What's in the Box

Hardware included:

(1) one high flow filter
(1) one heat shield
(1) one support bracket
(4) four washers
(2) two nuts
(2) two bolts
(1) one rubber trim
(3) three clamps
(1) one rubber hose connector
(1) one threaded grommet

Installation Info

Installation Time

(approx) 1 Hour

Difficulty Level:

Simple installation for anyone.

Installation Guides

Manufacturer:
How to Install SR Performance Cold Air Intake on your Mustang

Customer Submitted:
How to Install a Cold Air Intake for 2005-2009 Mustang V6

Tech Specs

Cold Air Intake Specifications

Year/Model:	2005-2009 V6	Filter Placement:	Engine Bay
Material:	Aluminium	Finish:	Polished
Manufacturer:	N/A	Computer Tune Required:	No

Tech Guides:

Foxbody Air Induction Part I

Will it fit my Mustang?

V6 - 05, 06, 07, 08, 09

Questions & Answers (18)

5 Top Rated Questions

How much horse power do you gain with this CAI? How much horse power and will this make my new flowmaster american thunder muffler sound better?

I can't say exactly but you'll probabely pick-up about 10+ HP. I also think it'll sound better because it can bring in better air. (If it can breathe better it'll sound better.)
sound better yes i can tell you. horsepower gains varies from car to car but on avbarage about 10-15 ponys
12 to 15
Depends on which one you get and around 10 to 15
You cannot go wrong with this CAI. My car saw a serious, seat of the pants, HP/TQ increase. I couldn't give you an exact number, but you should definitely get a SCT tuner to get the most out of this or any future mod. Hope this answered your question and thanks for choosing American Muscle!

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Could I fit a K&N cone filter on it? I don't see a brand or anything to tell me much about this cold air intake. The price is insanely cheap compared to other cold air intakes so I am slightly skeptical. Could I place a K&N cone on it because I really like the K&N brand.

This is the American Muscle brand CAI. The filter is just as good as the K&N Cold Air Kits. If you want the K&N filter, just get the K&N kit, the price of the filter, you would have to purchase separately, would make the cost savings of this kit not worth it. In any event, I would recommend getting an SCT tuner from BAMA Performance to make the most out of this or any future mod. I hope this answers your question and thanks for choosing American Muscle!
yes k and n will fit but overall its like buying nike shoes, you pay more just for the name. they all work the same but a long armed intake is better. i bought this and its killer.
Yes as long as you buy a filter that mounts that size pipe. I bought an AM brand cai when I had my 03 v6 and used a bigger K&N filter with no problem.
if you go with K&N your paying for the name. im pretty sure u can if you get the right size. my friend has a 2003 mustang he has a K&N filter on his cold air intake system his cold air intake is spectre.
Basically all cold air intakes do the same thing. I've found AM prices lower for various things, because they have the ability to purchase munberous quantities. (If you go on-line for a Mustang item you WILL SEE a listing for AM. As far as the K&N cone, I'm not sure. (Usually I find out through trial & error)

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I have this CAI on a 08 v6 mustang. CEL came on. Purchased Diablosport I3 tuner to get rid of to get rid of 2 lean codes. Used 93 octane tune with KN cai option(only option) light still coming on. Now I have over 500.00 bucks invested. What tune would work with this CAI?

What is the replacement part number for the filter? Preferably a dry filter?

The replacement filter part number is 41121.

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what is the process to clean and reoil the filter I cna't find instructions anywhere

We advise to gently shake off and brush away excess dirt than to spray a cleaning solution so that the filter is fully soaked and let soak for 10 minutes. Then wash the filter from the clean side to the dirty side until you see the water is clear and we advise using water from a tap or a hose.

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After I installed this intake, my check engine light came on. I had my car for a year now and it has not had any problems, until I installed the air intake, what was the reason for the check engine light to come on? 1 answer

We would need to know the code you are getting to assist you with this, as a number of things could be occurring. Please contact our customer service department so we may best assist you.

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I bought this but have not installed it yet. Although it looks an seems easy to install, I have yet to find anywhere in the customer installation instructions or any of the customer pics, where the support bracket goes. Just to be clear I am not talking about the one that is attached to the chrome pipe, its the separate one. 1 answer

The black heat shield on the SR Performance Cold Air Intake will install to the existing air box mounting locations. Some years will require the isolator/spacer installed due to slight variances in mounting locations.

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I installed the intake last night and this morning my check engine light came on. There's nothing wrong with my car, so does anyone know how to get this light to turn off? 1 answer

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues after installing this SR Performance Cold Air Intake. We would recommend checking the check engine code and seeing what the code is for and diagnosing from there.

