- Joined
- Jun 23, 2023
- Messages
- 35
- Reaction score
- 9
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- 3.5"
- Tire Size
- 33"
So, apparently the intake tube from MAF to TB for a '94 4.0 OHV is akin to the Hope Diamond.
Mine is original, cracks at the bendy parts, of which I've siliconed at the seams, then ran silicone tape (self-adhering) around the hose at those beads. Honestly, it's a pretty good patch job, but with the patches and the BBK TB I had to get when my OEM needed replacing, there's some mismatching and aft-MAF air still.
Now, of all the crap we have to buy to keep our trucks rolling, a fresh intake duct seems like it would be cake. In fact, if I drove a rather tepid 3L V6, it would be cake. But no go. I did find one for sale for <clears throat> a self-assured $3,000.
But, as I say, you can find 3.0 hoses all over the place, brand new, used, whatever. Honestly, the design seems similar aside from a two-duct middle section that seems silly but not particularly restrictive. And there's a vacuum outlet for my existing hose to match up with my oil inlet.
So can I just use the smaller mill's intake tube? Anyone tried this? If so, any fab needed? And if not, anyone know where I can find a decent piece of rubber for my truck?
Seems like a dumb reason not to idle smoothly...
Mine is original, cracks at the bendy parts, of which I've siliconed at the seams, then ran silicone tape (self-adhering) around the hose at those beads. Honestly, it's a pretty good patch job, but with the patches and the BBK TB I had to get when my OEM needed replacing, there's some mismatching and aft-MAF air still.
Now, of all the crap we have to buy to keep our trucks rolling, a fresh intake duct seems like it would be cake. In fact, if I drove a rather tepid 3L V6, it would be cake. But no go. I did find one for sale for <clears throat> a self-assured $3,000.
But, as I say, you can find 3.0 hoses all over the place, brand new, used, whatever. Honestly, the design seems similar aside from a two-duct middle section that seems silly but not particularly restrictive. And there's a vacuum outlet for my existing hose to match up with my oil inlet.
So can I just use the smaller mill's intake tube? Anyone tried this? If so, any fab needed? And if not, anyone know where I can find a decent piece of rubber for my truck?
Seems like a dumb reason not to idle smoothly...