AIRAID intake Tube for Stock Airbox
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Wow! That's super-cool. I have already measured the difference in intake restriction (negative pressure ahead of the throttle body) between stock and my C&L using a manometer. The difference is substantial: 18 inches of water. I never attempted to determine where the restriction lies. I just compared the entire assemblies. I didn't realize you could use the C&L tube with the stock airbox. I'm going to try that and measure the restriction of the "hybrid" intake. If it's the same as the factory we'll know the box is the culprit. If it flows as freely as the C&L with open element we'll know the tube is the restriction.
Here is what airaid says:
Constructed of cross-linked, high-density polyethylene, the AIRAID® MIT provides a smooth path to the throttle body that flows up to an additional 400 cfm over restrictive stock intake tubes.
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Hmmm. I was under the impression that C&L used the same tube for the Boss and the GT. I just tried to mate my stock air box to the C&L tube and found it is much larger than the factory filter housing outlet, even using the C&L silicone reducing coupler. Oh well. I'm not particularly concerned with IAT at idle anyway.
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Hmmm. I was under the impression that C&L used the same tube for the Boss and the GT. I just tried to mate my stock air box to the C&L tube and found it is much larger than the factory filter housing outlet, even using the C&L silicone reducing coupler. Oh well. I'm not particularly concerned with IAT at idle anyway.
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thanks, C&L was around a long time but from what i understand closed recently unfortunately. their website is still up but you can't purchase anything. the filter is actually that K&N maroon 
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you are correct the tube for boss and gt should have been the same. i really tightened it down on the air box end. if it turns out to be a problem i can always throw the filter back on. no vacuum leaks that were readily noticeable. ill get the soapy water tomorrow and double check. ran it pretty hard this afternoon and didn't notice any problems.
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you are correct the tube for boss and gt should have been the same. i really tightened it down on the air box end. if it turns out to be a problem i can always throw the filter back on. no vacuum leaks that were readily noticeable. ill get the soapy water tomorrow and double check. ran it pretty hard this afternoon and didn't notice any problems.
For vacuum leaks with the engine idling spray a mist of carburetor cleaner at the joints. If there is a leak the idle will rise.
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Just to be safe.
You might want to spray some carb cleaner on a Q-tip and dab a drop on the plastic parts in an inconspicuous place to make sure it doesn't soften, or turn the plastic white.
The silicone coupling will be fine.
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Got it installed. Looks good .. except for AirAid logo .. need to find a Ford logo or something to fit there. Pretty sure its making the car sound a little meaner ... Throttle response does feel better but could be my imagination. The parts and components are all very high quality ... which they should be for $125 ....
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AM now sells C&L, maybe they bought 'em out. http://www.americanmuscle.com/cnl-in...gt-notune.html
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That Looks really nice. I am interested in getting this for my 2014 5.0 but was wondering if the Airaid tube has a MAF sensor relocator, or is it just the tube? I currently have the Roush Air Filter kit and want this tube attached to it.
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Johnny
2014 5.0, Automatic, Deep Impact Blue
Bama 93 Race Tune, Roush Axle Back
Everything else is stock...for now
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Johnny
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Bama 93 Race Tune, Roush Axle Back
Everything else is stock...for now