2020 GT500 Cold Air Induction Alternative

[Jmeo]

Cold air induction has to be the most popular modification across all vehicles, let alone the new 2020 GT500. I wanted to post some information for the people who do not want to change to a cold air kit, either for warranty reasons, or because they prefer a closed air box.

As of now, there seems to be only two options for cold air kits, 1320 Junkie or JLT. This is not to say there aren't other kits, just none that I have seen. That said, I am more than sure there are plenty more options coming down the pike, it's just a matter of time. I chose the 1320 Junkie WD152 because I wanted the paint to match option, and I have seen some really good results form it. Many others chose the JLT, and it also performs well. You really cant go wrong with either, as they both move more air than stock, and both make noticeable power gains.

This post is to talk more about what options are out there besides CAI. I am by no means an expert on this subject, it's just that I have taken enough trips around the sun to have tried just about every option out there. I am not getting into oiled vs dry filters, that will come down to proper application, and personal opinion.

Any of the filters I referenced below will flow better than the stock filter. They will increase air intake, and more than likely add a little more HP at the same time. The benefit of using a drop in replacement filter is you will retain the sealed air box. This will keep water off the filter when washing, when driving in a significant rain storm, or when leaving the car outside in the rain. Water will enter through the hood vent, drip into the rain tray where it will get routed through the holes in the forward portion of the tray, and run out on top of the coolant tank, and the air box cover.

One option which has proven to work pretty well is to remove the stock air box cover, as this mimics a CAI. The down fall is it will also expose the filter to water, and increased readily available air temperature, just like a CAI.

Anyway, here are links to some of the popular filter only options currently available.

Ford Performance (by Airaid)

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-pe...pc4e1-J3f0qEg7AVXVD5Q49tMMkWEi5hoCt04QAvD_BwE

K&N

https://www.americanmuscle.com/k-n-dropin-replacement-air-filter-1518-gt350.html?utm_content=Intake - Replacement Filter|K&N&T5_Var4=405189&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&utm_campaign=AMM+Mustang+Vehicle+Medium&T5_Var3=blue&intl=0&dialogtech=ppc&gclid=CjwKCAjw_NX7BRA1EiwA2dpg0mdlBRURvh-lzDyUtEFmMvDt_6pqhf_InCdpcoEy-_6SZkY_5SsC9xoCdxYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

JLT (by S&B)

https://www.lethalperformance.com/j...TQ_CCufRLr6_TsHcRnGjO2X2TgwpiA6xoCGFwQAvD_BwE

K2

https://www.lethalperformance.com/k...ce-air-filter-for-roush-vmp-cold-air-kit.html


What prompted this post, is my car is at Shelby American getting the Signature Edition package. It will be getting a new hood which has two additional hood vents, one on either side of the OEM vent. This is going to increase the possibly of even more water entering the engine compartment. I wanted to find an alternative to my 1320 CAI, because I just don't want to worry about water. I also decided to follow the lead of others, mainly @kilobravo , and purchase a pre-filter. This will keep the filter cleaner much longer, and also repel any water that may make it to the filter through the grill opening, if caught driving in a heavy downpour. I also think this would keep the filter dry when washing the car, if I decide to remove the air box cover.

I only use S&B oiled filters because I like the additional open filter at the top. A friend of mine who owns a very successful supercharger company turned me on to them years ago. If S&B is the filter they choose to use in their kits, it's the one I will use on my cars.

Here is the "Powerstack" top

Outerwear pre-filter (part # 20-1097-02) installed

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[V00D00]

we tested the K2 filter only and saw no gains. it wasnt until the lod came off ( meaning volume) and then of course tubing, that the gains came

 

[Jmeo]

we tested the K2 filter only and saw no gains. it wasnt until the lod came off ( meaning volume) and then of course tubing, that the gains came

There is no doubt in my mind the S&B, and probably any performance air filter will flow better than the stock filter. Thats all I am saying.

My post is not to imply any of these filters will give better performance over a CAI. I wanted to give options instead of CAI for those who won't risk warranty, or those who aren't really after any more performance over stock.

I will say, the factory air box will pressurize and flow more air, and make more power when being driven. This can not be measured on the dyno.

I highly recommend a better air filter than the stock one, and I also believe under real world conditions, it will make more power at the same time.

