A real cold air system not another hot air intake

[908ssp]

The keys to power gain is increase in size of tube to the throttle body, size of mass air meter and more filter surface area.

Combined with pulling cooler air, this could very well be the ticket. As long as the supply tube to the filter box is of sufficient size. Bigger will be better in that aspect. As large as possible.

You are right and remember having intake directly connected to the front grill means there is always a high pressure air sitting in front of the intake. While that means nothing when testing on a dyno in the real world there is quite a bit of air pushing on the front of the car when it is moving. Wouldn't surprise me to find that it is what helped the Mustang have have such a high top speed run stock.

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[Process]

a CAI alone does not add power. It requires a tune which affects the MAF transfer function to accommodate for a larger MAF tube.

You also need to match your MAF tube, with your TB, and your Manifold opening for it to be proper.

Larger inlet pipe, but a smaller TB and Manifold inlet, where does the extra air go? Oh, it tunnels back to the MAF.

 

[1320']

Ford apparently thinks there is merit to the CAI, since the Ford Racing CAI combines the open top, conical filter CAI with the ram air function of the stock air box.

But I'm sure Ford doesn't know what they're doing.

 

[908ssp]

Ford is catering just like any other vendor.

 

[wproctor411]

Ford is catering just like any other vendor.

The ford unit seals up with the hood.

This Steeda unit does as well. They should improve the OEM inlet for more fresh air.

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-proflow-mustang-cold-air-intake-manual-gt-2015-555-3193/

It will be interesting to see what it produces.

 

[908ssp]

I have actually tested to see if the rubber gasket touches the hood a couple different CAI and they aren't even close. A rubber gasket doesn't mean it touches. The GT500 wasn't even close to touching and I won't name the other major aftermarket CAI I tested but it had a 2" inch gap in some places.

 

[wproctor411]

I have actually tested to see if the rubber gasket touches the hood a couple different CAI and they aren't even close. A rubber gasket doesn't mean it touches. The GT500 wasn't even close to touching and I won't name the other major aftermarket CAI I tested but it had a 2" inch gap in some places.

My Steeda unit leaves an imprint in the hood liner. There may be a small gap here or there but most of the air is coming from the bumper/grill area through the cold air extension tube/box piece.

My Fox car has the CAI in the fender but who wants to chop metal on the newer cars?I would but doubt there is room.

 

[traxiii]

Saw the Airaid for both the GT and EB in person at SEMA today, and they look really top notch. Still waiting to hear dyno numbers.

 

[Angel14]

Has anyone seen if the JLT intake is any good or is just another hot air intake, and also has anyone noticed that the Ford racing cold air intake tube is bigger than all the others?

 

[Mikeiscoo2]

its because an open box helps suck in more air. the benefit of the (more air) out weighs the negative of the hot air..

 

[Anthony]

I would urge people to make their own informed decisions and not just listen to one self proclaimed expert on anything subject.

look at the front of the car, where is the air going at 50mph......

 

[Barrel]

its because an open box helps suck in more air. the benefit of the (more air) out weighs the negative of the hot air..

The CAIs aren't even sucking in the hot air is the thing. I'll know for certain tomorrow when I pick up my car but I'm willing to bet that the inlet temps are pretty close to ambient when moving.

 

[Tele5.0]

If you look, I belive most all of the tuner cars running good times at the track are using a "hot air" intake. lol

JLT will be my choice.

 

[908ssp]

If you look, I belive most all of the tuner cars running good times at the track are using a "hot air" intake. lol

JLT will be my choice.

Because they have no option. Keep accepting second best and that is all you will get.

 

[ThatsMrGimp2U]

If its going to get hot, you need to have the shortest pipe possible. For the filter to be in the stock location AND have piping that heatsoaks.... Worst of both worlds.

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