Destineal
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The couplers leave much to be desired, but I'm use to 3 ply and better. These are 0 ply??? Shouldn't matter since they'll see a whole 0 psi.
Ebay intake opinion/experience
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Docmax
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The crank case breather barb is a 1" diameter fitting. I would post pictures but the intake has already been removed from the car. That 1" fitting isn't a quick disconnect either.
AmsterDutch
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The 1st Gen cold air I bought looks like better quality than this 2nd Gen ...looks like the same metal tubing though ...you could always place some gasket maker around the threaded plastic fittings to be assured they are a nice tight seal...I could really have fun modifying this ...now I’m thinking about buying this for my 2006 ...but from what I see the factory cold air intake that came with the car is one of the most solid air intake system I've seen
Destineal
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I had to trim some of the rubber hose with a utility knife. I trimmed enough off the sides to slide it in to the quick connect for the 1" breather Barb. The other issue is the 2nd smaller hose isn't long enough so you'll need to replace it . I wish that I would have installed it before I installed the exhaust. It comes with a bracket that you have to bend and secure the intake with. I didn't bother. Maybe I'll try to weld it one day. Maybe I'll trash it and get a K&N one day.
AmsterDutch
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lincoln_zero
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So overall, would you recommend it? I haven't ordered yet. And which hose needs to be replaced, and where can I buy said hose? Thanks mate.
Destineal
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The hose is just a tad too short. I think it's worth it since options are lacking
Destineal
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Bought 2 ft of Gates 4219XL fuel\pcv hose from O'reilly for $3.xx. Problem solved.
Destineal
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Next step is to find a better solution for the VC breather
lincoln_zero
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AmsterDutch
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I think that is the one that's too small
Destineal
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that hose is the original. Its too short, but maybe it won't be for you. Not a lot of R&D in this kit.
lincoln_zero
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How does it sound? Do you notice any improvements over stock?
Destineal
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I don't know. Sometimes I hear a slight whistle. I got my exhaust b4 I got this intake and I haven't had the car long. My last car was a I6 GMC Envoy, so this car in general is fast to me.
AmsterDutch
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Looks like the same filter as the Gen 1 Ebay Cold Air Intake System ...This system gave a bit more beef to the sound ...but not to much which was a relief because personally one of the things I like most about the Lincoln LS is that it's a quiet yet powerful snappy V8 ....I don't like loud cars never have never will..you can actually hear the filter suck in air while the car is idling...It was like the thing was alive and breathing lol
LSE_4_LYFE
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Nice heat shield! How much to make me one??
AmsterDutch
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I customized it on the fly...I used a laser cutter for the metal ...but you could use a tin snips just as well...I would start with a step bit to get the circle started for the round tube... I no longer have my 2001 Lincoln LS ...I upgraded to a 2006 LS ...I customized it out of sheet metal from the hardware store... Menards/Home Depot ...I could get you the materials I used...but without the 1st Gen LS in front of me... so I could get the exact measurements it would be quite difficult to build for you... let me know if you want the list of materials ...otherwise ...use your imagination and customize a Heat Shield to your liking...make this car your own ...I see you have a great looking car... The Black LSes are the best looking in my opinion...ttyl
LSE_4_LYFE
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Ty. Yea my new 5speed is amazing. And I've always loved the 02LSE best. I would love a material list. Not to good at making things but I'm ok if I have lil direction. Ty for help.
AmsterDutch
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I will get the list of materials by the end of the week. Were you going to go with the whole eBay Cold Air Intake or just the k&N Filter? If you are going with eBay System here is the one I purchased... Short Ram Air Intake Kit + BLACK for 02 Thunderbird /00-02 Lincoln LS 3.9 V8 I paid $79.00 now there listed at $474.99 WTF! That's Crazy or a major Typo!
LSE_4_LYFE
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Ebay one. I'll look it up an see. That's gotta be a typo. I seen them for the 70 something range.
I also bought the $79 cold air intake from eBay, for my 01 Lincoln LS V8 I was wondering if anyone knows what would be the best route for my next upgrade and where I should go from here? Someone told me to get a Obd tuner but I’ve not heard anything about them. Thoughts?