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I got tired of the factory snorkel sucking water everytime I went wheelin in deep water, so I came up with an easy inexpensive way to cure my problem and at the same time pick up some mpg's and power. I hope this is a good writeup for others to follow. I went to AutoZone for my filter, but any aftermarket 3" filter will work...
I started by disassembling my factory intake plumbing...
Remove the recirculator line from the intake tube
Next remove the IACT from the intake tube
Next unclip the air filter housing
Disconnect the MAF harness plug next to the air filter housing
Separate the MAF housing from the air filter housing
Loosen the clamp on the intake tube at the TB and remove intake tube
Remove the air filter housing from the fender by removing the push pin and pulling up on the housing
My air filter I picked up from AutoZone for $23.00
Most would take a piece of PVC pipe or something and replace the factory intake tube, but I re-used mine to keep costs down. Any 3" air filter will work, I used a Spectre filter, just what my local store had. I connect it straight to the MAF housing
I then re-install the intake tube into the engine bay, connecting the MAF harness plug
Connect the Recirculator tube and IACT
Tighten the clamp on the intake tube at the TB
Recheck all connections. This is the finished look of the install.
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I started by disassembling my factory intake plumbing...
Remove the recirculator line from the intake tube
Next remove the IACT from the intake tube
Next unclip the air filter housing
Disconnect the MAF harness plug next to the air filter housing
Separate the MAF housing from the air filter housing
Loosen the clamp on the intake tube at the TB and remove intake tube
Remove the air filter housing from the fender by removing the push pin and pulling up on the housing
My air filter I picked up from AutoZone for $23.00
Most would take a piece of PVC pipe or something and replace the factory intake tube, but I re-used mine to keep costs down. Any 3" air filter will work, I used a Spectre filter, just what my local store had. I connect it straight to the MAF housing
I then re-install the intake tube into the engine bay, connecting the MAF harness plug
Connect the Recirculator tube and IACT
Tighten the clamp on the intake tube at the TB
Recheck all connections. This is the finished look of the install.
SVT
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