No-tune Airaid CAI tested on my 13' Boss for 5.0 Mustangs magazine today....

[RRBoss302]

Posted this in the "What did you do to your Boss today" thread, but figured it would be worthwhile to post here as well...

Did a dyno test/ tech feature for 5.0 Mustang magazine today. KJ Jones, senior tech editor for 5.0, was at GTR high performance today testing the Airaid carbon fiber no-tune CAI. He used my Boss as it is stock engine-wise with a stock CAI. I really wish I could share the results, they are definitely exciting. The feature will be in an upcoming issue of 5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords. Most likely May-June. It will be a great article with both silver and red key testing. We haven't had any definitive real-world Boss no-tune CAI tests published and this one will reveal the truth once and for all!





AWESOME looking Parnelli Jones edition carbon fiber CAI with coil-cover-matching blue filter...

 

[RoushF150]

Re: No-tune Airraid CAI tested on my 13' Boss for 5.0 Mustangs magazine today....

Got one too and I think it is a top notch piece. Will be great to see your results.

 

[RRBoss302]

No-tune Airraid CAI tested on my 13' Boss for 5.0 Mustangs magazine today....

Wow, looks great against SBY!

BTW, nice overflow tank. Have to look at one of those...

 

[VoodooBoss]

So the purpose of this article is to determine if an aftermarket CAI with no tune actually increases HP like Airaid claims?

 

[RRBoss302]

HP gains are the general idea. Back-to-back testing on same day, same conditions. I don't know though that it's to specifically validate any claims made by the manufacturer. That part is above my pay grade. However, there were several interesting results that developed during testing. Can't give them away but they will be of interest to a lot of Boss owners.

Looks good on blue too The CPC fuse box cover is cleeeeean....

Good before and after shots:

 

[VoodooBoss]

AFAIR Airaid stated up to 18 hp and the previous dyno chart showed that it fattened up the midrange but there were no peak gains. From previous TK dyno charts there were basically no gains, no surprise there since Ford Racing never claimed any, but the A/F mixture was on the lean side. Also removing the stock exhaust discs gains you about 3 hp. You found something different than that?

Thanks, too bad the fuse cover didn't come with five ribs to match the intake.

 

[RRBoss302]

I'll say the results were, "different." But by how much and where I'm not really at liberty to discuss. I was excited at the results, that I can say. Not that it tells you a whole lot more, but I do have to respect KJ's on-going efforts to provide real-world dyno testing results for 5.0 Mustangs mag and the need to be politely vague about the details. Trust me, it's hardest for me to keep it a secret

 

[Noellenchris]

I'll say the results were, "different." But by how much and where I'm not really at liberty to discuss. I was excited at the results, that I can say. Not that it tells you a whole lot more, but I do have to respect KJ's on-going efforts to provide real-world dyno testing results for 5.0 Mustangs mag and the need to be politely vague about the details. Trust me, it's hardest for me to keep it a secret

Are you keeping the CAI? Or are you impressed enough to want to get that one? May-June is a long time...

Thanks
Chris

 

[RRBoss302]

Yes, the Airaid CAI is staying on my car. Would be hard to put that stock one back on. The looks of the carbon fiber CAI alone are outstanding.

 

[Noellenchris]

Yes, the Airaid CAI is staying on my car. Would be hard to put that stock one back on. The looks of the carbon fiber CAI alone are outstanding.

Nice, If it starts looking ugly on your Race Red, let me know, I will take that off your hands..
How did you get so lucky to get picked? If they are ever in NJ or Philadelphia area and need a stock boss for some testing, pls drop my info to them...

Take care and happy Thanksgiving
Chris

 

[Smilieboy]

So we have to wait till May to see the results? What kind of BS is that?

 

[RRBoss302]

So we have to wait till May to see the results? What kind of BS is that?

SOP for these kinds of magazine tests/ tech features. Just the way it works and has been for years.

 

[TrotBoss]

I think that it might likely be (at least) as good as what they did for this 444hp machine
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/tech-stories/engine/install-and-dyno-test-airaid-carbon-fiber-mxp-intake-for-1le-camaro/

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Here we go again...

 

[Phantom]

Here we go again...

Ugh.


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[fiddlefadel]

So we have to wait till May to see the results? What kind of BS is that?

+1

Dave

 

[BadPony]

For anyone considering this modification as I am, Late Model Restoration has this CAI kit on sale during it's Black Friday sale valid through 6 Dec for $375.00

 

[RRBoss302]

For anyone considering this modification as I am, Late Model Restoration has this CAI kit on sale during it's Black Friday sale valid through 6 Dec for $375.00

Wow... Nice find. That's an amazing price on the carbon fiber version. They are $600 everywhere else. Bet they sell out soon!

 

[ford20]

Here we go again...

On our own...

 

[Shaun12]

So is this just the Airaid carbon fiber no-tune CAI for the 2011-2014 GT, or boss specific? Or is it the MXP carbon fiber series cold air intake with the SynthaMax filter?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/airaid-cold-air-intake-kit-mxp-series-carbon-fiber-with-synthamax-filter-gt-2011-2014/p/CAK136/

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/AID-451177/Mustang-Airaid-Cold-Air-Kit-Carbon-Fiber-12-13