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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 02:20 PM
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2023 F150 Platinum 3.5 eco boost …would adding Cold Air Intake improve MPG?
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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 03:34 PM
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The OEM is already a CAI. Aftermarket CAI will make intake noise louder and lighten your wallet.
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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 03:36 PM
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It's not going to add much if anything for power but will give you a little more turbo noise & some nice eye candy. It's also nice not having to replace filters anymore.
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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 07:27 PM
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Nope
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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BVH
2023 F150 Platinum 3.5 eco boost …would adding Cold Air Intake improve MPG?
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The Throttle Body opening which you control with your foot determines the amount of air let in. Not the Cold air or filter equipment.
MPG is a function of how much throttle you use at any given time.
An air inlet mod won't help this unless your running wide open, then your not worried about fuel mileage at that point., the Turbos are pumping pretty hard and need that large amount of air to make all the extra power, your foot requested.
Good luck.
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Old Jan 24, 2025 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BVH
2023 F150 Platinum 3.5 eco boost …would adding Cold Air Intake improve MPG?
These ain't your 80s and 90s trucks. Already about as efficient as they can get when it comes to bolt ons - CAI, Cat back exhaust, etc. Gov't mandates and all. Just drive it and enjoy.
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Old Jan 25, 2025 | 07:51 AM
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No. But the little decal you get to put on your back window adds at least 10 hp...
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Old Jan 25, 2025 | 12:19 PM
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NO!
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People get so angry over this topic
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Old Jan 25, 2025 | 02:35 PM
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People get so angry over this topic
I don’t see any anger in the thread.
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