For the "possible" 18hp it's not worth it. I'd wager the vast majority of those numbers are purely caused by getting ride of the emissions carbon filter inside and upgrading the filter
@@InfoumusMOBB exactly. Possible not even a guaranteed. This is in a perfect world with perfect climate and outside temps. The best thing to do in this case is just get the k & n filters replaced instead of the paper filters and call it a day. Save your money for other upgrades. This is just out of hand and you are paying for the brand really.
It would be nice to have an independent dyno run before and after to validate a good bump in power...especially for the price point. That being said, these cars have been responding well to various power mods without a tune. I think many people are sleeping on these cars because of "no tunning yet" however...look out when that opens up!
I just put on the regular K&N filters and removed the carbon filters that are hidden in the flex tube. I think that will streamline things enough for the $150 that the two filters cost. The additional $550 for their airbox isn't worth it and it was way easier.
@@Havok-xq6nm I added them the other day and drove it once. I'm still in break in mode and haven't pushed it hard enough to be able to tell. It's going to get even harder because I removed the resonator and installed an X pipe, last night. So, the lines will be blurry when I drive it again, but I expect to feel a difference.
I drove it today, but to be honest, I couldn't tell. It's pretty hard to differentiate between 486 and 500 hp. It's a rocket, either way. The one thing I want to point out is that the car already has a cold air intake from the factory. Take a closer look: the airboxes are😊 fed directly from the air coming through the grill. It's not scavenging air from the hot engine bay. Think about the traditional cold air setups: and dual snout air cleaner with two air ducts running to the grill. Most guys would cut the grills to match the ducts. Actually, that's my next move. If you go look at it, it's kind of an impediment. Cutting it out will definitely force air down it's throat. Before I do, I'll see if there's a grill on the market that's already like that and is at a reasonable price. Otherwise, it's a Dremel job.
I have installed this kit and the ONE thing that would have been great is if K&N came with the seals installed. Those by far are the most labor intensive and pain in the ass.
I was thinking the same thing, could have pre-installed all the gaskets and badging. They might be justifying the cost by making you really work so you can look at it and go wow, it looks so good! Too much assembly for $700 and not enough performance gain. Looks good though
I don't think this was dyno-ed because it probably doesn't make the HP for the price. Just an opinion but without turning this looks great but, maybe sounds good but lots of 24 mods are suspension and cosmetics until the ECU can be unlocked. Either that or just go Whipple when you can.
From what I have seen recently, removing the carbon filters will net a nice bump. If your really adamant about swapping the intakes, if possible it looks like just placing the corrugated plastic pipe with a composite or aluminum one would do the exact same. Plus you would maintain the benefit of the intake box.
It's K&N it's not the best cold air intake. Not just let you guys know to buy those stupid oil will ruin you're maf sensor. There's actually a loose power I will wait for the market to follow up to get a better one!😊
@@whpony96 obviously you are not connected with people. Ford Performance will have a Whipple Super Charger on the market within the next 2 months! Waste your money on the K&N Kit today and then go cry in the corner when it is worthless!
