![]() 01/07/2019 at 21:47 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
I don’t care if this thing causes me to actually lose a few ponies. The sounds it makes are worth it.
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Hey at least you’re likely getting more MPGs with that hot air intake.
I replaced my stock filters with AFE dry filters earlier this year, left the airbox untouched but the induction sound is still pretty good.
![]() 01/07/2019 at 22:13 |
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I went into it knowing that there were no performance gains to be had (and almost certainly some losses in the summer) but I just wanted the sound.
It’s heavenly above 2,000 RPM.
![]() 01/07/2019 at 22:21 |
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I agree. Throttle response even if it’s only perceived is more important than 5hp
![]() 01/07/2019 at 22:55 |
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Whether gained or lost, you won’t notice 2 -5 hp, but the awesome added induction sound is undeniable!
![]() 01/07/2019 at 23:11 |
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What if I told you that with proper engineering (read: lots of experimenting with boxes and tubes) you could have the same sound without ruining your performance?
![]() 01/07/2019 at 23:16 |
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I’m cool with this. Don’t have time to d ink around with experiments and I’m ok with giving up a little lower when it’s hot.
![]() 01/07/2019 at 23:26 |
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My Focus had a factory “lifetime” air filter. Yeah, right. After 170K miles, it was time for a change. One quick and cheap air filter swap, very similar to what you did, and the induction noise is very satisfying. And, I gained a decent 5mpg after the change. I’m hoping the $$ saved will pay for the wheel bearing I just blew out yesterday. It was horrifying.
![]() 01/08/2019 at 07:01 |
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Very likely it actually gives you a slight bump. Possibly not peak HP, but generally throughout the rpm range they net decent gains.
This isn’t a “performance” car/engine, so it’s tuned to be quiet instead of being tuned for the best performance. It’s usually the “econo” cars that benefit the most from simple mods like these.