It's kinda similar, but not the same. The thing at Lowes is a PVC connector. The reducing coupler you found at Home Depot is rubber. I don't think it will fit into the fender hole.

I think if you don't have a Lowes nearby and you want to make the mod using the approach kd4crs did, you should order the Lowes part over the internet.

- Jack

where to buy and what size caps/plugs did you need to cap off where the baffles were? Is it louder now with the baffles removed?

Got them from Lowes. I'll try to get the sizes for you tomorrow. I have not noticed a difference in sound, but I'm still using the stock air filter. There might be a difference with a K&N replacement filter...but not sure.

Agent Orang: Did you ever make a parts list of the pices used in your adaptation? If so, could you refer me to the post If not, could you list them. If you do, I will flow bench your mod too. Thanks.

Here ya go...
Parts List for the cold/ram air mod (everything was purchased from Lowe's):
Item # Description Price
184176 3"x8' Flex Aluminum Duct $9.57
22735 3" Wht PVC S&D 90D Elbow $2.43
23463 3" No-Hub Coupling Flexible $3.77
22917 3" Flexible Tee w/ Clamps $12.93

Thanks Jim!
BTW, I am currently using the stock Motorcraft filter, I'm interested to see the difference a high flow fliter would make to this mod...

Parts List for the baffle elimination mod for 92 5.0 (again, everything was purchased from Lowe's):
23406 2" PVC Test Cap 131 0800 $0.57
1-1/2" Lasko SCH 40 Cap , 1-1/4" SCH 40 Cap- item #'s and prices are unknown because the pieces did not have a price tag on it and the guy at the register did not want to bother with it, so he gave them to me.

:doh: Forgot to add Black RTV Silicone used to adhere the caps to the tube and flat black spray paint.

Well got everything in and looks great! We'll see how she runs next weekend. By the way where's a good place to get a AEM dry flo replacement filter.
Lars

Got mine at AJ-USA for about $35. Here is the link:

http://www.ajusa.com/details/index/4...%205.4L;%20GAS

Thank you kd4crs I'll get the filter ordered tonight.

Lars

Alright, so I took the cone off the end of the intake, and for now just have it open in the engine compartment. Do I need to unhook the battery before driving? Positive or Negative.

I have not added a new snorkel yet, I cant get the abs pipe in town. i don't like the white PVC pipe I can get. I am still looking for something that is similar to oem like tubing. I tried a shop vac wand but it is 2.5" diameter, close no cigar, next thought is a leaf blower/vac tube, but being it is February in NE they have not put them out yet.

Unhook the battery? No, I don't think so. unhooking it will FORCE the PCM to relearn everything over a period of several drive cycles, but, unless I'm totally wrong here, it relearns everything anyway, just at a slower rate. And, you possibly don't want it to get too fond of the intake in the engine compartment, since you're planning to get the inlet back into the fender well.

You COULD paint the PVC pipe black, you know. :cheesy smile: My black painted hose clamp came out looking super and added at least 100 HP! :giggle: (Suppose I should post a picture of the final, glorious, all-black, $8 mod, right)?

I found the ABS in Home Depot. I think it may be sewer piping.

- Jack