Mac Intake
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: Hawaii
ChevySniper...I'm sure MAC makes a good product but I was interested in a "true" cold air intake. Even after driving in traffic for long periods of time, when I feel the metal intake tube, it is cool to the touch because of the outside air it sucks in. I'm really pleased with the performance and think it was well worth the extra $
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,310
Likes: 0
From: Lufkin
Originally posted by CPerry
I have bought other products from Motorhaven and was about to buy an intake from them when I stumbled into this product:
It's a true "cold" air intake that sucks air in from the stock hole in the fender. It came with a K&N filter too. I can really feel a difference in the seat of the pants and it has a nice deep growl when throttle opens up. Kinda like a Mustang GT.
I have bought other products from Motorhaven and was about to buy an intake from them when I stumbled into this product:
It's a true "cold" air intake that sucks air in from the stock hole in the fender. It came with a K&N filter too. I can really feel a difference in the seat of the pants and it has a nice deep growl when throttle opens up. Kinda like a Mustang GT.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 19
From: South Dakota
Does any one know what the difference is between the intakes that you can find on ebay, and the Mac or the Airforce intakes is???
From what I can see, I dunno if there is a difference....can anyone enlighten me?
From what I can see, I dunno if there is a difference....can anyone enlighten me?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: Big Bear, CA
super...the difference that I noticed was the intake tube was aluminum instead of stainless steel like the Airforce One..dunno about the MAC..but I'm sure the quality isn't there with the ones on ebay...
I think I may try one on my wifes Civic and just see how it does..not going to take the chance with my truck though..heh heh
I think I may try one on my wifes Civic and just see how it does..not going to take the chance with my truck though..heh heh
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: Hawaii
True4.2, the tube in the picture looks black but it is in fact chrome.
I looked at the MAC intake on the motorhaven site but it was not a "true" cold air intake because it sucks warm air from the engine compartment into the motor. The one in the picture draws cold air from the stock hole in the fender. The carbon box that the filter is in is sealed and the end fits into the hole.
I looked at the MAC intake on the motorhaven site but it was not a "true" cold air intake because it sucks warm air from the engine compartment into the motor. The one in the picture draws cold air from the stock hole in the fender. The carbon box that the filter is in is sealed and the end fits into the hole.
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
i have had excellent luck with the mac intake (pn MAC-3946) on my 5.4l. the thing i like about it even though it sucks warm air it isn't restricted to the little hole in the fender where the factory air box was hooked up. that was my reason for changing it out. it is of excellent quality and a breeze to install. mine took about 15 minutes, but we hurried cause it was over 100 degrees outside and we didn't want to deal with the heat. But all in all the intake combined with a true dual flowmaster exhaust my truck has a lot better responce to the throttle.
Last edited by clemet; Feb 24, 2004 at 07:56 PM.
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
no problems with the sensors or such. i did disconnect the battery to reset the computer before i drove it though. i have rode in a few mustangs with the same sort of intake and you could hear it sucking air, but no such noise here unless you pop the hood and listen for it.
yeah, I bet you can't hear much of anything with your exhaust...