Cold Air Intake

Milos · 03-26-2006, 06:35 PM

What's better, a K&N or the Mustang Tuning Cold Air?

Why do I ask? Because my K&N is plastic, and the MT one has the chrome finish and looks really nice. Any suggestions?

mustangvsix · 03-26-2006, 06:46 PM

from what i have read, they will do the same thing, and if you are really, really lucky you may get 1hp more from the k&N, but don't expect any real differences in them...

Milos · 03-26-2006, 06:56 PM

Yeah but the MT one looks better.. haha thats alright. When I have money to burn I'll get the MT CAI.

TClark22 · 03-26-2006, 07:07 PM

dont waste ur money...

DAMN THAT SIG IS TIGHT

WHEELS SO SHINY!!!...i get my tires mounted and balanced tomorrow!!! so wheels will be on tomorrow night!!!

u wax that ****?

mustangV6_04 · 03-26-2006, 07:19 PM

A k&n costs about 45bux so why not just pay the extra 25bux and buy the MT cold air intake. I ordered one yesterday and i came out to 70bux after the mustangboards discount, plus they look a ton better than the stock air box.

Milos · 03-26-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TClark22

dont waste ur money...

DAMN THAT SIG IS TIGHT

WHEELS SO SHINY!!!...i get my tires mounted and balanced tomorrow!!! so wheels will be on tomorrow night!!!

u wax that ****?

Wash every three days, wax every two weeks.

*Lances03SVT* · 03-26-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Milos

Wash every three days, wax every two weeks.

If you used Speed Shine you would save yourself alot of time and look just waxed everytime!!!

Milos · 03-26-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

If you used Speed Shine you would save yourself alot of time and look just waxed everytime!!!

Yeah but I like spending a good four-five hours on a wax. Makes me in sync with my car =D

Grimmz · 03-26-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Milos

Yeah but I like spending a good four-five hours on a wax. Makes me in sync with my car =D

and dead to the world....

LoL, i have the MTin CAI and it's basically the EXACT same as the Mac, i wouldn't be surprised if Mac made it... idk if theres a K&N filter that will fit it though, i need to clean it comin up here pretty soon...

whitethunder46 · 03-26-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimmz

and dead to the world....

LoL, i have the MTin CAI and it's basically the EXACT same as the Mac, i wouldn't be surprised if Mac made it... idk if theres a K&N filter that will fit it though, i need to clean it comin up here pretty soon...

there's a K&N filter for everything, lmao.

*Lances03SVT* · 03-27-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Milos

Yeah but I like spending a good four-five hours on a wax. Makes me in sync with my car =D

So does detailing it everyday without the wax buildup!!

CujosV6Stang03 · 04-12-2006, 03:57 PM

Very nice ride Milos!

Hey I have a quick question about CAI. Here on the site there is this one: http://www.mustangtuning.com/muv6coairins.html

Now so far the only CAI I have seen that is C.A.R.B. is the K&N. Forgive me as Im no mechanic, but if it isnt C.A.R.B. then when I take it in to smog dont I have to put the stock back on to pass?

Milos ... actually if you are using a Carnauba and waxing every 2 weeks, it will actually begin to dull it from the wax build up. What wax are you using or are you using more of a cleaner wax?

95bstallion · 04-12-2006, 04:31 PM

Myles my friend just drop a k&n in. Do not wax your car soo much either it is not needed. I'm not sure if i wax my car more then one time a summer. The other times i use black magic detailer.

jeredan2003 · 04-12-2006, 05:02 PM

K&N FIPK or a K&N Drop in.... K&N all the way though......

jeredan2003 · 04-12-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimmz

and dead to the world....

LoL, i have the MTin CAI and it's basically the EXACT same as the Mac, i wouldn't be surprised if Mac made it... idk if theres a K&N filter that will fit it though, i need to clean it comin up here pretty soon...

Good luck trying to fish out that filter while its all crammed up in the wheelwell...... Yea I had problems....:wallbash:

mustangV6_04 · 04-12-2006, 08:03 PM

I got the MT CAI and I'm pretty happy with it. Was a pain in the @ss to put in but it was worth it. It also didn't help that it was just a bit different because it was built for a 3.8

mustangV6_04 · 04-12-2006, 08:07 PM

oh ya notice the bolt i'm using as a temp. plug

jeredan2003 · 04-12-2006, 09:58 PM

That cold air looks to be a better design than the ones made for the 4.6. The bend isnt directly before the MAF. the problems come when the air cant get a straight path through the MAF sensor. On the 4.6s the bend causes the air to slam into the side of the MAF sensor and it cant read it correctly. That one looks like it should straighten out the flow just fine.

The filter in the wheelwell sucks though and I actually think that the K&N looks better than my old MAC setup.

Milos · 04-13-2006, 01:26 PM

I already have a K&N.. I was just curious about the difference.

jeredan2003 · 04-13-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Milos

I already have a K&N.. I was just curious about the difference.

ummmmm...........keep the K&N

mustangV6_04 · 04-13-2006, 05:12 PM

There is no difference what so ever other than it cleans up the engine bay a lot and makes a pretty damn cool sound when you give it some gas

jeredan2003 · 04-13-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangV6_04

There is no difference what so ever other than it cleans up the engine bay a lot and makes a pretty damn cool sound when you give it some gas

I first though that the metal tubing is what causes that cool little sucking sound but it isnt. My K&N FIPK does the same thing. It almost sounds like a tiny turbo preparing to spool......

