Which is the best Cold Air Intake for the 5.0L?
07-11-2014, 03:52 PM
#11
Good information. Thank you all that responded. I'll check into the engine tuning that you all are talking about. I live in the desert, so all that dust will likely jam up the open design air intakes. Will the drop in K&N oiled filter do anything for me? Or just give me a reusable air filter?
Stay away from the oiled filter, they are well known for damaging the mass air flow sensor.
Keep intake stock, throw on a cat back exhaust for sound and tune that puppy.
I have an sctx4 with 5* tunes from stage 3 motorsports, they sell it with a powertrain warranty just incase. http://www.stage3motorsports.com/Sta...om-Tuning.html
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07-23-2014, 08:17 PM
#14
I just got the K&N CAI and it is coming off and and being replaced by a drop-in K&N. I'm a K&N fan and have NEVER had issues with their drop-in filters. That being said I installed the K&N and after the first car wash I noticed soapy water in the intake box.
I wish I would have listened better and now have to return the K&N CAI. IMHO those are poorly designed for our trucks which, I have learned, already have CAI stock.
My mods will be a drop-in filter and exhaust until my warranty is out, then I'll probably get a tune. Other than that I'll focus on creature comforts like adding a sub, liners, toolbox, mud flaps, etc. to enhance the ownership experience.
I wish I would have listened better and now have to return the K&N CAI. IMHO those are poorly designed for our trucks which, I have learned, already have CAI stock.
My mods will be a drop-in filter and exhaust until my warranty is out, then I'll probably get a tune. Other than that I'll focus on creature comforts like adding a sub, liners, toolbox, mud flaps, etc. to enhance the ownership experience.
Last edited by fishermikel; 07-23-2014 at 08:17 PM. Reason: grammar
08-11-2014, 12:08 AM
#15
I have the k&n kit in my 11 screw, with 100k and 6.5 box, 4x4 running 35's. I lost 1.7 mpg city when I installed the lift and 35s, since the intake, I gained it all back, better throttle response, sound is awesome, it feels stronger. I am quite pleased with it, but I am still going to get a tune.
08-11-2014, 11:23 PM
#16
Senior Member
There isn't much gain with exhaust either. A tune is the best bang for the buck!
BTW I have a Airaid Jr intake. Only for looks and to be able to run the Mustang engine cover. The highflow filter with the tube made so much noise i removed the filter and out the stock filter back in. It uses the stock airbox and just changes the filter and tube.
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Wayne
BTW I have a Airaid Jr intake. Only for looks and to be able to run the Mustang engine cover. The highflow filter with the tube made so much noise i removed the filter and out the stock filter back in. It uses the stock airbox and just changes the filter and tube.
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Wayne
