FA - We Test EVERY Major Cold Air Intake For The 2015 to 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

I’m not going to keep you guys waiting any longer. I just offloaded all of the raw videos and my editor just grabbed the hard drive. In the photo attached is the dyno sheet for all the intakes listed. Please remember, these results are UNTUNED. Keep that in mind as we go through this data. We did about 7 to 8 pulls per intake to make it fair. We let the car cool down in between runs as the stock intercooler is absolutely worthless. Here is the list of intakes that we tested. Starting from the top, the most power made, to the bottom making the least.
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0:00 - Intro
02:46 - Intake overview
04:16 - Stock Intake Dyno Test
04:36 - Airaid Intake Tube Dyno Test
05:10 - Roush Intake Dyno Test
06:16 - Full-Race Intake Dyno Test
06:32 - Dyno over View
07:00 - Stock Intake Results
07:23 - Airaid Intake Results
07:36 - Roush Intake Results
07:46 - Full-Race Intake Results
07:56 - Overview of intakes
11:05 - Outro

[@roninbjj498]

Awesome video bro. So , my takeaway is... If you want sound get the full race. If you want max power and torque from a stock tuned vehicle, get the roush. If you want more HP and torque without breaking the bank, simply drop in a K&N with your stock set up and you're good to go. Thank you again.

[@ryanbailey5834]

I like all your ecoboost videos! I’m in the process of building mine and you guys are helping me make decisions. I appreciate it

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

That's awesome to hear, let us know if you ever need any help. Feel free to give the shop a call a 480 576 8606

[@CrackaSlapYa]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance ordering my 2024 tomorrow. Will be checking you out this Summer.

[@testos2701]

Any time I'm considering an upgrade I come to your channel see if you got a video on it! Great stuff, for us that want more details before pulling the trigger, it saves money and wasted time! You guys called it like it is, no matter who it is, to me that is golden!

[@davidvalle4816]

This is the video that I was looking for this hold time Whole video of everything. Thank you so much for your help. 6 stars ⭐️

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

THANK YOU!

[@rogermedrano3617]

Good looking out for the ecoboost community!! Def will be getting a roush CAI soon for my 2020 ecoboost

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you! The link can be found here: ffperformance.co/?s=Roush+mustang+ecoboost&post_type=product&type_aws=true&aws_id=1&aws_filter=1&awscat=Form%3A1+Filter%3AAll

[@347johnny347]

I’m still waiting for my turbo to be delivered

[@derrickhead]

Good to know the roush is the best I been thinking about it the most it's sexy too ill definitely be getting it now

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Good Job Man. Thanks* ✔ 👍 😃

[@victorrippe5845]

Nice I had the Airaid tube but I wanted a little more Turbo spool noise what I did noticed that the Airaid Tube is larger then the Roush tube that had me a little worried that I probably would loose power but your video cleared my worries and the Roush looks amazing do you think I should retune the car since I have a different intake Or should I just leave it alone Thanks.

[@rickycanale3759]

Thanks for the the great info. Did you ever do further testing to see how each performed after tuning (either OTS or custom)? I was shocked to see the full race pipe lose power, I honestly thought it would've performed the best.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Sadly we did not, we’re in a weird transition right with the type of vehicles we’re working on.

[@rickycanale3759]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance good luck in your endeavors!

[@scottprouse9606]

I have a full stock 2019. Added a Rousch and love it. Throttle response is better, and sound of great. Need to figure out what mood to do next

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Love to hear it; feel free to read this! ffperformance.co/2018/09/10/the-ultimate-guide-to-modifying-your-2015-to-2023-ford-mustang-ecoboost/

[@danilo7218]

I had read so much against CAI in forums that I never thought I'd get one. But because of these results EVEN if they don't happen I'm still going for Roush simply for sound and that clean under the hood look. I already have a race intercooler, a BOV, and a MBRP race exhaust. Combined with the Roush CAI I think I'm ready for a tune.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

We love the Roush!

