Alright everybody, choose the best option for an air intake!

 

I have the Airaid MIT but I bet best performance would be the Full Intake Kits. They will let more air in than the MIT alone. Their filters have more air flow.

 

Thanks man. I'm just debating whether cleaning and oiling filters is worth the extra power that I may not even notice. Right now my gut instinct tells me that it's not, but that could have something to do with the price tag and $$ signs going through my head. I'm also thinking along the lines of those websites where tests were run and the difference between cloth and paper for flow were nominal at best. Paper lets less dirt in anyway. I'm definitely leaning towards the MIT. Can anyone argue that I should go for the full intake?

 

None of the above. Thermally wrap the OEM intake, and pop in a K&N. Id provide a link to substantiate my claims, but no one in this forum cares to read it.

 

Come on dont be like that, I am sure many would love to be more informed after all this a Fourm lol So post that link
John

 

Ive posted it three times in the past month or so, with seemingly no reaction from anyone in the forum. If you care to read it, it can be found here:
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/...ircleaner.html
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/...g/airtemp.html

Ford has spent a lot of time and money designing their intakes, so to think that you HAVE to change them, is silliness. From the factory, the intakes have a good flow path to the throttle body, as well as already pull cold air from the fender. With the addition of a good flowing medium, as well as thermally insulating the incoming air charge from the ambient engine temperature, and you have a surefire solution. Don't forget to take note about the % increase in power (inverse to incoming air charge temperature). But thats just my two cents...

 

First time I've seen this info, thanks for posting it again. What did you use for the wrap?

 

That's some nice #'s im going to get some black heat wrap and give it a shoot Thank you for the info
John

 

VOLANT! And very happy!

 

I havent done it yet, but I will. The tape used in that particular project was "Cool Tape" from Design Engineering (http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...1&autoview=sku) . Regular aluminized tape from Home Depot or the like will probably work, but the DEI tape is some trick stuff. Reflects more heat energy, is thinner, and is already adhesive backed.

The color shouldnt matter. Color only comes into the equation with the visible light spectrum, not with radiant heat.

 

WheelMA1 - I have read Project MPG and used a drop-in K&N and thermal insulated pipes on my 1990 F250 4x4 351w. I noticed no increase in power whatsoever, but my gas mileage did improve by 1 mpg. I am interested in full intake kits because I want performance gains with my new truck - it gets good enough mpg (for me ) as it is.

Scottb1014, I am particularly interested in the Volant because it is a TRUE cold air intake, and pulls cold air from the stock location into an ENCLOSED filter unexposed to engine heat. What kind of performance gains have you had with the Volant? How hard is it to install? Finally, can you really "feel" the difference?

 

I had the Volant on my 04 XLT 4.6 and i did notice crisper throtle response and incress of .5, 1, mpg

 

2004 Screw, how was installation? Is it a direct fit? How long did it take to install? Finally, where did you get it, and how much did you pay for it?

 

Sweet man! I will check that out.

 

Dont get it to quick
AirForce one will be ready to ship next week and they have the best dyno # out there 25 HP at the rear wheels This what im getting
2004Screw