air filter

slightly stoopid · March 25th, 2007, 05:07 PM

i just put on a k&n filter and took off the silencer box... what can i do to remover the whole housing for the filter, and would i need a heat shield..

MustangMatt96GT · March 25th, 2007, 05:52 PM

Yes you need the heat shield!

ujslost · March 25th, 2007, 06:26 PM

I took mine off today at the dragstrip. I can tell a differance in the sound of the exhaust not as raspy around 3000 rpms.

Picked up 2 tenths and 2 mile an hour after I pulled all that plastic off.

stanglifemike · March 25th, 2007, 06:44 PM

I ran my 98 with a K&N and no plastic box for years before I put an intake on it. Use the existing clamp and attatch it to the end of your intake and filter. Its not a tight fit but it gets the job done and wont fall off.

96Snaker · March 25th, 2007, 08:25 PM

I removed my silencer, no noticeble anything (noise, or hp), but I wouldn't remove my filter box as then you'd be sucking in nothing but hot engine bay air and hot = bad for hp. So yeah, get a heat shield, if you're looking to rid your engine bay of that black box.

ujslost · March 25th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Im gonna fab up my own heat shield and make it bolt to the mass air meter. Ill do a write up on it when I'm done. Should be simple.

slightly stoopid · March 26th, 2007, 11:56 PM

cool thanks for the help

thabagman001 · March 27th, 2007, 11:03 AM

I have a 1998 mustang gt. I replaced the stock air system witha the K&N generation cold air intake system.It cost me about 250.00.And i have had nothing but problem.1.the oil from the filter builds up on the mass air and causes it to trip the check engine light.and run lean.I havent noticed any hp gains or anything.plus you have to reset the computer,which no one told me that.so I would use my money for something else if i was you. good luck

slightly stoopid · March 27th, 2007, 10:08 PM

i was looking at that cold air im glad i didnt get it now..

stanglifemike · March 27th, 2007, 11:56 PM

MAC and BBK both make nice chrome cai. And the difference in metal and plastic is not a big deal like some say. Maybe .5 rwhp, and the chrome does look nice under there. If you want the best go with JLT and have it painted to match you exterior color. Looks awesome and has the biggest rwhp gains!!

March 25th, 2007, 05:07 PM	#1
slightly stoopid Regular 96 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: atlanta,ga Posts: 101	air filter i just put on a k&n filter and took off the silencer box... what can i do to remover the whole housing for the filter, and would i need a heat shield..

March 25th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,150	Yes you need the heat shield! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

March 25th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#3
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	I took mine off today at the dragstrip. I can tell a differance in the sound of the exhaust not as raspy around 3000 rpms. Picked up 2 tenths and 2 mile an hour after I pulled all that plastic off. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

March 25th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#4
stanglifemike MM Fanatic 06 GT & 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 3,208	I ran my 98 with a K&N and no plastic box for years before I put an intake on it. Use the existing clamp and attatch it to the end of your intake and filter. Its not a tight fit but it gets the job done and wont fall off. __________________ 98 GT: Accufab, Steeda, BBk, Mac, FlowMaster, Moser, Ford Racing, American Racing, Nitto, Eibach, SCT, FPS 06 GT: JLT, SCT, FRPP/Borla, Pypes, Steeda, BamaChips RadMustangs Store

March 25th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#5
96Snaker Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Cobra 13.98 @ 101 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,687	I removed my silencer, no noticeble anything (noise, or hp), but I wouldn't remove my filter box as then you'd be sucking in nothing but hot engine bay air and hot = bad for hp. So yeah, get a heat shield, if you're looking to rid your engine bay of that black box. __________________ The Cobra might be gone... but the blue blood still runneth thru my veins. Snaker's Music Snaker's Myspace

March 25th, 2007, 10:51 PM	#6
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	Im gonna fab up my own heat shield and make it bolt to the mass air meter. Ill do a write up on it when I'm done. Should be simple. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

March 26th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#7
slightly stoopid Regular 96 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: atlanta,ga Posts: 101	cool thanks for the help

March 27th, 2007, 11:03 AM	#8
thabagman001 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	I have a 1998 mustang gt. I replaced the stock air system witha the K&N generation cold air intake system.It cost me about 250.00.And i have had nothing but problem.1.the oil from the filter builds up on the mass air and causes it to trip the check engine light.and run lean.I havent noticed any hp gains or anything.plus you have to reset the computer,which no one told me that.so I would use my money for something else if i was you. good luck

March 27th, 2007, 10:08 PM	#9
slightly stoopid Regular 96 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: atlanta,ga Posts: 101	i was looking at that cold air im glad i didnt get it now.. __________________ BBK cold air intake, flomaster 40 series, steeda tri ax short throw, bbk x pipe w/cats, black magic fan, 3.73 gears, bbk pulleys, 18/10 18/9 black bullitts black with chrome lip....

March 27th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#10
stanglifemike MM Fanatic 06 GT & 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 3,208	MAC and BBK both make nice chrome cai. And the difference in metal and plastic is not a big deal like some say. Maybe .5 rwhp, and the chrome does look nice under there. If you want the best go with JLT and have it painted to match you exterior color. Looks awesome and has the biggest rwhp gains!! __________________ 98 GT: Accufab, Steeda, BBk, Mac, FlowMaster, Moser, Ford Racing, American Racing, Nitto, Eibach, SCT, FPS 06 GT: JLT, SCT, FRPP/Borla, Pypes, Steeda, BamaChips RadMustangs Store

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