[@RevvedMetal_Eco]

did you have any issues before tune ?

[@Bmfrafa]

Hey guys thanks for your videos really changed my mind, I have mbrp cat back and I really want roush, how do you guys think of cobb tuning ?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

They are both excellent intakes At that point, it comes down to how it looks in your engine bay Roush looks OEM plus where as Cobb looks aftermarket

[@nv8176]

The Roush should work on the nx turbo just change the cuppler

[@dudebyob]

Thanks for the video. Been going back and forth on the Airaid tube to go along with the Ford Performance tune. I like my tune, but can't wait to see the results after you tune this one. It also has me wondering if I should drop the OEM air filter back in the car 🤔.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

We think you should keep the air filter you like.

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

How does the intake tube feel with the ford tune?

[@dudebyob]

@@ItRoamsAtNight I still haven't gotten the CAI tube. Decided to get the CV Fab street intercooler for these hot TX days.

[@ThePandaSmuggler]

Agreed and good call on the Full Race intake. I used to have an AEM intake on my Gencoupe turbski and it sounded glorious. I just installed a Steeda CAI on my Ecoboost, and honestly it's a little disappointing. Even though it's open lid, it reuses the stock air inlet and it's a plastic tube. Doesn't sound as loud as I expected it to. I'll have to look at getting a Full Race or something similar like COBB to give me that wooshing goodness again. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you! After switching to the wide body fenders, the spool noise is insane!

[@MrClubchaos]

Good comparison, It appears the Tune needs to be added to make the best of the CAD-designed Intake tubes. Can you do the same (non-Tune) test for the 2018-2023 GT?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

We'd love to do that soon

[@victorgodinez1296]

I’m chilling with my C&L closed air box

[@jeffperrault8340]

IDK how much boost the eco makes stock but what kind of numbers would it make with another 10pounds? A small (50-100HP) nitrous hit? Personally I would definitely buy a 5.0 but I bet the Ecoboost is still fun to modify and play with.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Boost is relative to turbo size. OEM boost levels is about 18 to 19. Stock turbo can handle about 26 safely before danger to manifold levels. Another limiting factor is Octane and fuel type. We typically see 310 WHP on 91 and high 350 on E55 to 85. On a built block, you can see upwards around 400WHP on stock turbo but you'll be airing it out with no life expectancy.

[@jeffperrault8340]

Been a mustang guy my whole life,owned a few classics, seven Fox bodies,and an '03 cobra.I think the Ecoboost cars get alot of shit cuz it's a four banger in a 'stang but 250ish HP and 300torque at the wheels is no joke.Never driven one but those numbers tell me that's a fun car.The V6 cars were rated at 300HP! Damn it! My cobra (definitely under rated) was rated at 305HP..the old pushrod 5.0 could only dream of those numbers unless it was boosted.Can you imagine getting waxed by a girl in a white V6 with pink stripes in your built fox? Ouch!

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

They are definitely torque monsters!

[@dnalor8753]

added bonus, the roush cai looks the sexiest too

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

I fully agree.

[@ClanAllta]

I have the full Airaid tube and Airaid closed airbox set. I wonder how it compares to the others

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Should be good. We're talking about minimal HP loss with the possibility of a large net gain with a tune.

[@Camdynslife]

Got another question does the Roush intake for the 15 to 17 do you think it would probably make the same amount of power as the enclosed intake?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yes, very little difference.

[@thatguy-ve6mb]

I started with the Airaid and later ended with Steeda Mustang EcoBoost 2.3L ProFlow Cold Air Intake

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Looked into the Steeda yesterday, looks like awesome build quality and a well sized pipe. Did you notice any gains?

[@thatguy-ve6mb]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance +30 whp and +50 torque. It was my first dyno tune with an upgraded exhaust and the new air intake.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@thatguy-ve6mb that gain was from the exhaust. Wait for the next videos :)

[@thatguy-ve6mb]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance last year, I replaced my stock intercooler with a CVFAB Race intercooler, 1st time taking off my bumper. Lol. I am considering getting the CVFAB downpipe and a updated tune.

