Cold Air Induction

TwiLighTBluEGT · 08-07-2002, 04:01 PM

Will Cold Air Induction on a 91 5.0 add some horses? Which is better, BBK or MAC? I am looking to get the fenderwall mount version from BBK. Just wanted to see what you guys thought first, Thanks.

chris91LX · 08-07-2002, 04:16 PM

I had the BBK one and sent it back because it didn't fit. I got the Mac one and it fit great. I didn't notice any big difference in HP, but it cleaned up the engine bay real nice. I took it off because I went to the C&L 76mm maf and elbow, and the CAI kit didn't fit the maf and 70mm tb I'm running now.

IMO the Mac fit better and is cheaper.

SCOTTLT79 · 08-08-2002, 02:44 PM

I have the MAC and never had any problems with it. The install was easy and it definitely cleaned up the bay. I have never had any experience with the BBK but I can tell you that the MAC is a good piece of equipment.

ssccoupe91 · 08-08-2002, 03:01 PM

ive got the mac cold air kit too.. and it fit just fine.. i also have a mac shortthrow shifter and its great too.. mac does make some good stuff..

84LX89GT · 08-08-2002, 04:50 PM

I've heard better things about the MAC. I have a fenderwell BBK and the fit just isn't quite right. Took a lot of effort to get it on and lined up so that it didn't hit the strut tower.

90LxDroptop · 08-08-2002, 05:03 PM

I have a quick ?. Will the Mac Cold air induction work with the C&L76mm?

Mr 5 0 · 08-08-2002, 06:02 PM

Cold Air Induction is good for the engine and adds a few HP (my Moroso kit claims an honest 3 - 4 HP gain) but don't expect to feel it in the 'butt-dyno'.

Like using high-quality plug wires or a brass-terminal distributor cap, these things help the engine work at peak efficency and combined, can have a cumulative effect on performance but by themselves, they don't make a big difference in overall performance.

chris91LX · 08-09-2002, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 90LxDroptop
I have a quick ?. Will the Mac Cold air induction work with the C&L76mm?

Mine wouldn't. The tube from the maf to the tb was too skinny. I don't know if they make a bigger kit or not.

Niceride1994 · 08-09-2002, 09:48 AM

Ok BBK this one is for you... LOL i have a BBK cold air system... I really like it. The intake went on in less than 30 mins. I think i felt a difference but who really knows. My e/t time shows the difference by some what stock i ran a 15.3 and now with everthing listed below it was 14.9... I really would go with the bbk intake i wanna say they are only $150. Decide and let us know.... I was up at the track yesterday....

Blue GT 5.0 · 08-10-2002, 12:02 AM

Save yourself some money and just get a K&N Panal "drop in" filter. Same performance gain as CAI but way cheaper.

jimberg · 08-10-2002, 09:41 AM

Blue GT 5.0 is correct. The stock air box IS a cold air intake already. The thing you really want to get rid of is the pipe between the TB and MAF sensor. The C&L intake pipe is real nice but I have some problems with fitting it correctly. Eliminating the EGR spacer will hopefully fix that for me. My intake is positioned a bit higher because of the 351, so that may have something to do with it. I think it goes for $99. Here's a picture from the C&L web site:

You could also try to fabricate your own tube. Those rubber couplers are a PITA to find, though.

Comatose · 08-10-2002, 01:00 PM

Save yourself the money and buy the K&N panel filter for the stock airbox. It won't look as good as an aftermarket CAI setup, but the performance gains will be about the same.

Not to mention the fact, for the $100 you save, you can purchase underdrives, or put the money towards an electric fan.......and extra 8-10hp for the same price.

j94stang · 05-03-2010, 12:45 AM

hello, i have my 94 mustang 5.0 which is complete stock! I wonder which is better to buy cold intake for her? I want to get a throttle body too i want to make sure which one of em fit or match to the cold intake. Please help me! thanks

summerscheifer · 12-04-2010, 03:54 AM

anyone know how to remove cold air intake kit into my car.

its annoying me for not knowing that thing. anyone know this? thanks lot guys.

08-07-2002, 04:01 PM	#1
TwiLighTBluEGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 157	Cold Air Induction Will Cold Air Induction on a 91 5.0 add some horses? Which is better, BBK or MAC? I am looking to get the fenderwall mount version from BBK. Just wanted to see what you guys thought first, Thanks.

