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Has anyone heard of anybody coming out with a Cold Air Intake Kit for the 05 V-6 Mustangs yet?? Seams like all of the after market people are taking their sweet time making anything for these. I've seen the K&N filters for the V-6, but I don't want to spend money on that if a CAI is on the way. Thanks.
Sonic Blue 05 Premium, V-6, Leather, Shaker 500, Exterior Sport Package, Billitt A/C & Radio Knobs, Blacked out "MUSTANG" third tail light. Licence "2K5PONY"
Has anyone heard of anybody coming out with a Cold Air Intake Kit for the 05 V-6 Mustangs yet?? Seams like all of the after market people are taking their sweet time making anything for these. I've seen the K&N filters for the V-6, but I don't want to spend money on that if a CAI is on the way. Thanks.
Sonic Blue 05 Premium, V-6, Leather, Shaker 500, Exterior Sport Package, Billitt A/C & Radio Knobs, Blacked out "MUSTANG" third tail light. Licence "2K5PONY"
Has anyone heard of anybody coming out with a Cold Air Intake Kit for the 05 V-6 Mustangs yet?? Seams like all of the after market people are taking their sweet time making anything for these. I've seen the K&N filters for the V-6, but I don't want to spend money on that if a CAI is on the way. Thanks.
Sonic Blue 05 Premium, V-6, Leather, Shaker 500, Exterior Sport Package, Billitt A/C & Radio Knobs, Blacked out "MUSTANG" third tail light. Licence "2K5PONY"
im gonna get K&N its the only one that doesnt void warranty
im gonna get K&N its the only one that doesnt void warranty
No, that's not right, it is a very common misconception. There is NO MOD that will void a warranty. Period. Superchargers, turbos, nitrous, none of it will void the warranty. BUT...if an aftermarket part CAUSES a problem in the car, warranty will not cover it. That's it. You could have a GT that turns 500 HP, and bring it in for brake problems, and they would have to cover it, as the 500 HP motor would have no negative effect on the breaks. If you have engine problems after this, I think you'd be on your own!
<Because of Steeda's participation in Ford Motor Co.'s technology transfer initiative with custom and performance parts makers, the air box installation does not violate the factory warranty.>
BTW....there are high flow intakes for the '05 V6 from MMR, MAC and Steeda... K&N, C&L and JLT are all working on versions too... dunno when they'll be out though
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Redfire 2005 V6 5-speed auto. 10 psi after-cooled Vortech tuned by FAST Specialties, JBA headers and duals with custom H-pipe, GT rear bumper, Motive 3.73 gears, Auburn limited slip differential, CHE upper and lower control arms, American Racing Casino chrome wheels, Pirelli P-zero Nero 235/55/17 tires, chrome license plate frames (um... is that a mod?). Best 1/4 mile: 13.383 @ 102.84 MPH
Also as a point of warning, I purchased a Ford ESP and have read the documents very carefully. It states that the addition of any aftermarket superchargers or turbos will invalidate the warranty.
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I WAS TALKING TO THE 2005 MUSTANG REPRESENTATIVE ( THE LADY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE 05 MUSTANGS IN MY CITY AND SHE WAS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME THE THING ABOUT K&N BEING THE ONLY AIR INTAKE THAT WONT VOID WARRANTY.
Huh. Ok. This is exactly what's in the Ford 2005 warranty guide that came with my mustang...
Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by:
1. Alterations or modifications of the vehicle including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company.
2. Tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems)
3. The installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a "certified" emmissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for "off road use only" installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. Exmples include, but are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems, and performance-enhancing powertrain components.
- Page 8, Ford Cars and Light Trucks (except Focus) 2005 Model Year Warranty Guide
In plain english, it means that they won't cover damages caused by aftermarket parts, but installing an aftermarket part won't void a warranty. For example, if you put a cold air intake in, and then your brakes fail, they have to cover it because the brakes didn't fail because of the aftermarket CAI.
I WAS TALKING TO THE 2005 MUSTANG REPRESENTATIVE ( THE LADY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE 05 MUSTANGS IN MY CITY AND SHE WAS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME THE THING ABOUT K&N BEING THE ONLY AIR INTAKE THAT WONT VOID WARRANTY.
this is not true...i just installed a MMR Cold Air Intake today as a matter of fact and it doesn't void my warranty. so my advice is to go back to the lady and tell her to catch up on what voids a warranty...not being mean...by the way the MMR is a good choice...tell a big difference!!
this is not true...i just installed a MMR Cold Air Intake today as a matter of fact and it doesn't void my warranty. so my advice is to go back to the lady and tell her to catch up on what voids a warranty...not being mean...by the way the MMR is a good choice...tell a big difference!!
Did you have to do any tuning after installing the MMR CAI? Also, did it affect your MAF? I've heard that sometimes kits like these make the "check engine" light come on.
Did you have to do any tuning after installing the MMR CAI? Also, did it affect your MAF? I've heard that sometimes kits like these make the "check engine" light come on.
MMR claims that you do not need to reflash for their intake.(no check engine light).
I stopped by Steeda a couple of months ago and spoke with the VP. I asked him about warranty issues if I reflashed the ECM like they suggest for the CAI kit they sale. He said that it shouldn't affect the warranty. You may want to discreetly (in other words, don't give them your name) ask a local dealer if they will still warranty the car and engine. Fouled up ECM can ruin an engine. Not to say that Steeda mods would do it, but different coding would show up on a scan. Had a friend who lost his 100K warranty w/only 15K on the odo by putting on some Gale Banks intake, ECM and exhaust mods to his F-350. Does anyone know about Steeda for sure? sure like the gains that Steeda advertises.
Intakes that don't require a reflash should not void the warranty. But, even though they don't need a reflash to keep the check engine light off, they will still benefit from a tune (ie add even more hp/tq)
As far as the Steeda intake goes (which does require a reflash), check out this article...
The article is specifically about the GT kit, but methinks it applies to the V6 version. Here's the interesting bit...
[Because of Steeda's participation in Ford Motor Co.'s technology transfer initiative with custom and performance parts makers, the air box installation does not violate the factory warranty.]
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Redfire 2005 V6 5-speed auto. 10 psi after-cooled Vortech tuned by FAST Specialties, JBA headers and duals with custom H-pipe, GT rear bumper, Motive 3.73 gears, Auburn limited slip differential, CHE upper and lower control arms, American Racing Casino chrome wheels, Pirelli P-zero Nero 235/55/17 tires, chrome license plate frames (um... is that a mod?). Best 1/4 mile: 13.383 @ 102.84 MPH
I stopped by Steeda a couple of months ago and spoke with the VP. I asked him about warranty issues if I reflashed the ECM like they suggest for the CAI kit they sale. He said that it shouldn't affect the warranty. You may want to discreetly (in other words, don't give them your name) ask a local dealer if they will still warranty the car and engine. Fouled up ECM can ruin an engine. Not to say that Steeda mods would do it, but different coding would show up on a scan. Had a friend who lost his 100K warranty w/only 15K on the odo by putting on some Gale Banks intake, ECM and exhaust mods to his F-350. Does anyone know about Steeda for sure? sure like the gains that Steeda advertises.
It should not have voided the entire warranty. Here is the law the MMR pointed out:
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers.
The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a
vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on
the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand,
trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the
parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use
of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty.
However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in
situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed
under the warranty. "
Cold Air Intake for 05 V-6 
not true.... 
