Intake modification Question

[F350DRW1]

Anybody got the link on how to remove the metal flap under the intake elbow?

 

[bushpilot]

dont drop those SCREWS !

 

[F350DRW1]

Gee, THANKS, Bushpilot. I wanted the INSTRUCTIONS to print out. I would imagine that dropping METAL screws into the intake track would be a BAD idea.

 

[Flopster843]

My suggestion would be to remove the entire butterfly valve assy, and replace it with an 05+ elbow. It'll bolt right in place and give you a much better airflow. Especially if you get an aftermarket elbow.

 

[F350DRW1]

Yeah, its close to the trash can now, but I'm not sure which intake elbow to buy.

 

[Ironmerganser]

Ok....so this has sparked my interest.

So if I remove my current elbow, the butterfly valve just comes out and then I can bolt on an '05 elbow?

 

[F350DRW1]

I dont think so..they are taller, and all the aftermarket companies list a break point between 04 / 05. To remove butterfly, remove elbow, turn plate to closed position, remove 2 small torx screws, rotate valve to open, and pull plate straight up and out. Step by step instructions can be found @ Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 1948-2007 Ford F150, Super Duty & SUV owners community and information source. Covers F100, F-150, F250, Bronco, Ranger, Explorer, Expedition, Lighting, Escape and More

 

[keanoknick]

I don't know about very many elbows out there, but I am kinda partial to the Banks High Ram, It is much larger than stock, and easily outflows it, I also trust them, as I know they do all there own in house flow bench testing and have been around for years, there not just some new company trying to jump on the Diesel bandwagon, but, they are more expensive than others

 

[bigtrxs]

Hey f350drw1 you are right,the elbow on the 05+ trucks is taller.However flopster 843 is correct about removing the whole assembly,which is the elbow then removing the plate assembly and you will be able to put an 05+ elbow on a 03/04 model.
I read on another diesel forum that it will throw a code if it has one of the latest reflash.Maybe he can tell you a little more about it.But when I saw the pictures and they had the 03/04 elbow and valve assembly next to the stock 05/07 elbow it was the exact same hight.
Ill see if i can find where i seen it

 

[big_rooster]

i just removed mine the other day and i didnt have any flapper in it. You do have to pull the small circlular sensor off and plug it back in under the hood. Bought my 05 intake from DFUSER Diesel Performance - Diesel Pickup Truck Performance Parts same time i bought my livewire. Didnt take off the huge delphi sensor but dont have any codes or cel.