08-07-2002, 04:16 PM	#2
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I had the BBK one and sent it back because it didn't fit. I got the Mac one and it fit great. I didn't notice any big difference in HP, but it cleaned up the engine bay real nice. I took it off because I went to the C&L 76mm maf and elbow, and the CAI kit didn't fit the maf and 70mm tb I'm running now. IMO the Mac fit better and is cheaper. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

08-08-2002, 02:44 PM	#3
SCOTTLT79 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raynham, Ma, USA Posts: 189	I have the MAC and never had any problems with it. The install was easy and it definitely cleaned up the bay. I have never had any experience with the BBK but I can tell you that the MAC is a good piece of equipment. __________________ 95 Red Mustang GT Pro 5.0, MAC fenderwall cold air induction kit, BBK Off-Road H-pipe with Magnaflow cat-back system Mostly stock(looking to modify) Rice Haters Club Member #63

08-08-2002, 04:50 PM	#5
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I've heard better things about the MAC. I have a fenderwell BBK and the fit just isn't quite right. Took a lot of effort to get it on and lined up so that it didn't hit the strut tower. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

08-08-2002, 05:03 PM	#6
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	I have a quick ?. Will the Mac Cold air induction work with the C&L76mm? __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

08-08-2002, 03:01 PM	#4
ssccoupe91 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Amarillo tx Posts: 10	ive got the mac cold air kit too.. and it fit just fine.. i also have a mac shortthrow shifter and its great too.. mac does make some good stuff..

08-08-2002, 06:02 PM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	CAI Cold Air Induction is good for the engine and adds a few HP (my Moroso kit claims an honest 3 - 4 HP gain) but don't expect to feel it in the 'butt-dyno'. Like using high-quality plug wires or a brass-terminal distributor cap, these things help the engine work at peak efficency and combined, can have a cumulative effect on performance but by themselves, they don't make a big difference in overall performance.

08-09-2002, 09:48 AM	#9
Niceride1994 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waukegan Posts: 12	Ok BBK this one is for you... LOL i have a BBK cold air system... I really like it. The intake went on in less than 30 mins. I think i felt a difference but who really knows. My e/t time shows the difference by some what stock i ran a 15.3 and now with everthing listed below it was 14.9... I really would go with the bbk intake i wanna say they are only $150. Decide and let us know.... I was up at the track yesterday.... __________________ ~Mike~ 1989 5.0 Slow Notchback 306' ported and polished heads gt-40 intake upper and lower, aeromotive FPR, bbk cold air, 36 LBS injectors, MSD- ignition, T5 Tranny, Aluminum DS, 8.8 3.73 spool rear end, Nitrous Works 175 shot, Mickey Thompson 26x10x15 at 8 LBS. Ran a 11.23 @120.5mph 0-60ft in 1.47 Sold My 1994

08-10-2002, 12:02 AM	#10
Blue GT 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: McSherrystown PA (near Gettysburg) Posts: 26	Save yourself some money and just get a K&N Panal "drop in" filter. Same performance gain as CAI but way cheaper.

08-10-2002, 09:41 AM	#11
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Blue GT 5.0 is correct. The stock air box IS a cold air intake already. The thing you really want to get rid of is the pipe between the TB and MAF sensor. The C&L intake pipe is real nice but I have some problems with fitting it correctly. Eliminating the EGR spacer will hopefully fix that for me. My intake is positioned a bit higher because of the 351, so that may have something to do with it. I think it goes for $99. Here's a picture from the C&L web site: You could also try to fabricate your own tube. Those rubber couplers are a PITA to find, though. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

08-10-2002, 01:00 PM	#12
Comatose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Goldendale, WA, USA Posts: 84	Save yourself the money and buy the K&N panel filter for the stock airbox. It won't look as good as an aftermarket CAI setup, but the performance gains will be about the same. Not to mention the fact, for the $100 you save, you can purchase underdrives, or put the money towards an electric fan.......and extra 8-10hp for the same price. __________________ 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

05-03-2010, 12:45 AM	#13
j94stang Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Allen Park Posts: 1	Re: Cold Air Induction hello, i have my 94 mustang 5.0 which is complete stock! I wonder which is better to buy cold intake for her? I want to get a throttle body too i want to make sure which one of em fit or match to the cold intake. Please help me! thanks

12-04-2010, 03:54 AM	#14
summerscheifer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2	re: cold air intake kit anyone know how to remove cold air intake kit into my car. its annoying me for not knowing that thing. anyone know this? thanks lot guys.

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