Some stupid air filter question
 

Folks,

I checked my air filter yesterday which is the stock oval and deep version on my 2001 F350. Since there were some bugs and tiny sticks in the button. I blew compressed air from the top and then after 5 seconds and 2 seconds from the button, some voice in my head told me to stop. Since my wife is driving long distance today, I went ahead and brought a new one at 121 a pop.

My question is. Did I damage the old filter by blowing compressed air though it? The gauge (which I learned after the fact) was just showing one half and I hate to just waste a perfectly okay filter.

I did make sure that the dirty side of the plastic intake was clean before I put the new one in and made sure the gasket was not twisted and crooked. Then I also put the button on the gauge to reset. There was also a wire harness plug but nothing was plugged to it. What is the wire harness for?

I see that many here are doing an intake with the exposed conical air filter (Tymar?). It is so dusty here in NM. I got this truck May 15 and it is already coated with a film of dust that cannot just be blown with air. I had to wipe most of the dust off with a rag. So if I get those conical air intake, wouldn't it be more prone to dirt and maybe even get wet? It does seem that the intake and the piping is even cheaper than the air filter. Why is that or is a Motorcraft/Napa conspiracy to price them so high.

Anyways if you guys can point me to a sponsor/vendor that can set me up with better intake options or just a cheaper price on the stock oval air filters -- I'll appreciate that.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!

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After looking around it looks like my truck has the AIS -- severe duty intake. Are they not stock on these trucks.

It looks like this:

http://static.superdutypsd.com/images/ais.JPG

Thanks

It shouldn't have damaged it. You would have to have unbelieveable air pressure to hurt it.

i should of just went thru no damage
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depends on PSI. when i worked on CAT construction equipment, we were limited to 120psi to ensure the air pressure didnt rip one of the paper pleats at the fold.

Thanks fellas. I have a POS compressor, so it was not even 100 psi. My wife already left and she will be driving 1000+ miles RT, so I put the new filter in just to be on the safe side. Will the gauge know actually how clogged the old filter is if I reuse it since I reset the gauge. It was half way when I took it out.

Considering my dusty environment and other use of the truck, pulling our horses 1-2 times a week, am I set about the intake requirement as this AIS/Donaldson is already a "mod". I do plan at some point to have a mild tune. If I got an exhaust + pyro, am I ready to add a mild tune to wake the tuck up. I am thinking a daily driver economy + 2 tows? Or do these mods require those conical filters?

it is not recommended, but is worth having. Personally I am happy with the removal of my ford severe duty AIS setup for my Zombie Series Intake. I would recommend Boost, EGT and Trans temp gauges with the tuner. As far as tunes I would say towing, daily, economy, street and extreme.

Even 40lbs of air pressure can damage an air element depending on the tip used and the element it's self, 40lbs of air from 4-6" away is what I use and suggest. I have seen the damage more air from closer can cause. At work I will not let anyone but myself service the air cleaner on my piece, not the fuel guy and not the cat guy either. Their standard air pressure is 120psi and they use a high volume blow gun on the filters from point blank range. I have seen the fibers of the element become airborn.

True but if it did blow through it he would be able to notice it. He wouldn't be asking this question.