Newb with 1st gen 97 XLT 4x4

[SWWAFordGuy]

Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster.

I've had my 97 for 16 years and just love the truck. What my question is, if one installs a Cold Air Intake does this also entail installing a replacement exhaust system to compensate for the increased airflow therefore the increased outflow to gain the performance? I know that there is nominal mpg increase if any but there would a noticeable performance increase.

What I'm asking is installing a CAI entail installing an upgraded exhaust system and would I need to get a performance tuner to adjust the engine?

 

[ExplorerTom]

The factory intake is already cold air. It pulls air from the fender. IMO, you can't improve on the factory intake that much.

But when I look at the exhaust manifolds, I see all sorts of room for improvement.

 

[Seven11]

NO you dont need an exhaust when you get an intake.