AFTERMARKET AIR FILTER - 2005 FORD FOCUS

$30 COLD AIR INDUCTION TUTORIAL FOR 2005 FORD FOCUS

[@EFC429]

On October 2022, I went ahead and did this mod with a Spectre #8131 filter. I followed your directions up to the cutting. However at 4:27, I did it slightly different. The inside of the adapter has an "indention" to which you can put over the MAFS tube on one of the flanges seen at 4:47. This prevents any sliding and offers a tighter seal around the plastic tube. Unfortunately the rubber boot tore on mine so I used one from a 2008 Focus (including the vacuum & PCV hoses). As of lately, I range between 38 and 33 miles per gallon with this CAI set up and the 08 Focus tubing.

[@mulletsquirrel]

"Makes a hiss when you start it up" *starts it up* DIAL UP SOUNDS

[@notathreat.2399]

For how small this car is, it sure makes a lot of noise

[@luisponce1472]

Did you get a Check Engine Light after this?

[@johnmorgan4368]

7:30 are you sure there's oil in the engine?

[@morganhutchens1803]

"When you start it, it will hiss." *starts car* Car: "REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"

[@johnnymac1580]

That noise can’t be from just changing the filter!

[@stevebonfiglio23]

very thorough, in layman's terms, well-illustrated, easy to follow.

[@butterfliesandcamo5975]

I super appreciate the people who make these DIY videos🙏 I just had to replace both of my headlights. It was getting to the point that I could no longer drive it at night, safely. I was originally quoted $600; ($240 ea + $120 labor). I decided to check out a DIY for replacing them and realized that I could do it myself. I also got 2 brand new headlights for $92 + $14 (s/h). Total was $106.00. I put them in and they're perfect!!! Took me almost 1 1/2hrs and I saved $494 doing it myself. VERY NICE👍 I do have to apologize...it never even occurred to me to record the entire job. I'ma idiot🙄 There's no DIY for fixing stupid🤣🤣

[@danashifflett4633]

Perhaps the best of the focus "cold air" videos. Most others just say Buy A Part without telling you what to look for in it. Thorough, thought out.

[@oliviamerlan5150]

Best video on this platform by far

[@stevenmck4584]

What a pain in the butt. Looks more complicated than changing plugs on a typical car. Focus, the plugs are right there with no obstruction but a damn pain for a simple air filter that takes 1 minute to change anywhere else. I ought to get a oil change and tell them to see if the air filter needs changing. I bet I get lied to.

[@foxgodrecords2752]

My guys were on it. I took it in and the computer had a callout for them to not look for the air filter. It told them to check the air gage on the resonator box. Cost me a $10 bet.

[@skilledtradesscotty4896]

Christ on a bike, those pulleys are literally screaming for attention! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nolatucker1282]

Super easy and chill to watch your vid. Mechanics with a cool head are the bomb.

[@butterfliesandcamo5975]

"Backyard" mechanics are the very BEST!!! My dad showed me everything I know about car's and being a "fixer" of just about EVERYTHING. He also told me that I should always have a good doctor, attorney, and a mechanic. Even though at different times in my life I may have changed those 3 up, he was absolutely right👍

[@miguelvillareal8300]

That sounded terrible

[@mitchellcarter9185]

doing this tomorrow. good idea with the tray plate and reverse clip.

[@malcolmdcosta]

I want to do this to my 05 Focus. So All I need to get it the spectre Filter and that has the adapters? And I need to cut the piping on which the MAF sensor fits on? Is that correct?

[@dougdogproductions5290]

Yes that is correct. Let me know how it turns out.

[@ivanortiz5336]

Sa as

[@notathreat.2399]

I'm about to do this on my 05

[@cocodog85]

thanks for the video. i did exactly has you had shown. except that the plastic tray was not cut. i just broke the plastic welds with a screw driver and therefore it is larger. the install was easy but the plastic inner fender screws will break, so anyone doing this should have some spare plastic screws. the spectra filter 8136 was only 42$ with delivery. i have a scan tool that will show the intake temperature, although i didn't take a reading before with the stock intake. the stock intake was badly clogged so i expect there to be a big improvement in fuel economy. i'll report the results in a few days after testing. thanks for your video.

[@cocodog85]

after a few days of use and with my autotool providing the data i have found that the intake temperatures fluctuate widely. at hwy speeds there is about a 5 -10 degree F increase in temp from ambient outside temp. once the car is at a stop light or in city traffic the difference is much higher. this is in a northern winter climate at this time. induction noise is much higher. at idle it is easily noticeable. at steady state hwy there is no difference since the induction noise is drowned out by regular wind noise. at full throttle at any speed the sound is quite loud. i suspect that there is much less induction resistance to intake airflow and this easier breathing will translate to better fuel economy. i'll report my mileage in a few weeks.

