Xtra Posted January 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) Have put in some time on the Adaptor Plate and have sorted out the latches. I still have to rebuild the mold before it is ready. Edited January 20, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB022803 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 2:17 PM, red95stang said: Hey guys I just installed the V3 on my 19 ST. It fit great no issues tight but good. I don’t have any real performance input right now but I will let you know. Great work Xtra. Red, Where do you have the right tube ported to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red95stang Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 It’s routed between the fender and tire well pointed to the rear of the car. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB022803 Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Thank you Red for the info, much appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted January 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 I have been working on the Adaptor mold, making some major changes to it. It is still a ways off from being done but progress continues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Here are some photos of the work being done I use cardboard with packing tape on it to create a mold. The packing tape acts as a mold reliese, the fiberglass will not stick to it. The mold needed to be made taller because the bottom edge of the ABS was not pulling in completely when I changed up to the thicker material. This curve at the bottom edge had to be cut off thus making the part shorter and causing an interference problem with the filter. When the cardboard is removed it looks like this. You can see the one inch that I added to the height. I use hot melt glue to attach the cardboard to the mold. It sticks fast and holds strong enough to do the job, but any residue can be removed easily and pulls right off. Once the mold was cleaned up I used bondo to create a flat base and fill any low parts. A little sanding and it will be one step closer to making another test part. Edited January 28, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Here you can see how the filter interferes with the old mold as well as the slight curve out along the bottom edge of the adaptor. By raising the mold one inch and squaring off the front edge, I hope to gain the space needed. Edited January 28, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) I worked on the clamping system and this is a prototype using the original mold. All the parts fit and hold the three parts together nicely. They go together quickly and easily without tools. Now that I know it works I just need to make it look better. Good thing is most of the latches will not be visible once the V3 is installed in the car. This is what I call the gate and it attaches the lid to the Adaptor. Don't worry about the gaps between the Adaptor and the lid. They are being addressed with the rebuild of the mold. These are the latches that are on the opposite side of the gate. Once these are clipped the lid is firmly attached to the Adaptor. This is how the OEM Air Box is clipped to the Adaptor. Small groves are machined into the aluminum for the latches to catch on. It may be changed into two catches instead of one long one This is the opposite side showing how the OEM Air Box is attached to the Adaptor plate. Once the Adaptor is lacted into place it holds solidly and connects all three parts together ( Lid, Adaptor and OEM Air Box ) without rattles or movement. High density rubber gaskets seal it up air tight. If I can make this work it will simplify iinstallation, cut costs, and should fit every Edge with a 2.7EB or 3.0TT no matter the year. Heck, this might fit other Fords with the 2.7EB, if they use the same Air Box and filter as the Edge. Will have to do some research that possibility. Edited January 28, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 ford doesnt officially list it for anything but edge/mkx use, but you never know ... with a little finagling in other SUVs/CUVs ... https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-air-cleaner-assembly-f2gz9600a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted January 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 I just came into possession of two more lids. That means two more V3 can be made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gredgesport Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Has anyone officially installed yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, gredgesport said: Has anyone officially installed yet? Oh geez! I've had it for months now, never installed it!! I need to get on that!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, gredgesport said: Has anyone officially installed yet? Red95stang has one installed on his ST, and Duece should have his installed soon ... I hope. The V3 is currently installed on a ST and a Sport. Edited February 4, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) I took off the V2 and V3 while my car was in the body shop and put in the stock tune just to be safe. To celebrate getting my car back I first re-installed the V2 and V3. Then I put in the 93 tune and filled up the tank with 91 and octane booster I have never run the 93 tune with the V2 and V3 installed until today and the car is a beast . It loves all the cold air the V2-3 combo provides with the Aux Air Intake. It is running super smooth and strong accelerating hard from 60 to 80 + MPH., I even heard a small fourth gear shift chirp from the tires. After I get the oil changed I will pull out the Dragy and try to get some numbers. I had rented a Ford Focus with the EB 4 cil engine. It had good pep and was easy to drive , but I missed my Sport and am happy to have it back in top shape. Edited February 5, 2022 by Xtra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) The modifications to the Adaptor mold are getting close to finished. The major shape changes have been completed and it is in the fine tuning stage. The bottom edge of the ABS was not pulling in tight to the mold creating a outward curve on the Adapter right where it needs to be cut. So I raised the mold to make the Adapter taller that way it can be trimmed to the correct height and get rid of that curve. The corners were reshaped to fit the lid better, and made more room for the filter. It still needs a lot more work before it is ready to be tested. Edited February 5, 2022 by Xtra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Well, finally wrapped it. Just have to clear the drain holes out, and she should be good. Not the best job I've ever done, lol, but it'll work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 This is on my 2015 Edge Sport AWD. Airbox takes a bit of manipulation to clear the Large locking connector at the drivers side fuse box, besides that, fit right in. Old K&N drop in filter was pretty clogged, and had large debris on it, so right off the bat, this is going to breathe better, not to mention the much larger volume of filtered air. Going to run it today/tomorrow, then probably reflash my tune and see if the ECU can learn anything better with this airbox. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Looking good Duece. A pleasant surprise to to start the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Duece McCracken said: Well, finally wrapped it. Just have to clear the drain holes out, and she should be good. Not the best job I've ever done, lol, but it'll work. What did you decide to wrap it with? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 10 hours ago, onyxbfly said: What did you decide to wrap it with? Oh geez, cool tec or some shiz. Whatever @Xtrarecommended, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Duece McCracken said: Oh geez, cool tec or some shiz. Whatever @Xtrarecommended, lol. Gotcha, CTFU! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, onyxbfly said: Gotcha, CTFU! Thermo-Tec 13575 Adhesive Backed... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844NGHS6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share One of these does the whole bottom. I used acetone for surface prep, and Thermo-Tec 12005 Spray-On Adhesive - 16.75 oz. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000P76ES0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RK2R0ZKP0G9PDFR7DMEE To try and stick it real good. Lol Time will tell. I had shears and an Exacto knife setup, a couple of flathead screwdrivers for tucking. If I had to do it again, I'd probably scuff up roughly, the box bottom first. Then clean and hose down with glue, lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Duece McCracken said: Thermo-Tec 13575 Adhesive Backed... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844NGHS6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share One of these does the whole bottom. I used acetone for surface prep, and Thermo-Tec 12005 Spray-On Adhesive - 16.75 oz. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000P76ES0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RK2R0ZKP0G9PDFR7DMEE To try and stick it real good. Lol Time will tell. I had shears and an Exacto knife setup, a couple of flathead screwdrivers for tucking. If I had to do it again, I'd probably scuff up roughly, the box bottom first. Then clean and hose down with glue, lol Thanks for sharing the technique! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Getting closer. Today, I put on a clear resin gloss coat and let it dry throughly. Then all the vacuum holes were drilled and cleared with compressed air. After it dried... let the sanding begin. Started with 120 then 320 dry sandpaper to smooth out the finish. Next it was completely wet sanded 4 times over, starting with 400 grit then working my way through 600, 1000 , and 1200 wet sandpaper before I hit with a polishing compound. All that remains is work on the bottom side Two new mounting T-nuts need to be installed and vacuum slots need to be cut into the foot before it is ready to mount to the wood base. It's so shiny I need sunglasses...lol Edited February 9, 2022 by Xtra 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 can i get one in hot pink please? ? ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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