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#1612570 07/19/06 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by 1bdtour:
ok in the pic above its not there but it would go right next to the valve cover..it would be right on top of his plug wires




The obnoxious piece you're referring to is the intake resonator...it serves no real purpose, robs power and takes up space. In the intake system it is located between the plenum and MAF sensor, and forces incoming air down a dead end pipe. Ford did this to quiet engine noise, but it creates back pressure and reduces air velocity. My recommendation is to ditch the thing, just get a pipe 3" in diameter and connect it where it used to be. Don't forget to drill and thread a hole for your IAT (Idle Air Temperature) Sensor, or the ECU will get an inaccurate reading for the intake temp and incorrectly adjust the air/fuel ratio.


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k i did that i cut it off and kept the sensor where it was and covered the hole with a piece of steel but it seems like its robing hp with out it cuz when i left it on there and ran the car it seemed faster but when i took it off it seemed slower idk whats thats about thats y i was wondering.


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If the sensor isn't mounted in the pipe, it is measuring the air in your hot engine bay. This will pull timing, add fuel, and make your 'tour run like crap.

Get your IAT properly mounted in the intake pipe and it should all be fixed.

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#1612573 07/20/06 01:24 AM
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ok i left the sensor where it was in the stock place it was mounted and cute off the intake resonator then i put steel over the hole in the pipe so it shouldnt be gettin hot engine air


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if the steel plate is not sealed to the plastic it will leak unmetered air into the tubing making it run lean and hence running like crap.


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i need to juss buy more tubing and get rid of that lil peice to make sure no hot air is leakin into it


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