One of the easiest and most effective mods--much like a tuner and custom tune--is a cold air intake. The 2015 Mustang's cold air intake from the factory is certainly better than they were in past generations of Mustangs, but even the S550 will pick up a boost in horsepower and torque with a 2015 Mustang cold air intake. Pair your new 2015 CAI with a Bama Performance 2015 Mustang tuner and custom mail order tune and you'll open up a ton of pent-up horsepower that Ford left on the table.
How a Cold Air Intake Works
Cold air intakes are simple components compared to the intake manifold or the rest of the intake system, which makes them a great place to start for new car enthusiasts who want to start getting some wrench time under their belts. Simply put, cold air intakes are made to deliver cold, more dense air to the intake manifold. Due to cold air being more dense than hot air, it has more oxygen than hot air, which makes for better combustion. To achieve this, Mustang cold air intake systems usually have large filters attached to a pipe that connects to the Mustang intake manifold. And to ensure the air they pull in is cold, or at least colder, these intakes tend to be located on the surface of the engine near hood vents or the wheel well instead of buried in the engine bay under a cover. Some cold air intakes also come with heat shields to prevent heat soaking.
Benefits of a Cold Air Intake
2015-2023 Mustang cold air intakes offer a lot of benefits in regards to fuel economy, sound, and performance, so installing one is like a win-win-win. Starting with fuel economy, CAIs make the combustion process smoother, so less fuel is necessary for combustion in the cylinders – this will save you some money at the pump. Having more dense air in the cylinders is also good for the health of your engine because it can prevent misfires and most cold air intakes come with better air filters than most stock options. Moving on to performance, cold air intakes help your engine make more power because you’re getting more air into the system. In fact, with the right tune, you stand to gain a lot of extra power, especially in EcoBoost models that are notorious for being underpowered by the factory. And, nothing beats the sound of a cold air intake, which allows you to clearly hear the air being funneled through the Mustang engine; the only cooler sound than that tends to be the spool of a turbo. Whether you need a high-performance cold air intake for your build from Roush, or you want to install your first mod with a simple SR Performance cold air intake, our sales techs are only a phone call away.
