cold air thingies

aar0s · 05-23-2004, 07:07 PM

do the fenderwell mount cold air intakes work as well as ive been hearing or are they a waste?

Rev · 05-23-2004, 07:36 PM

Supposedly, for every 10 degrees F that you can lower the intake air temp, you will get about a 1% increase in SAE HP. So they should help a little. Is it worth the $ ? You be the judge. I did build one for my car, but it's a carbed antique, LOL.

Rev

KiltedBanshees93GT · 05-23-2004, 07:59 PM

Besides, you can build one with stuff from Home depot for like $15. *not counting the cost of the K&N*
I know that theres a page out there for building one out of pvc for an sn-95, I just cant find the article , Little help guys?

J

Comatose · 05-23-2004, 09:13 PM

The stock intake system is cold air, remove the air silencer, install a K&N Filter and your set.

stangGT95 · 05-23-2004, 09:29 PM

If you get bored here's a couple of sites for DIY cold air kit.
http://www.hotrod-hell.com/tech.html
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/50.shtml

RPM427 · 05-23-2004, 10:02 PM

Keep your stock setup, minus the silencer, and use a drop in K&N. If you build your engine up, go with a NA powerpipe from Anderson Ford Motorsports. Any of the other "cold air" kits are a waste of money unless you just want to dress up your engine bay.

Capri306 · 05-25-2004, 08:51 AM

My girlfriend used to get cold air thingies....oh wait, wrong forum.

codybear · 05-27-2004, 10:50 PM

I used a BBK cold air (fender) and noticed quite a difference in my lower end, not to mention its looks good under the hood, and sounds cool to, you can here is sucking when you give it gas...

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stangGT95 · 05-28-2004, 02:59 PM

Mine used to make that noise as well but it kinda got on my nerves. So I took the wheel off and splash guard (or whatever it's called) and put some dynomat sound insulation inside the fender now it's back to as if I still had the stock airbox on.

stangGT95 · 05-28-2004, 03:04 PM

Anyone know where to get the rubber couplings to use on the cold air kits? I'm going to switch to an 80mm MAF and the one I currently have is for a 70mm.

chatcher · 05-28-2004, 06:41 PM

i got the bbk one also but i must admit it was more for bling than zing

GhettoPop · 05-28-2004, 09:20 PM

stock airbox + K&N filter - air silencer = cold air intake

dyno proven to be equal to a CIA for 1/4 the price

RPM427 · 05-28-2004, 11:37 PM

I totally argree with Ghettopop on this one. Unless you are getting it just for the bling factor, save your money. If you have a somewut powerful NA engine (over 400hp), then go with a AFM power pipe.

Ackbar00 · 05-30-2004, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RPM427
Keep your stock setup, minus the silencer, and use a drop in K&N. If you build your engine up, go with a NA powerpipe from Anderson Ford Motorsports. Any of the other "cold air" kits are a waste of money unless you just want to dress up your engine bay.

Im with stupid

05-23-2004, 07:07 PM	#1
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	cold air thingies do the fenderwell mount cold air intakes work as well as ive been hearing or are they a waste? __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

05-23-2004, 07:36 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Supposedly? Supposedly, for every 10 degrees F that you can lower the intake air temp, you will get about a 1% increase in SAE HP. So they should help a little. Is it worth the $ ? You be the judge. I did build one for my car, but it's a carbed antique, LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-23-2004, 07:59 PM	#3
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Besides, you can build one with stuff from Home depot for like $15. not counting the cost of the K&N I know that theres a page out there for building one out of pvc for an sn-95, I just cant find the article , Little help guys? J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

05-23-2004, 09:13 PM	#4
Comatose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Goldendale, WA, USA Posts: 84	The stock intake system is cold air, remove the air silencer, install a K&N Filter and your set. __________________ Jeremiah 1986 Mustang GT K&N Filter, Removed Air Silencer, Black Magic Fan, 65mm Explorer TB, 110lph BBK Fuel Pump, F/M Force II Cat -Back, O/R h-pipe, U/D's Timing@14* 1986 Mustang LX SSP--new project car AOD, 3.27's, Dumps, 238k miles

05-23-2004, 09:29 PM	#5
stangGT95 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Novinger, Mo Posts: 72	If you get bored here's a couple of sites for DIY cold air kit. http://www.hotrod-hell.com/tech.html http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/50.shtml __________________ 95 GT w/ AODE and Transgo Shift kit, trans cooler, SpeedCal, KB 1.5 Flowzilla w/ 6# pulley, MAC chrome CAI, chrome radiator hoses, stock MAF w/ center post removed, 70mm PP TB, electrical boost & FP gauges, digital A/F gauge, 1 5/8" unequal headers, 2 1/2" ProChamber h-pipe, Borla catback exhaust, and 3.55's. Cobra RR hood, Saleen double wing, Xenon body kit, chrome Cobra R wheels 17X8 in front and 17X10.5 in the back.

05-23-2004, 10:02 PM	#6
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Keep your stock setup, minus the silencer, and use a drop in K&N. If you build your engine up, go with a NA powerpipe from Anderson Ford Motorsports. Any of the other "cold air" kits are a waste of money unless you just want to dress up your engine bay. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

05-25-2004, 08:51 AM	#7
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	My girlfriend used to get cold air thingies....oh wait, wrong forum. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

05-27-2004, 10:50 PM	#8
codybear Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 63	I used a BBK cold air (fender) and noticed quite a difference in my lower end, not to mention its looks good under the hood, and sounds cool to, you can here is sucking when you give it gas... .

05-28-2004, 02:59 PM	#9
stangGT95 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Novinger, Mo Posts: 72	Mine used to make that noise as well but it kinda got on my nerves. So I took the wheel off and splash guard (or whatever it's called) and put some dynomat sound insulation inside the fender now it's back to as if I still had the stock airbox on. __________________ 95 GT w/ AODE and Transgo Shift kit, trans cooler, SpeedCal, KB 1.5 Flowzilla w/ 6# pulley, MAC chrome CAI, chrome radiator hoses, stock MAF w/ center post removed, 70mm PP TB, electrical boost & FP gauges, digital A/F gauge, 1 5/8" unequal headers, 2 1/2" ProChamber h-pipe, Borla catback exhaust, and 3.55's. Cobra RR hood, Saleen double wing, Xenon body kit, chrome Cobra R wheels 17X8 in front and 17X10.5 in the back.

05-28-2004, 03:04 PM	#10
stangGT95 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Novinger, Mo Posts: 72	Anyone know where to get the rubber couplings to use on the cold air kits? I'm going to switch to an 80mm MAF and the one I currently have is for a 70mm. __________________ 95 GT w/ AODE and Transgo Shift kit, trans cooler, SpeedCal, KB 1.5 Flowzilla w/ 6# pulley, MAC chrome CAI, chrome radiator hoses, stock MAF w/ center post removed, 70mm PP TB, electrical boost & FP gauges, digital A/F gauge, 1 5/8" unequal headers, 2 1/2" ProChamber h-pipe, Borla catback exhaust, and 3.55's. Cobra RR hood, Saleen double wing, Xenon body kit, chrome Cobra R wheels 17X8 in front and 17X10.5 in the back.

05-28-2004, 09:20 PM	#12
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	stock airbox + K&N filter - air silencer = cold air intake dyno proven to be equal to a CIA for 1/4 the price __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

05-28-2004, 11:37 PM	#13
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I totally argree with Ghettopop on this one. Unless you are getting it just for the bling factor, save your money. If you have a somewut powerful NA engine (over 400hp), then go with a AFM power pipe. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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