K&N Series 57 FIPK Cold Air Intake (05-09 GT)

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So I have purchased this item from AM I’m wondering what Tuner to buy My car is a 2006 Mustang Gt 4.6 with Automatic Transmission no other mods Daily Driver And I don’t have experience with Tuners Any Help would be Appreciated 0 answer

Does this use the RF-1048 air filter? 1 answer

• Yes, it does use K&N's part number RF-1048 for the filter. See our item number 384141.

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Is this filter a wet filter or a dry filter? Do I have to oil it upon installation? 1 answer

• It is an oiled filter, it does not need to be oiled prior to installation but will need to be re oiled when cleaned.

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Hi what is the rubber part that connects the intake to the throttle body called? 1 answer

• The component you are speaking of is refereed to as a coupler which will connect the air intake tube to the throttle body.

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Will this CAI compatible with the shaker hood ? Or there anything else you can recommend for the stock filter that does not require a tune ? 1 answer

• The K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake will be able to be compatible with a Shaker system.

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Not to be picky, but, since you did a tune, without doing a dyno run, how do I know the CAI improved anything? That kit cost almost $500 in Canada where I live. It's a lot of money for negligible improvement. 2 answers

• The K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake will free up some horsepower on its own. One can notice the difference just by comparing the factory restrictive air box and comparing it to this non restrictive open intake. On the stock intake you will notice a baffle, a sound tube, of course the small paper filter with a square intake point. This frees up a lot air flow for the motor by eliminating all of those components with a straight through tube.

• A cold air intake may not necessarily make a noticeable change for the driver. The factory air box is a lot more restriction than this K&N Cold Air Intake. This CAI will both improve horsepower and acceleration because it is causing more airflow. While you may not feel it completely, this CAI does it's job very well. Also, a tune is not required, but I highly recommend it. A CAI and a tune is the perfect combination to improve on horsepower.

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Engine Codes? If I buy this and install it do I need to reset the engine codes. My buddy had a form of this on his 99 eclipse and he said since it was older there was no need for a engine reset. So with a newer car will I need to or just install it and it'll be fine? Also will my engine automatically be able to calculate the extra MPG I will gain? 3 answers

• this is a no tune required CAI. it shouldn't throw any codes. make sure you follow the instructions and disconnect the negative battery cable before installing and you should be fine. if you really want to get power gains and increased fuel mileage you should get the CAI/Tuner combo.

• I don't think you should have to reset the engine codes. mine didn't throw any. and my mpg are good. hope this helps

• This upgrade is purely bolt on. There's no need for a reset or reprogramming. It increases the air to the engine. Your ECM will read this and in turn adjust the fuel to air ratio to be optimal automaticly. Now that this has been said, I do suggest a performance programmer such as the American Muscle Bama Tune devices or another like alternative. They aren't nescessary, but they will make a diffrence in responsivness and HP when paired with a CAI like this. You can even find them bundled to sove some $. I could tell the diffrence with mine on muy 2001 GT, and guarantee that you will appreciate it on yours.

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Altitude Will I have any problems with this and the flow master American thunder exhaust going from sea level to 6200ft in CO springs? Or should I get it tuned? 2 answers

• No problems whatsoever, You'll probably notice a slight power gain going from sea level to 6200 ft as the air being taken in is MUCH lower temperature than the air at sea level. A tune would simply unlock more power than you currently have. Simply put, adding a "no tune required" cold air intake to your vehicle, will not add any power directly. The vehicles ECU is still programmed to pull in a specific amount of air. Having the CAI just allows it to do this more efficiently. Adding a tune to the CAI is what really wakes up your vehicle, changing it's programming to take in more air for combustion and in higher altitudes the colder the intake air the more power you get!

• when I lived in Colorado springs I didn't have any problems at all. I also have SLP loud mouths on. you shouldn't have any problems.

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