To drop-in, or not?

[nugen]

I recently had a pretty spirited conversation on the SHO fcebook group about using the oiled cotton drop in air filter on an otherwise unmodified car. After some independent research, I was satisfied that if your SHO is stock, the paper filters are better. There is no hp gain in changing to the cotton filter, but there is a significant loss in filtration. Once you start modding I think this changes depending on the mods. Thoughts?

 

[black92]

I think the only advantage of a drop in style is you can reuse it for however long you want. Otherwise, I don't think the gain (if any) is worth the cost. I know it's a hot debate about adding a CAI and from what I've found, they are worse than the factory air box unless you mod it - http://www.ecoboostownerforums.com/...mparison-modded-kn-vs-stock-vs-modded-airaid/

Another - http://www.shoforum.com/index.php?threads/cold-air-intake-really-worth-it.131911/

 

[SVT Rob]

I've got a dry reusable drop-in filter from AEM on my '14. I've been pretty happy with it, because I've kept it relatively stock. It's the wifes daily, after all

2014 Non-PP SHO
AEM Drop-in filter (dry)
3-bar MAP sensor
Unleashed 93-octane 3-bar map tune
BOV vent-to-atmosphere mod
20x9" Mustang Foundry wheels w/ Nitto 555 G2 275/35ZR20 tires
5% window tint
Lamin-X gunsmoke headlight and taillight film

 

[kcobra]

Car looks very nice.
Do yourself a favor, the car sits with the ass is like 1.5 inches taller than the front. Take out the rear coils, and cut half a coil off, not more. It will sit even and be perfect. Zero issues. Same ride, even alignment should still be in spec.

 

[SVT Rob]

Car looks very nice.
Do yourself a favor, the car sits with the ass is like 1.5 inches taller than the front. Take out the rear coils, and cut half a coil off, not more. It will sit even and be perfect. Zero issues. Same ride, even alignment should still be in spec.

Wife already complains that it's "too low" LOL. She'd prefer a truck with the same amenities. I plan on getting her a truck in a couple of years, and I'll take the SHO as a daily (parking the Mustang for awhile). When that happens, I'll probably do more to it.