[@victorrippe5845]

Right now I have the Airaid tube with stock box and k and N filter but I wanted something a little louder so I just ordered the Airaid full intake cause Airaid has the biggest tube of all the intakes I have seen so I don’t know if it will be better then the Roush intake my car is tuned so I don’t know if I change my Airaid tube if I’m going to loose hp

[@Sneaky5.sl0w.]

I wouldn’t change it without a tune, that extra flow will need to be adjusted for

[@Camdynslife]

So got a question when it says stock no air filter is that mean that? Yeah I’ll just took the air filter out of the stock intake

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yes, that’s actually the best set up. I would only recommend that for drag racing on a drag strip

[@pvp.ginger1473]

For the intakes 2 vacuum valves did you have to get a vacuum hose splitter or how did you get around the two vacuum hoses at the bottom of the stock intake?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

You need the turbosmart vacuum block

[@pvp.ginger1473]

Ok thanks 🙏🏻

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

Im getting the ford performance tune that comes with a K and N drop in filter. Should I get the airaid intake tube to compliment it? or is stock intake tube just fine? (Im aware that stock airbox is best but im asking about the tube specifically). Thanks!

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Give us a call at 480 576 8606, I recommend the Roush as always.

[@ecorocket8545]

Did you ever get an answer bro I’m curious about the same thing lol

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

@@ecorocket8545 nope lol

[@dnalor8753]

@@ItRoamsAtNight any update on cai lol? I'm waiting for the 2022 ford performance tune which also comes with the kn drop in filter, been researching cais

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

@@dnalor8753 I ended up buying a GT lol but i will say that from my previous EXTENSIVE research, the following is ideal: Ford tune with stock air box, airaid intake tube, and kn drop filter. This combo is gold. Hope this helps !

[@Ezduztube]

I have the Air Raid. I was thinking it would give more Hp. I may get a Roush 🚙

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

ecoboost tuners like mafia racing, pd tuning, and Tune+ all claim the air raid tube matched with a k&n drop in is the best.

[@drewilson2520]

I thought stock mustang eco is 310 horsepower???

[@TK-ex5ns]

"More air makes more power" No!! Less COLDER air actually makes more power than more HOT air. Dyno proven.

[@GIGGTYGIGGTYGOOO]

Still waiting on the pt.2

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Just need to put the finishing touches on the new shop!

[@1rcracer]

Crazy car only made that much stock. I nees to get a local dyno day see where im at after e30 tune

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yep, and that was after multiple runs and cooling the car done to make sure we weren't crazy. If you do the math, the crank rated HP is nearly spot on with the numbers at the wheel.

[@thelasttrank]

So if I looking to get the nx2 in the future I shouldn't get the roush intake ?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Correct, it will not fit.

[@markcatcash4688]

Curious how the stock box would dyno with a K&N filter

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Excellent as it is 99% the same as the airraid.

[@upnorthlife8322]

My only thing is, I have a warranty on my mustang. Would getting these performance mods cause me to lose my warranty?

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Yes, better make friends with your service writer

[@jeffkennedy4109]

Don't understand why everybody spend all this money on a full exhaust an a&m stock dry type filter gave me 50% increase in airflow a simple muffler delete with 12 in. 4 in exhaust tips cost me around $250 it sounds much better than all three of those exhaust you showed will e93 tune got $340 horsepower to the wheels and 400 ft lb of torque

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Because they like the look of the aftermarket parts. I personally like my Full-Race intake. The muffler delete does sound awesome but does not deliver the power like a single pipe tomei.

[@guillermotovar3385]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance Since I watched this video, I have been leaning towards the Full Race intake. I was surprised by the intake losing gains in both HP and TQ. But would those numbers come back up (or increase mightily) with say a CVF Street Intercooler or a Full Race intercooler? And add a Cobb Stage 1 tuning on top of that? ... I have to say that I LOVE the sound the Full Race intake makes as well.

