Best cold air intake for power

[BLUEIVYS550]

Im on the fence on whats better for my 5.0 with a lund tune im going to order. Should i go with the steeda or the JLT or another brand. Anything helps. Thanks guys

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[Jeff's FRC]

 

[2015 Silver GT]

Great, another CAI thread. OP should be banned for a couple of weeks.

 

[Chameleon]

Here we go.

 

[aggieStang]

PMAS!!! ...is that helping keep this thread on track? Lol

 

[GDP]

They will really be about the same. JLT has a long history of making systems that provide a big increase. So does steeda and from what I've read they work closely with ford engineers to design stuff.

But really neither matter these days as ford designed the stock air box so well cai are nothing more than expensive eye candy. At most around 5 or 10 hp. A tune is what provides all the HP these days.

I would say just drop in a K&N but from what I've read I'm not convinced they don't actually restrict the stock system. For what it's worth I have one installed and it didn't make a damn bit of difference except I can clean it.

The ONLY way you're going to see decent gains is with a bigger throttle body and/or a GT350 intake. Which will allow for greater flow the stock box was not designed for.

But then what you paid 800-1800 for 20rwhp? Is that worth it to you? Might as well continue to save and get a blower. It's crazy but that is where we are in today's market with these high output engines. Where really the best option for the price to output ratio is go straight to a blower.

 

[GHOSTRACER]

But really neither matter these days as ford designed the stock air box so well cai are nothing more than expensive eye candy. At most around 5 or 10 hp. A tune is what provides all the HP these days.

I would say just drop in a K&N but from what I've read I'm not convinced they don't actually restrict the stock system. For what it's worth I have one installed and it didn't make a damn bit of difference except I can clean it.

+1. Gonna keep the Ford air box, put in a better flowing filter and install a tune along with the Magnaflow Catback that the big brown truck dropped off yesterday.

 

[MX5Racer]

Does the OP actually READ these forums? I mean, C'mon dude! Please MOD, do us a favor and kill this NOW!

 

[GHOSTRACER]

Does the OP actually READ these forums? I mean, C'mon dude! Please MOD, do us a favor and kill this NOW!

Correct, search is you friend, but what's wrong with just ignoring the thread if it bothers you:shrug:?

 

[BLUEIVYS550]

They will really be about the same. JLT has a long history of making systems that provide a big increase. So does steeda and from what I've read they work closely with ford engineers to design stuff.

But really neither matter these days as ford designed the stock air box so well cai are nothing more than expensive eye candy. At most around 5 or 10 hp. A tune is what provides all the HP these days.

I would say just drop in a K&N but from what I've read I'm not convinced they don't actually restrict the stock system. For what it's worth I have one installed and it didn't make a damn bit of difference except I can clean it.

The ONLY way you're going to see decent gains is with a bigger throttle body and/or a GT350 intake. Which will allow for greater flow the stock box was not designed for.

But then what you paid 800-1800 for 20rwhp? Is that worth it to you? Might as well continue to save and get a blower. It's crazy but that is where we are in today's market with these high output engines. Where really the best option for the price to output ratio is go straight to a blower.

Appreciate it man

 

[GTBOB]

I think I want to start an exhaust thread.

 

[Ramen]

Strap a Trane A/C unit to the grill. You'll get lower intake temperatures like you wouldn't believe.

 

[rainier446]

I would say just drop in a K&N but from what I've read I'm not convinced they don't actually restrict the stock system. For what it's worth I have one installed and it didn't make a damn bit of difference except I can clean it.

Another option to the K&N is the AFE dry filter. You can't service it but it last longer and is "supposed" to flow better.
I'm like you though, I run a K&N because I know the factory filters are garbage and as long as you service the oiled filter correctly it's going to last you forever.

 

[Coaster]

Strap a Trane A/C unit to the grill. You'll get lower intake temperatures like you wouldn't believe.

You'll need upgraded brakes though, it's hard to stop a Trane... :headbonk:

 

[tx91_stang]

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