Hey everybody, I'm Justin with americanmuscle.com, and welcome to my Best Of video for the Cold
Air Intake category available for your 2015-2017 Mustang GT.
Now, as always, the purpose of these Best Of videos is to help narrow down your choices
a little bit more within the category, give you some of the top rated options in addition
to some of my favorite picks, and again, help your buying decision become a little bit easier.
Now, these are just three of many different cold-air intakes you will find on the site
for your Coyote-powered S550 GT.
So, if you watch this video and maybe you're still not in love with any of our picks, that's
totally cool.
Feel free to check out the rest of our options here at AM, in addition to the corresponding
product page.
Installing a cold air intake is a rite of passage for most Mustang owners out there.
Usually one of the first modifications we add to our rides, and for a few different
reasons.
They're pretty affordable, super easy to install for even the most novice mechanics, and at
the end of the day they're going to increase the power, the sound, and the under-hood appearance
of that new GT.
My top picks here today will include the three most popular intakes currently within the
category.
And this does include the C&L Racer, which will require the use of a custom tune, the
AIRAID MXP which will not, and then last but not least we have the Roush Cold Air, which
does give prospective buyers the best of both worlds, thanks to the removable insert, allowing
it to be run with or without a custom tune.
So, without further ado, let's jump into our first pick.
First up we have the C&L Racer and, as I just pointed out, this intake will require the
use of a custom tune.
Now, ever since I can remember, C&L has been a staple within the induction category for
the Mustang specifically.
And if the popularity of this intake is any indication, they're probably more popular
now today than ever before.
Now, C&L carried over their very popular 11-14 Coyote design to the new S550 GT, but with
a few small tweaks.
Here's what you're looking at guys, at its core.
Roto-molded plastic intake tube, but with a separate 95-millimeter mass airflow housing.
And the diameter of this guy is why you need that aftermarket tune.
You're also looking at a reusable high flow oiled filter, in addition to the blue couplers,
but you are not receiving any air box with the C&L.
Bit of a rarity in the category, I know, but instead you are receiving this plastic heat
shield.
Now, C&L figured this heat shield will help block out some of that hot engine bay air,
but at the same time keep any water from making its way through the hood vents on your GT
onto the actual filter itself.
A solid system for the mid-$300 price point, and definitely one of the most popular in
the tune-required category.
Next up, we have the most popular intake in the non tune-required category, and that title
currently goes to the AIRAID MXP with their SYNTHAFLOW oiled filter.
Now, the AIRAID was one of the first cold air systems I installed on an S550 GT, my
buddy Mike Smith's car.
I remember it like it was yesterday, and I also remember the fit and finish was completely
dead on.
And that's typically the experience most owners can expect when going with an AIRAID system
to begin with.
Now, aside from the really nice quality and construction here, with the MXP you're also
gonna be looking at one of the nicer air box designs in the category.
But, breaking down the individual components here of the AIRAID, you're gonna be looking
at a roto-molded plastic intake tube along with that roto-molded plastic air box we just
talked about, which is, by the way, topped off with a nice little combination of edged
Plexiglas and sheet metal, making for equal parts function and form.
It's gonna allow you to check the condition of that SYNTHAFLOW oiled filter at any time,
but also look good while doing so.
And speaking of that SYNTAFLOW filter, it is AIRAID's signature option.
High flow, reusable, again, it is an oiled filter.
Wash it, re-oil it, and you're good to go, and it will capture dirt and dust down to
2 microns in size.
The AIRAID continues to be one of the most popular options for the S550 GT, and seeing
how well these things are made, it makes perfect sense.
Last but not least, we have the Roush Cold Air, currently the most popular dual-purpose
intake in the category, meaning you can use this with or without a tune, thanks to the
removable insert.
Now, Roush as a brand really needs no introduction, right?
They're one of the leaders in the Ford aftermarket when it comes to fit, finish, and most importantly,
performance.
But name brand aside, the big appeal here with this particular intake is this removable
Venturi intake tube.
When installed, it necks down to 85 millimeters, eliminating your need for a custom tune.
But, yank that thing out, your opening is now a massive 105 millimeters, and that will
allow you to make some big power along with the help of a custom tune.
Now, in my opinion, I feel the Roush will appeal to the S550 GT owners out there who
prefer more of that OE look or OE finish with their aftermarket parts, and that is evident
with things like your intake tube here from Roush, in addition to the mass air flow housing,
and finally, their air box design.
Everything you see is made from either high density or ABS plastic, and does include one
of the only dry filters in the category.
Now yes, it is still reusable and washable, but no need for re-oiling after you clean
it.
Just make sure everything's nice and dry before reinstalling it.
All in all, guys, that Roush quality paired with the tune flexibility for just south of
$400 makes the Roush intake a solid choice for those Coyote owners out there who like
to have some options when it comes to performance.
Now before we stick a fork in this Best Of, I do wanna quickly point out that all of the
intakes in this video, and all of the intakes in the category for that matter, are going
to be a breeze to install using nothing more than a few basic hand tools, and about 30
minutes or an hour of your time.
Now, if you do want any more information on any of the intakes listed in this video, including
dyno numbers, feel free to check out the respective product pages at any time.
I'm Justin, thanks for watching, and for all things Mustang, keep it right here at americanmuscle.com.
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