Ford Performance Air Raid Air Filter Upgrade

[Mach1Mike]

Has anyone upgraded from the paper filter to the blue Air Raid Ford Performance filter?

Have you noticed any differences?

Just ordered one today from AM. Was just curious if there is a HP or Torque gain that is noticeable?

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[I Bleed Ford Blue]

I have the stage 2 power pack on my 17, same CAI, filter box etc as you have and I added the blue filter you speak of. I did not notice any gains over the yellow paper filter that comes with the power pack, but I did not expect any either. I switched to the blue filter because it looks better, and it's washable and reusable, where as the yellow paper style is a one and done filter.

 

[Whitest Russian]

Those reusable filters all let in A LOT more fine debris. That's probably not that big of a deal in Florida or Ohio but it is something to consider if you live around dirt roads or in the desert.

If I drove with one I'd feel like I'm just throwing sand in my cylinders.

 

[kz]

Yes (on the blue filter) and no difference but looks better . '18 car with Ford Performance package so basically same engine config as Mach 1.

 

[Mach1Mike]

I have the stage 2 power pack on my 17, same CAI, filter box etc as you have and I added the blue filter you speak of. I did not notice any gains over the yellow paper filter that comes with the power pack, but I did not expect any either. I switched to the blue filter because it looks better, and it's washable and reusable, where as the yellow paper style is a one and done filter.

I agree, I don't think I would notice that small of a gain either if there was one. I did get it for the washable, reusable, looks reason also.

Air Raid does a stock air to cold intake on dyno.

I have not found a paper to FP Filter dyno yet to reference.

 

[SemperFi]

I did when I got the FPT on my 16 EB. It was totally worth it, and highly recommended. I only have 6k on my Mach 1 so far, but when it comes time I will definitely be getting another for my M1. Being able to wash and reuse is a blessing and I did notice a touch more umphhhf (back when 330 hp impressed me).

 

[Scat2018]

I remember my 03 cobra with a K&N CAI made 410hp that about 30hp I was impressed Back than but today stock intakes are much better

 

[Cobra Jet]

Just to add, try the brand "Outerwears" on your aftermarket CAI filter. I have it and it works great on a conical.

This is the exact Outerwears micron sock I am using for the Airaid conical, which is a fairly large conical filter:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/prefilter-airaid-cai-2015.html


Outerwears link:
https://www.outerwears.com

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The purpose of a prefilter is to block the smallest particulate matter from the main filter. An uncovered filter will clog much faster, whether it's a stock paper filter OR a "performance" filter. The prefilter will and does prevent the main filter from becoming saturated with debris AND at the same time it is deflecting particulate from itself due to its material and design.

All I do with mine is just use a shop vac to remove any debris from the bottom of the box and off the surface of the OW micron. Quarterly maintenance I'll remove the OW micron and rinse (it dries practically instantly). I've run it in full pollen season too and never had an issue with it clogging OR the underlying conical filter becoming dirty from pass through.

Here's my original Micron thread showing my Outerwears micron on my prior 2016 S550 after 5,000 miles of use. It's no BS, it works as designed and works very well. I'm using the same micron on my 2018.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...-tip-add-micron-sock-to-conical-filter.84459/

As one can see in the linked images in that thread, the debris is sitting on top of the Outerwears and isn't "clogging it" at all. If I tapped the Outerwears, that debris would fall right to the bottom of the air box. The same happens when there is airflow occurring, debris will deflect off the Outerwears and into the bottom of the air box. If the Outerwears was not in place, that same debris would have been packed into the pleats of the main filter.
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If you can't find a micron large enough for your conical, you can always put a want ad out for woman's panty hose.... same concept.

 

[Genxer]

Those reusable filters all let in A LOT more fine debris. That's probably not that big of a deal in Florida or Ohio but it is something to consider if you live around dirt roads or in the desert.

If I drove with one I'd feel like I'm just throwing sand in my cylinders.

The Airaid Synthamax filters down to 2 microns. Seems pretty good to me. I’ve run a lot of K&N oiled filters with no issues. I’m going to try the Airaid to see how that works out. I’m buying one mainly to have a reusable filter.

 

[Zelek]

I just bought one for $70 new on eBay from a seller with zero rating... lol. Hope I get it in one piece and don't have to dispute.

There's one left if someone wants to snag it.

 

[S550VIN54]

Without a tune no gains can really be expected.

 

[Zelek]

Without a tune no gains can really be expected.

Didn't get it for the gains. Got it for the reusability. The intake itself is already optimized and fine.

 

[S550VIN54]

Didn't get it for the gains. Got it for the reusability. The intake itself is already optimized and fine.

Totally understand that....my bad...I guess I should have quoted it directly to Mach1Mike as he asked the question

 

[Genxer]

I ordered the filter from Summit last night, and got it before noon today. They are less than an hour from me but dang fellas, it was UPS ground.

 

[Genxer]

Test fitted yesterday… perfect fit and looks good.

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