Air filter box

Asked by MatrixMauler Mar 12, 2009 at 12:33 PM about the 2007 Ford Focus ZX4 ST

Question type: Car Customization

I have heard that if i drill a hole in my air filter box instead of buying a cold air intake, it would work the same and at the same time be less costly. Is it true that i can do this? If so, how big of a hole do i need to drill? Or give me any other info about this?

7 Answers

365

i wouldnt. i personaly think you might get more noise out of it, but thats about it. most of the benifit of the cold air intake is the fact that the air is cold. maybe if you drilled after the filter it would breath better but your taking in dirty ass air now. i have an aem cold air for my focus and i love it.

1 people found this helpful.
2,245

most "cold air intakes" in fact feet hot underhood air to the engine, and MIGHT increase 5 hp at the most on a car that has a really restricted intake

1 people found this helpful.
25

your 2007 focus comes with a lifetime air box that is dealer service only, they replace the hole thing, just add a cold air intake and that the air filter is in the fender, dont drill holes youll make something wrong happend!

2 people found this helpful.
45

I know this is a little late but; I recently, accidentally crushed my air cleaner box on my '05 focus after the ball joint failed and sent me into a ditch. I have access to parts at dealer prices because I work in the auto tuning field. Best price I have found is $200 for the box and 6 of the components. Further research shows this unit as a whole is MSRP @ $470... DON'T alter your air cleaner box!! Take it off and sell the P.O.S. ! Performance cold air intakes are way cheaper than an OEM, so you could pay or your cold air with the money you make. The body damage, suspension, CV and air cleaner box TOTALLED my car!! And it's really all due to this "Lifetime Air Filter" My opinion is that it's a total joke. Note: You can fab a pipe to lengthen your intake point. Custom make it to go down to your fender and make a hole in the fender. Thin expaded metal with metal screen behind it will serve as a pre-filter. If you are really crafty you can design this to avoid water kick up, even build a cone chamber to help force the air into the filter. It works, and you'll get more than a 6hp gain.

Can i remove my air filter box on ford fiesta 2006 and add a conefilter which is lying on the engin

Your Answer:

Focus

Looking for a Used Focus in your area?

CarGurus has 487 nationwide Focus listings starting at $2,250.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,300
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,650
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,400
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fusion
17 Great Deals out of 415 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Fiesta
14 Great Deals out of 150 listings starting at $3,777
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Ford Escape
124 Great Deals out of 4,594 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 608 listings starting at $4,900
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $1,295
Used Hyundai Elantra
163 Great Deals out of 3,544 listings starting at $2,995
Used Mazda MAZDA3
74 Great Deals out of 1,510 listings starting at $2,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.