Just found this forum, thanks to a link in an explorerforum post. I'm hoping to learn a lot about this platform and what's possible for the 3.5L TT on the 2018 Explorer Sport. My previous ride was a 2004 Volvo S60R that I bought new and modded for 14 years and 160K miles. Gave it up after USAA pronounced it totalled after a BMW hit and run me (no injuries) on I-95 one dark night.
The ExSport met all my needs at a really good price for the features. Tonight I installed the Livernois tune, 3bar MAP sensor, and tomorrow the 160-degree thermostat. Looking to increase the intake air volume by adding a 2" hose to the stock airbox, inlet location unknown yet, suggestions welcome.
Welcome to the community, congrats on the new ride, albeit via dire circumstances (long time to hold onto a car :) ).
Most people end up staying with the stock inlet(s) - one down in the fender where the snorkel is aimed and one up front via the grille. If you really wanted to improve I suppose you could extend the snorkel to the "fog light" area. But I suggest that for race day only. Even if you protect that opening properly, there is a risk of water intrusion. Not as much as in a low slung sports car probably, but still ...
The stock airbox is actually designed very well, you can add volume for upper rev ranges with a dropin filter such as K&N, and the tune will adapt to maximize the value of that additional airflow.
Quote from: SHOdded on October 17, 2018, 12:11:30 AM
Welcome to the community, congrats on the new ride, albeit via dire circumstances (long time to hold onto a car :) ).
Most people end up staying with the stock inlet(s) - one down in the fender where the snorkel is aimed and one up front via the grille. If you really wanted to improve I suppose you could extend the snorkel to the "fog light" area. But I suggest that for race day only. Even if you protect that opening properly, there is a risk of water intrusion. Not as much as in a low slung sports car probably, but still ...
The stock airbox is actually designed very well, you can add volume for upper rev ranges with a dropin filter such as K&N, and the tune will adapt to maximize the value of that additional airflow.
The stock air box and a K&N drop in are the best bang for your buck. Welcome to the community.