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joshs09slvrZ · 06-04-2010, 05:53 PM

Hey guys! I don't know much about cars and what not so I need a little advice.

I had an intake on a Mustang a few years back, but I got it off eBay so it probably wasn't all that good. I've seen a few threads on here about short ram or long tubes. From what I've gathered, short ram is mostly just noise that will reduce performance and the long tubes will give you better performance, but you may have to cut things under the hood.

What I'd like to know is a couple things:

1) If I spend money on an intake, I'd like to get a good one that will increase my performance, but also not decrease my MPG. Is this possible?

2) Are there any intakes besides the short rams where I wouldn't need to cut anything under the hood to make it fit correctly?

3) Will I need a tune? I don't plan on racing...just really looking for a bit more power and to help the engine in the long run; so I don't plan on getting a tune. Without a tune, will the car start throwing codes or anything?

I apologize for all the questions, but would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

06-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 15	Which intake is best for me? Hey guys! I don't know much about cars and what not so I need a little advice. I had an intake on a Mustang a few years back, but I got it off eBay so it probably wasn't all that good. I've seen a few threads on here about short ram or long tubes. From what I've gathered, short ram is mostly just noise that will reduce performance and the long tubes will give you better performance, but you may have to cut things under the hood. What I'd like to know is a couple things: 1) If I spend money on an intake, I'd like to get a good one that will increase my performance, but also not decrease my MPG. Is this possible? 2) Are there any intakes besides the short rams where I wouldn't need to cut anything under the hood to make it fit correctly? 3) Will I need a tune? I don't plan on racing...just really looking for a bit more power and to help the engine in the long run; so I don't plan on getting a tune. Without a tune, will the car start throwing codes or anything? I apologize for all the questions, but would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!