Why NOT k&n
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From: Motor City
Originally Posted by MGDfan
I lost it a long time ago - interest, that is. But hell, one more time, 'cause I feel all pissy
Two things - (probably a waste of time):
1. "significantly cooler air" <-- useless without quantification
2. "more power" <-- useless without observable improvements in practice, based upon the quantification above.
In other words, the amount of difference in the observable temperatures IN PRACTICE, is NOT significant enough to provide enough of a benefit to make any difference. We are not talking about summer/winter, we are talking about same day, same truck, same track, different intakes ( CAI vs non-CAI)
Two things - (probably a waste of time):
1. "significantly cooler air" <-- useless without quantification
2. "more power" <-- useless without observable improvements in practice, based upon the quantification above.
In other words, the amount of difference in the observable temperatures IN PRACTICE, is NOT significant enough to provide enough of a benefit to make any difference. We are not talking about summer/winter, we are talking about same day, same truck, same track, different intakes ( CAI vs non-CAI)
2. At least 1HP = more power.
I never said it was the right thing to do to enclose an AF1 and thus it would make more power.
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From: Sunny FL
Originally Posted by dzervit
1. Significant enough to make a difference.
2. At least 1HP = more power.
I never said it was the right thing to do to enclose an AF1 and thus it would make more power.
2. At least 1HP = more power.
I never said it was the right thing to do to enclose an AF1 and thus it would make more power.
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From: My House
ok, I didnt read this whole entire freaking thread.....but, doesnt VOLANT already make a CAI that goes to the fender??????????
Why are you people arguing about this. The AF1 beats VOLANT, right???
Why are you people arguing about this. The AF1 beats VOLANT, right???
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From: NH
http://www.stillen.com/supertrucks_detail.asp?id=43395
http://www.airforceoneperformance.co...ts/f150-04.php
It’s interesting that even AF1 agrees that shielding the hot engine heat from the open element will give you “max HP”
http://www.fordf150.net/reviews/show...cat=998&page=1
From two different sources it appears the Volant and AF1 are equal, at least in their claims to hp gains...
Part Number: VOL19754
Volant Cool Air Intakes are Dyno proven to gain up to 18 horsepower and maintain a gain during hot weather where others lack. Actual product may vary from image.
Volant Cool Air Intakes are Dyno proven to gain up to 18 horsepower and maintain a gain during hot weather where others lack. Actual product may vary from image.
Here it is! Add this great looking kit to your new F150. Polished stainless steel sir tube and a stainless heat shield for max HP!
http://www.fordf150.net/reviews/show...cat=998&page=1
Power gains from this kit are approximately 15 HP on the 4.6 & 17-18 HP on the 5.4L V8 motors.
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From: INDY BABY!
I have a QUESTION.
Mike, (he is probably done with this thread but hopefully he is lurking)
Did you test the plastic K&N kit or the 77 Series. The later is supposed to give you the most gains. The 77 Series is also stainless steal like the AF1. I am curious. I have run the FIPK's in all of my last 4 vehicles and every single kit is flawless. Not mods needed and nothing but top notch quality.
Mike, (he is probably done with this thread but hopefully he is lurking)
Did you test the plastic K&N kit or the 77 Series. The later is supposed to give you the most gains. The 77 Series is also stainless steal like the AF1. I am curious. I have run the FIPK's in all of my last 4 vehicles and every single kit is flawless. Not mods needed and nothing but top notch quality.
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From: Sunny FL