Help! Is this true or just a myth??

98GreenMachine · 05-25-2006, 11:34 AM

Hey, my friend told me if I take the cap off the end of my air intake that it will allow more air to go through the filter and it will sound alot louder and give more HP, like about 10...is this true???

theponyfactor · 05-25-2006, 11:55 AM

If you're talking about the air silencer thing..... it will be a little louder, and im pretty sure you get the slightest if not any gain.

spike_africa · 05-25-2006, 11:56 AM

its called the intake silencer it will give it maybe 1 more hp and sound a bit louder. thats it. For free you cant beat it though.

htownv6 · 05-25-2006, 05:55 PM

it sounds a bit louder but i think in 6ers u actually lose 2-3 hp ... thats what ive heard at least ... check this link http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/intke.htm

98GreenMachine · 05-25-2006, 07:41 PM

Hmm, thanks guys, but after thinking about it I will just leave it as it is because It is my first mustang and I dont want to accidently mess something up or hurt my preformance. Thanks Though!

~98GreenMachine

Grimmz · 05-25-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 98GreenMachine

Hmm, thanks guys, but after thinking about it I will just leave it as it is because It is my first mustang and I dont want to accidently mess something up or hurt my preformance. Thanks Though!

~98GreenMachine

take that **** out... please it's just the intake, the engine breaths alot better, and the reality is you can def. feel the car gain a bit on the top end ad WOT... just do it, it won't hurt and the engine will growl a bit louder when your at WOT.

mstg97 · 05-26-2006, 10:14 AM

Well i just tried it this morning on my 97' V6 i cant really feel any difference but standing over the engine at idle it does seem to have a very slightly deeper tone but nothing dramatic enough to feel it driving i dunno about losing 2-3 Hp but with 150hp stock v6 every pony counts :stupid:

CAN ANYONE SAY FOR SURE THAT YOU LOSE 2-3 HP ON A V6????????

spike_africa · 05-26-2006, 10:38 AM

i highyl dought by pulling the silencer you would lose HP. all it does is give a bigger area for the filter to suck from. All that can do is help make power. Grant not much but like you said every bit counts.

Rejekt · 05-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Yeah, take that air intake silencer out. FREE MOD!

mstg97 · 05-26-2006, 11:46 AM

Damn it really made it sound deeper even driving it with the windows down i can tell a difference I would reccomend for the sound alone

Ghostalker · 05-26-2006, 01:26 PM

Took it off my GT, can't say i feel anything powerwise but i think she idles a bit better, which is nice! And just the idea that she isnt ever going to struggle to pull air through that little hole again is nice.

98GreenMachine · 05-26-2006, 04:46 PM

LOL. Looks like I helped alot of people out myself, when I was hoping that you all had the answer for me..lol..only 150 Hp Mstg97??? Are you sure, because mine has 215 HP stock and 65HP difference in a v6 with only one year apart sounds funny....

mstg97 · 05-26-2006, 05:58 PM

http://www.mustangtuning.com/97.html

scroll down to about mid page gives you the hp of all mustang engines that year :stupid:

you must of had the 4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 it had 215hp in 96'

98GreenMachine · 05-26-2006, 09:50 PM

no mine is a 3.8 V6 '98...I don't know about that web's statictics though mabey there was a typo....I took it for a tune up and they dynoed it only for HP because I was curious if the previous owner had done anything to it....The dyno read 215 HP and 3 diff mechanics said it was stock....but mabey they were wrong.. I took a halfway descriptive look under the hood and I couldn't find anything.....hmmm...we have ourselves a mystery

mstg97 · 05-26-2006, 11:15 PM

Well thats kinda strange. My car hasnt been set up on a dyno so i can only go by web statistics and thats what ive seen so u must of had to have some internals done or some dumb guys lookin at your car wanna trade engines:dots:

Codiddy · 05-26-2006, 11:39 PM

If it was a typo then it is a typo on every single page on the web, because they all say 150 stock on a 98 V6. so if you've got 215 you have three scenarios: A) dumb mechanic B) freak Engine or C) modded engine. No matter what the case you should be happy to be over 200 horses.

Sorry your thread was jacked, you may have it back now.

mstg97 · 05-27-2006, 11:30 AM

Yea there is no way yours came stock with 215hp and i have never heard of a freak engine coming from the factory... Is yours the original V6 from the factory?

Ghostalker · 05-27-2006, 11:36 AM

i have a feeling you got ripped, did you see them dyno your car? or did they hand you a sheet when you walked in?

95bstallion · 05-27-2006, 02:15 PM

I'm not even sure ill make a number like that with my vortech kit.

Teal_Beast · 05-27-2006, 09:02 PM

94-98 = 145/150 crank hp, 99-04 = 190/193 crank hpp

my 94 with 8psi from a vortech dynoed at 180whp . . .

Ghostalker · 05-28-2006, 10:40 AM

i think he needs to get that **** dynoed... my old v6 made pitiful power, but it was a blast to drive nonetheless... its that damn sweet torque curve!

98GreenMachine · 05-30-2006, 07:42 AM

No guys I am serioius. I walked in to the shop and asked for a tune up/Dyno times. I was standing right there when they did it and they handed me the sheet right of the printer....I have it here somewhere..I will try to look for it and tell you all what it says....

mstg97 · 05-30-2006, 07:45 AM

You need to scan that **** because i need to see this for my own 2 eyes

05-25-2006, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
98GreenMachine Your Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	Help! Is this true or just a myth?? Hey, my friend told me if I take the cap off the end of my air intake that it will allow more air to go through the filter and it will sound alot louder and give more HP, like about 10...is this true???

