haven’t driven it much since I installed it, but in the two minutes I drove it last night, it was definitely loud with the window down.

I know I have a noticeable sound difference with the k&n I installed. Definitely hear those twins whine a little more

 

[J Ski]

I’m not sure about trimming the hood. I sure won’t do that. If this rain ever stops I’ll try and push it down. The hood issue is barely noticeable to be honest. I see it because it’s my truck, but from the side I doubt most people could tell. I’ll keep on it though.

I haven’t driven it much since I installed it, but in the two minutes I drove it last night, it was definitely loud with the window down.

How are your mpgs doing? I lost 3-4 with my k&n but will be relearning the fuel trims to get them back.

 

[07xln]

You sure it’s not your right foot and the 35’s causing the loss? 3-4 mpg loss seems pretty excessive for an intake.

Mine have stayed pretty close to stock since I swapped my intake.

 

[J Ski]

You sure it’s not your right foot and the 35’s causing the loss? 3-4 mpg loss seems pretty excessive for an intake.

Mine have stayed pretty close to stock since I swapped my intake.

35s put on 2 weeks after install. I’m thinking either a combo of ****** winter gas and increased airflow causing it to inject more fuel or the fuel trims need to be reset. I know the 35s won’t help lol the damn things are huge

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

I haven’t driven it enough to know for sure yet, and I had 5-Star send me a new tune today, so that’s going to affect it as well, but if anything, I think my mileage will go up some.
I didn’t expect the intake to make a big difference, but I’m honestly having to use less throttle due to traction issues now.

 

[J Ski]

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I haven’t driven it enough to know for sure yet, and I had 5-Star send me a new tune today, so that’s going to affect it as well, but if anything, I think my mileage will go up some.
I didn’t expect the intake to make a big difference, but I’m honestly having to use less throttle due to traction issues now.

That’s next on my purchase list. Probably just a performance and economy tune

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

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That’s next on my purchase list. Probably just a performance and economy tune

I gave up on ‘economy’ tunes a long time ago when I discovered no noticeable difference in actual economy whether running 87 Eco or 93 Perf tunes in my F-150s. If my tuner didn’t come with three tunes, I wouldn’t have an Eco tune at all. Only tune I truly miss is my 93 Race tune from my Coyote-powered truck.

 

[07xln]

I’ve been waiting for my 5 Star tunes since the 10th. They finally send them to me yesterday and when I go to upload them to the tuner I get an error saying they’re for a different device. Now I’m back to waiting. Not happy to say the least

 

[edizzle]

Thts ok buddy, I’m 27 and make enough money to afford my almost fully loaded (no rear air suspension and 22s) tri coat white Platinum EL. Running full LED conversion, 3/2 Readylift suspension kit, aftermarket air intake system, 5 star tune on 35s. You have fun with your new car, bud.

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That’s next on my purchase list. Probably just a performance and economy tune

hhhhmmmmm!!!!!!!

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

Finally got around to fixing this. The front pipe shifted upward when I was putting it into the filter, and was barely even in the coupler. Loosened everything up, pushed everything into place, and tightened it down; no longer hits the hood. In fact, it’s a perfect fit. Modifying the IAT sensor took ten minutes with a mini-hacksaw and some sandpaper, and since a new one is $6.71 shipped, it’s not a big deal if you screw it up.
Did some running around today, and I’m averaging 0.9 MPG higher than I typically do, so I’m calling it a wash. Won’t matter tomorrow when 5 Star sends me my new ‘Performance Plus’ tune.

 

[07xln]

That intake looks sweet

 

[J Ski]

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Finally got around to fixing this. The front pipe shifted upward when I was putting it into the filter, and was barely even in the coupler. Loosened everything up, pushed everything into place, and tightened it down; no longer hits the hood. In fact, it’s a perfect fit. Modifying the IAT sensor took ten minutes with a mini-hacksaw and some sandpaper, and since a new one is $6.71 shipped, it’s not a big deal if you screw it up.
Did some running around today, and I’m averaging 0.9 MPG higher than I typically do, so I’m calling it a wash. Won’t matter tomorrow when 5 Star sends me my new ‘Performance Plus’ tune.

Looks good! So what year F150 is that actually for?

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

That intake looks sweet

Thanks, I’m pretty pleased that it fits despite being told it doesn’t by both Stage 3 and aFe.

Looks good! So what year F150 is that actually for?

It’s their 2012-2014 intake.

 

[Black]

Are you able to show exactly what needed to be trimmed on the IAT?
I much prefer this intake to the others available.

 

[AllBoostNoEco]

Are you able to show exactly what needed to be trimmed on the IAT?
I much prefer this intake to the others available.

The area I circled in red. I pulled off that o-ring, and made everything roughly the same diameter as where the o-ring sits. That was enough to make it a press-fit into the hole where the 2014 F-150 sensor normally bolts.

 

[Black]

I wonder if the F150 IAT has the same connector as the Expedition? And one just get an F150 IAT and not have to trim it.