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Hi everyone, first time posting here. I hate to have my first post be another thread about Cold Air Intakes but after spending a decent amount of time searching various forums I haven’t really found the concrete answer I’ve been looking for.
I own a 2010 V6 Mustang. So far the only mod I’ve done is dual exhaust with a custom X-Pipe a shop made for me plus a couple Magnaflow Mufflers. I am pretty set on buying an SCT SF3/X3 Tuner with Bama custom tunes from AM but I’m on the fence on whether I should get a CAI or not for a couple reasons. First, I live in California, which due to CARB laws kind of limits what I can get. I know I can probably get away with a non CARB legal CAI and I could switch the OEM box back before emissions but I’d rather not deal with the hassle or the possibility of a Fix-It ticket. From what I’ve gathered the only CARB legal CAI’s available for a 2010 V6 is the BBK one and the K&N Typhoon.
I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews about the BBK CAI, although most of these seem related to not getting a tune. Haven’t heard much about K&N but it is over $100 more expensive than the BBK so it seems a bit pricey. I’ve also heard that Ford made some changes to the 2010 OEM Air Box so that it performs a bit better than the 05-09 one, so sticking with stock might not be so bad. Not 100% sure if this is true though.
Given the choice between BBK or K&N (or if there are other CARB legal CAI’s out there for a 2010 V6 that I don’t know about), is it worth it to still get the CAI?
Thanks all!
I own a 2010 V6 Mustang. So far the only mod I’ve done is dual exhaust with a custom X-Pipe a shop made for me plus a couple Magnaflow Mufflers. I am pretty set on buying an SCT SF3/X3 Tuner with Bama custom tunes from AM but I’m on the fence on whether I should get a CAI or not for a couple reasons. First, I live in California, which due to CARB laws kind of limits what I can get. I know I can probably get away with a non CARB legal CAI and I could switch the OEM box back before emissions but I’d rather not deal with the hassle or the possibility of a Fix-It ticket. From what I’ve gathered the only CARB legal CAI’s available for a 2010 V6 is the BBK one and the K&N Typhoon.
I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews about the BBK CAI, although most of these seem related to not getting a tune. Haven’t heard much about K&N but it is over $100 more expensive than the BBK so it seems a bit pricey. I’ve also heard that Ford made some changes to the 2010 OEM Air Box so that it performs a bit better than the 05-09 one, so sticking with stock might not be so bad. Not 100% sure if this is true though.
Given the choice between BBK or K&N (or if there are other CARB legal CAI’s out there for a 2010 V6 that I don’t know about), is it worth it to still get the CAI?
Thanks all!