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I have a 2010 F-150 STX. It has the 4.6 2v. I was wondering if spending the $300 on the K&N cold air intake would be worth it for more power? Any input for more power would be appreciated. Thank you.
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See https://5startuning.com/
I have had one for years. Big improvements in power on my 5.0, service from 5 Star has been excellent.
I have had one for years. Big improvements in power on my 5.0, service from 5 Star has been excellent.
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As others have mentioned - NIX the K&N cold air intake ...
OEM, air intake system .....
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Instead, do the Gott's mod' ... Replace the existing airbox snorkle/tube with one from a 2011+ airbox ( AL3Z-9F721-A)
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OEM, air intake system .....
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- already CAI.
- air intake from LH (driver) wheel well behind the inner fender shield.
- air box has a lid. MEANING: It's not a HAI (HotAirIntake) allowing heated engine bay air.
- is made-of plastic. MEANING: Less heat-soak.
- IAT reading is nearly same as an aftermarket. reference
- OEM, Motorcraft air filters ...
- meets|exceeds engine air intake CFM requirements. *UNLESS über engine modifications are done. e.g. cylinder head and/or cams.
- good for 30,000+ miles. *Depending upon conditions.
- ABSOLUTELY NO possibility of MAF sensor oil contamination.
- dispose and replace maintenance.
- K&N ...
- any increase in air flow comes at the expense of filtration.
- co$t of cleaning supplies and time involved.
- (possibility of even minor) MAF sensor oil contamination. *Which reduces performance and MPG.
- there are NO performance and/or MPG gains.
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Might see a 3hp to 5hp gain on a dyno, but it won't affect the ''seat of the pants'' feel. A tune is really your best bet to semi cheaply add some giddyup to your truck.
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I agree with the others above ^^^^^^^ .
A CAI like this might gain you a couple of HP. Might. It will also filter less well, require constant maintenance to keep it working properly, and will coat sensors etc. downstream in a sort of "goo" that will make a mess of things in the intake tract.
One good thing, if you like this kind of thing, is that you'll hear more induction noise.
A CAI like this might gain you a couple of HP. Might. It will also filter less well, require constant maintenance to keep it working properly, and will coat sensors etc. downstream in a sort of "goo" that will make a mess of things in the intake tract.
One good thing, if you like this kind of thing, is that you'll hear more induction noise.
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