NevadaGeo
Full Access Members
I know, this topic has been beaten to death, but the ghosts are still spooking. Going through many posts here on the pros and cons of an aftermarket CAI, the bottom line for the stock 3.5 TT engine is a bit more acceleration and not much mpg gain. The benefits do not justify the cost. My question is simple and hopefully someone here can give some suggestions before I click a few hundred bucks away.
I have a new 2023 SPP HO and live over a mile high where the air is thinner. Most of its miles will be well above sea level. While the OEM airflow seems decent on all out pedal to the metal acceleration, I am wondering about the benefits of increased air flow at higher altitude for the performance Raptor engine. Anyone have any experience with this? I was thinking the Ares CAI (image below) since it is simple and lower cost. Any suggestions?
Also, a few questions;
1. Is the MAF sensor only on one intake tube to the driver-side turbo?
2. Is there really a need to close off the intake filters in a housing over open air? I know heat from the engine nullifies the "cold air" aspect of the CAI, but dust will get in both, no?
3. Is the stock oem filter housing adequate for HO engine or is it upgraded for higher air flow?
3. Anything else I need to be considering/forgetting/ignoring???
Thanks to all.
I have a new 2023 SPP HO and live over a mile high where the air is thinner. Most of its miles will be well above sea level. While the OEM airflow seems decent on all out pedal to the metal acceleration, I am wondering about the benefits of increased air flow at higher altitude for the performance Raptor engine. Anyone have any experience with this? I was thinking the Ares CAI (image below) since it is simple and lower cost. Any suggestions?
Also, a few questions;
1. Is the MAF sensor only on one intake tube to the driver-side turbo?
2. Is there really a need to close off the intake filters in a housing over open air? I know heat from the engine nullifies the "cold air" aspect of the CAI, but dust will get in both, no?
3. Is the stock oem filter housing adequate for HO engine or is it upgraded for higher air flow?
3. Anything else I need to be considering/forgetting/ignoring???
Thanks to all.