06 V6 Intake question

Ware · March 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM

I am looking at cold air intakes for my 06 stang. I just got dual exhaust so i feel this would be a good thing. however i do not want to pay 200+ for one.

would it be bad to use the factory air tube and put a Good Cone filter on the end of the factory tube, or is there something special about the aftermarket plastic or aluminum tube? the stock tube looks bigger, and seems to be smooth inside for smooth flow?

Is this a bad Idea, or should I spend the extra 50 on a tube with the filter?

SSStang · March 1st, 2007, 10:44 PM

Some people just drop a K&N in...

Some people just want the look of having chrome or a K&N intake system

How much of a gain are you going to get?

Could be 1-2hp could be 5-7

GreenFaleen · March 1st, 2007, 10:45 PM

umm the CAI is bigger and less turbulent for better air flow, but I would pay over 80 for one. You can just measure your stock tube and make your own with grommets, clamps, induction piping, and a filter all from autozone for like 45 bucks

Ware · March 3rd, 2007, 02:45 AM

Well I went to auto zone, and the stuid tube was 49.00 alone.
the filter was 49.00 that is over 100 right there. How do you do it for under 50?

GreenFaleen · March 3rd, 2007, 02:47 AM

49 bucks for tubbing???? induction piping here is 5 bucks a pipe what piping you look at?

zdrainxx · March 3rd, 2007, 03:59 AM

Autozone by me has like a premade cut tube and yea it was like $40

Falon are you saying to just go to like any place to buy cheap stufff and cut it yourself? or are you saying buy it pre cut and stuff?

GreenFaleen · March 3rd, 2007, 11:59 AM

They should have like a bin full of just different shaped tubes that you can just piece together youself. The filter should be the most expensive piece.

Ware · March 4th, 2007, 01:20 AM

Not here. I went to pep boys and just the tube was 49. even the litle 90 degree elbow was 11 bucks. to creat one would be at least 100. im thinking of using my stock intake with a new filter for now, I mean I think the filter is the most important aspect ot a intake anyways.

correct me if I am wrong.

Youngin · March 4th, 2007, 06:06 AM

lol its a one time thing man just spend 280+ for it ..

Youngin · March 4th, 2007, 06:07 AM

and they come with lifetime warranty's so what more could you ask for

orlyr21 · March 4th, 2007, 09:59 AM

im pretty sure u cant do tht because if u ever have looked at ur stock intake, there is a sensor tht plugs into the tube...ur computer would definetly know somethings wrong and ud probably get check engine lights up the ass.

Youngin · March 4th, 2007, 10:12 AM

well why buy a MUSTANG and try get parts cheap =] then you shoulda went honda =] j/k but alot of people were talking about doing there own CAI . but you cant go wrong with K&N

02ponypackage · March 4th, 2007, 10:16 AM

http://www.wmsracing.com/wmsweb/05hvi.htm

this is a GT but they do make kits for the V6......if u can make one urself similar to it minus the wind tray unless u can do that to....ive seen
the Intake test on Muscle Mustang and this worked better then C&L and Steeda.....the traditional style they have for the GT as opposed to this ram air style....also they didnt even need a SCT flash as the Steeda one did....it came with a special adapter to make the air flow bigger for the ram air then u needed a flash....again this was for the GT but if u can do something like this hardest part will be drilling a hole for the sensor

Ware · March 4th, 2007, 05:30 PM

I would totally build my own of the HV intake, but I have no idea what filter they are using. I have looked all over the big filter companies, and no one makes one like that.

Does that come with a new MAF? or does that use the stock?

ALSO, when addinng a CAI, will my check engine light be one, or will it be fine with no warnings as long as I put the MAF on the tube after the filter?

rmays06 · March 4th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ware

I am looking at cold air intakes for my 06 stang. I just got dual exhaust so i feel this would be a good thing. however i do not want to pay 200+ for one.

would it be bad to use the factory air tube and put a Good Cone filter on the end of the factory tube, or is there something special about the aftermarket plastic or aluminum tube? the stock tube looks bigger, and seems to be smooth inside for smooth flow?

Is this a bad Idea, or should I spend the extra 50 on a tube with the filter?

Hey Ware not to discredit anyones post here, but our cars are set up to have air flow buy the MAF sensor. All the new kits have a spot to hook this up to it. Yes you will have to pay more than $100 sorry to say. The good news is for the most part they work thou. THe only one I can think of off the top of my head is the K&N that does not require a tune after you put the CAI on. There is a few others. But remember this when modding the S197 its new, its hot and the after market people know this and will charge you extra for this.

Ware · March 21st, 2007, 07:48 PM

Well in theory, any CAI witha space to slide the MAF in will work without a tuner, correct.?

If I install the CAI and do not use a tuner right away, what will the cons be? will the check engine light come on or what?

