RockinHrse_98 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Alright, big show this weekend and was under the hood of the Stang cleanin up a bit. Right now I have a K&N CAI and stock Roush Plenum and Stock Ford TB. Earlier this summer I picked up a C&L Plenum, C&L aluminum elbow, C&L MAF housing, and a white Spectre filter. I was thinking about Painting all the C&L stuff a burnt copper color and putting it on instead of the K&N but I sort of hate to change everything, I already like it pretty good. Just wanted some opinions. Any input is appreciatedNOW:C&L MockupExample of the color I was thinking of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I don't think you will see any performance difference in the CAIs, I don't know about the plenums though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 The k&n intake looks much cleaner than the C&l one. I would just polish up that roush plenum and stock t/b and it will look greater.If you're going for power, you really won't feel the +/- 2hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for the input. Wasn't really looking at the performance aspect of it rather than aesthetics. I already have the C&L stuff plus another BBK plenum. I like the clean, closer to stock appearance of the K&N. I dont like the looks of that cast aluminum C&L but I just saw that burnt copper paint today and man is it nice, but I think it might look ricerish. Wish I could put the other 75mm TB on the Roush plenum though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 if im not mistaken the roush piece is a name-plated polished stock. with that said i know the stock is always outperform unless its ported. the C&L plenum should add a little oomph but not much. between the 2 tubings, the K&N may fair better since it doesnt have a nitrous bung and its ABS plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsblown93 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 the K&N looks much cleaner to me just my 2cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekd Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I redid my MAF, plenum and TB in a bright silver then did the CAI in red. Very happy with the way it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRoush Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 if im not mistaken the roush piece is a name-plated polished stock. with that said i know the stock is always outperform unless its ported. the C&L plenum should add a little oomph but not much. between the 2 tubings, the K&N may fair better since it doesnt have a nitrous bung and its ABS plastic.This is correct. The only intakes Roush made from 94-98 where the 3 pc for the 5.0L and the one that had an Eaton tucked under it. I vote painting and swapping to the C&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) if im not mistaken the roush piece is a name-plated polished stock. with that said i know the stock is always outperform unless its ported. the C&L plenum should add a little oomph but not much. between the 2 tubings, the K&N may fair better since it doesnt have a nitrous bung and its ABS plastic.Yep. I dont really know where it came from. I just found the plenum for like $5 and put it on the car because the old one looked like crap haha. The K&N has a Nitrous bung too, its just hiddenthe K&N looks much cleaner to me just my 2centsAgreed. Almost looks like a factory piece.I redid my MAF, plenum and TB in a bright silver then did the CAI in red. Very happy with the way it turned out. Looks good man! I just didn't want to do the body matched color.This is correct. The only intakes Roush made from 94-98 where the 3 pc for the 5.0L and the one that had an Eaton tucked under it. I vote painting and swapping to the C&L. Might do it man Edited September 21, 2012 by RockinHrse_98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 If i were you i would also redo the plug wires. They're a little all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 K&N looks better but I'd sell both. Buy a JLT and a good plenum and call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis@OrtizPerformance Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Can't go wrong with a JLT. Just look at how this baby looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks for the input. Wasn't really looking at the performance aspect of it rather than aesthetics. I already have the C&L stuff plus another BBK plenum. I like the clean, closer to stock appearance of the K&N. I dont like the looks of that cast aluminum C&L but I just saw that burnt copper paint today and man is it nice, but I think it might look ricerish. Wish I could put the other 75mm TB on the Roush plenum though.Just keep your current setup and sell the C&L stuff, spend your money elsewhere man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 If i were you i would also redo the plug wires. They're a little all over the place.Agreed. It looks like crap but I dont have one of that bracket that goes over the alternator and cant find one anywhere. Any ideas?K&N looks better but I'd sell both. Buy a JLT and a good plenum and call it a day.That thing does look good. Might look into that.Just keep your current setup and sell the C&L stuff, spend your money elsewhere man. Think I'm gonna do that for the time being. Like I said, it's more of an aesthetics thing since I had both already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey joekd, Where'd you get those wire looms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 i also say sell that thing and get a JLT intake and an accufab TB/plenum. if not then at least put that C&L on there but clean it up. Not sure if i like that burnt orange color with the car being red. too close that i think it will clash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekd Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey joekd, Where'd you get those wire looms?Ebay, just search by billet wire separators then sort by price lowest and they are jut over $10, I bought them grey, wiped off the logo with rubbing alcohol then painted them. The ones on the alt I simply drilled the bottom piece to run a nut/bolt holding them to the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'd polish the c&l inlet tube. I don't really care for shows hanging out for hours with my car parked ain't my idea of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
