cold air intake

stangnewb88 · February 27th, 2011, 10:35 PM

I'm new to modifications and want to start working on my 98 v6, but don't know where to start. The guy I bought my car from says that the K&N air filter on it is pretty much like having a cold air intake on the car and was wondering if that is true or if I need to replace it.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 27th, 2011, 10:36 PM

it's true

1slowv6 · February 27th, 2011, 11:36 PM

yep unless your going for the look its not going to change a thing. k&n is the best

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 28th, 2011, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by 1slowv6

yep unless your going for the look its not going to change a thing. k&n is the best

well i wouldn't say that but in this situation they're great

sixshooter · February 28th, 2011, 01:56 AM

I just installed a CAI on my 99 v6, let me just tell you...you get what you pay for. I bought a cheap CAI off of eBay and I got some low quality shit lol. I painted it flat black (came in chrome finish), so at least it looks good lol...No performance gain whatsoever(as expected)...

Andy

sixshooter · February 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM

And now, after the drive to work this morning. I will be removing the CAI. Car isnt running good at all with it. back to stock for me...

MRKsD3 · February 28th, 2011, 09:54 AM

I have a MAC CAI, it looks almost exactly like the AM one (I believe)... Compared to the stock box, I would say it does run different with it on... Not a whole lotta difference... When I went to get a smog test last year... I put the stock intake back on... I just had to re-install the CAI right after! Lol

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 28th, 2011, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by sixshooter

And now, after the drive to work this morning. I will be removing the CAI. Car isnt running good at all with it. back to stock for me...

install it correctly and you won't have any issue

oh and i'd check your MAS

sixshooter · February 28th, 2011, 01:09 PM

everything was installed correctly. Its not the first time that I install an intake. Poor fitment on the parts that I received. The hardware didnt fit (had to buy smaller nuts and bolts). I cleaned the MAF sensor and it feels the same way. Only other thing could be for me to replace the MAF..

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 28th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by sixshooter

everything was installed correctly. Its not the first time that I install an intake. Poor fitment on the parts that I received. The hardware didnt fit (had to buy smaller nuts and bolts). I cleaned the MAF sensor and it feels the same way. Only other thing could be for me to replace the MAF..

i don't understand what isn't fitting correctly? if you have a leak make a gasket...if it's where the tube connects to the intake then go to Advance and buy a new grommet

mcqueen · February 28th, 2011, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by sixshooter

I just installed a CAI on my 99 v6, let me just tell you...you get what you pay for. I bought a cheap CAI off of eBay and I got some low quality shit lol. I painted it flat black (came in chrome finish), so at least it looks good lol...No performance gain whatsoever(as expected)...

Andy

Our cars don't respond well to CAIs so don't expect any noticeable performance gains even when you do get it running well. You're better off putting up the money for a Windstar swap if you want gains. Otherwise a CAI just makes the engine bay look a little nicer (although the Windstar does an even better job).

sixshooter · February 28th, 2011, 01:18 PM

10-4

February 27th, 2011, 10:35 PM	#1
stangnewb88 Newbie 1998 V6 3.8L Mustang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Leander, Tx Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	cold air intake I'm new to modifications and want to start working on my 98 v6, but don't know where to start. The guy I bought my car from says that the K&N air filter on it is pretty much like having a cold air intake on the car and was wondering if that is true or if I need to replace it.

February 27th, 2011, 11:36 PM	#3
1slowv6 Enthusiast 2000 v6 mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. petersburg FL Posts: 738 iTrader: 1 reviews	yep unless your going for the look its not going to change a thing. k&n is the best __________________ If Nissan motorsports is Nismo..Wouldn't Honda motorsports be Homo?

February 28th, 2011, 01:56 AM	#5
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just installed a CAI on my 99 v6, let me just tell you...you get what you pay for. I bought a cheap CAI off of eBay and I got some low quality shit lol. I painted it flat black (came in chrome finish), so at least it looks good lol...No performance gain whatsoever(as expected)... Andy __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

February 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM	#6
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	And now, after the drive to work this morning. I will be removing the CAI. Car isnt running good at all with it. back to stock for me... __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

February 28th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#7
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a MAC CAI, it looks almost exactly like the AM one (I believe)... Compared to the stock box, I would say it does run different with it on... Not a whole lotta difference... When I went to get a smog test last year... I put the stock intake back on... I just had to re-install the CAI right after! Lol __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 10:36 PM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	it's true

February 28th, 2011, 01:09 PM	#9
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	everything was installed correctly. Its not the first time that I install an intake. Poor fitment on the parts that I received. The hardware didnt fit (had to buy smaller nuts and bolts). I cleaned the MAF sensor and it feels the same way. Only other thing could be for me to replace the MAF.. __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

February 28th, 2011, 01:18 PM	#12
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	10-4 __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

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