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02v6auto

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I am completely up in the air with what to do about the intake on my v6 stang. Some people tell me its a waste when it comes to a v6 and others tell me its worth in gas milage, performance and alittle power.

There are so many options when it comes to a cold air intake that If I do decide to do something- which route should I take.

- Should I just replace the stock air filter with a K&N and be done with it?
- Should I add a performance air filter on the end of the intake pipe and then add a funnel on the front of the car to draw in more air?


also some people say you dont see a diffrence in a v6, the other day I took off the silencer tube off of my stock intake box and I could see an acceleration diffrence. The car seemed a little more peppy- it did however change the tone of the duals from deep and low to soft and high?? By putting a real intake on is it going to do that with the duals?

I just need some advice so I can stop racking my brain over this, cause I know by screwing with the air intake you do see a diffrence- but whats going to far??
 

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Put in a K & N filter. The power gains are the same and in some states a CAI is not legal (Ca, for one) unless it has a C.A.R.B. sticker on it.
 
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ive got a mac straight shot and i like it probably no more pick up than a k&n but it sounds good if you want a cheap performance gain try ud pulley &x cal 2
 

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raz54 said:
Put in a K & N filter. The power gains are the same and in some states a CAI is not legal (Ca, for one) unless it has a C.A.R.B. sticker on it.
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+1 on the K&N. It's what I did instead of CAI.
 

5-SpeedStallion

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There are certainly many variables to consider, but on the same Roush-owned Dyno, in similar weather, my '00 5-speed V6 picked up ~5whp between peak hp with the only change being the switch from a K&N w/ no silencer to a BBK CAI.

Will EVERYONE's car make ~5whp more with a CAI over a K&N w/o silencer? Probably not... but until I see some proof of the claim that there is no difference power-wise between the two setups, I'm going to go with a Roush dyno over a butt dyno or urban legend.
 
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