S&B Drop-in Filter vs Full Intake

[MattSVTM3]

Hey Guys,

I just purchased the S&B Drop-in filter with larger air-inlet attachment. I have not yet installed it, but am somewhat regretting not going with the full intake. Do any of you have experience with both? If so I would love your feedback as to whether the full intake is significantly better.

Thanks!

 

[Malamuteman]

Curious what you went with? I’ve been going back and forth with the same decision.


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[tossty]

Curious what you went with? I’ve been going back and forth with the same decision.


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FYI;

https://www.sbfilters.com/replacement-filters/filters-stock-intakes/65-3000

 

[MattSVTM3]

Curious what you went with? I’ve been going back and forth with the same decision.


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I went with just the drop-in filter and air inlet replacement. After doing tons of research, I couldn't see how spending an extra $200 would make any difference.

FYI;

https://www.sbfilters.com/replacement-filters/filters-stock-intakes/65-3000

Yup that's what I went with.

 

[Dan Thomas]

guys I am not an expert, But I have compared drop in to full CAI on the Mustangs I have owned. Biggest differance is with a tune. If you never tune the truck a drop filter will be pretty similar in performance. K&N has always said 7hp for their drop in.. more like 3 to 5.. most CAI say 10 to 20 really 7 to 12.. But a tune will take more advantage of the incoming cold air..

 

[SVO 85]

My truck came with a K&N Intake that sucked hot air from the engine bay. I put the stock air box back in with a good filter and didn’t notice any difference even with a tune.