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Hot Wheels Oct 3, 2006 01:38 PM

Flex Fuel and Intakes
 
I have a 2000 Ranger with the Flex Fuel 3.0L V6. I am looking into installing a Mac Intake. So here's my question: will adding an intake onto a flex fuel system running E85 help or hurt my truck? I've heard it won't be a problem from some and others say my engine will get toasted. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Nick

bwester04 Oct 3, 2006 03:07 PM

I dunno about that because I havent ran E85 yet, but I have the FFV 3.0L and a MAC intake and have never heard such a problem..

Hot Wheels Oct 3, 2006 03:36 PM

Alright, thanks for the input. It's nice to know it is even possible to install one. I've called manufacturers and all of them say that they're designed for "stock" (gas) applications and that they're not responsible for any possible damage caused.

jtslmn720 Oct 3, 2006 05:41 PM

im with BJ, never run e85 but havent had a problem with the intake at all

2003stealthedge Oct 3, 2006 05:49 PM

I run e85 all the time and i have a volant CAI and havent had any problems

Hot Wheels Oct 4, 2006 06:08 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. Now all I have to do is save my pennies to buy an intake... man thats a lot of pennies :( Oh well, at least I'll have all winter to save :)

xp1ik99 Oct 4, 2006 08:11 AM

isnt the mac intake like 150??? thats pretty cheap for a CAI.....

Hot Wheels Oct 4, 2006 02:47 PM

Yeah, but full time student + part timr job= just enough $ to fill the gas tank. When I have the cash I am definitely going to get a Mac.

bwester04 Oct 4, 2006 03:05 PM

Yeah I got mine for $130 shipped on ebay, the MAC intakes are priced pretty low compared to the others.

WhiteRabbit22 Oct 4, 2006 06:21 PM

I built my own from autozone for about $80 including a long cone. Haven't run E85 yet, don't really plan on it either.


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