What do you all think of the K&N FIPK?

[02GTdroptop]

hey all.... I am looking into something for the intake side of my Mustang's breathing problem, and I am wondering what kind of options are out there as far as CAI/Injection kits go. I'm pretty much capable of bolt-on work like the FIPK. I"m not really looking to get huge power gains or anything because obviously, it won't do that. What I am looking for is to just free up the rev range a bit and let the 2v breathe as good as it possibly can without tearing into the motor.

Thanks for any and all input!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Demolet is one of the best... Whatever you do, leave the MAF alone.

 

[02GTdroptop]

Demolet? Never heard of that....

Yeah I know all about the dangerous of f'in with the MAF, I worked in the car industry in auto parts for 5 years putting myself through college 'til I joined the Army, so I know all about the dangers of MAF messin'. Notwithstanding the fact that I am in California to boot...

 

[Superhereaux]

i like mine

didn't add any noticeable power and if i could do it again i would've dropped the $200 on a pro50 or some 4.10's but i didn't know any better

if you're dead set on buying an air intake the fipk is one of the best

 

[Cobra Jay]

The FIPK works, but it REALLY works on power adder cars. Namely, from what I've read, 03-04 Cobras. Something like 30rwhp for a few 100$.

 

[02GTdroptop]

I've got a short-throw (Steeda TriAx) just waiting to be installed, its a matter of when.... SO I've got that, and the FIPK. Gears are definitely a go in the next 6 months, I'm just worried about this damn GT turning into as big a gas hog as my 68 is.

 

[Superhereaux]

The FIPK works, but it REALLY works on power adder cars. Namely, from what I've read, 03-04 Cobras. Something like 30rwhp for a few 100$.

two totally different engines, two different intakes

an xpipe on a cobra will add twice (if not more) the hp than a gt, same goes for pretty much any bolt-on

a mostly stock gt will add maybe 5-6hp if you had a dirty filter to begin with

 

[02GTdroptop]

Like I said, straight up RWHP I know the FIPK ain't gonna do squat. I just wanna free up her breathing a bit, that's all.

 

[Cobra Jay]

two totally different engines, two different intakes

an xpipe on a cobra will add twice (if not more) the hp than a gt, same goes for pretty much any bolt-on

a mostly stock gt will add maybe 5-6hp if you had a dirty filter to begin with

Ya think. Duh not $hit Sherlock. I was simply stating that on a Power adder car you will get more out of one than on a N/A car. Boy people are getting touchy and awfuly fast with their fingers around here.

 

[jadesville]

I think it's a waste of money.

 

[02GTdroptop]

Honest, that's good.... Should I just stick with the stock filter, then??

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Just take off the intake air restrictor, throw a K&N filter in there and drive it like you stole it

 

[Dan_Soprano]

FIPK =

Although it may only be worth 5-10 HP tops, every little bit helps! Plus, It looks ALOT better then that crap stock airbox.

 

[02GTdroptop]

So basically mixed feedback.... I'll probably just do it. It won't mess with emissions right? (Keep in mind, living in Cali...)

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Whatever you do, don't use an AC power inveter to hook up an electric leaf blower under the hood and use it to blow air into your air intake duct

 

[SRT Handz]

Suriously i have the MRT Intake and its to bad ass. Uses a huge cone and looks so good. i get commpliments about it everyday

 

[02GTdroptop]

MRT INtake? That's different from the one in your sig line?

 

[Dan_Soprano]

So basically mixed feedback.... I'll probably just do it. It won't mess with emissions right? (Keep in mind, living in Cali...)

The FIPK is CARB cerified, with the decal attached to the heat shield. Perfectly 50 state legal.

 

[02GTdroptop]

Very nice.... Pretty easy install, Dan?

 

[Dan_Soprano]

Very nice.... Pretty easy install, Dan?

Yes, very strait forward. Takes about 1/2 TOPS if you work slow. BTW, moving this to 4.6 Tech.............