Cold air intakes for your 2005-2009 V6 - GT and Shelby GT500 will culminate in the peak power you're looking for in your S197 Pony. AmericanMuscle provides a wide selection of intakes and intake kits for your late model Mustang. So now you can beat the heat with a cold air intake from JLT - BBK - Steeda and K&N..
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2005-2009 Mustang Cold Air Intake Explained
Cold air intakes for your 2005-2009 Mustang GT are a replacement option for your average air intake system. Most Mustangs in this generation came from the factory with a standard air intake, air filter, and air box. You'll see a small pipe running from the top of the intake manifold into a plastic cover. The stock air intake system is reliable from the factory, but Mustang cold air intakes can help your engine breathe in colder air, which is easier to turn into power. A great example is a 2007 cold air intake that runs from the intake manifold toward the wheel well. Since these intakes aren't hidden under a cover, and they're further from the cylinder heads, they tend to pull in colder air. It's also important to note that cold air intakes are different from ram air intakes, also known as hot air intakes. Ram intakes are shorter, and while they don't provide more power, they can improve fuel economy.
Benefits of a 2005-2009 Mustang Cold Air Intake
Cold air intakes come with a lot of benefits, even if you have a V6 Mustang. Right out of the gate, installing a cold air intake will make your engine sound better, and when you’re driving a Mustang, how could you not love the sound of that? Cold air intakes are also great for performance, and with the right tune, you can squeeze out up to 20 additional horsepower on a 4.6-liter V8 or around 10 to 15 horsepower on a 3.8-liter V6. Another benefit of a cold air intake comes from how simple they are to work with. It's a hassle swapping out air filters on a Mustang GT or V6 because you have to remove the air box, squeeze your hand around the engine, and replace the filter. With a cold air intake, on the other hand, they tend to be located above the surface of the engine, so you have easy access to the air filter. Plus, some filters don't even need to be replaced, and you can get by by washing them every few thousand miles. Cold air intakes also improve your engine’s air-to-fuel ratio and have better-quality filters to keep your engine running smoothly and with the best possible fuel efficiency. Whether you need a brand new 2005 Mustang GT cold air intake, or a replacement filter for an existing CAI system, our sales techs are only a phone call away.
