Cold Air Intake?????

Apps224

Apps224

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I am looking to add a cold intake system to my 2007 V6 Mustang, and I was wondering what the experts would suggest. In my mind I have pretty much narrowed it down to BBK or K&N. Which one of the 2 would be better for me. I was reading that the K&N would be better because it is not metal and would run cooler....Any advice on the matter would be well appreciated. Thanks..........Apps224
 
Gingerbreadman

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one suggestion is make sure u run the intake into the fender or into the front bumper so its not sucking up underhood hot air,i use mac on my 5.0 and its metal and yes it does get hot,,im eventually gonna wrap it,but if ur concerned about the heat the k&n would probly be better,just make sure the filter isnt in the engine bay,good luck
 
ford20

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You cant really do that with the S197s so you kinda have to keep it the way it is if im not mistaken. I might talk to Brenspeed or American Muscle and inquire about their intake and tune options. From what I hear C&L does a good job as a CAI on the Gts so I would imagine that they would do the same job on the 4.0 as well. This is just one I found while doing a quick search plus we get a discount from American Muscle for being a member of NYM since they are a site sponser :D

http://www.americanmuscle.com/cnl-sct-0509v6-kit.html
 
Baz

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I'm planning oh getting a CAI, I like what AM.com, has the Ford Racing V6 bundle with the SCT tuner. One major thing I can across is hydrolock. I know I'm gonna get scoulded for driving in the rain, but sometimes can't be avoided right. Reasons I like the Ford racing one is 1. the price, 2. the intake pipe isn't metal, and 3. it looks like the filter cone's end locks into the airbox to avoid hydrolock. Just hoping on some feed back as it's my only concern especially lately with this insane rains we have lately.
 
rw0640

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Baz said:
I'm planning oh getting a CAI, I like what AM.com, has the Ford Racing V6 bundle with the SCT tuner. One major thing I can across is hydrolock. I know I'm gonna get scoulded for driving in the rain, but sometimes can't be avoided right. Reasons I like the Ford racing one is 1. the price, 2. the intake pipe isn't metal, and 3. it looks like the filter cone's end locks into the airbox to avoid hydrolock. Just hoping on some feed back as it's my only concern especially lately with this insane rains we have lately.
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The ford racing CAI isn't fender mounted, it's going to be in the same spot as your factory airbox. Hydrolock is more of a concern on intakes that are low by the wheel. Also consider that the filter is covered in oil, it should repel water, it's just when its fully submerged that it becomes a problem. If you submerge a top mounted CAI, hydrolock isn't going to be your #1 concern :p
 
Baz

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Thanks, just wanted to make sure in case AM.com has soem insane Black Friday deal on a CAI and I won't be hesitating on it!
 
rw0640

rw0640

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I like in the first article you posted he explains the spiking in the power curve caused by the electronic torque converter. My baseline numbers were similar, 193hp peak but I was told the average was closer to 180hp. Adding a CAI and dual exhaust and a "messed up" tune added about 12rwhp (the guy writing the tune admitted it ran like crap, backfiring and check engine light). Since then I've gone with Bama tunes, don't have the numbers, but the tune is definitely what gets the most out of these parts.
 
rw0640

rw0640

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I like K&Ns honesty with horsepower, The S&B is cool looking with that window thing. Both don't require tunes which makes me wonder how much different they are from a stock airbox.
 
dsblk93gt

dsblk93gt

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rw0640 said:
I like K&Ns honesty with horsepower, The S&B is cool looking with that window thing. Both don't require tunes which makes me wonder how much different they are from a stock airbox.
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I'm sure they flow more but maybe where the MAF goes it must be the same size diameter not requiring a tune? OR, the a/f is still safe with the intakes but you will gain more with a tune. An easy way to verify this is by checking your fuel trims to see if fuel is being added or not.

EDIT...I was right! See below thread..this was with a 4.6 3V but same difference...says the S&B tested by BAMA chips did require a tune
S&B intake No tune option dynotested.... - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums
 
rw0640

rw0640

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so its more of a not "required" but you still probably should. I have a Steeda cold air and if I put it to stock I can run it but I will get errors saying too lean. "checking your fuel trims" what's that and how do you do it?
 
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