05-25-2006, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
theponyfactor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 741	If you're talking about the air silencer thing..... it will be a little louder, and im pretty sure you get the slightest if not any gain. __________________ 1995 3.8L Ford Mustang Chrome 17" fr500s//Mac Y-Pipe Exhaust//SS Bumper Inserts//H&R Sport Springs//Mach 1 Takeoff Shocks & Struts//MM C/C Plates//Very Slow

05-25-2006, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,796	its called the intake silencer it will give it maybe 1 more hp and sound a bit louder. thats it. For free you cant beat it though. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

05-25-2006, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
htownv6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 410	it sounds a bit louder but i think in 6ers u actually lose 2-3 hp ... thats what ive heard at least ... check this link http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/intke.htm __________________ www.myspace.com/craig1251 sig by pcolav6

05-26-2006, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	i did it Well i just tried it this morning on my 97' V6 i cant really feel any difference but standing over the engine at idle it does seem to have a very slightly deeper tone but nothing dramatic enough to feel it driving i dunno about losing 2-3 Hp but with 150hp stock v6 every pony counts :stupid: CAN ANYONE SAY FOR SURE THAT YOU LOSE 2-3 HP ON A V6????????

05-25-2006, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
98GreenMachine Your Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	Hmm, thanks guys, but after thinking about it I will just leave it as it is because It is my first mustang and I dont want to accidently mess something up or hurt my preformance. Thanks Though! ~98GreenMachine

05-26-2006, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,796	i highyl dought by pulling the silencer you would lose HP. all it does is give a bigger area for the filter to suck from. All that can do is help make power. Grant not much but like you said every bit counts. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

05-26-2006, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rejekt Banned Forever Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 756	Yeah, take that air intake silencer out. FREE MOD! __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey Mustang GT - Mods - K&N FIPK, SLP Loudmouth Catback, Roush Stage 3 front fascia, Front - 18x9 Rear -18x10 Deep dish black bullitts, Bullitt gas cap, Mach 1000, Grill delete, H&R Super Sport Springs, Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt caster / camber plates. Soon to come - 3.90's

05-26-2006, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	damn Damn it really made it sound deeper even driving it with the windows down i can tell a difference I would reccomend for the sound alone

05-26-2006, 01:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,382	Took it off my GT, can't say i feel anything powerwise but i think she idles a bit better, which is nice! And just the idea that she isnt ever going to struggle to pull air through that little hole again is nice. __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

05-26-2006, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
98GreenMachine Your Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	LOL. Looks like I helped alot of people out myself, when I was hoping that you all had the answer for me..lol..only 150 Hp Mstg97??? Are you sure, because mine has 215 HP stock and 65HP difference in a v6 with only one year apart sounds funny....

05-26-2006, 05:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	http://www.mustangtuning.com/97.html scroll down to about mid page gives you the hp of all mustang engines that year :stupid: you must of had the 4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 it had 215hp in 96'

05-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
98GreenMachine Your Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	no mine is a 3.8 V6 '98...I don't know about that web's statictics though mabey there was a typo....I took it for a tune up and they dynoed it only for HP because I was curious if the previous owner had done anything to it....The dyno read 215 HP and 3 diff mechanics said it was stock....but mabey they were wrong.. I took a halfway descriptive look under the hood and I couldn't find anything.....hmmm...we have ourselves a mystery

05-26-2006, 11:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	yea Well thats kinda strange. My car hasnt been set up on a dyno so i can only go by web statistics and thats what ive seen so u must of had to have some internals done or some dumb guys lookin at your car wanna trade engines:dots:

05-26-2006, 11:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Codiddy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,783	If it was a typo then it is a typo on every single page on the web, because they all say 150 stock on a 98 V6. so if you've got 215 you have three scenarios: A) dumb mechanic B) freak Engine or C) modded engine. No matter what the case you should be happy to be over 200 horses. Sorry your thread was jacked, you may have it back now.

05-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	Yea Yea there is no way yours came stock with 215hp and i have never heard of a freak engine coming from the factory... Is yours the original V6 from the factory?

05-27-2006, 11:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,382	i have a feeling you got ripped, did you see them dyno your car? or did they hand you a sheet when you walked in? __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

05-27-2006, 02:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
95bstallion Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Findlay Ohio Posts: 1,626	I'm not even sure ill make a number like that with my vortech kit.

05-27-2006, 09:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Teal_Beast V6 Power Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 944	94-98 = 145/150 crank hp, 99-04 = 190/193 crank hpp my 94 with 8psi from a vortech dynoed at 180whp . . . __________________ '94 v6 Mustang Custom twin turbo kit by Justin @ vmp Split port engine swap from a 2000 v6 mustang 388whp 435wtq Want to go fishing in the Florida Keys? http://www.rustyiv.com/

05-28-2006, 10:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,382	i think he needs to get that **** dynoed... my old v6 made pitiful power, but it was a blast to drive nonetheless... its that damn sweet torque curve! __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

05-30-2006, 07:42 AM	#22 (permalink)
98GreenMachine Your Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	No guys I am serioius. I walked in to the shop and asked for a tune up/Dyno times. I was standing right there when they did it and they handed me the sheet right of the printer....I have it here somewhere..I will try to look for it and tell you all what it says....

05-30-2006, 07:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
mstg97 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	scan it! You need to scan that **** because i need to see this for my own 2 eyes

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