Favorite Air Intake?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Favorite Air Intake?
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any preferences when it comes to air intakes? Is there a specific brand that anyone has found to be better? Is oiled better than not oiled? I just bought a 5.4L 2000 F150 7700 Lariet which i just put a Flowmaster exhaust into and am now looking for an intake system. Appreciate the input!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 11
From: Minnesota
This topic usually turns into an oil type thread. My take is the same as Steve has, get the chrome one, it looks kewl.... You have a cold air intake on the truck now. A lot of the aftermarket stuff draws heated air from inside the engine bay rather than cold air from the well area. They do make a nice sucking sound when you womp on it though. Added performance? I say no, with sometimes a decrease. A lot of guys swear they can feel the gains. I always wanted a nice chrome setup on my Mustang GT, but always hate to disturb the original OEM one. I still might do that, but I don't expect any performance gains. ( Except that kewl sucking sound when I spank it in 3rd getting on the freeway)
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,940
Likes: 0
Volant makes a true CAI....it utilizes the fender wall opening and is completely enclosed.
http://volant.com/edetail.asp?ID=51
I have seen AIT temps drop after installing mine compared to an open element style as mentioned above. Really, save your money for a tuner like an Xcal-3.....and get custom tunes!
http://volant.com/edetail.asp?ID=51
I have seen AIT temps drop after installing mine compared to an open element style as mentioned above. Really, save your money for a tuner like an Xcal-3.....and get custom tunes!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 14
From: Vale, NC
After reading a bunch of threads about these and those throttle body spacers, I just kept my money and put it into the tuner and the electric fan kit. BOTH of those made very noticable gains in performance. I agree the CAI look good, but when money is tight I'd rather go for true performance.
