Cold Air Intake System Question
I like the CAI system, but I wonder if enough air is getting through that small gap in the front.
I am thinking about cutting a large diameter hole in the forward portion of the box to access some more air from below. Similar to the K&N setup for the GT. Perhaps a flexible duct could be fitted to the cut-out and to the opening in the lower spoiler. What do you think? |
I wouldn't want to cut a hole in the existing Bullitt set-up.
I would suggest fabricating something new. Then if it doesn't make any difference, you can put it back to stock. Most CAI engine baffles are just sheet metal or plastic. You should be able to fashion your own. |
Personally I think an adequate volume of air comes in from under the hood for a N/A engine. :nice: Yes there could be more air flow but if you really want more air flow I say buy a Supercharger or just drive faster! :jester:
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That's right. There's plenty of air underhood for the car to draw from as the engine can only ingest so much (non-assisted). If you want more, go with a supercharger or turbo which "forces" air.
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A hole in the bottom would be accessing hot air from teh engine compartment. That you don't want.
Remember the Bullitt intake works with teh hood liner, which is new for '08. The hood line is designed for a better seal and also provides a raised area for more volume around the filter. I think Ford has engineered it well, it doesn't need 'modification' |
I like the "drive faster" suggestion:D, but I do question the thinking that "Ford has engineered it well." Would that be like the engineering that went into no inside trunk release :jester:
The stock GTs get their air from the fender well. The aftermarket CAI kits use this area and some also access air from the bottom of the box gaining volume from the engine compartment. I agree, hot air from the engine compartment is less than desirable, but I would think additional air from the fender well would be acceptable. And even though a blower would provide more air, the demand for that air must come from somewhere. The superchargers that I have seen all get their air from the engine compartment. |
Originally Posted by Big Daddy
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........... The superchargers that I have seen all get their air from the engine compartment.
Some manufacturers of Supercharger kits will void the warranty if intake air is drawn from the engine compartment. Kenne Bell is one. |
Originally Posted by Big Daddy
(Post 5558850)
Would that be like the engineering that went into no inside trunk release :jester:
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Originally Posted by theedge67
(Post 5558955)
I have a trunk release inside my trunk. Did they do away with this after 2006?
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The Ford Racing Air Box is more restrictive than th C+L racer,and the others, even the tube is narower. i'm sure being this is from the factory, it's still not at optimum. Nothing beats a tune and a intake for the price. Tink about it
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Originally Posted by tmrabin
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The Ford Racing Air Box is more restrictive than th C+L racer,and the others, even the tube is narower. i'm sure being this is from the factory, it's still not at optimum. Nothing beats a tune and a intake for the price. Tink about it
The only information I've found that indicates it is slightly more 'restrictive' was in a post on another site citing a less than scientific and less than unbiased test conducted by a manufacturer of a competing CAI. Even the 'tune' used was not an even comparison. Do you have other information? |
Originally Posted by Big Daddy
(Post 5558850)
Would that be like the engineering that went into no inside trunk release :jester:
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Originally Posted by newdy22
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I believe the lack of trunk release inside the cabin was to prevent kids from opening the trunk and climbing in there and potentially getting stuck and dying. Adults should have the keys to the car, not kids. Just my own 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by newdy22
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I believe the lack of trunk release inside the cabin was to prevent kids from opening the trunk and climbing in there and potentially getting stuck and dying. Adults should have the keys to the car, not kids. Just my own 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by RCSignals
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The remote provides a trunk release button, so one in the cabin is kind of redundant
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Originally Posted by Whammer
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All new cars have an emergency trunk release cord inside the trunk- thus preventing anyone from being accidently locked in.
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