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Who makes a decent intake for a 02 stang?

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d_stang_j

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I'm kind of new to the stang world, I just got started with my 02 GT and would like to know what you guys think is a decent cold air intake for the money and where the cheapest place to purchase, any info would greatly be appreciated.
 
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Ford. Seriously, the stock intake is fine. Or so they say. Im running a K&N filter with my stock one right now.
 

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There is none. I mean there is few, but nothing less then $1000 at the least that might give you few HP at near stock level.
All of the intake on the market now is like designed for somewhat highly modefied engine. I think. There is no intake designed for near stocker to squeeze more out of stock or near stock engine like there is for 5.0.

I could be wrong on my understanding
 

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mity2 said:
There is none. I mean there is few, but nothing less then $1000 at the least that might give you few HP at near stock level.
All of the intake on the market now is like designed for somewhat highly modefied engine. I think. There is no intake designed for near stocker to squeeze more out of stock or near stock engine like there is for 5.0.

I could be wrong on my understanding
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I think he meant cold air intake... in which case the only one people say might actually get gains is the K&N FIPK
 

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DarkHorse02GT said:
I think he meant cold air intake... in which case the only one people say might actually get gains is the K&N FIPK
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i have the fipk. spend the money on something else like a new shifter, gears, or a quality exhaust (NOT weld-in flowmasters)


but if you really want to drop $200 on an air intake, the fipk is the best on the market. stay away from the chrome pipes.
 
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I have the FIPK as well. Definitely do a shifter first if you are manual, that is a good first mod. If you really want a intake keep checking ebay. I got my FIPK for $128 shipped a long time ago.
 
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d_stang_j said:
I'm kind of new to the stang world, I just got started with my 02 GT and would like to know what you guys think is a decent intake for the money and where the cheapest place to purchase, any info would greatly be appreciated.
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vortech, procharger, novi, kenny belle, you get the gist
 
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Cold Air Intake is worth it if you got full exhaust. dont believe me ? listen to your exhaust with it on then take it off
 

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Roger_4.6_96 said:
Cold Air Intake is worth it if you got full exhaust. dont believe me ? listen to your exhaust with it on then take it off
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get a C&L upgraded MAF (85mm) with tru-fit inlet pipe. the K&N it comes with is a monster. Comes with everything up to the throttle body. dyno gains of 6 horsepower at the rear wheel.
 

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Whats fipk?
 
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Fuel Injection Performance Kit
 

ScottyG00GT

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Roger_4.6_96 said:
Cold Air Intake is worth it if you got full exhaust. dont believe me ? listen to your exhaust with it on then take it off
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I agree. I got the FIPK when I already had my mufflers and it made it sound even more evil.

I feel the FIPK was worth it ... a few hp, looks good, easy to install, better sound (from intake and exhaust)
 

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I would agree with Dirk.. the stocker is just fine with a drop in K&N filter.. Use the money on something else..Either way, you really can't go wrong.

Short Shifter (Steeda or Pro 5.0)
Springs
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Superhereaux said:
i have the fipk. spend the money on something else like a new shifter, gears, or a quality exhaust (NOT weld-in flowmasters)


but if you really want to drop $200 on an air intake, the fipk is the best on the market. stay away from the chrome pipes.
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What's wrong with weld in flowmasters?
 

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03poontanggt said:
What's wrong with weld in flowmasters?
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What is wrong with them?
 

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Catback systems might look cool or something, but they dont offer any HP.
 

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03poontanggt said:
Catback systems might look cool or something, but they dont offer any HP.
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Sound.
 

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um ok. I'd say dump the stock pipes and get sound X2 and save a couple hundred bucks. just my .02
 

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Anyways. I would suggest insted of getting CAI, perhaps getting the throttle body plenum combo if you are interested in working on the intake side of things. I only have mine p&P but I still noticed a good difference
 

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i would reccommend putting that money towards a k&n drop-in and a new Tb and plenum

--but thats just me...
and if i could get the labor done for really cheap i would just get welded Magna's.....put the rest toward the x-pipe
 
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