Hello everyone! I thought I would put up a quick guide on the installation of the MDesign Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake. All this couldn't be done without Spartn27 and his great design. All of this guide comes with help from Spartn's original instructions he gave us. I thought I would put it with some pictures to help anyone in the future or to get the word out on this great intake. Enjoy!
MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake
2010-15 Ford Taurus SHO/Flex/Explorer $ Lincoln MKS with 3.5L EcoBoost
Inside the Box:
Carbon Fiber Enclosed Air Filter (Left), Carbon Fiber Charge Pipe (Right)
Filter Chrome Ball End (Inlet Scoop Side)
Filter Cone End (Engine Side)
Intake Air Scoop
Silicone Flex Coupler (Bottom and Middle Left)
Silicone Reducer Coupler (Top Left)
3" Clamps
3 1/2" Clamp
Tools Needed:
5/16" Ratchet Wrench
Instructions:
1. Get yourselves adirty clean SHO or other vehicle you want to replace the old intake on.
2. Carefully remove the MAP sensor from the OEM air box lid. Handle sensor with care. Remove the wire retainer clipped into the corner of the OEM air box lid.
Hint: This tab may need to be lifted in order to freely rotate the sensor and unscrew it from the lid.
3. Remove the 2 bolts holding the OEM intake air scoop.
4. Loosen the two hose clamps on the ribbed rubber hose.
5. Remove the OEM intake and ribbed rubber hose. This should be able to be done by simply pulling up and to the left to pop the intake loose once the bolts and clamps are removed. You are now left with an empty space in your engine bay. The hose clamps on the ribbed rubber hose can be reused if needed.
6. Unclip the wire harness retainer shown on the front side of the empty space as the MAP sensor wire length is just barely too short to reach the new location.
7. Remove the metal insert and rubber grommet from the OEM intake.
8. Re-install these into the new MDesign intake air scoop in the same way
9. Begin to assemble the intake components as shown. Take note on the direction of the filter and the chrome ball side goes towards the inlet scoop. Clamps #1, #2, and #3 can be tightened down. Clamps #4 and #5 should be left loose to allow for adjustment during installation. All couplers should be pressed on as far as possible and will be right against the grommet in the carbon fiber charge pipe. The grommet on the charge pipe should be in approximately the 7 - 8 o'clock position when you down the pipe from the front end of the car.
Tip: Align the bolts for the clamps on the bottom side when installed to keep them out eye site and have a cleaner look.
10. Replace the blue OEM O-ring on the MAP sensor with the supplied O-ring. Install the MAP sensor into the grommet in the charge pipe in the assembled section of the intake making sure the sensor is fully inserted into the grommet. Make sure the sensor has this orientation shown so that the blue tip has full exposure to the airflow. (Note: The picture I have is not using the provided O-ring and only has some electrical tape to make the seal. Use the O-ring if possible.)
11. Now fit the assembled intake into the vehicle and make any necessary adjustments to the charge pipe and attached silicone couplers so that the intake scoop fits into the OEM location and bolt holes line up. This will be tight fit and may need a little effort to fit into place. Once all adjustments are made, tighten the remaining 3 clamps and re-install the two bolts to hold down the intake scoop.
12. Now stand back and look at your amazingdirty clean engine bay with your brand spankin' new MDesigns Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake.
Related Posts:
Original Group Buy Post:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3894.0.html
BigMoneyCloser's Review:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4034.0.html
Thanks for reading and don't forget to thank Spartn27 for this great product!
MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake
2010-15 Ford Taurus SHO/Flex/Explorer $ Lincoln MKS with 3.5L EcoBoost
Inside the Box:
- 1 x Carbon Fiber Enclosed Air Filter
- 1 x Carbon Fiber Charge Pipe
- 1 x Intake Air Scoop
- 2 x Silicone Flex Coupler
- 1 x Silicone Reducer Coupler
- 4 x 3" Clamps
- 1 x 3 1/2" Clamp
- 1 x O-Ring (Not Pictured)
Carbon Fiber Enclosed Air Filter (Left), Carbon Fiber Charge Pipe (Right)
Filter Chrome Ball End (Inlet Scoop Side)
Filter Cone End (Engine Side)
Intake Air Scoop
Silicone Flex Coupler (Bottom and Middle Left)
Silicone Reducer Coupler (Top Left)
3" Clamps
3 1/2" Clamp
Tools Needed:
5/16" Ratchet Wrench
Instructions:
1. Get yourselves a
2. Carefully remove the MAP sensor from the OEM air box lid. Handle sensor with care. Remove the wire retainer clipped into the corner of the OEM air box lid.
Hint: This tab may need to be lifted in order to freely rotate the sensor and unscrew it from the lid.
3. Remove the 2 bolts holding the OEM intake air scoop.
4. Loosen the two hose clamps on the ribbed rubber hose.
5. Remove the OEM intake and ribbed rubber hose. This should be able to be done by simply pulling up and to the left to pop the intake loose once the bolts and clamps are removed. You are now left with an empty space in your engine bay. The hose clamps on the ribbed rubber hose can be reused if needed.
6. Unclip the wire harness retainer shown on the front side of the empty space as the MAP sensor wire length is just barely too short to reach the new location.
7. Remove the metal insert and rubber grommet from the OEM intake.
8. Re-install these into the new MDesign intake air scoop in the same way
9. Begin to assemble the intake components as shown. Take note on the direction of the filter and the chrome ball side goes towards the inlet scoop. Clamps #1, #2, and #3 can be tightened down. Clamps #4 and #5 should be left loose to allow for adjustment during installation. All couplers should be pressed on as far as possible and will be right against the grommet in the carbon fiber charge pipe. The grommet on the charge pipe should be in approximately the 7 - 8 o'clock position when you down the pipe from the front end of the car.
Tip: Align the bolts for the clamps on the bottom side when installed to keep them out eye site and have a cleaner look.
10. Replace the blue OEM O-ring on the MAP sensor with the supplied O-ring. Install the MAP sensor into the grommet in the charge pipe in the assembled section of the intake making sure the sensor is fully inserted into the grommet. Make sure the sensor has this orientation shown so that the blue tip has full exposure to the airflow. (Note: The picture I have is not using the provided O-ring and only has some electrical tape to make the seal. Use the O-ring if possible.)
11. Now fit the assembled intake into the vehicle and make any necessary adjustments to the charge pipe and attached silicone couplers so that the intake scoop fits into the OEM location and bolt holes line up. This will be tight fit and may need a little effort to fit into place. Once all adjustments are made, tighten the remaining 3 clamps and re-install the two bolts to hold down the intake scoop.
12. Now stand back and look at your amazing
Related Posts:
Original Group Buy Post:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3894.0.html
BigMoneyCloser's Review:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4034.0.html
Thanks for reading and don't forget to thank Spartn27 for this great product!
Makes me want 1 for the Edge 
