Cold Air Intake Question

[GForensic]

Hello all,


Picking up a used 2016 GT Premium next week. Can anyone recommend a really good one?


Thanks!!
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[NoVaGT]

A really good one will require a tune. Are you ready to do that too?

Anyways, go to American Muscle.com, they have reviews, videos, all that stuff. See what's right for you.

 

[GForensic]

A really good one will require a tune. Are you ready to do that too?

Anyways, go to American Muscle.com, they have reviews, videos, all that stuff. See what's right for you.

Thanks for the fast response. Actually no tune for me. I was just looking at the Roush CIA which you can tune but don't have to tune. Thoughts??


Thanks!!
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[texasboy21]

The stock system is a true 'cold air intake' as it is sealed from the engine bay heat, and draws air from a high pressure area outside of the car. I suggest a induction tube and high flow filter in the stock airbox.

Any open element intake in reality is a 'hot air intake' as it draws hot air from the engine bay. Some say the intake temps dont matter, or dont matter until XXX*F, or that the increased flow outweighs the increase in air temps.

All I know is that cold air is more oxygenated, and my car runs better in cool temps vs hot temps so I chose to retain the stock airbox. Also, dont expect huge gains with the intake, ~10hp or so (especially without a tune).

 

[Grimace427]

Leave it stock.

 

[Joe 5.0]

Your best bet is to keep the stock intake, or upgrade the filter inside the stock intake (until you're ready for a tune).

 

[michail71]

The Roush is a good choice if you plan to get a tune later as it has the adapter. I like that it is sealed like the factory box. I'm not sure if that matters or not.

 

[Zelek]

I like my Airaid with the Ford sticker instead of the Airaid sticker. Looks like how it should have been from the factory.

 

[Humphammer]

Thanks for the fast response. Actually no tune for me. I was just looking at the Roush CIA which you can tune but don't have to tune. Thoughts??


Thanks!!
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I got a GT 350 CAI with Ford Performance tune and GT 350 throttle body. You don't have to get the tune but I highly recommend it. BTW my intake temps are about 3-4 degrees lower with the GT 350 CAI than they were with the stock. If you stay stock you can replace the factory filter with a high flow K&N and your car will breath better.

 

[Burkey]

I’ve run the stock box, AirAid and PMAS. All of them WITH a tune.
I couldn’t tell any difference between stock and AirAid.
PMAS made a small difference.
As far as I’m aware, PMAS are the only company to offer a “no tune” intake with a larger MAF housing. The no tune PMAS is dearer because they supply a MAF sensor that is calibrated for the new housing size.
If you’re not tuning the car, I wouldn’t waste my money on anything other than that intake.

 

[WildHorse]

IF the stock airbox is so good, then why did FORD engineers go with a open air design on the GT350/GT350R and other performance versions?

 

[flyinghunter]

IF the stock airbox is so good, then why did FORD engineers go with a open air design on the GT350/GT350R and other performance versions?

Now that's a good question.

 

[michail71]

IF the stock airbox is so good, then why did FORD engineers go with a open air design on the GT350/GT350R and other performance versions?

Hopefully more than looks? They are a good visual announcement of performance, along with hood scoops.

 

[Fleco17]

I've heard the Steeda CAI with the adapter insert also shows good upgrade and doesn't require a tune. When ready, remove the insert and add a tune.

 

[wildcatgoal]

Stock intake, dry performance filter. Nothing will be better without a tune.

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