Big Blue Bertha

Is anyone running the aFeŽ - Magnum Force Stage 2 Si Intake System? If so how do you like it? If not what are you running?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

take the money you are going to use on a CAI and buy a decent programer.. it will be money well spent..

Dleathernuts

Whats your thoughts on the a tune in conjunction with a CAI? I just got the tuner, and was thinking a CAI next?

Hootsworth

I've read on here numerous times that the placement of the Air Intake on our F-150s is extremely good (above the driver side tire). It seems that the opinion on here is that a CAI simply isn't worth the money on our trucks.

Generally people recommend doing the Gotts Mod (http://www.fordf150.net/articles/idx...ification.html) opposed to a CAI because the return on a CAI kit just isn't worth it.

MGD

99% of any perf gain from the combo would be attributable to the tuner.

The stock intake is:

- already a cold air intake
- does not drone and is quiet
- handily outflows the needs of a stock engine
- comes with the truck ( hence no extra $$$)
- is f'ugly (but folks typically don't drive around without a hood)

An aftermarket intake requires a tune with a corrected MAF TF table to adjust for the skew that mostaftermarket CAI's impart on the MAF transfer function.

MGD

Big Blue Bertha

The only reason I want a different CAI intake is because when I bought my truck. The guy before me put cheap aftermarket everything on it. To include a Spectre CAI so I was thinking about replacing it. But I think I'm going to go the Edge route first. Come on tax returns haha

joe mcmillan

You can find a good stock system either at a salvage yard or by advertising on this forum.
If I needed one, I would advertise here first. If not successful, find one at a salvage yard.
If you purchase an aftermarket unit, the only advantage will be the chrome or polished aluminum to enhance the looks.
Also, the paper filter elements provide much cleaner airflow and will not create issuess with your MAF sensor.