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TECMike
May 29, 2013Explorer
AIS is a term used for Air Intake Systems, usually when discussing diesel truck engines, as they take must take in and filter much more air into their engines than a gasoline powered truck.
To the best of my memory, Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel trucks were used so much by the military and oil companies in very harsh and sandy conditions overseas that Ford had a company named Donaldson develop a system designated the "Ford Severe Duty Air Intake System", that would filter air in their engines many times better and hold more dirt much longer than Ford's normal pleated original equipment air intake filters.
I believe Donaldson also made air filters for our military tanks for use in the desert.
The Ford Severe Air Intake System is available through Ford dealerships. I have one for my truck and they are great. Much more closed hood time.
I bought my last replacement filter through my Ford dealership. Seems like the replacement filter was about $70, but my memory is not what it used to be.
To the best of my memory, Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel trucks were used so much by the military and oil companies in very harsh and sandy conditions overseas that Ford had a company named Donaldson develop a system designated the "Ford Severe Duty Air Intake System", that would filter air in their engines many times better and hold more dirt much longer than Ford's normal pleated original equipment air intake filters.
I believe Donaldson also made air filters for our military tanks for use in the desert.
The Ford Severe Air Intake System is available through Ford dealerships. I have one for my truck and they are great. Much more closed hood time.
I bought my last replacement filter through my Ford dealership. Seems like the replacement filter was about $70, but my memory is not what it used to be.
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