Cold Air Intakes
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: McDonald, PA
Are you referring to CAI's, larger throttle bodies, or the general concept of trying to increase HP/torque/mileage?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 2,952
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From: McDonald, PA
If I'm willing to give up some emissions (within the legal limits provided, of course
), noise, or comfort in order to gain performance & mileage boosts, then I can do so.I do agree that there are a lot of snake-oil salesmen out there, so caveat emptor, but that is where the beauty of these forums really shine. We can share what we are doing with our vehicles and the results we experience. I'd prefer statistically-reliable, third-party evaluations, but those are sometimes hard to find.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
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Again, aftermarket CAI for the 6.2 = pissing away $.
The most asked question regarding the 6.2 is Fuel mileage.
Ford has more to gain than anyone finding more MPGs.
This engine is seven years old and mileage is the same. NO change.
Other than driving habits for MPG's and serious mods for performance,
you're wasting $.
The most asked question regarding the 6.2 is Fuel mileage.
Ford has more to gain than anyone finding more MPGs.
This engine is seven years old and mileage is the same. NO change.
Other than driving habits for MPG's and serious mods for performance,
you're wasting $.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 315
Likes: 32
Again, aftermarket CAI for the 6.2 = pissing away $.
The most asked question regarding the 6.2 is Fuel mileage.
Ford has more to gain than anyone finding more MPGs.
This engine is seven years old and mileage is the same. NO change.
Other than driving habits for MPG's and serious mods for performance,
you're wasting $.
The most asked question regarding the 6.2 is Fuel mileage.
Ford has more to gain than anyone finding more MPGs.
This engine is seven years old and mileage is the same. NO change.
Other than driving habits for MPG's and serious mods for performance,
you're wasting $.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,146
Likes: 32
From: Maryville, TN
I could see where the larger b&m throttle body could benefit the earlier 6.2's(not available for 15^), Especially IF it allows the throttle body to open 100% off idle.
CAI's.... I've spent my fair share on that stuff in the past. Never, not once, have I seen any benefit that made me feel good about my "investment". I do however, like the sound of the air sucking in under hard throttle that a CAI gives.
And I use the term "CAI-cold air intake" generally. As the truck comes with a genuine cold air intake.
CAI's.... I've spent my fair share on that stuff in the past. Never, not once, have I seen any benefit that made me feel good about my "investment". I do however, like the sound of the air sucking in under hard throttle that a CAI gives.
And I use the term "CAI-cold air intake" generally. As the truck comes with a genuine cold air intake.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,279
Likes: 12
I could see where the larger b&m throttle body could benefit the earlier 6.2's(not available for 15^), Especially IF it allows the throttle body to open 100% off idle.
CAI's.... I've spent my fair share on that stuff in the past. Never, not once, have I seen any benefit that made me feel good about my "investment". I do however, like the sound of the air sucking in under hard throttle that a CAI gives.
And I use the term "CAI-cold air intake" generally. As the truck comes with a genuine cold air intake.
CAI's.... I've spent my fair share on that stuff in the past. Never, not once, have I seen any benefit that made me feel good about my "investment". I do however, like the sound of the air sucking in under hard throttle that a CAI gives.
And I use the term "CAI-cold air intake" generally. As the truck comes with a genuine cold air intake.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,875
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Okay twenty years ago I bought a K&N for my Chevy Nova... twenty bucks and easy swap on top of a holley vacuum secondary...was kinda cool but even then I didn't like the cleaning and red spray oil maintenance requirement. 
So now you have to have a special box and pipe that costs hundreds of dollars. And it might not provide good enough air filtration (I don't know I would imagine they are all different....but the diesel forums are full of scoldings regarding this issue). They come with a sticker advising the use will void your warranty. When I bought my 2008 ram 3500 (6.7) I was talking to the service manager and he told me right out do not put a cai on it. Also the diesel forums contain instances of a MAF going crazy after a cai has been installed.
Even if you do buy a cai and put it on won't you still have that dumb square box on top of the engine? I agree it's not the sexiest engine bay.
I'd like to have the metal valve covers more.
So now you have to have a special box and pipe that costs hundreds of dollars. And it might not provide good enough air filtration (I don't know I would imagine they are all different....but the diesel forums are full of scoldings regarding this issue). They come with a sticker advising the use will void your warranty. When I bought my 2008 ram 3500 (6.7) I was talking to the service manager and he told me right out do not put a cai on it. Also the diesel forums contain instances of a MAF going crazy after a cai has been installed.
Even if you do buy a cai and put it on won't you still have that dumb square box on top of the engine? I agree it's not the sexiest engine bay.
I'd like to have the metal valve covers more.
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Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Cali
If there were MPG gains to be made from an bolt on air intake mod you can bet your bottom dollar Ford would have done it themselves. Improved milage is the number 1 marketing tool. That's why the Ecoboost is so damn popular.
I wouldn't be surprised if they actually decreased performance.
I wouldn't be surprised if they actually decreased performance.
