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Ford Expedition True expeditions require additional transportation conveyances: horses, boats, cars, for example. With a towing capacity around 9,000 pounds, the Ford Expedition can tow any of these. Ford adds a new top end King Ranch model for 2008, as well as an available rear backup camera and power-retractable running boards. The Expedition is meant for utility, not posing.

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Old 04-26-2009, 05:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Vehicle: 1998 Expedition 5.4

I was thinking about ordering the Airaid TBS and Intake and installing it in my Expy but before I drop about $350 on the two items, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the installation (ie, is it pretty easy/straight forward) and if anyone has any thoughts on how useful it would be? I'm looking for just about any method to increase fuel efficiency.

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You would be better off replacing spark plugs & wires, fuel filter, O2 sensors, and getting the trans, coolant, rear diff, and fuel system flushed.
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$350 and you will benefit more doing everything stated in post #2.
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You would be better off replacing spark plugs & wires, fuel filter, O2 sensors, and getting the trans, coolant, rear diff, and fuel system flushed.
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Plugs replaced
Fuel filter replaced
Front/Rear diff changed
Trans/filter changed

I had the 02 sensors tested today and apparently they are still good. I requested they be changed otherwise.

What I have done is installed the Tornado, K&R filter and one of those fuel boss'. I'm not sure if they'll make a difference or not. On a very limited test, I drove my truck 38 miles and averaged 15.8 MPG before installing (and Sea Foaming), then drove the same route a second time afterwords and got 15.9 MPG. Not much of an increase.

I've decided the throttle body spacer is a total waste of money as thats what nearly every post has said. I'm still up in the air on the intake though. There seems to be a lot of people who speak highly of them and then a lot who don't. For now, I'm just going to skip it.

Anyways, again, thanks for all the good advice. Someday hopefully I can return the favor to someone else.

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A true cold air intake would be the best bang for the buck. I think K+N may make one.

Did you even notice anything with the Tornado?
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What looks good to me.

K+N 57 SERIES HIGH FLOW PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKE KITS
MAGNUM FORCE STAGE 2 COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
VOLANT PERFORMANCE COOL AIR INTAKE KITS

The reason why I say these kits is because I have heard about them on TV shows and seen them in person and heard from their owners.
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K+N 57 SERIES HIGH FLOW PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKE KITS
MAGNUM FORCE STAGE 2 COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
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The reason why I say these kits is because I have heard about them on TV shows and seen them in person and heard from their owners.
Alright. Hey, thanks. I appreciate the advice, as always.
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I ordered the K&N 57 Series Intake. From the customer reviews, it seems to be the best overall.
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