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Which Air Intake System Rules?
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Posted by: SVTBOOST

Does anyone have an 03-04 cobra with either a C&L air intake or a BBK air intake? I am going to get one of these for my ride. Not sure if the "air filter inside the fender" method that BBK uses is any better technology than the conventional style that C&L uses

Any feedback would help.

Posted by: Rick Sample

I don't have a Mustang Cobra, but if I were you, I'd go with the polished BBK Cold Air Intake. Not only does it bring cooler air in from the fender, but it has that nice BBK shine!

Posted by: SVTBOOST

That is what I had in mind too, but I keep thinking I may be missing out on extra HP from the bigger 95 MAF that the C&L comes with.

Posted by: Rick Sample

BBK for a Cobra can produce 10-14 more HP while the C&L produces 17-30 more HP.

I'd say if your in it soely for performance needs, go with the C&L intake. If you want a show quality finish while adding a few extra ponies, I'd say go BBK.

Posted by: badass98svt

a rule of thumb:
metal intake heat up, decreasing the "cold" air effect. this has been proven with Temp. tests.
i'd say go with C&L, Densecharger, K&N fipk, JLT etc.

Posted by: lbf03roush2

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass98svt

a rule of thumb:
metal intake heat up, decreasing the "cold" air effect. this has been proven with Temp. tests.
i'd say go with C&L, Densecharger, K&N fipk, JLT etc.

What about Roush's CAI???

Posted by: Mustang5L5

JLT

stay away from metal and go with a plastic setup

Posted by: 03GT

JLT RAI or CAI, It's plastic so there is hardly any heatsoak...I got the RAI because I didn't want to go thru a large rain puddle and get water into my intake.

Posted by: bullitt5177

J+L+T = Happy Cobra.

Posted by: Aussie XAXB

When performance gains are listed it is in direct proportion to the other modifications to the engine (stock, hotter cam, better heads, etc.) so just because they list 17-30 HP increase it doesn't mean you could hope to get a 30 HP increase on a stock engine. Improvements in performance will be dictated by the engine performance level prior to the CAI.

Also, look more to torque increases rather than HP increase. HP is a theorietical "calculation" whereas torque is an actual measured twisting force put out by the engine. So what if you have 500 HP but only 180 ft. lbs. of torque (figures intentionally exaggerated for illustration purposes).

Steve

Posted by: 03GT

Here is what JLT saysJLT True Cold Air Intake Complete Kit
Includes everything you need to replace your small stock intake system. You get the huge 4” JLT pipe, all reducers, clamps, MAF adaptor, apron plate (covers hole in apron) and filter. JLT uses a large 6 inch S&B powerstack filter good to 550 RWHP. This is everything you need to install your kit.
• Gains of 26-30+ rwhp and 9-14 rwtq are typical with this kit.
• MAF and filter relocated into fender well for a cooler intake charge
• Good to 550 RWHP
This product comes standard with gloss black paint. If you would like to upgrade, please click add to cart and a form will ask which paint you desire. If you would like to leave it gloss black just leave the form with no upgrade.

Price: $205.00
Shipping: $20.00

JLT True Ram Air Intake Complete kit
Includes everything you need to replace your small stock intake system. You get the huge 4” JLT pipe, all reducers, clamps, MAF adaptor, Heat shield and filter. This is everything you need to install your kit. Even comes with a all new pipe to MAF reducer that will work with all stock 90mm mass air meters up as big as the 95mm MAF.
• Gains of 18-26+ rwhp and 8-12 rwtq are typical with thiskit.
• Good to over 600 RWHP
• Easy install.
This product comes standard with gloss black paint. If you would like to upgrade, please click add to cart and a form will ask which paint you desire. If you would like to leave it gloss black just leave the form with no upgrade.

Price: $150.00
Shipping: $15.00

Posted by: langod

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Originally Posted by 03GT

Here is what JLT says....
• Gains of 26-30+ rwhp and 9-14 rwtq are typical with this kit.
.......
• Gains of 18-26+ rwhp and 8-12 rwtq are typical with thiskit.

You can't believe manufacturer claims. This can't be repeated enough for people to "get it" apparently. Why do manufacturers make exaggerated claims? Why, so they can sell their products of course!

Case in point: On the K&N website, the FIPK for the 99-04 Mustang GT has an associated dyno sheet (on a 1999 GT) that shows a 10.07 hp increase. Guess what? It's bullshit. Know how much I got with mine? 3 hp. Dyno'd. Yep -- that's it. Now I'm sure some people will get more/less than that, but remember -- K&N is trying to sell products, and they can make sure that whatever car they test it with is PERFECT so that they get the biggest HP increase. Overall however, you can't trust manufacturer claims for performance increase.

Note: I'm not upset with K&N's claims at all -- I like my FIPK and think it works well, but that's because I knew I wasn't going to get 10hp out of it in the first place.