smooth tubes for stock intake?

Zsteve · 10-06-2009, 08:08 PM

So if the stock air intake is a closed cai drawing air from the front of the bumber would replacing the ribbed tubing for some smooth tubing and droping in a higher flowing filter give decent gains? If the ribbed tubing does restrict and disrupt flow then I would think that a smooth tube would help. Is there something else that these after market intakes are doing that Im missing? Thanks.

m4a1mustang · 10-06-2009, 08:11 PM

No.

The stock intakes are well designed and very efficient. Your only true gains are a result of sourcing "cold" air via one of the CAIs on the market... Stillen G3 or Injen.

Zsteve · 10-06-2009, 08:16 PM

but doesnt the stock intake draw air from the front of the car via ducts?

m4a1mustang · 10-06-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

but doesnt the stock intake draw air from the front of the car via ducts?

Don't question me.

I kid. Yes, it does.

Zsteve · 10-06-2009, 08:21 PM

so does using a smooth tube really give any benifits over the ribbed tube or does the MAF placement matter

m4a1mustang · 10-06-2009, 08:22 PM

A lot of things matter. Bottom line: save time and buy a CAI.

Modshack · 10-07-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A lot of things matter. Bottom line: save time and buy a CAI.

Correct...Smooth tubes are just part of the equation. You can do this pretty easily with Silicone, but consider the entire package. Some ideas at my DIY intake album here: CAI experimental.....> album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

10-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	smooth tubes for stock intake? So if the stock air intake is a closed cai drawing air from the front of the bumber would replacing the ribbed tubing for some smooth tubing and droping in a higher flowing filter give decent gains? If the ribbed tubing does restrict and disrupt flow then I would think that a smooth tube would help. Is there something else that these after market intakes are doing that Im missing? Thanks.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	No. The stock intakes are well designed and very efficient. Your only true gains are a result of sourcing "cold" air via one of the CAIs on the market... Stillen G3 or Injen. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	A lot of things matter. Bottom line: save time and buy a CAI. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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10-06-2009, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	but doesnt the stock intake draw air from the front of the car via ducts?

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Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	so does using a smooth tube really give any benifits over the ribbed tube or does the MAF placement matter