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- [Eric] The GT40 is easily my favorite car

that's ever been made.

I thought I had enough collective experience

to build one myself.

I was really unrealistic about

how long it would take to build this car.

A year and a half in, I reached my breaking point

and I thought, this might be the first project

that I haven't finished.

Once it was done,

it was one of the most satisfying things in my life.

(engine revving)

I keep a stash of ear plugs in the door

because it is that uncivilized.

It's rowdy, it's loud.

Driving this car is a workout.

You feel every crack in the road.

You can't let your mind wonder, you've got to stay focused.

Even though you're surrounded by this noise,

it's peaceful.

It's almost meditative.

It handles and it's planted.

You can drive it really fast.

It does everything you want it to do.

Building it with my own hands,

I know every square inch of the car.

If I just bought this car, it wouldn't feel the same.

My name is Eric Dean and this is why I drive.

(engine revving)

For more infomation >> Eric Dean's Temple: A rowdy home-built Ford GT40 | Why I Drive - Ep. 1 - Duration: 2:30.

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The 3 Best Mustang Cold Air Intakes For 2015 - 2018 Ford Mustang GT - Duration: 6:16.

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.