Cold air intake..which one? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

YELLOW4.6DOHC · 11-26-2013, 11:38 PM

Planning on getting a cold air kit some time in the next week or so. Have never used them before, does any one recommend one for a mach 1?

Mach828 · 11-27-2013, 12:37 AM

What are your other mods? Drop in filter is good enough.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

96gt02 · 11-27-2013, 06:54 AM

Honestly unless you get a fenderwell CAI you are better off with a drop in. They only thing the Ram Air Intakes are good for is raising the IAT. The stock box is better then any RAI since it doesnt allow the engine heat to get to the filter and sucks the air from the fender instead of being open like a RAI. If you do decide to go with a fenderwell though I highly receommend the JLT one.

ab_mach1 · 11-27-2013, 07:49 AM

I have the JLT one that uses the shaker. I think it looks good, but I admit I've swapped it out a few times with the stock setup. IMO, I think it's ridiculous to use a fender mount CAI kit and leave the shaker disconnected. The whole cars mantra is the **** shaker. I'd get a drop in K&N, unless your stock CAI is beat up. Just remove the milk jug thingy and plug the whole real good. It looks better without it.

ab_mach1 · 11-27-2013, 07:54 AM

Here's the milk jug...

311-420 · 11-27-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 96gt02

Honestly unless you get a fenderwell CAI you are better off with a drop in. They only thing the Ram Air Intakes are good for is raising the IAT. The stock box is better then any RAI since it doesnt allow the engine heat to get to the filter and sucks the air from the fender instead of being open like a RAI. If you do decide to go with a fenderwell though I highly receommend the JLT one.

The only time a fenderwell intake will give lower air temperature is when the car isn't moving. As soon as it moves there is no difference in temp. Fenderwell setups cost too much and you have to relocate the maf. Its also a pita when you need to clean the filter or maf because you have to pull the wheel off and remove the splash guard.

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Originally Posted by YELLOW4.6DOHC

Planning on getting a cold air kit some time in the next week or so. Have never used them before, does any one recommend one for a mach 1?

If you're getting an aftermarket intake tube, get the jlt. The difference should be minimal between a k&n filter and jlt. The jlt is the biggest, straightest shot of all the aftermarket tubes and looks the best.

na svt · 11-27-2013, 11:47 AM

if you're wanting it for a performance upgrade save your money.

02gtvertible · 11-27-2013, 12:12 PM

On3, procharger, and vortech all make nice ones

mach18604 · 11-27-2013, 03:01 PM

I have a K&N CAI..

I think it helps.. and looks great.

03DSG · 11-28-2013, 09:08 PM

JLT makes a nice intake it won't do much for a light bolt on car. If you plan to do Cams, PSR, long tubes & etc it's worth it.

not a gt · 11-28-2013, 11:36 PM

I can't believe no mention of the C&L unit, had it for years and loved it..looked nice, sounded decent and kept shaker functional.

Torched_mach1 · 12-02-2013, 08:05 PM

I have a jlt rai for sale for cheap

rangersniper308 · 02-22-2014, 04:46 PM

If you still have it for sale send me an email at
rangersniper308@yahoo.com
Thanks

TuFFstang · 02-23-2014, 09:33 PM

I'm running a 99 Cobra intake tube with the bung plugged with a K&N drop in filter. I have cut the stock air horn down 3 inches to allow more air there. I also made my own shaker diverter, using plastic from mud flap i bought from autozone. These saved me some bucks and seem to run well. good luck with whatever you decide on.

ab_mach1 · 02-24-2014, 11:12 AM

Anybody still have the snorkel? I wouldn't mind buying it. I'm planning on putting my stock CAI back on and just removing the milk jug.

not a gt · 02-24-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

Anybody still have the snorkel? I wouldn't mind buying it. I'm planning on putting my stock CAI back on and just removing the milk jug.

Pic of what you mean, I have all that stuff in incredibly awesome shape, only issue is no more milk in the jug....sorry

torchredmach · 02-24-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rangersniper308

If you still have it for sale send me an email at
rangersniper308@yahoo.com
Thanks

Check your e-mail

Sburns04 · 02-24-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

What are your other mods? Drop in filter is good enough.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

+1 I made 298 rwhp 325 rwtq with just a drop in k&n, php intake spacer and an o/r H on stock tune... no need for a cai imo unless you just like it for the looks!

Explosive · 02-25-2014, 08:21 PM

I got the JLT RAI gen 2 since i didnt want to drill into my factory one. Kind of a tight fit but overall i like it.

ab_mach1 · 02-25-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

Pic of what you mean, I have all that stuff in incredibly awesome shape, only issue is no more milk in the jug....sorry

It looks really close to this.

It basically fits on the air box on the other side into the fender.

AlloyPony · 03-29-2018, 10:03 PM

I, too, am considering the JLT RAI. I saw a picture somebody put on the page for the JLT RAI on American Muscle's website where they compared the stock setup to the JLT setup side by side and the difference in sizing and flow path is immediately noticeable. I don't see how the stock filter housing and tubing could possibly flow as well. Not only is the stock tube a less direct path, but it's also smaller diameter and more flexible which is bad for flow.

There's a guy who posted up above that he made 298 HP on the stock intake which is very impressive, but what would it have been with the JLT intake? That's what we need to see. We need to see the actual difference measured on a dyno.

For now, I'm on the fence... I think I'll spend my monthly car budget on a MGW shifter and keep thinking about the RAI...

na svt · 03-29-2018, 10:42 PM

The JLT adds no power, ive done the back to back testing.

AlloyPony · 03-30-2018, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by na svt

The JLT adds no power, ive done the back to back testing.

