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AJT31 · 08-26-2013, 07:07 PM

I bought a cold air intake from ebay for $120, The ebay user rating was very high so i figured id go with it. The installation was pretty easy only took me a little over an hour. It works great i can definitely hear the difference and feel it a little more on take off. What do you guys think should have i gotten a better brand like vararam or k&n? Would the gains have been a lot better?
Over all i'm very happy with it for the price, and would recommend.

45thAnniversary2SS · 08-26-2013, 07:21 PM

Nah there really is no gain performance wise from any cold air intake. Just looks. Maybe 2 or 3 hp but nothing significant.

RolltideSS · 08-26-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Nah there really is no gain performance wise from any cold air intake. Just looks. Maybe 2 or 3 hp but nothing significant.

Care to elaborate on how you figure this? The dyno testing from JRE indicates otherwise.

White Shark · 08-26-2013, 07:29 PM

Now you need to add a mass airflow sensor and American Thunder Flowmasters to complete your Mod. Once you open up the front end, you might as well open up the back end. And yes, I also did notice a big difference in performance on my 2011 LS.

RolltideSS · 08-26-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AJT31

I bought a cold air intake from ebay for $120, The ebay user rating was very high so i figured id go with it. The installation was pretty easy only took me a little over an hour. It works great i can definitely hear the difference and feel it a little more on take off. What do you guys think should have i gotten a better brand like vararam or k&n? Would the gains have been a lot better?
Over all i'm very happy with it for the price, and would recommend.

It doesn't look like your heat shield is insulated so you might increase the effectiveness by adding that. You'll also get more if you do the washer bottle delete and scoop install. Doesn't take long and it is worth it

AJT31 · 08-26-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RolltideSS

It doesn't look like your heat shield is insulated so you might increase the effectiveness by adding that. You'll also get more if you do the washer bottle delete and scoop install. Doesn't take long and it is worth it

Thanks i'll take that into consideration, do i have to remove the bumper in order to remove the washer bottle?

zkdreads · 08-26-2013, 07:37 PM

looks like k and n intake with different tubing

AJT31 · 08-26-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by White Shark

Now you need to add a mass airflow sensor and American Thunder Flowmasters to complete your Mod. Once you open up the front end, you might as well open up the back end. And yes, I also did notice a big difference in preformance on my 2011 LS.

Thanks, Where can i find a good air sensor.

White Shark · 08-26-2013, 07:42 PM

There is a relocation kit, but bought my '13 SS before I could get it done.

RolltideSS · 08-26-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AJT31

Thanks i'll take that into consideration, do i have to remove the bumper in order to remove the washer bottle?

Nope - I removed the bottle and installed the adm scoop without even removing the front wheel or fully removing the wheel well liner. It definitely isn't the easiest way but there is room to get it done if you don't have a jack or stands

White Shark · 08-26-2013, 07:47 PM

Made by Jet Performance!

Mvp_Me · 08-26-2013, 07:48 PM

To me all intakes are the same, as long as you have a good heat shield and the MAF location is correct you'll be fine.

Nutbutt · 08-26-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by White Shark

Made by Jet Performance!

Before you buy a Jet MAF, do a search on the forum to find out its true value.

montreal2010yellow · 08-26-2013, 08:16 PM

I've installed 2 K&N CAI when I started to go that route and I got a CEL both times.

Than I decided to go to the open air filter route like I see on many many Stangs that don't have a heat shield.

I installed a G5CR CAI over 2 years ago and man I felt the difference. I runned my car with a ACS Nickey Chicago Hood with a ram air to the filter for 2 yeas and I recently changed it to an ACS TL1 Hood with lots of hot air coming out and fresh air coming in . I never regretted going with the open filter and I'm not a fan of closed in-a-box CAI which I beleive are not getting enough fresh air drom the grill.

I'm getting the car dynoed in the next weeks than I'll get the exact figures on HP and Tork gains

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08-26-2013, 07:07 PM	#1
AJT31 Drives: 2013 2ls Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 69	Just intalled my ebay cold air intake I bought a cold air intake from ebay for $120, The ebay user rating was very high so i figured id go with it. The installation was pretty easy only took me a little over an hour. It works great i can definitely hear the difference and feel it a little more on take off. What do you guys think should have i gotten a better brand like vararam or k&n? Would the gains have been a lot better? Over all i'm very happy with it for the price, and would recommend. Attached Images

08-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Nah there really is no gain performance wise from any cold air intake. Just looks. Maybe 2 or 3 hp but nothing significant. __________________

08-26-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	Now you need to add a mass airflow sensor and American Thunder Flowmasters to complete your Mod. Once you open up the front end, you might as well open up the back end. And yes, I also did notice a big difference in performance on my 2011 LS. Last edited by White Shark; 08-26-2013 at 07:47 PM.

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zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	looks like k and n intake with different tubing __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

08-26-2013, 07:48 PM	#12
Mvp_Me I Use Three Pedals Drives: 2011 VR M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 793	To me all intakes are the same, as long as you have a good heat shield and the MAF location is correct you'll be fine. __________________

08-26-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	There is a relocation kit, but bought my '13 SS before I could get it done.

08-26-2013, 07:47 PM	#11
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	Made by Jet Performance!

08-26-2013, 08:16 PM	#14
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I wonder I've installed 2 K&N CAI when I started to go that route and I got a CEL both times. Than I decided to go to the open air filter route like I see on many many Stangs that don't have a heat shield. I installed a G5CR CAI over 2 years ago and man I felt the difference. I runned my car with a ACS Nickey Chicago Hood with a ram air to the filter for 2 yeas and I recently changed it to an ACS TL1 Hood with lots of hot air coming out and fresh air coming in . I never regretted going with the open filter and I'm not a fan of closed in-a-box CAI which I beleive are not getting enough fresh air drom the grill. I'm getting the car dynoed in the next weeks than I'll get the exact figures on HP and Tork gains __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...