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  • Fuel Efficiency Upgrade: Headers, Exhaust, Throttle Body, Aerodynamics
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    A Ford F-150 gets several upgrades, all leading to better efficiency and higher mpg.
    From "Weekend Mechanic"
    episode WKM-405


    (Continued from page 1)

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    The throttle-body spacer, installed

  • The throttle-body spacer goes onto the intake manifold and the stock throttle body is re-installed on top of it.

  • The new bolts go on and are tightened down.

  • Before putting the new air dam in, install the rubber grommets onto the factory intake mounting plate.

  • The air dam goes in and is secured using the supplied bolts, washers and brackets.

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  • The reusable cone filter goes in and the clamp is tightened down (figure B).

  • Weather-stripping fits over the air dam panels to seal and contain the system (figure C).

  • Tuck the radiator coolant hose away, clipping it onto the body and securing with a washer.
    Photo

    Figure B
    		Photo

    Figure C

    PHOTO

    The high-peformance air filter, installed
    PHOTO

    The new air tube, installed

  • The air tube brackets are installed onto the manifold on both sides.

  • It's a good idea to spray the hump hose with lubricant to make it easier to install and it fits well onto the air dam adapter.

  • The hose clamp is tightened down to secure it to the air dam.

  • Install the rubber ring seal onto the intake air tube, making sure that it fits snugly.

  • Also install the grommet for the PVC connection.

  • The new air tube goes on, fitting the inlet into the hump hose on the air dam and the outlet onto the throttle body, making sure it's pressed down securely.

  • With everything fitting well, the air tube brackets are secured to the air tube.

  • The mass air flow sensor is connected to the new air tube and is tightened down..

  • The PVC fitting is installed into the grommet on the air tube and connected to the PVC hose.


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