Have you? Cool. If you don't mind me asking, what were the before and after numbers?

na svt · 03-30-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AlloyPony

Have you? Cool. If you don't mind me asking, what were the before and after numbers?

Absolutely no change in the numbers.

The stock tube flows more than the stock TB so increasing the diameter of the intake tube does nothing to improve power.

CajunMach1 · 03-30-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by na svt

Absolutely no change in the numbers.

The stock tube flows more than the stock TB so increasing the diameter of the intake tube does nothing to improve power.

Exactly why we went back to stock...YMMV

11-26-2013, 11:38 PM	#1
YELLOW4.6DOHC YELLOW JACKET Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: naples,fl Posts: 80	Cold air intake..which one? Planning on getting a cold air kit some time in the next week or so. Have never used them before, does any one recommend one for a mach 1?

11-27-2013, 12:37 AM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	What are your other mods? Drop in filter is good enough. Sent with a shot of DROID go fast __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

11-27-2013, 06:54 AM	#3
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: Cold air intake..which one? Honestly unless you get a fenderwell CAI you are better off with a drop in. They only thing the Ram Air Intakes are good for is raising the IAT. The stock box is better then any RAI since it doesnt allow the engine heat to get to the filter and sucks the air from the fender instead of being open like a RAI. If you do decide to go with a fenderwell though I highly receommend the JLT one.

11-27-2013, 07:49 AM	#4
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	I have the JLT one that uses the shaker. I think it looks good, but I admit I've swapped it out a few times with the stock setup. IMO, I think it's ridiculous to use a fender mount CAI kit and leave the shaker disconnected. The whole cars mantra is the ** shaker. I'd get a drop in K&N, unless your stock CAI is beat up. Just remove the milk jug thingy and plug the whole real good. It looks better without it. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1** SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

11-27-2013, 07:54 AM	#5
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Here's the milk jug... __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

11-27-2013, 11:47 AM	#7
na svt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beavercreek, oh Posts: 4,695	Re: Cold air intake..which one? if you're wanting it for a performance upgrade save your money.

11-27-2013, 12:12 PM	#8
02gtvertible Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: glasgow ky Posts: 440	Re: Cold air intake..which one? On3, procharger, and vortech all make nice ones __________________ 03 azure blue mach1-on3 70mm 459/469 on 6.5 psi Speedy tuned

11-27-2013, 03:01 PM	#9
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I have a K&N CAI.. I think it helps.. and looks great. __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

11-28-2013, 09:08 PM	#10
03DSG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gulf Coast, Swiming in a sea of................ Posts: 133	Re: Cold air intake..which one? JLT makes a nice intake it won't do much for a light bolt on car. If you plan to do Cams, PSR, long tubes & etc it's worth it. __________________ Comp 106060s, Tmhutch PSR, ARH 1-3/4"Longtubes & 3" X, Magnaflow cat back, Lightning MAF, 39lb injectors, "R" Pulley's, ATI Balancer, Jlt Intake, Roy's 3/8" Phenolic spacer, Aluminum Drive shaft, Fidanza Flywheel, Cobra clutch, 4:10's, SCT-Murillo tune, FTB drag rotors, Enkei RPF1 wheels, and lots of suspension work.

11-28-2013, 11:36 PM	#11
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I can't believe no mention of the C&L unit, had it for years and loved it..looked nice, sounded decent and kept shaker functional. __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

12-02-2013, 08:05 PM	#12
Torched_mach1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara Falls, ny Posts: 23	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I have a jlt rai for sale for cheap

02-22-2014, 04:46 PM	#13
rangersniper308 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bowling Green Oh Posts: 2	Re: Cold air intake..which one? If you still have it for sale send me an email at rangersniper308@yahoo.com Thanks __________________ Ford Tech 64 Merc Parklane Fastback Bittersweet 1970 Torino Cobra Jet Grabber Blue 1967 Falcon Sport Coupe 428 SCJ Among Others

02-23-2014, 09:33 PM	#14
TuFFstang Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 311	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I'm running a 99 Cobra intake tube with the bung plugged with a K&N drop in filter. I have cut the stock air horn down 3 inches to allow more air there. I also made my own shaker diverter, using plastic from mud flap i bought from autozone. These saved me some bucks and seem to run well. good luck with whatever you decide on. __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 assembled at Dearborn Assembly Plant on 03/26/2004 This vehicle is serial #5929 of build of 7182 and is one of 1039 manufactured in Dark Shadow Grey

02-24-2014, 11:12 AM	#15
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Anybody still have the snorkel? I wouldn't mind buying it. I'm planning on putting my stock CAI back on and just removing the milk jug. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

02-25-2014, 08:21 PM	#19
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I got the JLT RAI gen 2 since i didnt want to drill into my factory one. Kind of a tight fit but overall i like it.

03-29-2018, 10:03 PM	#21
AlloyPony Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 161	Re: Cold air intake..which one? I, too, am considering the JLT RAI. I saw a picture somebody put on the page for the JLT RAI on American Muscle's website where they compared the stock setup to the JLT setup side by side and the difference in sizing and flow path is immediately noticeable. I don't see how the stock filter housing and tubing could possibly flow as well. Not only is the stock tube a less direct path, but it's also smaller diameter and more flexible which is bad for flow. There's a guy who posted up above that he made 298 HP on the stock intake which is very impressive, but what would it have been with the JLT intake? That's what we need to see. We need to see the actual difference measured on a dyno. For now, I'm on the fence... I think I'll spend my monthly car budget on a MGW shifter and keep thinking about the RAI... __________________ 2003 Mach 1 - TR3650 - Mac O/R H-pipe - Ford Racing driveshaft - Modified air intake - Nitto Motivo 315/35s on 10.5" FR500 wheels - Steeda clutch adjuster

03-29-2018, 10:42 PM	#22
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