March 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM	#1
Ware Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126	06 V6 Intake question I am looking at cold air intakes for my 06 stang. I just got dual exhaust so i feel this would be a good thing. however i do not want to pay 200+ for one. would it be bad to use the factory air tube and put a Good Cone filter on the end of the factory tube, or is there something special about the aftermarket plastic or aluminum tube? the stock tube looks bigger, and seems to be smooth inside for smooth flow? Is this a bad Idea, or should I spend the extra 50 on a tube with the filter?

March 1st, 2007, 10:44 PM	#2
SSStang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2k2 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 6,014	Some people just drop a K&N in... Some people just want the look of having chrome or a K&N intake system How much of a gain are you going to get? Could be 1-2hp could be 5-7 __________________ Selling for friend: Vortech Supercharge kit < 100miles.

March 1st, 2007, 10:45 PM	#3
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,004	umm the CAI is bigger and less turbulent for better air flow, but I would pay over 80 for one. You can just measure your stock tube and make your own with grommets, clamps, induction piping, and a filter all from autozone for like 45 bucks __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 3rd, 2007, 02:47 AM	#5
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,004	49 bucks for tubbing???? induction piping here is 5 bucks a pipe what piping you look at? __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 3rd, 2007, 11:59 AM	#7
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,004	They should have like a bin full of just different shaped tubes that you can just piece together youself. The filter should be the most expensive piece. __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 3rd, 2007, 02:45 AM	#4
Ware Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126	Well I went to auto zone, and the stuid tube was 49.00 alone. the filter was 49.00 that is over 100 right there. How do you do it for under 50?

March 3rd, 2007, 03:59 AM	#6
zdrainxx Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	Autozone by me has like a premade cut tube and yea it was like $40 Falon are you saying to just go to like any place to buy cheap stufff and cut it yourself? or are you saying buy it pre cut and stuff?

March 4th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#8
Ware Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126	Not here. I went to pep boys and just the tube was 49. even the litle 90 degree elbow was 11 bucks. to creat one would be at least 100. im thinking of using my stock intake with a new filter for now, I mean I think the filter is the most important aspect ot a intake anyways. correct me if I am wrong.

March 4th, 2007, 06:06 AM	#9
Youngin MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang v6 10.027@69.98 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 3,357	lol its a one time thing man just spend 280+ for it .. __________________ Black Mustang Organization Official Member #1 ^HighLight REtarD HATERS CLUB CO-FOUNDER MEMBER #1 [Black Branch Founder] Looking For V6 Hip Hop Artists CangriStang (12:44:59 AM): u r like a V6 version of martin luther king jr How Inspiriing

March 4th, 2007, 06:07 AM	#10
Youngin MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang v6 10.027@69.98 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 3,357	and they come with lifetime warranty's so what more could you ask for __________________ Black Mustang Organization Official Member #1 ^HighLight REtarD HATERS CLUB CO-FOUNDER MEMBER #1 [Black Branch Founder] Looking For V6 Hip Hop Artists CangriStang (12:44:59 AM): u r like a V6 version of martin luther king jr How Inspiriing

March 4th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#11
orlyr21 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: broward, florida Posts: 171	im pretty sure u cant do tht because if u ever have looked at ur stock intake, there is a sensor tht plugs into the tube...ur computer would definetly know somethings wrong and ud probably get check engine lights up the ass. __________________ cruci dum spiro fido

March 4th, 2007, 10:12 AM	#12
Youngin MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang v6 10.027@69.98 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 3,357	well why buy a MUSTANG and try get parts cheap =] then you shoulda went honda =] j/k but alot of people were talking about doing there own CAI . but you cant go wrong with K&N __________________ Black Mustang Organization Official Member #1 ^HighLight REtarD HATERS CLUB CO-FOUNDER MEMBER #1 [Black Branch Founder] Looking For V6 Hip Hop Artists CangriStang (12:44:59 AM): u r like a V6 version of martin luther king jr How Inspiriing

March 4th, 2007, 10:16 AM	#13
02ponypackage MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,420	http://www.wmsracing.com/wmsweb/05hvi.htm this is a GT but they do make kits for the V6......if u can make one urself similar to it minus the wind tray unless u can do that to....ive seen the Intake test on Muscle Mustang and this worked better then C&L and Steeda.....the traditional style they have for the GT as opposed to this ram air style....also they didnt even need a SCT flash as the Steeda one did....it came with a special adapter to make the air flow bigger for the ram air then u needed a flash....again this was for the GT but if u can do something like this hardest part will be drilling a hole for the sensor __________________ just a V6 with a bad belt slip under the hood

March 4th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#14
Ware Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126	I would totally build my own of the HV intake, but I have no idea what filter they are using. I have looked all over the big filter companies, and no one makes one like that. Does that come with a new MAF? or does that use the stock? ALSO, when addinng a CAI, will my check engine light be one, or will it be fine with no warnings as long as I put the MAF on the tube after the filter?

March 21st, 2007, 07:48 PM	#16
Ware Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126	Well in theory, any CAI witha space to slide the MAF in will work without a tuner, correct.? If I install the CAI and do not use a tuner right away, what will the cons be? will the check engine light come on or what?

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