Again, if someone is after power, go CAI.

 

[Tomster]

I am seriously interested in the idea of a CAI, like a JLT. A 30 HP boost at the wheels is huge with not having a tune. Are there any warranty implications with installing a JLT CAI?

 

[Jmeo]

I am seriously interested in the idea of a CAI, like a JLT. A 30 HP boost at the wheels is huge with not having a tune. Are there any warranty implications with installing a JLT CAI?

Oh boy........ You also have been around the sun long enough to know how this works.

That said, what's nice about a CAI on these cars is they do not require a tune. That being the case, you could simply pull it off, and put the stock box back in when bringing the car in for service. There is really now way anyone would know.

 

[Tomster]

Oh boy........ You also have been around the sun long enough to know how this works.

That said, what's nice about a CAI on these cars is they do not require a tune. That being the case, you could simply pull it off, and put the stock box back in when bringing the car in for service. There is really now way anyone would know.

Thats about what I figured.

 

[Epiphany]

Be wary of water intrusion through the filter. I've washed my car, popped the hood to aid in drying and seen water sitting on top of the airbox. Just a data point...

 

[Jmeo]

Be waty of water intrusion through the filter. I've washed my car, popped the hood to aid in drying and seen water sitting on top of the airbox. Just a data point...

Exactly Tob. Going forward if I was to use my 1320 Junkie CAI, I will use the pre-filter to help keep water out of it.

 

[kilobravo]

OK, perhaps we need a clarification, at least I do. My feeble memory tells me someone stated that forward of the TB and aft of the CATs, no warranty implication.

True or False?

 

[Jmeo]

OK, perhaps we need a clarification, at least I do. My feeble memory tells me someone stated that forward of the TB and aft of the CATs, no warranty implication.

True or False?

The hang up has been a CAI that requires a tune. As you know this car doesn’t require one. You’ll hear both sides of the story, but it has a lot to do with your relationship with your dealer.

A good dealership will not make a big deal of it, but others will. The black and white of the warranty says if it wasn't’ there from the factory, it’s aftermarket, and therefore voids the warranty. The belief is if there is any aftermarket performance parts, there are, and have been more.

In my experience, there is no concern with the scenario you mentioned, as long as cats are still there, and no tune has been done.

 

[kilobravo]

Thanks for that, Jaime and I THINK I have that kind of relationship with the store.

 

[Tomster]

The hang up has been a CAI that requires a tune. As you know this car doesn’t require one. You’ll hear both sides of the story, but it has a lot to do with your relationship with your dealer.

A good dealership will not make a big deal of it, but others will. The black and white of the warranty says if it wasn't’ there from the factory, it’s aftermarket, and therefore voids the warranty. The belief is if there is any aftermarket performance parts, there are, and have been more.

In my experience, there is no concern with the scenario you mentioned, as long as cats are still there, and no tune has been done.

I saw a video where the guy got an additional 30 WHP from a CAI alone, no other mods. Has anyone here independently confirmed this on a dyno? Im weary of a single instance posted on youtube.

 

[Jmeo]

I saw a video where the guy got an additional 30 WHP from a CAI alone, no other mods. Has anyone here independently confirmed this on a dyno? Im weary of a single instance posted on youtube.

I have a good relationship with the owner of 1320 Junkie. Take this for what’s it’s worth, but the WD152 has been shown to produce 70 rwhp.
I did not dyno my car, I am not confirming, I’m just saying what he has seen personally. If you have Instagram, check out 1320 Junkie for all his reports on his intake.

 

[V00D00]

I saw a video where the guy got an additional 30 WHP from a CAI alone, no other mods. Has anyone here independently confirmed this on a dyno? Im weary of a single instance posted on youtube.

yes, JLT only gained roughly 30, the 1320 i gained 47, no tuning changes

Jmeo, i know, im simply stating that there was ~2hp difference with stock filter vs the k2 when ken tried it on my car way back before the intake kits were available

 

[Tomster]

yes, JLT only gained roughly 30, the 1320 i gained 47, no tuning changes

Jmeo, i know, im simply stating that there was ~2hp difference with stock filter vs the k2 when ken tried it on my car way back before the intake kits were available

I just looked at the two. The JLT has a true cold air intake, but the 1320 looks like a big ass filter that sucks in the hot air under the hood. Is that about right?

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