[@cocodog85]

after a month, i find that i have on average 30mpg (imperial gallons) city and 42 mpg hwy (70mph). no engine check lights. however the loose filter does rattle at idle, which was fixed by putting a foam rubber pad on the plastic tray that is bellow the filter. overall i'm pleased with the result and it was an easy install. i recommend this mod...so far.

[@abcentcobblepot5995]

@@cocodog85 still recommend? And what was your mpg before modding? I'm lucky if I get 200 miles to the tank.

[@cocodog85]

@@abcentcobblepot5995 ...should have done so long ago. the stock filters are a garbage design with garbage performance. 200 to a tank! something is wrong with your car.

[@bluegrasskid]

@@cocodog85 did you end up doing this?

[@foxgodrecords2752]

03:51 WARNING! SOUND OFF! *screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*

[@orlandoo.9656]

bro i had it with full volume with airpods cuz i could BARELY hear my guy, and then that part came i almost went deaf

[@chrischristofore4785]

Thank you for sharing!

[@That4.3Sierra]

I literally had to have my car towed. it wouldnt go over 3k rpm so I couldnt accelerate to speed. It would just act like its not getting fuel. i have filter on the bend part and not on the straight part. Thanks for telling me. just saved a lot of money on repairs

[@butterfliesandcamo5975]

I am so grateful for the people who do these DIY videos🙏 I'm ALWAYS using someone's video for something☺️

[@djosephbenedict2244]

Sounds like it would have been better to open the old unit and find a new filter element to replace the "permanent" one ...

[@foxgodrecords2752]

No. Seriously. Either buy the mod or make one (shorty or long tube). You DO NOT want to replace the air box. There is no "opening" the OEM air box. I have seen ONE guy open that box. It is factory sealed. Inside is 5 or 6 layers of foam -- like seat foam -- that make up the "air filter". Dorman makes a modded box that uses a paper element, but you still have to take the wheel off and peel back the fender well when it needs to be replaced. I'm planning on doing a shorty mod to mine, but I'm going to build a shield for mine to get more undercar air into it.

[@rayamundson8394]

That loud noise , something is NOT right. That loud noise is irritating. BAD Install. You teaching people this crap. You want this loud irritating noise on your car go ahead and listen to this guy.

[@keithfrank1303]

Did it pass inspection without an issues ?

[@qualityrenov]

thank you for taking the time to post this video. I think that the removal of the resonator would make the car run louder, noisier. no?

[@orlandoo.9656]

oh yeah, i got a resonator+ muffler delete on mine and it sounds like one of those civics ripping through the street at 2 am but not as obnoxious, pretty pleasant sound if you actually like hearing sound

[@dg98adams]

I think I am going to do this with y sons 04 Focus, except I am going to re-purpose a Ford replaceable filter air box, and plumb it to the factory air intake in the fender well... but god detail.

[@aemailaccount5108]

Ye what about the box in the fender do we just act like that don't exist or what

[@danieldyman7196]

I just did this and I knew someone else had the same idea I did. the stock airbox is an absolute piece of crap and super restrictive

[@somap8380]

I am wondering whether this modification will cause any issues in the northern area climate in winter.

[@butterfliesandcamo5975]

Hmmm🤔 Good question.

[@danieljames6799]

Nice video. What about the MAF sensor tube? Was that already on or Is it aftermarket? Thanks

[@notathreat.2399]

Yes it's the tube he took off after that box on the top

[@oliviamerlan5150]

Wow so helpful !!!

[@izzdidit64]

Has the check engines came on

[@tylerbeard4092]

Israel Alonzo another video I saw said that he had no check engine light years later, with this same mod

[@izzdidit64]

Sweetness got a weakened project

[@izzdidit64]

What did you uses to cut the parts with and how long did it take to cut the pipe

[@Gghfvbyfvg]

What are the part numbers of the pieces you used?

[@daniellaudman8580]

What a nightmare!!

[@josiahfisher2471]

I bought an FSWERKS cold air and it came with all hardware aswell as being placed away from the engine bay

[@geraldgreen5371]

Yo, l got that kit from fS WERKS, YOUR DOING IT ALL WRONG!!!

[@Miikecash27]

Very good video very helpful love mine better then all that other junk lol 👍😃

[@ractv227]

where i buy this kind of filter,,my car is ford focus tdci 1,560 2005,hatchback

[@jimotabs9386]

No reason mod.I ve already try it,but i dont see any difference.Only in the sound....