Blk02stang · 04-13-2006, 07:57 PM

Just for everyones info we did recent dyno tests on intakes one my '04 gt and the results wernt to great. Stock intake...219rwhp, Stock w/ k&n filter...221rwhp, Full k&n intake...220rwhp, "Pro-Motion tuning custom intake" aka: Ebay intake w/ Bombz filter...223rwhp.

Like i said the results of aftermarket intakes are all pretty much the same as stock and not a noticable amount of gain.

03-26-2006, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	Cold Air Intake What's better, a K&N or the Mustang Tuning Cold Air? Why do I ask? Because my K&N is plastic, and the MT one has the chrome finish and looks really nice. Any suggestions? __________________

03-26-2006, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
mustangvsix 4 point 6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flagstaff, Az / Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,503	from what i have read, they will do the same thing, and if you are really, really lucky you may get 1hp more from the k&N, but don't expect any real differences in them... __________________ 2001 True Blue Cobra Convertible 1 of 292 #935 built on 4/20/01

03-26-2006, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	Yeah but the MT one looks better.. haha thats alright. When I have money to burn I'll get the MT CAI. __________________

03-26-2006, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	dont waste ur money... DAMN THAT SIG IS TIGHT WHEELS SO SHINY!!!...i get my tires mounted and balanced tomorrow!!! so wheels will be on tomorrow night!!! u wax that ****? __________________

03-26-2006, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
mustangV6_04 04 DSG V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palm Coast, Florida Posts: 420	A k&n costs about 45bux so why not just pay the extra 25bux and buy the MT cold air intake. I ordered one yesterday and i came out to 70bux after the mustangboards discount, plus they look a ton better than the stock air box. __________________ 2004 Dark Shadow Grey 5 speed V6 MAC o/r H-pipe Stock gt exhaust Fog Lights 17x10.5'' bullits(from MT) in rear with 315 sumis MT Cold Air Intake Ford 8.8 rear end with 3:73 frpp gears Mach 1 chin spoiler Mach 1 Grill Delete

04-12-2006, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
CujosV6Stang03 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Very nice ride Milos! Hey I have a quick question about CAI. Here on the site there is this one: http://www.mustangtuning.com/muv6coairins.html Now so far the only CAI I have seen that is C.A.R.B. is the K&N. Forgive me as Im no mechanic, but if it isnt C.A.R.B. then when I take it in to smog dont I have to put the stock back on to pass? Milos ... actually if you are using a Carnauba and waxing every 2 weeks, it will actually begin to dull it from the wax build up. What wax are you using or are you using more of a cleaner wax? __________________ ----------------------------------- Cujo 2003 V6 Mustang 3.8L Mods Nothing yet, just starting

04-12-2006, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
95bstallion Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Findlay Ohio Posts: 1,626	Myles my friend just drop a k&n in. Do not wax your car soo much either it is not needed. I'm not sure if i wax my car more then one time a summer. The other times i use black magic detailer.

04-12-2006, 05:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	K&N FIPK or a K&N Drop in.... K&N all the way though...... __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

04-12-2006, 08:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
mustangV6_04 04 DSG V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palm Coast, Florida Posts: 420	oh ya notice the bolt i'm using as a temp. plug __________________ 2004 Dark Shadow Grey 5 speed V6 MAC o/r H-pipe Stock gt exhaust Fog Lights 17x10.5'' bullits(from MT) in rear with 315 sumis MT Cold Air Intake Ford 8.8 rear end with 3:73 frpp gears Mach 1 chin spoiler Mach 1 Grill Delete

04-12-2006, 09:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	That cold air looks to be a better design than the ones made for the 4.6. The bend isnt directly before the MAF. the problems come when the air cant get a straight path through the MAF sensor. On the 4.6s the bend causes the air to slam into the side of the MAF sensor and it cant read it correctly. That one looks like it should straighten out the flow just fine. The filter in the wheelwell sucks though and I actually think that the K&N looks better than my old MAC setup. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

04-13-2006, 01:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	I already have a K&N.. I was just curious about the difference. __________________

04-13-2006, 05:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
mustangV6_04 04 DSG V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palm Coast, Florida Posts: 420	There is no difference what so ever other than it cleans up the engine bay a lot and makes a pretty damn cool sound when you give it some gas __________________ 2004 Dark Shadow Grey 5 speed V6 MAC o/r H-pipe Stock gt exhaust Fog Lights 17x10.5'' bullits(from MT) in rear with 315 sumis MT Cold Air Intake Ford 8.8 rear end with 3:73 frpp gears Mach 1 chin spoiler Mach 1 Grill Delete

04-13-2006, 07:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	Just for everyones info we did recent dyno tests on intakes one my '04 gt and the results wernt to great. Stock intake...219rwhp, Stock w/ k&n filter...221rwhp, Full k&n intake...220rwhp, "Pro-Motion tuning custom intake" aka: Ebay intake w/ Bombz filter...223rwhp. Like i said the results of aftermarket intakes are all pretty much the same as stock and not a noticable amount of gain. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II