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smeg99 · 09-15-2011, 03:30 PM

Is there a K&N type washable air filter that will fit in the Ford air box?

What have you guys done about replacing the air filter buy Ford paper or change the intake (Banks or other) or bought a washable filter or?

She and I · 09-15-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by smeg99

Is there a K&N type washable air filter that will fit in the Ford air box?

What have you guys done about replacing the air filter buy Ford paper or change the intake (Banks or other) or bought a washable filter or?

Hi smeg99, Welcome ...Do a search here on V10 filter, there is a lot of information.
I would not use a K&N type filter. Stick with OEM.
Richard

Wizard · 09-15-2011, 05:35 PM

I put one on my '02 Ford Winnebago Brave and the only thing I felt was a little lighter on the rear end.

ga traveler · 09-18-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeg99

Is there a K&N type washable air filter that will fit in the Ford air box?

What have you guys done about replacing the air filter buy Ford paper or change the intake (Banks or other) or bought a washable filter or?

What year model F53?

smeg99 · 09-18-2011, 11:21 PM

2007. I noticed that the Ford price for an air filter is 1/2 of the NAPA price.

w6pea · 09-18-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizard

I put one on my '02 Ford Winnebago Brave and the only thing I felt was a little lighter on the rear end.

Go to Wally World and buy a OEM Ford Filter it should have the same air box as the F-series. My jamboree had a K&N Filter in it and I got rid of it seemed like it was starving for air.

RoadRohrers · 09-19-2011, 04:31 AM

I found the K&N air filter for the V-10 by crossreferencing to Ford 450. Fit perfectly. I, too, did not notice much, if any, difference with the upgrade(?)

OSP1268 · 09-19-2011, 04:46 AM

Another problem that can happen using a KNN filter is if when cleaning and re-oiling it you happen to get a little to much oil on the filter. It will then foul the Mass Air Flow Sensor and you will have to buy a new one of those. I personally would not use one.

rmmpe · 09-19-2011, 05:50 AM

With over 35 years in the filter industry, I'll make the broad qualified statement that oiled foam air filter elements flow a lot of air but don't stop much contaminate.

Verifications abound.....browse this site:

Check out www.bobistheoilguy.com

And No, I'm not that Bob.

ga traveler · 09-19-2011, 06:35 PM

K&N does make a filter. Banks supplies them with their upgrade system.

rmmpe · 09-19-2011, 07:05 PM

Yes, they do. If all you want to do is stop rocks and bottle caps.

Back in my racing days I used K&N 'Green-Weenies'. Good for short-term performance but NOT for longevity. But, then again, I re-built my Husqvarna, Maico, Bultaco and Ossa engines 4 or 5 times a season using over-sized Weiseco pistons or rings every time until I had to buy new cylinders and start over the next year.

Not an ideal situation with the family cruiser or motorhome engines.

Use what you will.

navychaps · 09-20-2011, 05:11 PM

I was very pleased with the K & N I had on my E450 Class C. Just haven't gottin' around to getting one for the A.

Dunner · 10-13-2011, 10:08 PM

A lot of old wives tales here.

MAF sensors can be cleaned with carb cleaner. You do not have to buy a new one.

A K&N is not a oiled foam air filter, it is oiled gauze.

We have been using them in our off-road SAND rails for decades without undue engine wear.

It will cost you more in the long run using OEM filters.

Fiesta48 · 10-22-2011, 07:37 AM

After 35 years using K&N oil gauze air filters, several hundred thousand miles on 20+ vehicles, and no engine damage or dust upstream of the filter, you will save $. Cheaper in the long run (no replacement) and I always get better MPG and throttle response.