interesting info!!! i might try it
DIY Stock Intake Mod
Hi Guys,
Well, I got to thinking about the stock dual stage intake and figuring out a way to keep fender side intake opening open all the time. In case you didn't know, the fender side intake opening is closed until around 3600rpm, which is when it opens up, thus resulting in the now infamous and much beloved "IS-F Roar". As you can see from the picture below, all I did was just pull off the vacuum hose from the actuator and plug off the other end with a vacuum cap. Now the "IS-F Roar" comes on around the 2300rpm, and to me atleast, there seems to be a bit more power down low...which makes since because now the engine can breathe a bit better down low with both intake opening being open all the time. The only downside would be if this throws off the air/fuel ratio's from stock. I don't think it will drastically, but I'm not sure. Anyway, try it out and let me know what you guys think. Oh yeah, no check engine light either! Have fun...Darshana S...
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Well, I got to thinking about the stock dual stage intake and figuring out a way to keep fender side intake opening open all the time. In case you didn't know, the fender side intake opening is closed until around 3600rpm, which is when it opens up, thus resulting in the now infamous and much beloved "IS-F Roar". As you can see from the picture below, all I did was just pull off the vacuum hose from the actuator and plug off the other end with a vacuum cap. Now the "IS-F Roar" comes on around the 2300rpm, and to me atleast, there seems to be a bit more power down low...which makes since because now the engine can breathe a bit better down low with both intake opening being open all the time. The only downside would be if this throws off the air/fuel ratio's from stock. I don't think it will drastically, but I'm not sure. Anyway, try it out and let me know what you guys think. Oh yeah, no check engine light either! Have fun...Darshana S...
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This could be interesting...any vids of what it can do down low? I'm not sure I'd want to do this personally, but it's definitely very interesting 
I'm sure you do own three mustangs, and when you pull up to a stop light and look around you can see a mustang to your back, to your left and to your right because you're driving a "me too" car.....as in what car do you drive? A mustang...oh, me too!!!
My 17 year old cousin is selling her pink V6 mustang with 120,000 miles if you're interested bro....let me know!
Yawn.......
Post mod test drive. Took the IS-F out this morning after >
having performed the described mod last night. The air temp this morning was about 65 with about 20% humidity. I ran the car both through the twisty's in the hills where I live and then up on the freeway and back home again.
I have to say I really like the result. The car perfoms much better in both the auto and manual modes, without using the Sport setting. Yes there is more power and low end torque, but more importantly for me is that there is a faster throttle response thoughout the RPM band. Just like most things, allow it to breathe easier and it will perform better.
If there was a drop-in high flow after market air filter out there we'd all jump to buy it IMHO. Isn't this really the same thing but for free? I will keep an eye on my air fliter and will expect to have to change it out sooner then reccommended with this mod. Not sure there is any possible downside to this mod? Would enjoy hearing others experience with this!
having performed the described mod last night. The air temp this morning was about 65 with about 20% humidity. I ran the car both through the twisty's in the hills where I live and then up on the freeway
and back home again. I have to say I really like the result. The car perfoms much better in both the auto and manual modes, without using the Sport setting. Yes there is more power and low end torque, but more importantly for me is that there is a faster throttle response thoughout the RPM band. Just like most things, allow it to breathe easier and it will perform better.
If there was a drop-in high flow after market air filter out there we'd all jump to buy it IMHO. Isn't this really the same thing but for free? I will keep an eye on my air fliter and will expect to have to change it out sooner then reccommended with this mod. Not sure there is any possible downside to this mod? Would enjoy hearing others experience with this!
The much improved throttle response was also the thing that I felt the most. I'm glad you like the mod. Hopefully others will try it and give feedback...Darshana S...having performed the described mod last night. The air temp this morning was about 65 with about 20% humidity. I ran the car both through the twisty's in the hills where I live and then up on the freeway
I have to say I really like the result. The car perfoms much better in both the auto and manual modes, without using the Sport setting. Yes there is more power and low end torque, but more importantly for me is that there is a faster throttle response thoughout the RPM band. Just like most things, allow it to breathe easier and it will perform better.
If there was a drop-in high flow after market air filter out there we'd all jump to buy it IMHO. Isn't this really the same thing but for free? I will keep an eye on my air fliter and will expect to have to change it out sooner then reccommended with this mod. Not sure there is any possible downside to this mod? Would enjoy hearing others experience with this!
Well, so much for not dicking with my car.
The great thing about this mod is the easy reversibility. I'm trying it this week!
The great thing about this mod is the easy reversibility. I'm trying it this week!
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