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will there be any issues passing the smog test in California for an 09 v6 mustang? also is there a big difference in performance between this cold air intake and the spectre performance cold air intake or is it mostly just brand name? 1 answer

The SR Performance Cold Air Intake does not carry a CARB EO # and would not pass smog in California. The Spectre Performance Cold Air Intake will offer similar performance, but will carry a CARB EO #, allowing it to pass California's smog testing.

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I have this SR Performance Cold Air Intake (05-09 V6) $104.99 when I install it I can start and stop the car for few times than I will get a code when I got this two years ago it work find for nine months that Sept than i get check eng light place code reader in and its telling me air is getting in some where everything it on Right and good and tight when I put the factory air box back i get No check eng light a zero codes why wont this work on my mustang 2007 4,0 eng SR Performance Chrome is the one i got just wanted to know why it wont work then I put the factory air box back on I have no problem also I've clean the MAS each time I go to install this thing I've even had a gasted made for the MAS because from what the code was telling air was getting somewhere everything was check but still get the same code P 0174 when the Factory box is back on No check eng light and No codes 1 answer

The DTC P0174 indicates a lean condition in bank two. This means that the passenger side cylinders are running with too much air, and not enough fuel. Typically a leak in the intake tubing after the MAF sensor would cause a matching code for bank one as well as bank two, so this seems to be related to another issue. With changing back to the airbox (and lessening airflow) causing the code to disappear, it sounds like there may be an issue on the fuel side on bank 2, such as dirty injectors, or failing injectors. This could also be caused by a faulty MAF sensor, or a vacuum leak, however these are much less likely based on the information you provided.

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I want to buy this CAI, it's possible I have any trouble with my car? I will need a tune in some moment? 1 answer

The SR Performance Cold Air Intake is designed as a direct replacement, and will not require a tune. In some cases, an idle air reset needs to be performed. This can be done through a Ford dealer, or by disconnecting the battery for 10-15 minutes to allow the car to force itself into a relearn.

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What size is the filter I'm trying to replace it 1 answer

The SR Performance Cold Air Intake filter has a 3.5 inch inlet. You can buy a replacement here: http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-replacement-airfilter.html

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How do you clean the air filter ? Just soap water . Or gotta oil it too. If so what kinda oil. 1 answer

You can clean this filter using a cold air filter recharge kit.

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I had purchased a similar item in the past and it caused for my engine to ping and for it to run lean. Will this product cause the same thing 1 answer

I can't promise you that you won't experience an issue seeing as every car has been through different paces but speaking from personal experience this intake hasn't cause me any pinging noises or too lean/too rich codes. Hope this helps.

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Will I have to tune to run this 3 answers

No this item is totally plug and play.
no you won't.
No you don't need a tune but it is suggested to add a tune to really feel the horsepower and torque gains.

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Customer Reviews (100+) Write a Review

Overall Rating

3.9

out of 5 stars

Installation Time:Less than 1 Hour

Performance Gain 3.653226 3.7
Fit 3.976 4.0

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

September 04, 2019

Added one of these to my Mustang----

Fits like a glove! Reasonably priced, and you can install one on the 4.0 without having to recalibrate the computer! I could feel a little difference in mine, on acceleration.

JoeBliss

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 4
4
Fit 5
5

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

June 27, 2019

Intake

It is a amazing product it works and fits perfectly !

Yuh

Year: 2007 Submodel: V6

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Fit 4
4

1/5

Installation Time: Full Day

June 23, 2019

ONLY REVIEW NEEDED

THIS NEEDS A TUNE. This was a birthday gift from my dad. Where do I start? Missing a screw for MAF sensor, no instructions, and to get MAF to fit had to cut tape (will not reach). Had to buy a screw at hardware store. Had to look up on line to figure out how to put it on. You have more hardware than needed for my car. Called customer service they know about needing a tune, but AM will not change description. Spent the day putting this on due to no instruction, having to go to hardware store, getting MAF to fit, test driving to find out ot needs a tune (rough idle, engine light) calling customer service to find out it needs a tune (they can't help) and then having to put factory box back on. Thanks AM all I wanted was a CAI that didn't break the bank. Now if I get one it will need a tuner.

Cfown

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 1
1
Fit 3
3

3/5

Installation Time: Afternoon

June 22, 2019

Figment Problems but ok

Had a problems with the fit, good appearance. A little woozy on the instructions and how to make it work.

Jauregui

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 4
4
Fit 2
2

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

June 10, 2019

CAI yes

Looks great and feels good and installed easier than I thought.

