For years, cold-air induction systems have been available in variousforms and in all sorts of materials. Some models simply attach to thefactory ducting or mass air meter flange. Others replace the stockductwork with a high-flow version, either in plastic or some form ofmetal. And some take the cold-air induction concept inside the innerfender by relocating the air filter there. Due to the inner-fender roomand filter size, how-ever, some applications must have the filter placedunder the hood. No matter how you slice it, if you plan on adding otherperformance-enhancing breathing upgrades to your Mustang, a larger inlettract with a high-flow air-filter element is a must-have.
Horse Sense: If you're seeking anemissions-legal alternative, look into Steeda's Performance Calibrationpackage that is CARB-approved and 50-state legal. The package includesSteeda's High-Flow Air Kit, Ford Racing Performance Parts gears(3.27-3.73), and your flashed PCM that works with any legal after-catexhaust to provide an emissions-friendly boost of up to 25 hp.
Steeda Autosports offers various cold-air kits for Mustangs, as well asfor Ford trucks and Foci. The company's High-Flow Air Kit features amandrel-bent induction tube with silicone hose couplers, a mass airmeter adapter, a high-flow filter, and a stainless steel filter shield.The induction kit we're installing here fits the Two-Valve 4.6 found in'96-and-up Mustang GTs and requires only a few simple sockets. Though wearen't presenting test data here, Steeda says its cold-air system isusually good for a 7-10hp gain. We're sure the enlarged induction pathwill help with other breathing upgrades such as throttle bodies, massair meters, and so on.
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