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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Cold air intake

Are they worth the money? Ive been looking at the banks ram-air intake.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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Personally,I would never do that to my F-150.The Cold Air Intake is pretty much "bling" and its been my experience that they pretty much do nothing. Now...with that being said,I have heard on this site something about a "Gotts Mod". This is an alternative to retail CAI,s and from what little I know on the subject,most here think its a good idea.Im sure someone with knowlege about this "Mod" will chime in.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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Please allow me to chime in...

This is from another forum (and you'll have to join to see it - I think), but it's a great thread with pictures and everything!

The kd4crs/Power Hungry/Gotts Mod (revisited - and with pictures) - Power Hungry Performance Forum
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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Good link Charlie. I was able to view it without joining.

DrillerTom, you'd be better off spending the money for the CAI, on a nice hand held programmer with custom tunes. Look at Power Hungry Performance, or 5 Star Tuning. $300-500 depending on your tastes, and likely the best bang for your buck.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the info guys!! I have decided to put the money towards some tuning!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Good choice! If for nothing else, the tuning to quicken the trans shifts is worth the money. I haven't gained too much in the ways of MPGs (maybe +1 overall) but the new torque curve and shift schedules are nice.

So...who are you getting the tunes from?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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I'm going to be getting in touch with mike at 5 star. Is that where you got your tuning done?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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Yes sir!
Great guy. Great service. Great tunes. Nice and safe, conservative but still unleashed some power. For just under $400, it's hard to beat.
 
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