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Looking at doing a simple cold-air intake for my 2.5l duratech.
I want to throw a KN filter in ther (cone) and trash that crappy air box. I have seen a few people do this without having to get an intire cold-air intake kit. They simly got an adapter plate that bolted right on to the intake manifold, and sized down the pipe to fit the filter.
My questions... are there any downsides attaching the intake without doing the entire intake systems (AEM, etc).
and also, what is the model of the KN cone filter that fits our cars?
anyone know where to get one of these brackets / adapters?
Thanks guys.
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I'm too tired to be a nazi...
ru-3530 K&N
MAF ADAPTOR..
straight to the MAF..
done.
Use a heatshield, either homemade (rubbermaid trashcan) or purchased, if you can grab one..
EDIT: I'm more awake, now.. lol
There aren't what I would call "downsides" other than heatsoak. It is the most common form of intake modification performed on the Duratec. Running without a heatshield will not cause BAD performance, just "sub-par ones", when sitting still.
I can't recall offhand where to GET a MAF-adaptor, but I will be looking, too. Enjoy the newfound power and SOUND you get from an open element.
Ray
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Thanks a ton, that helps! 
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You are probably going to run into the same problem I did. Since you dont have an SVT, your going to need to find a place to relocate the IAC sensor that plugs into the top of the original airbox. As of right now mine is chillinin the engine bay no in use and I havent noticed any problems yet. I am trying to figure out a way to rig it in there so that it reads accurate but am still searching. Just a heas up!
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Originally posted by phlop:
Thanks a ton, that helps!
make sure you buy the K&N from www.ajusa.com they are the cheapest and offer free shipping.
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you can get a MAF adaptor from SP Motorsports
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Quick question...
Talking to my local part store, and the guy wanted to know what bolt pattern and size would work for the contour...
I found one there that fits a ford probe, and a 94-02 mustang... should this be similar for the contour?
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bolt pattern? rims? intake?
Wow...
look.. go to SP motorsports.. get a maf adaptor, they sell it for the Contour.
then get a K&N RU-3530 filter.. done..
no "bolt pattern" questions, or Mustang/Probe conversions.
tried... true... works.
Ray
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Originally posted by Ray:
bolt pattern? rims? intake?
Wow...
look.. go to SP motorsports.. get a maf adaptor, they sell it for the Contour.
then get a K&N RU-3530 filter.. done..
no "bolt pattern" questions, or Mustang/Probe conversions.
tried... true... works.
Ray
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Good news, found a store out here that had a ton of MAF Adapters. I picked up a KN filter with a chrome tip for 40.00 CAD, and the MAF Adapter for 10.00 CAD.... The SPMotor or whatever was asking over $40.00 american, just for the damn piece of aluminium. Anyways, I took the air box out, and measured the bolt pattern, for those of you who care (noy for you ray), it is 4.5 diagnol, 3' tall, and 3.5' wide. I used a Nissan MAF Adapter, that fit perfectly, and came with a rubber gasket.
The car sounds great, and I filled her up with 94 octain... and my car has a hugge increase in responce, and noticable horspower gain... I would definatly recomend this to anyone.
Total cost... was a mere $56.00 CAD for the entire setup. I was even able to get that sensor out of the way, and grouped it with some of the other vaccume hoses.
Cheers, and thanks for the advice.
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