Gotts Mod **Pics**

[thevalleyboy]

So I just measured my 2006 up for the Gott's Mod here is what I have found out with photos. On the 2006 it's a single piece and you will probably have to hack it up a bit... that said the photo's speak for themselves - 2 3/8" unobstructed in mine - the calipers on the opening do not lie.

Has anyone in here done this already to a 2006? or other similar year with the same set up - I might have to be the first - however there is no going back after I take a saw to the end of this intake...

 

[thevalleyboy]

So I just completed my Gott's Mod on my 2006 Expedition - here are the photos and details - I have not yet tested it yet - gotta wait until the Permatex Dries, and of course until tomorrow - I had a few bevies while doing it.


3 1/4" of breathing room... this is a PVC to ABS adapter so it's a little thinner than the standard 3" ABS - it's also easier to make fit into that not quiet round hole in the fender well - I still did a little sanding with a "dremmel" tool to the interior and exterior to smooth everything out


I'm committed now! Off with your head! (b)


Photos of the intake, rubber adapter, and part I cut off


Rubber adapter with a little black silicone to seal the exterior - not on the inside so it should not ever get sucked inside - gotta love Permatex


Finished - completed all installed - now I gotta test it.

So from my calculations
2.4"+/- from the previous photos = 4.52 in2
3.25"+/- from the new Gotts Mod = 8.25 in2

That's almost twice as much area to breathe - so hopefully I'll see some improvements in mileage, power - I'll report tomorrow after some test driving

 

[kmh1596]

For those with the weird "add-on" to their factory airbox like my 04, this mod is even easier. Remove the extra leg (it unclips), get a short piece of black ABS, a 3" coupler from home depot.. No cutting of the factory parts, no gluing, just a bit of grinding to the abs to get it started in the hole.. Then a hammer and 2x4 are your friend.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Took about 25 mins total, most of which "convincing" the ABS pipe to fit into the factory opening.

 

[Jeckler]

My version...
A 32 ounce drink cup from the local movie theater, a hose clamp and some foam. The 32 ounce cup was my 3rd attempt. The opening of the 1st was too small, the cup was too short on the 2nd attempt, and the 3rd was just right (sound familiar?)

 

[kmh1596]

My version...
A 32 ounce drink cup from the local movie theater, a hose clamp and some foam. The 32 ounce cup was my 3rd attempt. The opening of the 1st was too small, the cup was too short on the 2nd attempt, and the 3rd was just right (sound familiar?)

Jeckler,

You do know that the ABS and Rubber Coupler (including clamps) only runs about $15 total, right? Personally, not digging the look of the cut up plastic cup. Also, if that gets brittle at any time, it will be sucked into the intake. Yes, it will be caught in the filter, but still.

 

[FordandPolaris]

I have to agree. I am all for saving a buck on projects, but the flimsy cup from the movie theater is iffy haha.

 

[BakerEdition]

Jeckler,

You do know that the ABS and Rubber Coupler (including clamps) only runs about $15 total, right? Personally, not digging the look of the cut up plastic cup. Also, if that gets brittle at any time, it will be sucked into the intake. Yes, it will be caught in the filter, but still.

thats funny right there with that soda cup...great mock up tool...if those stupid engineers would be as creative thing might be done right in the first place...

 

[Jeckler]

Like Mr. Baker said, it's just for mockup.
Actually apparently in the plumbing world, a coupler is not the same as a coupling, and Lowe's doesn't carry them. I couldn't find them online anyway, and I spent an hour last week wandering the aisles of the local store. Off to Home Depot after work today instead. I found it there after using the right keyword. That's initially what prompted me to use the cup.

 

[sk8ordie]

New here and new truck (to me). was wondering if there is anything wrong with what i did?

4" to 3" coupler and 3" ABS

 

[kmh1596]

New here and new truck (to me). was wondering if there is anything wrong with what i did?

4" to 3" coupler and 3" ABS

Yes..., I don't believe that you have an air filter anymore? Unless it is over the intake?

 

[sk8ordie]

yes it is over the intake. there was a huge round canister thing there before. i saw the filter in the thing that says 5.4 triton and figured " i dont need this thing then", right? i like it becuase if i need to go back to stock i can.

 

[kmh1596]

yes it is over the intake. there was a huge round canister thing there before. i saw the filter in the thing that says 5.4 triton and figured " i dont need this thing then", right? i like it becuase if i need to go back to stock i can.

Where is your MAF sensor? Was it attached to the other filter area?

 

[Jeckler]

Re... done. The belt sander came in handy for ovalling the ABS pipe to fit the hole. Just need to figure out what to do with the other 21.5 inches of it that's left over.

 

[Beardskii]

I bought a 3" PVC pipe. Cut it to four inches. Think this would be a problem, figure I could just slide it in as the PVC couldn't be tightened by clamps.

 

[s9601694]

So forgive my newbie-ness.. But WHAT are you guys doing here? Just making the intake hole larger?

Someone care to explain?

this is what mine looks like (2005 limited)

 

[FordandPolaris]

So forgive my newbie-ness.. But WHAT are you guys doing here? Just making the intake hole larger?

Someone care to explain?

this is what mine looks like (2005 limited)

Thats exactly it. You remove the snorkel leading to the fender wall and replace it with 3" PVC. The opening on the OEM snorkel (at least on my truck) was about half the size. Not a huge gain on a stock motor, but letting the motor breathe better does seem to help on hard passes.

 

[s9601694]

Thats exactly it. You remove the snorkel leading to the fender wall and replace it with 3" PVC. The opening on the OEM snorkel (at least on my truck) was about half the size. Not a huge gain on a stock motor, but letting the motor breathe better does seem to help on hard passes.

Cool thanks!

 

[ONEBADMK8]

Or you can just buy our polished aluminum 4.5 inch mandrel bent cai kit with hardware and heatsheild for only $179.00 plus s&h. This GOTTS thing is similar to the mod We used to do on the Mark VIII's and that wasn't worth 1hp.

The problem is ALL the tubing in general. opening up ONE area does Nothing at all. Open it ALL up with a free flowing oiled open element filter deos HELP alot. We have seen 5+ on the dyno and I personally have had a 1.2 mpg increase PRE-programmer. It's 4 years old andd FILTHY but you get the idea.

 

[txexpedition15]

new Member

good morning I am a new driver of the 2004 expedition and so far i am loving it and i come out of a 2004 super crew truck.I did a lot a self mods to the truck and looking foward to doing a few mods to Expedition.

 

[Alansd]

So how much extra power or fuel mileage has anyone experienced with this Mod? Is it worth it?