Cheap cold air kit crap?

fordblue5oh · 03-27-2005, 12:43 PM

I know we live in a world of you get what you pay for but have you guys seen the "cold air kits" on e bay for like $30? They are sold by some ricer looking outfit and i was wondering if anybody had any experance with these kits? I dont have any illusions of any horsepower gains but i am a firm beliver that "cold" intake charge is better and the smooth tubes half to be better than the stock corigated rubber. So my thinking is how can you mess up tubes? But thought i would run my idea by you guys/(girls). any feed back would be great.

Orange97GTVert · 03-28-2005, 12:36 AM

I had one, it was ok. I took it off because the tube goe4s through the fenderwell and points straight down. My car is lowered and sometimes it gets driven in the rain and I worried about it sucking in water when we get one of our famous flash floods. I put my stock airbox with the K & N back on minus the air silencer tube, didn't really notice much difference.

Hammer · 03-28-2005, 06:09 PM

Save your money...

As far as N\A modulars go.
Take off the silencer and drop in a K&N.

If you're dead set on a cold-air kit for a modular, the Rousch set up works well, but is pricey...

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 03-31-2005, 07:02 AM

The cheapies on Ebay are actually decent for the money...but most of them include a filter that can starve your'e engine of air. I put one on my Crown Vic but used a 7" K&N filter. JUST FOR LOOKS...

fordblue5oh · 04-03-2005, 08:40 PM

Well i went ahead and bought one i will let you guys know if i waisted my money.

fordblue5oh · 04-09-2005, 12:49 AM

Well i received the kit and installed it on my car. It did'nt fit quite right the tube that goes from the throttle body to the mass air was like 3/4 of an inch too short but i just redrilled the holes in the plate that goes on the fender and "opened up" the u shape slot at the top and every thing fit like a charm. Red was right the air filter was way too small so i ordered an oval shape k&n like the ones the bbk kit comes with. So overall I saved some money but it did require some modification and buying a new air filter.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 04-09-2005, 06:31 AM

Sell the filter on Ebay...it will sell, that's what I did. Glad things worked out.

When you do finish the install with the other filter, make sure you keep an eye on the clamp that holds the filter on the tube. It is likely to come loose every once in a while, especially if you oil the filter and the oil gets on the inner portion of the filter (rubber part). Just making note, I've seen a whole bunch of ricer guys show up to a meet and pop their hood with no filter, hilarious to say the least.

StrokedStang · 04-09-2005, 06:47 AM

Go with a MAC!!! Well worth the money!!!

91 Mustang LX · 05-02-2005, 02:03 AM

ive got a quick question should i buy a cold air kit or 3.73 gears for my 91 mustang lx 5.0 they are kinda in the same ball park in price and seeing how il install them both my self the gears wont end up costing me a fortune?

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 05-02-2005, 06:22 AM

Gears will get you to point A to point B alot quicker than a cold air kit...

91 Mustang LX · 05-02-2005, 02:27 PM

but wont i lose alot of top end. mu mustang right now is pretty much a stocker but i know it can do speeds of 140 plus just wonderin with this kind of a gear change wut should i expect to lose from my top speed? Thanks

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 05-02-2005, 02:35 PM

3:73's aren't going to hurt your top speed...do not fear the gear!!!
3:73's are mild...

91 Mustang LX · 05-02-2005, 02:42 PM

alright cool, i just wanted to know how much of a improvement on my 0 to 60 time as well as my 1/4 mile time should i expect . Sorry im just looking the best bang for the buck seeing how im broke.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 05-02-2005, 04:08 PM

Well driver technique is all in the numbers but it is not unusual for 5.0 fox bodies to run anywhere from mid 14's to mid 13's in the 1/4 with just a gear swap. When I owned my 5.0's back 1985 and 1992, I did the gear swap in both and the difference was like night and day. There's so much you can do with 5.0 it isn't even funny...with a small budget.

Only way to get the definitive answer is to "DO IT"...

Good luck...

91 Mustang LX · 05-02-2005, 04:11 PM

THanks looks like i know wut to do with the money from my next check

03-27-2005, 12:43 PM	#1
fordblue5oh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 22	Cheap cold air kit crap? I know we live in a world of you get what you pay for but have you guys seen the "cold air kits" on e bay for like $30? They are sold by some ricer looking outfit and i was wondering if anybody had any experance with these kits? I dont have any illusions of any horsepower gains but i am a firm beliver that "cold" intake charge is better and the smooth tubes half to be better than the stock corigated rubber. So my thinking is how can you mess up tubes? But thought i would run my idea by you guys/(girls). any feed back would be great. __________________ IMPORTS SUCK!