[@Nehemiahpurpos]

What's the model for 2007 Ford focus 2007 2.0

[@benharvey1449]

I put my intake into my 07 focus and the intake is facing towards the ground because the intake is so large, I took it for a spin after and for some reason the throttle or somethung got stuck at 4K rpm’s and just revved I had to shut my car off in the middle of the road, any help?

[@davidjaramillo8663]

Thats because the MAF is throwing off the air fuel mixture. I did this to mine and didn’t realize what he said about the position of the MAF and direction

[@Dieselmd2008]

Put k&n kit on my car it’s ran like trash ever since

[@NitroLambretta]

How did you deal with the maf

[@davidjaramillo8663]

You just cut part of the stock tube off . If you have a 2001-2007 you have to filp the tube

[@paulpatt5481]

Whatare the Spectra part #s for the filter (and adapter if separate ) ? - Thanks

[@jameshackworth2004]

8136 You can see it on the box in the video www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-Universal-Clamp-Filter/dp/B00062ZGOM

[@oliviamerlan5150]

LOVE THIS DO ANOTHER !!!

[@debbielynn7772]

thanks for making the video very helpful helped me out alot more could of took longer if i haven't watched this video

[@Myaccountishacked]

I’m lost.😭

[@sarahhewitt2606]

Thank you.

[@brandongratzer65]

Did mine yesterday and it ran great all day yesterday, but today, it barely even runs. It doesn’t have a check engine light, so I don’t know what that’s all about.

[@mehgusta]

air leak

[@bruceclough1539]

Did you find your answer?

[@camprandy]

Now I know what I did wrong

[@elmecanicodelamor2611]

Do you have part # for the air filter

[@falcon99ify]

8136

[@thomaswillerton6598]

Can this be done to a Ford Focus Mk2 07? Is it the same procedure? Thanks.

[@h3yitskyrbzofficial764]

Yes. Mk2 has the exact same set up

[@thomaswillerton6598]

@@h3yitskyrbzofficial764 Thanks, I didn't see it in the video, but after you cut the mass air flow sensor, did you need an adapter to make it fit back on? Like what size of pipe / tude is it?

[@BigVVS]

I’d have edited the sound out at the end

[@floprete9422]

The whole point was to show people what it sounds like.

[@mcandelaria1986]

I just ordered me a k&n filter with the adapters of Amazon for 26 bucks. Doing this swap next weekend on my 06 zx4

[@vicrose7141]

i also own a 06, how did yours turn out?

[@skyrockog2843]

I have an 05, how did it go

[@oliviamerlan5150]

Show me Doug 💃

[@johnnymac1580]

Who in their right mind would let a filter go unchanged for 150K!

[@jasonkeuma1986]

Ford buyers that are Told the car has a lifetime air filter. A friend is having issues, his gauge is in the green, but I question the accuracy of it.

[@stephenkowalski2448]

My 2007 has 167k on it still original filter, but .ight need new filter

[@notathreat.2399]

It's a stock liquid air filter, it lasts forever. The part he took off the top is the filter, the rest is the air intake

[@korywithak]

Is this still CA compliant?

[@justmorg1920]

I wonder the same I really want to do it to mine

[@korywithak]

@@justmorg1920 probably not now since CA is cracking down even more and checking ecu's

[@stevew9563]

No it is not.

[@crazyvermonter]

Volume is too low on video

[@robertfreund7525]

Why filter housing need to be replaced? That is not replacement part and Ford don't have that in service manual. You just want to have sport filter.

[@Jettrap505]

I'm just gonna give you a good incite 1 that's not a cold air by any means it's a shirt ram AKA hot air I take and second the car liturly preforms better with the stock intake

[@selenaburney9799]

tyler jenkins should have used that other tube to run cold air from bottom of car to close to the filter and also used part of the box to make a heat shield and some rubber gasket

[@Bryanbobber]

lmao "Liturly".

[@shemalyameen]

Dude "liturly" said 5 times it's NOT a cold air intake.... Some people's fucking kids. 😂🤣

[@FocusedHands]

Well I did this and my car runs better with the aftermarket... soooooooo show me the car fax bruh!!?

[@polybotes2007]

@@FocusedHands mine ran LOTS better as well but they are right its pretty much a hot air intake and could be better, i plan on making a box arround my filter to encase it from the engine heat and running a tube to the bottom of the car to get that cooler air

[@Richardhamiltonon]

K&n air filter are trash

[@jessicabecause3717]

Better than changing that shit. Above and beyond better.