Cobra cold air intake....

True2theHorse · March 15th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Really two questions here:

I have a 97 Cobra with a BBK cold air intake kit. Originally I purchased due to the fact that I did not want to have to remove the stock strut tower brace...any who, I ended up removing it anyways and simply haven't paid much attention to putting it back on. My 1st question is does anyone have a JLT on their 4.6 DOHC and if so, is it really worth the stated gains as opposed to the BBK?

Next question is I believe on the JLT you must relocate the smog pump. On the BBK you probably should too, but the directions do not state to and it is a royal pain in the rear to take the filter off to clean and recharge each time. Anyone who has a JLT and relocated the smog pump, how is? Much easier to remove the filter etc...

Please let me know your thoughts...

Thanks,

True2theHorse · March 16th, 2007, 08:10 AM

Even anyone with SOHC feel free to chime in as well. Really I just want to hear from those with experience with the JLT's.

Thanks again,

aikined1 · March 16th, 2007, 10:45 PM

I just put the JLT CAI on my 98 cobra 4 days ago. Took me 1 1/2 hours. Take tire off. As for the smog pump there are 3 bolts holding it on. You just unbolt it and move it forward and tilt slightly down and put 1 bolt back in. JLT says 1 bolt is more than enough to hold it. (I agree) The hardest part is putting the rubber 90 on the end of the giant intake tube. I boiled a large pot of water, added about 1/4 cup of dish soap, stirred around for a second and put about 2 inches of the rubber 90 (end that goes on intake tube) in the pot for about 30 seconds and it goes right on. (have a friend hold the intake tube while you put on the 90). As for the performance gains, I was really surprised. I live in central Ohio and the last couple days it's been about 35 degrees and my car pulls at half throttle like it used to at 3/4 throttle. I am very pleased with JLT's cai. Haven't messed with servicing filter yet, but seems like you just move the wheel well liner back in the front and it's right there. You'll see what I mean when you install it. Hope this helps.

True2theHorse · March 17th, 2007, 01:22 AM

Awesome Aikined, that's what I was looking for. Well, if you or anyone knows of someone who cares to have a 96-98 4.6 DOHC BBK cold air intake, I'm selling this one cheap, so let me know.

Thanks again for the input.

alex96gt · September 18th, 2008, 01:08 PM

What are you wanting for the BBK intake? Any pics available? Thanks

usafimj · September 18th, 2008, 01:14 PM

The BBK is metal and will attract heat and retain it much longer

97mustanggt · September 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM

u can always buy a ram air intake also...

steeda98 · September 20th, 2008, 12:51 AM

i have a SOHC with a JLT CAI and that thing was a pain to get in..just like aikined1 said about an hour or an hour and a half..i have to take off the passenger wheel on mine as well to install the maf and the elbow tube and filter. i noticed better throttle response right away..the only thing with the big jlt intake is that u have to tune your car after install or its gonna run a lil rich.

HBK_2007 · September 20th, 2008, 01:19 AM

i have a JLT RAI on my GT and it took me like 20 mins

97mustanggt · September 21st, 2008, 02:51 AM

i have a mac rai...works great...and i get to keep my engine bar on there...

March 15th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#1
True2theHorse Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 67	Cobra cold air intake.... Really two questions here: I have a 97 Cobra with a BBK cold air intake kit. Originally I purchased due to the fact that I did not want to have to remove the stock strut tower brace...any who, I ended up removing it anyways and simply haven't paid much attention to putting it back on. My 1st question is does anyone have a JLT on their 4.6 DOHC and if so, is it really worth the stated gains as opposed to the BBK? Next question is I believe on the JLT you must relocate the smog pump. On the BBK you probably should too, but the directions do not state to and it is a royal pain in the rear to take the filter off to clean and recharge each time. Anyone who has a JLT and relocated the smog pump, how is? Much easier to remove the filter etc... Please let me know your thoughts... Thanks,

September 18th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#6
usafimj Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Ford Mustang GT 13.491 @ 106.19mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 2,702	The BBK is metal and will attract heat and retain it much longer __________________ JLT, Hurst, 4.10s, Stage II NSR Cams, Kooks LT w/ H pipe, Stingers, Black FR500 rims, BMR (Lowering Springs, Adj Panhard Bar, LCA w/ brackets), Tokico shocks/struts Hurst Crew Member #13 Cammed Crew Military Crew E-5

September 20th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#8
steeda98 Newbie 1998 Steeda Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 45	i have a SOHC with a JLT CAI and that thing was a pain to get in..just like aikined1 said about an hour or an hour and a half..i have to take off the passenger wheel on mine as well to install the maf and the elbow tube and filter. i noticed better throttle response right away..the only thing with the big jlt intake is that u have to tune your car after install or its gonna run a lil rich. __________________ P.I. Head swap w/ PI Cams Ford Racing Headers w/ Magnaflow exhaust UPR o/r Xpipe JLT CAI w/ 75mm TB PP Plenum G-Trac Suspension Koni Adjustables w/ Camber plates Rear Brace(in truck) by Steeda 3:73 Gears DiabloSport Tuner

September 20th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#9
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,444	i have a JLT RAI on my GT and it took me like 20 mins __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

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March 16th, 2007, 08:10 AM	#2
True2theHorse Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 67	Even anyone with SOHC feel free to chime in as well. Really I just want to hear from those with experience with the JLT's. Thanks again,

March 16th, 2007, 10:45 PM	#3
aikined1 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	I just put the JLT CAI on my 98 cobra 4 days ago. Took me 1 1/2 hours. Take tire off. As for the smog pump there are 3 bolts holding it on. You just unbolt it and move it forward and tilt slightly down and put 1 bolt back in. JLT says 1 bolt is more than enough to hold it. (I agree) The hardest part is putting the rubber 90 on the end of the giant intake tube. I boiled a large pot of water, added about 1/4 cup of dish soap, stirred around for a second and put about 2 inches of the rubber 90 (end that goes on intake tube) in the pot for about 30 seconds and it goes right on. (have a friend hold the intake tube while you put on the 90). As for the performance gains, I was really surprised. I live in central Ohio and the last couple days it's been about 35 degrees and my car pulls at half throttle like it used to at 3/4 throttle. I am very pleased with JLT's cai. Haven't messed with servicing filter yet, but seems like you just move the wheel well liner back in the front and it's right there. You'll see what I mean when you install it. Hope this helps.

March 17th, 2007, 01:22 AM	#4
True2theHorse Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 67	Awesome Aikined, that's what I was looking for. Well, if you or anyone knows of someone who cares to have a 96-98 4.6 DOHC BBK cold air intake, I'm selling this one cheap, so let me know. Thanks again for the input.

September 18th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#5
alex96gt Newbie 97 Rio Red Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 8	What are you wanting for the BBK intake? Any pics available? Thanks

September 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#7
97mustanggt Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 664	u can always buy a ram air intake also...

September 21st, 2008, 02:51 AM	#10
97mustanggt Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 664	i have a mac rai...works great...and i get to keep my engine bar on there...

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