Cold air intake help needed

[smittyrock3]

Planning on purchasing a cold air intake, found this one (link at end of thread) with a K&N filter. I'm having problems finding stuff listed for an 05. If I'm correct shouldn't intakes made for 02-04 fit my 05 XLT 4.0. Has anyone here used one of the two intakes in the link? What's the average hp gain on a stock engine? http://www.procarparts.com/store-list2.asp?makerID=9&modelID=62&year=2002&cat=5&sub=39

 

[celly]

I don't know about fit, but intake systems add a bit of power, but nowhere near what the manufacturers claim. Make sure to combine the intake with a free flowing aftermarket exhaust and custom tuning (via flasher or chip) for a noticeable increase in performance. I find about all you get with an intake in isolation is a bit better increase in throttle response and a deeper/throatier sound.

 

[aspitaletto]

good point, id like to know also...

BTW id save up the $ and get the one with a real k&N filter.

ive seen flow-bench numbers for the immitation k&N , red paper cone filters, they actually flow LESS CFM than a stock ford pannel filter.

k&N or nothing !