Things to know when buying an air intake. General Air Intake Info: - You can do the installation yourself. This air intake system is direct plug and play.
- Your motor will work more efficiently. That means better gas mileage and more horsepower.
- Aftermarket air intake systems give your car a clean, roar sound in the mid To high RPM range.
- The air intake system looks great for show with its T-306 Aluminum Polished Aluminum piping.
- These air filters are high quality and are washable and reusable.
- You can feel confident with buying since all necessary hardware is included.
What Manufacturer is Best? Welcome to the air intake battle royale, where we force K&N Intakes and AEM Intakes to fight to the death…or at least until we have a clear winner holding the title of “Best intake for your auto.” At face value, there are some similarities between these two fighters—both pack incredible pipes with the testing and training an intake needs to be a champion. We suspect the subtle differences are where the fight will be won; expect neither to be knocked out but rather jabbed into a bloody, stumbling, slurred submission. Round and round they go, trading jabs and the occasional slug that re-engages the crowd to this clash of now-tiring titans. As the 12th and final round passes with many a fist thrown but few landed, the judges must go to the scorecard. Though AEM takes rounds judged on compact performance and looks under the hood, K&N wins the battle by decision with an extra 4hp on the dyno for the F-150 with a 5.4L V8, which happened to be the judges’ trucks. The cooler crosslink tube (which also costs less) helped put K&N over the top of AEM here, making it the current undisputed belt holder for intake performance. But, AEM will likely return soon with some new moves in its quest for the title. How They Work
The cool air is usually tapped from within a fender and often the factory air inlet does the same. However, factory filters and tubing are often too restrictive to promote strong performance, so using a popular high-flow air filter in tandem with larger pipe diameters can dramatically increase the flow and subsequent power. Combine this with the cooler, denser air in the fender well and you've got the makings for more power.
There are potential problems, however, that should not be ignored. Often, relocating the air intake to the fender well increases the chances for ingesting moisture during rainy weather. If you suspect your air intake could be exposed to such moisture, you should reconsider the location. If you have well-defined dry and rainy seasons you might consider changing the air intake location during the wet months. Ingesting too much water into the engine can cause it to internally "hydraulic," in which pistons and valves are bent and damaged under the pressure of compressed water.
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