andrewjscott

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum. I'm an automotive safety systems engineer in Southeast Michigan and I'm looking for some input:

Should I put a K&N air filter in my new 2011 mustang?

Templar

Welcome to MF

JIM5.0

Welcome to the board!

You can or if you wish, you can leave it stock, it is totally up to you.
If you do put it on, do get a tune to take advantage. A CAI without a tune is like ***** on a bull.

Franchi

Welcome to the boards.

A K@N filter is a good start but won't get much gains without a tune to match. And modding your car is a long, expensive, hellaciously fun road too. :-0

andrewjscott

thanks for the info, i'm more worried about this:

http://forums.automobilemag.com/70/6...nds/index.html

most mechanics i talk to seem to agree with this

Alec

Skip the K&N and get a CAI and good custom tune from a reputable company

tx_zstang

The k&n filter itslef wont help much...it's just an air filter.
Changes to the intake, including a CAI as suggested, along with a tune, will get you the most gains and still keep things safe.

stags

I know im probably being repetitive... but look at the CAI and tuner combo packages at American Muscle or Brenspeed

OIIIIO

two words: American Muscle

Here's the site: http://www.americanmuscle.com/

MadStang40

You've gotta understand that idiots yell the loudest. I've had my CAI for 4 years without a problem yet and most (if not all) other members on here has never had to worry about a filter causing engine hesitation. And if you do put in a filter (or any other bolt on for that matter) and notice something isn't right, have a little more common sense than that blowhole and put your stock set up back on. And don't mess with a filter replacement. Just grab a CAI and tune to get the most out of your intake.