Had enough of aftermarket CAI & HIGH IAT's. So here's my fix.

[WildHorse]

Engine Masters: 6, Episode 99 - Cold Air Considerations | MotorTrend (motortrendondemand.com)

Paid subscription.. no thanks. But thanks for the link !

 

[JohnnyGT]

Paid subscription.. no thanks. But thanks for the link !

I think it's a $5/mo stream add on option for most services. I signed up a few months ago. Binge watched nearly every episode already. Worth it IMO.

 

[carguy231]

I'm curious as to why no one has tried to come up with a street or drag design for the S550 5.0 that resembles the older Vette factory cold air intake system:

Isn't a 90* bend (or any bends for that matter) considered a restriction in the air tract? On most vehicles where modifications for max performance is warranted, most folks are always trying to get rid of the bends/ribs of a factory CAI not add more (or any at all if possible).

Despite the example chosen being "GM", from a performance perspective, wasn't the Vette intake system fairly least restrictive with a forward, straight on shot to the TB, rather than an offset design like the S550 (or even S197's)?

I contacted Western Motorsports who made this for the S197 [had one on my 05 GT and loved it]. It simply will not fit because the hood and nose on the S550 slopes downward. Sucks from that aspect.

 

[Red65]

Paid subscription.. no thanks. But thanks for the link !

I believe they have a 7 or 14 day free trial if you want to test drive it. Like JohnnyGt said, it’s worth it given how cheap it is

 

[Temovic55]

Well, as an Odin owner like most of those who thinks the open box is no good to our application! Then, I said lemme try on making my own closed box! I came across this thread by coincidence and thought I would share the experiment. When I installed the box I couldn't feel any changes or improvements to the drivability as the hesitation still there! I would suggest it might help preventing hot air coming from the engine bay. The surging/hesitation is gone now cause my tuner was able to adjust the torque calculations right. We're few steps away from success hopefully.
On the last picture I may not uploaded the latest modification as I was able to make an opening of %30 to allow less air going through that snorkel. That's because I am running an aftermarket grille with wide open driver side inlets! ( there's been several debates on that in other threads )

 

[Bluemustang]

Is the weatherstripping "INSIDE" the airbox?

On top of it. On the edges.

 

[Sticky Burner]

On top of it. On the edges.

Awesome, thanks a lot!!

 

[WildHorse]

While my car is in its winter hibernation.. I successfully added the PMAS elbow to the 18+ box.

 

[larr12]

Has anyone tried the S&B CAI?

https://www.sbfilters.com/cold-air-intakes/mustang-gt-intake-75-5147?variant_id=745

They have airflow test results on the webpage.

 

[WildHorse]

Has anyone tried the S&B CAI?



They have airflow test results on the webpage.

They seem to emphasize air filter flow ratings overall. Area for area, pretty sure my drop-in K&N flows about the same more or less.

 

[GregO]

I successfully added the PMAS elbow to the 18+ box.

Just curious, do you think there’s an advantage to the design of the PMAS elbow vs. the typical sweep 90’s offered by all the other intake systems ?

 

[K4fxd]

Just curious, do you think there’s an advantage to the design of the PMAS elbow vs. the typical sweep 90’s offered by all the other intake systems ?

This video should help explain what happens in a 90 degree turn. The PMAS looks like it tries to take advantage of this principle.

 

[WildHorse]

Just curious, do you think there’s an advantage to the design of the PMAS elbow vs. the typical sweep 90’s offered by all the other intake systems ?

I know in the furnace biz a 90 degree with a curved short side radius outflows 2 45 degree with sweeped long/short side radiuses.

 

[WildHorse]

Showed PMAS elbow connected with the 18+ airbox to Nick James, founder of Precision Mass Airflow System (PMAS), here's the direct quote ; " Nothing wrong with doing that at all! "
That's all the confirmation I need.

 

[larr12]

Showed PMAS elbow connected with the 18+ airbox to Nick James, founder of Precision Mass Airflow System (PMAS), here's the direct quote ; " Nothing wrong with doing that at all! "
That's all the confirmation I need.

Is that a 15-17 intake elbow?