K&N cold air intake for 2019 gt, is it worth it?

[Murge75]

New to s550 curious if its worth the money?

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[MaskedRacerX]

Not really, just grab an aftermarket filter, remove the carbon panel in the OEM airbox - the factory setup flows a ton, and does a pretty good job of isolating the intake air to keep IATs down.

 

[Murge75]

Not really, just grab an aftermarket filter, remove the carbon panel in the OEM airbox - the factory setup flows a ton, and does a pretty good job of isolating the intake air to keep IATs down.

Ok, thanks.

 

[Murge75]

Not really, just grab an aftermarket filter, remove the carbon panel in the OEM airbox - the factory setup flows a ton, and does a pretty good job of isolating the intake air to keep IATs down.

How do you remove the carbon filter?

 

[MaskedRacerX]

How do you remove the carbon filter?

Inside the airbox (where you'd swap the OEM paper air filter), there's a plastic panel with a filter, it kind of just snaps out, when you see it, it'll be pretty obvious.

If you're OK with the warranty implications, do a filter/mod, maybe a resonator replacement (Steeda H-pipe, etc.) and a 93 octane tune, even better a Flex or E85 tune, that's a solid 510-520HP for under $1K.

 

[NeedForGreen]

Cold air intakes are only good if you tune. I have a non tuned Roush intake with cover, but I only did it for looks and knew that when doing it. I do see slightly better throttle response and the car does breath better, but during the hot Florida days the heat soaking when stuck in traffic can get up there. Zero benefit for hp, torque or mpg. I originally tried a K&N drop in, but actually saw more power loss so at the time I went back to stock.

 

[Murge75]

Cold air intakes are only good if you tune. I have a non tuned Roush intake with cover, but I only did it for looks and knew that when doing it. I do see slightly better throttle response and the car does breath better, but during the hot Florida days the heat soaking when stuck in traffic can get up there. Zero benefit for hp, torque or mpg. I originally tried a K&N drop in, but actually saw more power loss so at the time I went back to stock.

Thanks. Maybe I'll just leave it and put the money towards exhaust. Do I need a tune with a catback system?

 

[NeedForGreen]

Nope

 

[Murge75]

Nope

Thanks

 

[Min Ahn]

I'd say it's worth it because it's reusable with simple wash.

 

[Mustang Tony]

Cold air intakes are only good if you tune. I have a non tuned Roush intake with cover, but I only did it for looks and knew that when doing it. I do see slightly better throttle response and the car does breath better, but during the hot Florida days the heat soaking when stuck in traffic can get up there. Zero benefit for hp, torque or mpg. I originally tried a K&N drop in, but actually saw more power loss so at the time I went back to stock.

Loss with a K&N? That's strange....

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I'd say it's worth it because it's reusable with simple wash.

Yeah, that's a great point, whenever you want a fresh filter, it's free.

 

[NoVaGT]

.....remove the carbon panel in the OEM airbox......

What does that carbon panel do? Any chance it's important for the health of the engine?

 

[NeedForGreen]

Loss with a K&N? That's strange....

I honestly didn't get it either. I saw a decrease in mpg too. My car must be backwards with things like I am. lol

 

[EFI]

What does that carbon panel do? Any chance it's important for the health of the engine?

It's there to trap oil/carbon fumes from the intake manifold that escapes out the intake tube when the engine is shut off. It's mainly an emissions thing, nothing to do with the engine itself.

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