[@ernold4724]

Stock is best because it keeps the highest horsepower and torque.All these other intakes don’t do one job (filter) out chemicals.Y’all can mess up the o2 sensors even with k&n drop in air filter if you don’t wash it properly.If you just care about sound go for it

[@gionieves2646]

You obviously don't know what you're talking about. O2 sensors have NOTHING to do with your intake setup. People over oil their KN panel and cone filter resulting in oily MAF sensors (heated coil) in vehicles that have them. Air filters only filter dirt and dust particles......not chemicals....what a joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥴

[@Genny2Turbos]

Woah what exhaust is that its perfect not loud at all but a little better than stock i need it please someone tell me??🙏🏻

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Some simple axle back from AM

[@Genny2Turbos]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance Ooo ok can you send link please

[@Genny2Turbos]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance Everyone i find it to loud but this one sounds perfect hopefully you can find out which one it is

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@Genny2Turbos shoot us an email to see what options we can provide, [e-mail]

[@Genny2Turbos]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance Email sent thanks :)

[@scottstudebaker2959]

Who are these people that are saying cold air intake don't work. What do they know. I'm thinking nothing.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Well, the argument is that it doesn't as much power as they used to and they're expensive for the little gain you get. I enjoy the sound and appearance so it's a no brainer for us.

[@xixgamer4491]

wait how is the stock one better? i thought roush was way better than stock

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

OEM can do it best

[@xixgamer4491]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance better than roush? Damn

[@dakotajones8010]

these numbers will be way off when you are on the street that roush intake will get so hot with the hood down also another shop noted with an intake on a stock tune the throttle body would close 20-30% a rerun of these numbers would be better on a OTS tune and hood up and down

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you Dakota, let us know when you do your testing so we can update this blog and video.

[@dakotajones8010]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance bet lemme borrow a Dyno 🤣 and the parts

[@hartatak22]

Thanks for the info, but why are you testing CAI with the hood open? It will skew the results and I bet the aftermarket intakes would be down even more on power. Aluminum intakes heat soak more that the injection moulded ones.

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thanks for the insight, at the end of the day, we got the testing done and it's better than nothing.

[@gbass7328]

Heat soak??

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Stock intercooler can't take the boost

[@PoHMotivation]

just ordered the full race intake, Is it illegal in cali? im keeping my stock one just incase

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Thank you! I'm not sure it is CARB certified but as long as you're not doing anything crazy you shouldn't be questioned.

[@EzzyR561]

Damn they praise airaid like crazy. Kinda want to get the roush CAI now 😂

[@EmmanuelMendoza-nv6gu]

Get it, i have it on my 2018

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Not sure why, I was hoping for a big net gain as well. Maybe it does well with a custom tune. Sadly we ran out of time.

[@deadstickfpv]

well 7 horse power is not that much , might aswell leave it stock... right/

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

You need to tune the car afterwards to correct for the airflow change

[@deadstickfpv]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance oh oke thanks.. but wait .. im confused now.. I thought the roush intake didn't need no tune??

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

@@deadstickfpv it doesn’t, but if you want to maximize the potential of any modification you will need to tune

[@deadstickfpv]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance oke thanks ..

[@CARBONCINEMATIC]

@6:15 *installs intake *proceeds to record exhaust sound ???

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Come edit the project file and fix it thx

[@draquer666]

actually for the ecoboost, you want to keep the airbox stock and just change the charge pipe with the air raid one

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Airriad pipe + no filter and stock airbox was the winner

[@JR-us1ne]

Lost me at eco boost

[@FunctionFactoryPerformance]

Damn bro, feeling edgy with that comment?

[@JR-us1ne]

@@FunctionFactoryPerformance damn bro feeling a little butt hurt