View Full Version : AFE Intake for the Ecoboost!
Cajun_misfit
07-03-2012, 06:45 AM
Just picked up my Stage 2 Intake from AFE yesterday!
Anyone installed this yet? Have you seen any gains? I'm pretty pumped about and will definitely post some pics after its all said and done.
http://afepower.com/catalog/54-12192/54-12192_400.jpg
Raptor05121
07-03-2012, 08:34 AM
Its more looks than performance. The stock intake will flow more CFMs than the engine is able to suck. You'll gain 1-2 hp at the wheels with that.
If you want performance, you should've spent your money on a tune or a cat-back exhaust. A simple, canned tune will give you +60 rwhp and +80 ft-lbs tq and an exhaust will give you up to 15rwhp
It's a good looking intake and I've read a lot of positive reviews.
I would of gone with it if it fit the 11's, but it doesn't so I've got the airaid.
Cajun_misfit
07-03-2012, 10:09 AM
It's a good looking intake and I've read a lot of positive reviews.
I would of gone with it if it fit the 11's, but it doesn't so I've got the airaid.
They do make one for the 2011!
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Its more looks than performance. The stock intake will flow more CFMs than the engine is able to suck. You'll gain 1-2 hp at the wheels with that.
If you want performance, you should've spent your money on a tune or a cat-back exhaust. A simple, canned tune will give you +60 rwhp and +80 ft-lbs tq and an exhaust will give you up to 15rwhp
Ill keep this in mind for sure. Taking one step at a time!
Thanks for the input!
They do make one for the 2011!
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Ill keep this in mind for sure. Taking one step at a time!
Thanks for the input!
Ya, but not the stage 2
Cajun_misfit
07-05-2012, 10:11 AM
Installed! (on 2011)
and I DEFINITELY have a noticeable difference in power. Not the mention the turbo being louder :D
Glad I spent the money!
1202
They must of changed the original design. When they first came out the MAF was different between the 11' and 12' MY
Raptor05121
07-05-2012, 09:22 PM
Installed! (on 2011)
and I DEFINITELY have a noticeable difference in power. Not the mention the turbo being louder :D
Glad I spent the money!
1202
You must have a sensitive butt dyno to notice 2hp difference lol
ever hear of the placebo effect?
You must have a sensitive butt dyno to notice 2hp difference lol
ever hear of the placebo effect?
I noticed a little better response with my airaid, but like you're hinting at it may just be the extra sound that tricked my mind into "feeling" more power.
Raptor05121
07-06-2012, 10:51 AM
Exactly. Dyno graph shows a 0.87hp/0.42ft-lbs increase over the stock airbox with same atmospheric conditions. A forced-induction engine will have plenty of "spare room" when it comes to the intake/exhaust systems, but Ford dialed down its max power output to increase engine longevity. Like I said before- if you want power, a 93 octane programmer will give you about 60 hp in a matter of seconds. But then again, it does look pretty killer when you pop the hood, and that sound really grabs attention.
Cajun_misfit
07-06-2012, 12:26 PM
Any recommendations? I've seen the one from scorcher/AFE. Are there any others i should look into?
Raptor05121
07-06-2012, 12:38 PM
They all do the same thing. I have an SCT XCal3
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