03-28-2005, 12:36 AM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? I had one, it was ok. I took it off because the tube goe4s through the fenderwell and points straight down. My car is lowered and sometimes it gets driven in the rain and I worried about it sucking in water when we get one of our famous flash floods. I put my stock airbox with the K & N back on minus the air silencer tube, didn't really notice much difference. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

03-28-2005, 06:09 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Save your money... As far as N\A modulars go. Take off the silencer and drop in a K&N. If you're dead set on a cold-air kit for a modular, the Rousch set up works well, but is pricey... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

03-31-2005, 07:02 AM	#4
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? The cheapies on Ebay are actually decent for the money...but most of them include a filter that can starve your'e engine of air. I put one on my Crown Vic but used a 7" K&N filter. JUST FOR LOOKS... __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

04-03-2005, 08:40 PM	#5
fordblue5oh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 22	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Well i went ahead and bought one i will let you guys know if i waisted my money. __________________ IMPORTS SUCK!

04-09-2005, 12:49 AM	#6
fordblue5oh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 22	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Well i received the kit and installed it on my car. It did'nt fit quite right the tube that goes from the throttle body to the mass air was like 3/4 of an inch too short but i just redrilled the holes in the plate that goes on the fender and "opened up" the u shape slot at the top and every thing fit like a charm. Red was right the air filter was way too small so i ordered an oval shape k&n like the ones the bbk kit comes with. So overall I saved some money but it did require some modification and buying a new air filter. __________________ IMPORTS SUCK!

04-09-2005, 06:31 AM	#7
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Sell the filter on Ebay...it will sell, that's what I did. Glad things worked out. When you do finish the install with the other filter, make sure you keep an eye on the clamp that holds the filter on the tube. It is likely to come loose every once in a while, especially if you oil the filter and the oil gets on the inner portion of the filter (rubber part). Just making note, I've seen a whole bunch of ricer guys show up to a meet and pop their hood with no filter, hilarious to say the least. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

04-09-2005, 06:47 AM	#8
StrokedStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Go with a MAC!!! Well worth the money!!! __________________ BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN!!!!

05-02-2005, 02:03 AM	#9
91 Mustang LX 91 Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling Il Posts: 23	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? ive got a quick question should i buy a cold air kit or 3.73 gears for my 91 mustang lx 5.0 they are kinda in the same ball park in price and seeing how il install them both my self the gears wont end up costing me a fortune?

05-02-2005, 06:22 AM	#10
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Gears will get you to point A to point B alot quicker than a cold air kit... __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

05-02-2005, 02:27 PM	#11
91 Mustang LX 91 Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling Il Posts: 23	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? but wont i lose alot of top end. mu mustang right now is pretty much a stocker but i know it can do speeds of 140 plus just wonderin with this kind of a gear change wut should i expect to lose from my top speed? Thanks

05-02-2005, 02:35 PM	#12
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? 3:73's aren't going to hurt your top speed...do not fear the gear!!! 3:73's are mild... __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

05-02-2005, 02:42 PM	#13
91 Mustang LX 91 Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling Il Posts: 23	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? alright cool, i just wanted to know how much of a improvement on my 0 to 60 time as well as my 1/4 mile time should i expect . Sorry im just looking the best bang for the buck seeing how im broke.

05-02-2005, 04:08 PM	#14
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? Well driver technique is all in the numbers but it is not unusual for 5.0 fox bodies to run anywhere from mid 14's to mid 13's in the 1/4 with just a gear swap. When I owned my 5.0's back 1985 and 1992, I did the gear swap in both and the difference was like night and day. There's so much you can do with 5.0 it isn't even funny...with a small budget. Only way to get the definitive answer is to "DO IT"... Good luck... __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

05-02-2005, 04:11 PM	#15
91 Mustang LX 91 Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling Il Posts: 23	Re: Cheap cold air kit crap? THanks looks like i know wut to do with the money from my next check __________________ 1.5 Liter is the size of a SOFT DRINK NOT A MOTOR.

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