Just thought I'd add to the data base.
Has anyone but me noticed the holes in the bottom of the air filter housing? When many of us worked hard trying to get our old anemic 4.0L V-6 in early Explorers more power we drilled holes in the air filter housing. This was the first step before you could afford a K&N or something similar. Seems Ford engineers liked the idea. I don't understand why they put the holes right where dust kicks up from the wheel though.
I recently installed a ball valve (3/4") in the intake side of the heating coil. This allows you in the summer to get relatively ambient air when in the "vent" mode versus air that has flowed near a hot heating coil. On the V-6 I put one on the discharge side as well and joined them so coolant could flow through. I've decided that this was lilly guilding though I might install another ball valve (minus the crossover)if heat is being transferred up the discharge hose.
What pressure are people running their 235/85 R 16s at? I know it's 65 front 80 rear for max load but what about unloaded?
Regards,
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Bob
Mulepick@aol.com
2000 F-250SD SC SWB 4x4 off-road 5.4L 4.10LS camper pack, 3 pod a-pillar gauges (water/trans temp, oil pressure), BedRug, GEM TOP lid
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