HELP! Raptor Air filter

[BigJ]

Ah. Interesting.

There's a HUGE debate in the go-fast world surrounding the use of oil filters (like the K&N). Dry filters seem to be the new trend (like AFE).

In the dirt, I guess I get that you want something wet there, to capture the dust and make it stick? But on the other hand, a dry filter element that is fine enough to capture the dust anyway has the advantage of not risking sucking oil down into your intake. And you can just knock it out on a rock after a hard day's wheelin and you're good to go.

Sorry for the derail Mark. This definitely deserves its own thread.

 

[FSM06]

Fellas, the replacement number I got today is in fact a FA-1883. The new filter is approx 2 1/2 inches thick so I am concerned about the fact that the one you got Mark, is thinner. I took an air filter out of an 2010 F-150 that I performed a Pre-delivery inspection on this morning and to my surprise is like the one Mark described-(thinner) I inquired to my parts counter man if there were two choices. Seems a mystery to them, so I am still researching why there seems to be two configurations of the filter.

As for the question of "wet" filters, in my opinion they perform very well........AS LONG AS THEY ARE MAINTAINED!!!! The biggest problem we see with them is that they don't get taken care of as well as they should be. If you are willing to perform the regular maintenance they require, they are a good filter for naturally aspirated gasoline engines. As for diesels......well that is another story.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Thanks Damon!

I personally will stick with the factory filter and I'll replace it more frequently than called for in the factory manual (what is that interval?). Enabling the engine to breath well is crucial to good health and longevity. I hope the dealer has the right filters in stock.

 

[NoCaDiver]

For everyone talking about oil and air filters be advised that the filter that is in your Raptor has some sort of oil on it. I noticed this when I replaced mine with the Roush CAI.

 

[FSM06]

Thanks Damon!

I personally will stick with the factory filter and I'll replace it more frequently than called for in the factory manual (what is that interval?). Enabling the engine to breath well is crucial to good health and longevity. I hope the dealer has the right filters in stock.

Dan, there really is no set interval for an air filter change. They are a replace as required item. The dirtier the environment, the more often the replacement. I changed mine today at 10,288 miles and it likely did not need it, but I am like you in that the cleaner the air going in, the better. For the 15 to 20 $ that is pretty cheap every 10K miles.

 

[Xjrguy]

Guys, I just replaced my air filter.

My truck only has 2600 miles on it. The filter was gross.

New thread will be created in a couple minutes with pics and I will post the link here for anyone that finds this thread instead.


Check here:

http://www.svtoffroad.com/showthread.php?481-2010-SVT-Raptor-Air-Filter-Check-and-Replace-5.4L&p=2577&viewfull=1#post2577

 

[wbimota]

If 6.2 and 5.4 share same parts, here is the number.
7C3Z-9601-A
I bought this part from dealer last Dec. and it was perfectly same as original.
I paid $24.98 + tax
I replaced on about 9,000 miles, and once I saw the used filter, I thought I shoulda changed way earlier.

 

[KaiserM715]

Here is the air filter reference I put together:
http://www.svtoffroad.com/showthread.php?3520-Air-Filter-Reference

 

[The Tank]

As long as you don't over oil the filter a wet filter won't cause any problems. You start having problems when the oil gets sucked off the filter and on to the MAF.

sent from ...... I don't know where I am.

 

[FordFanStan]

As long as you don't over oil the filter a wet filter won't cause any problems. You start having problems when the oil gets sucked off the filter and on to the MAF.

+1, if you use an oiled style filter, it is a good idea to grab a aerosol can of electronic parts cleaner, MAF cleaner, or worst case scenario Brake Parts or Carb Cleaner and spray down your MAF electronics to dissolve any oil on the meter. These K&N filters along with other oiled types are far too common over oiled. You only want a light layer on the bottom of the filter to attract the fine dust and that's it. DO NOT saturate your filter. FFS