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I have looked back through some posts about the zoodad mod but can't really get a conclusive answer on exactly what it is. Is it more like a ram air or cold air type thing. Sorry to be so uneducated!
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2008 F 250 Black, FX4 super crew lariat, 8 inch lift 38 inch Kumho venture tires. Rear air bags, all stock.
2004 F 150 Black FX4 super crew with Grey leather interior on 6" lift with 35x12.5x17 tires on Weld racing wheels. 5.4 litre with Gibson stainless headers and cold air intake.
Sold:2000 F 250 6 inch lift 7.3 litre, 6 speed manual.
2004 F 350 Short wheel base dually 6.0
2004 F 150
Sorry but after more looking I think I have found the explanation I am looking for, and it doesn't seem like a really good idea.
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2008 F 250 Black, FX4 super crew lariat, 8 inch lift 38 inch Kumho venture tires. Rear air bags, all stock.
2004 F 150 Black FX4 super crew with Grey leather interior on 6" lift with 35x12.5x17 tires on Weld racing wheels. 5.4 litre with Gibson stainless headers and cold air intake.
Sold:2000 F 250 6 inch lift 7.3 litre, 6 speed manual.
2004 F 350 Short wheel base dually 6.0
2004 F 150
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 07six_o</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree with you,unless your racing your truck dont do it.the factory set up is good enough for me. </div></div>
07six_o..... you don't notice cooler temps when towing heavy loads up grade with the zoodad mod?
strokersix, I have never done the zoodad mod to my truck but have some friends that have done it.I would not do it because it lets more ways for dirt to enter the box.It may work but you would have to put an after market filter and there all junk.I have worked for a filter company for 16 years and im telling you the factory filter is the best for stopping fine dust.I pulled my factory filter when my truck had 10k miles on it and banged it on a table at work.wallaah, looked like i had been at the beach.an after market filter would have not stopped that much sand.THATS JUST MY OPINION,I would rather keep that stuff out of my motor.
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2007 ford f-250 four door powerstroke fx4 lairet, 8 1/2" skyjacker lift w/ 3" spacers, 22x11 xd wheels w/ 37x13.50 kumho tires, 3.73 gears, stock air filter and intake, bullydog tripledog downloader, turbo back 4" mbrp s/s w/ 6" tip
Zoodad works just fine with a stock filter setup and I've had no issues with my filter not lasting; I changed my first one out around 50k. The engine is going to pull air - either from the front or any place it can. Openning up the front just ensures you're getting the coolest air possible.
Mark
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2004 White F350 XLT, CC, SB, 4x4, 6.0L Auto, 3.73LS, Camper Pkg, Skid Pkg, Edge 2" Mini Spring Pack, Bilsteins, MBRP Exhaust, FluidAmpr, Elite Regulated Return (55 psi), Airdog, Weld Evo Velociti & LT285/75-16
Built: 11/03/03
The ZOODAD mod does provide the best way for outside air to get into the motor. Leaving the OEM filter in place provides the bestlevel of protection from the dirt that the aftermarket may allow to pass. Plenty have done the ZOODAD with positive results, I for one have done it to two trucks and have nothing bad to say about the mod.
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2006 F-350 CC PSD Lariat 4X4 LB 3.73 LS
Some stock stuff, some modded stuff, some deleted stuff.....
I have mine done and noticed right away the air suction when I start the motor and put my hand by the grill near the new opening. More direct cooler air when pulling helps keep it a tad cooler instead of pulling practically from the warm engine compartment.
When I had my 2001 F350 PSD I did the Zoodad Mod along with changing to the AFE air filter. Did not notice much difference,especially with the AFE ,so returned to stock ford.
still have the AFE.
Fred
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2009 F450 King Ranch LB dually, 4.30 ratio LS axle, 14500 GVWR, Nav sys w/Sat radio, rear view camera, Tailgate step, 20.5 K pullrite 5th whl hitch w/superrails, 65 gal xbed aux fuel tnk pulling a 2004 37' DblTr 5er
I did the zoodad and then took the front "snorkle" off the stock air cleaner system. i still use the stock air filter. it seems to me that doing both really effectively gets more cold air into the air intake system.
I did it on my truck about 3 months ago. I haven't noticed any real impressive MPG changes but can definately feel to suction through the grille when the truck is running. The only real issue I have is when I am washing the truck I have to be sure to not shoot water directly through that section of the grille. Have never had a problem with rain getting in though. I would not change out my stock filter for an aftermarket one. Too much research on the net that says the stock is THE BEST available for this truck. I don't see how the stock setup can be better than the zoodad mod (granted it does prevent more debris from entering the filter but the filter is replacable). I imagine the stock setup is like trying to suck air through a straw.
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stock 2003 f250 6.0L 47,000 miles
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 07six_o</div><div class="ubbcode-body">strokersix, I have never done the zoodad mod to my truck but have some friends that have done it.I would not do it because it lets more ways for dirt to enter the box.It may work but you would have to put an after market filter and there all junk.I have worked for a filter company for 16 years and im telling you the factory filter is the best for stopping fine dust.I pulled my factory filter when my truck had 10k miles on it and banged it on a table at work.wallaah, looked like i had been at the beach.an after market filter would have not stopped that much sand.THATS JUST MY OPINION,I would rather keep that stuff out of my motor.</div></div>
Maybe you should just seal your intake so that none of that icky, dirty air can get in....
the second picture in the photoalbum link is looking in to the filter through the screen i used. so after 3 months the front of the filter still looked clean. i had the radiator replaced 2 days ago and the filter was moved out of the way and it still looks just as clean as the picture. i did remove a large bee from the screen one time, but i see no issue with opening the grill up and letting cold air in directly into the air filter.
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