TSTony

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

1/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

May 15, 2019

Disappointed

Bought only because it is advertised as not needing a Tune. Item is well made. Was easy to install. Battery was disconnected during install. After completion I followed Ford Motor Co directions for operating a vehicle after Battery disconnection to initiate ECM reset. Within 6 miles of operation of vehicle CEL came on. Codes were pulled following day. Bank 2 running lean. I repeated the same BATTERY disconnect an ECM relearn process six times over the next 4 weeks. Each time had same result. Bank 2 running lean. Now the 05 S197 is capable of making modifications in its Air Fuel formula to a point. Once that point is reached, 25 , then the CEL is activated. At this point damage can occur to the engine and it's components. I have removed the CAI and reset ECM. As of this writing, 2 months later, my Stang has not had a CEL activated. By default this probes that the CAI will not function without an Aftermarket tune cost 399.00. I have read dozens of similar complaints on these reviews. Is this how we do good business? Perhaps someday I can afford a Tune. But I will weigh my options with Lund and other companies offering them.

ChristopherW

Year: 2005 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 1
1
Fit 5
5

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

May 01, 2019

Sr Performance Cold Air Intake

Easy to install. Only took about 45 mins. Better looking than stock intake

Brady

Year: 2007 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 4
4
Fit 5
5

1/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

April 23, 2019

Would not reccomend

Almost immediately the check engine came on. The car would idle and die out quite frequently and would take up to 4 or 5 times before it finally started. There was a lot of restriction when i stepped on the gas and often times it wouldn't even pick up, I would step on the gas and the car would not accelerate any faster. There were also no instructions included which was not a huge deal, but would have helped for sure. It says that it doesn't need a tune but as most people are finding out, it definitely does. I recommend spending the extra money and getting a nicer intake, although this is budget friendly, it does not perform well. I did have it installed by professional mechanics and double checked to make sure it was installed correctly.

v6k

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 3
3
Fit 3
3

4/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

April 18, 2019

Great deal for a great car/motor

This is a great product for the V6. BUT what would help is putting instructions with the parts. This is my second install and there are parts I do not know for sure where they go. I have worked a factory building big trucks, so I do know something about assembling vehicles/accessories. Would purchase another if need be.

cokeovenjoe

Year: 2008 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

3/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

April 03, 2019

Budget intake

Not bad for a budget part. Easy install. My MAF wire is pretty tight. Looks sharp but the air filter is quite small and feels restrictive when you really step on it. I tried finding a new filter but the pipe is smaller than 3”. Would look a lot better under the hood if the filter were larger

Year: 2008 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 1
1
Fit 4
4

5/5

Installation Time: Afternoon

February 11, 2019

SR performance CAI

The overall quality of the product is great, the performance gain of the intake along with my bama rev-x tuner is noticeable. The install is a little tricky due to the fact that the video doesn't cover where to mount the bottom bracket at, but other than that it was pretty easy.

RossT

Year: 2007 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 4
4
Fit 4
4

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

February 09, 2019

Cold air intake

I really feel the difference good part my car moves way faster the it use to move and you will definitely feel the torque it took a hour to start moving different

Delonte

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

January 10, 2019

It's Great!

I love it! Can Definitely tell a difference in power and I love how it sounds! I can even hear it over my loud exhaust.

KevinM

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Bang for your Buck 4
4

2/5

Installation Time: Afternoon

December 18, 2018

Problem Check Engine when installing

Install the cold air kit, as they say in the promotional video and driving a few miles, the yellow light of problem in engine check

JuanfranciscoH

Year: 2005 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 1
1

3/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

December 12, 2018

First intake

Good intake but check engine light came on but besides that it looks pretty good and sounds great

JosephS

Year: 2008 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

November 30, 2018

Sound

I got this mostly for looks to replace the original filter but you can actually hear this thing suck air in ! My car is straight piped and I could still hear the intake do its thing

ModestoD

Year: 2007 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

3/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

November 18, 2018

Needs tune

Despite what they claim, you will need a new tune.

JamesH

Year: 2005 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 1
1
Fit 3
3

5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

November 06, 2018

2007 mustang v6

While the SR cold air intake is almost the cheapest aftermarket cold air intake you can get, it's just as functional as any other intake. Money well spent.

BrandonF

Year: 2007 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

4/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

October 03, 2018

sr performance cold air intake

increased power and enhanced the looks under the hood

JohnnyW

Year: 2005 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 5
5
Fit 5
5

1/5

Installation Time: Afternoon

September 21, 2018

6 Months After Install Review/ DO NOT BUY

At first I thought it was great, no problems to show for around a month. After that check engine lights throwing lean codes, misfires, and to change the mass air flow sensor. Car would idle wildly at stops almost pushing the car forward with my foot on the break at times while sitting at red lights. As a result I drove it much less. 3-5 months would stall out while driving at low speeds and lose all power until next startup. Took off and ran full diagnostic on car at shop. Poorly designed cold air intake, with factory air box back in nice light at all and back driving great.

RayY

Year: 2006 Submodel: V6

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Performance Gain 1
1
Fit 4
4

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