cold air intake

padito · 03-17-2008, 07:42 AM

I was looking at getting a cold air intake to increase HP and some extra MPG. anyone get good results with any intakes.

TitanLou · 03-17-2008, 07:46 AM

If you are looking to get better MPG then don't get CAI. There are many good brands available though if you do want one: Nismo, Injen, AEM, S&B, and Volant just to name a few.

dogstar · 03-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Use the search option, lots of threads on this topic.

**chieflikalotapus** · 03-17-2008, 05:14 PM

to be honest you probly wont see a noticible difference in mpg increase with any intake system. i have a 57 series k&n sounds cool and does give a power difference especially in the higher rpm

pedalhappy1053 · 03-17-2008, 05:21 PM

The reason why you dont get better gas mileage is because you like to hear the intake and you step on it more. But yea, the K&N has an awesome sound and it works great.

**LD5050** · 03-17-2008, 09:54 PM

If you want better mileage, buy a compact. If you want better performance, Volant & Injen make outstanding intake kits.

**Carbeaux** · 03-17-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LD5050

If you want better mileage, buy a compact. If you want better performance, Volant & Injen make outstanding intake kits.

You're not going to increase your MPG with an intake. There aren't any solutions to our gas woes. But for power, a CAI is a good start. Combined with an exhaust, even better.

padito · 03-18-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the input, I just ordered my S&B CAI today. cant wait to get it

Viking606 · 03-21-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by padito

Thanks for the input, I just ordered my S&B CAI today. cant wait to get it

There goes the gas mileage!

padito · 03-22-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Viking606

There goes the gas mileage!

oh well, cant say I bought a truck expecting it to be that great anyways.

hey I was reading about doing a 2 degree timing advance. would I be able to notice much with it if the only mod I have will be the CAI? And it wont hurt to tow with the advance right?

EX-FordGuy · 03-24-2008, 07:15 AM

My experience so far with my K&N is that I like the boost with moderate to heavy throttle over 2K RPM. It revs more quickly and feels more powerful. It roars! Hasn't helped the mileage much though... I didn't expect it too.

I think you'll dig it!

padito · 03-26-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Viking606

There goes the gas mileage!

Installed it last night and the mileage is definatly going to suffer! Love the sound!

**Blackbeauty** · 03-26-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by padito

oh well, cant say I bought a truck expecting it to be that great anyways.

hey I was reading about doing a 2 degree timing advance. would I be able to notice much with it if the only mod I have will be the CAI? And it wont hurt to tow with the advance right?

The 2° is a SWEET mod! Do it!!!! You WILL notice it, with or without a CAI. It provides better throttle response so your truck will seem to "get up and go" a bit better. Shouldn't affect your towing in anyway either - at least not detrimentally....

padito · 03-26-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbeauty

The 2° is a SWEET mod! Do it!!!! You WILL notice it, with or without a CAI. It provides better throttle response so your truck will seem to "get up and go" a bit better. Shouldn't affect your towing in anyway either - at least not detrimentally....

just got it done at the dealer yesterday, and your absolutely right. I noticed a great increase in the "get up and go" immediately! The service guy kept telling me that I wouldn't be able to notice anything and that it was a wast of time, told him to do it anyways. happy I didn't listen to him!

**anmut** · 03-27-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Carbeaux

You're not going to increase your MPG with an intake. There aren't any solutions to our gas woes. But for power, a CAI is a good start. Combined with an exhaust, even better.

Oh there's a solution for our gas woes - if you keep the key out of the ignition while driving you never will have to fill the tank.