I was considering the aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2, but now I might get the S&B because that's what Livernois Motorsports says has best fit and finish. I've always loved my aFe intakes. On my GMC Sierra with the 2.7L turbo, it picked up .65s 0-60mph, Dragy Verified (2-3 mpg better too). I know it won't be that drastic on the Ecoboost, but Livernois did say they see 15-20hp gains on the Dyno with these intakes. That may be only when tuned, which I will be after my first oil change anyway. Either way, even if it's just for the sound, it's well worth the $350 for me.
Not sure what year and engine you have, but verify that S&B has it available. I tried to buy one 6 weeks ago and they did not have the 2025 PB released yet.
I can't comment on availability of the PB model, as mine is a Tremor so just the 3.5L for me. S&B shows the PB intake out of stock, but it does look like a few places do claim to have them in stock for PowerBoost models. I'm still leaning more towards the aFe with a more open design since I'll be upgrading the intercooler as well. I'm not worried about hot air, the aFe has pretty good seals up to the hood.
I don't agree with that at all. I've seen some bad aftermarket intakes, but these are not that. It's hard to look past the flow increase you get with the larger diameter filters, and also being cone shaped instead of flat. You get more surface area, and usually the inlet tube is much larger. As I mentioned, I have Dragy results from my Sierra, with and without the aFe intake and I picked up .65 seconds 0-60 with the intake only, no tune.$350 to replace a perfectly good cold air intake with another one that makes more noise, and arguably doesn't do much for power.
I’m all for doing mods but this one has me scratching my head. I used to do dyno runs and tried different intakes and often times they cost you power, especially down low in the rpm band where you need it. Turbocharged engines are a little different but I don’t think manufacturers leave easy horsepower gains on the table anymore like they used to.
because at the end of the day they have many variables to balance not just max power. The bean counters are usually the ones who make the final cost cutting decisions too.I don't agree with that at all. I've seen some bad aftermarket intakes, but these are not that. It's hard to look past the flow increase you get with the larger diameter filters, and also being cone shaped instead of flat. You get more surface area, and usually the inlet tube is much larger. As I mentioned, I have Dragy results from my Sierra, with and without the aFe intake and I picked up .65 seconds 0-60 with the intake only, no tune.
Granted this picture if from an aFe intake for the 5.3L V8, take a look at the size of the filter inlet. The top is the 5.3L intake and the bottom is the 2.7L Turbo intake. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the stock one, but it was MUCH smaller.
With ANY engine, the easier you can make it breathe through the intake and exhaust, the more power it can potentially make. With N/A motors and PDS (Positive Displacement Superchargers), it certainly makes more of a difference. Any restriction whatsoever before the throttle body on a PDS engine, is free horsepower, hence why my 1,000hp Yukon Denali has a custom 5" intake tube.
For me, the intake is a no brainer. I am tuning my truck and plan to upgrade the intercooler. For someone that is 100% stock, with no plans for future mods, maybe it doesn't make sense. But if they wanna hear the turbos a little more, why not?
Assuming manufacturers don't leave "easy" HP on the table is pretty stupid. You do realize they have to deal with emissions BS, as well as other regulations in other states also. If they don't leave easy gains on the table, then why are canned Ecoboost tunes picking up 100+whp/tq while also improving fuel mileage?
Exactly, which is why it's silly to assume Ford made the best air intake possible when they have to consider costs, and other things like emissions.
I agree that it's a waste of money. The goal would be mostly for looks and a little sound. I don't think I'm going to do either after watching some lab tests showing how much particulate matter is allowed through on the after market options and I think my money is better spent on shocks or struts, or a leather upgrade. I had after market air in my ford fusion, and it just made it louder. I had no issues but it was extra work oiling the filter.
