My $0.02:I’ve recently been looking into getting some cold air intakes for my 2022 v6 stinger (I’m leaning towards AEM). Was just curious if getting the snorkels are really needed when you’re changing your intakes or it’s more hastle then what it’s worth?
I had never seen the AFE ones they look pretty solid.My $0.02:
If your intake is open box, and I'm not sure if the AEM one is fully 100% closed like the aFe one is; there appears to be a gap between the seals and where some of the radiator plastic is on the photos. If that's the case it's not a cold air intake; it's pulling in warm engine bay air.
Snorkels might help cool the air down a bit at speed, but I don't know if it'll be enough to make a difference for a warm air box vs. the stock inlet duct. Maybe sound difference?
On the other hand, if you're running a true closed box cold air intake, or the stock intake (filter) box, then the snorkels will widen the area at which air can enter the intake box and the flow is more direct. The stock inlet duct is small and there's not much space between the plastic radiator cover and the inlet duct opening. The Snorkels, on the other hand, open behind the grill and the narrowest opening is the connection point to the intake box.
The downside is that stuff will get into your intake box because it's a direct line to the outside world. I'm running snorkels and drop-in K&N filters in the stock filter boxes. Below the filter, there was an imperial buttload of yellow jackets, and other miscellania likle fir needles, etc. after a ropad trip when I was changing my oil. Nothing beyond the filter to the engine side--not even water spots but we're hitting the rainy season here so I'll report back if something does bypass (but I digress), but you'll want to be mindful that the snorkels, even though more air flows easier into the intake boxes, will run the risk of something getting in that you really hope the filters catch.
Personally, I am fine with the K&N drop-ins and wasn't worried on my road trip, even though I had a ton of dead yellow jackets in my intake boxes (you're welcome). I don't thing bugs will get through.I had never seen the AFE ones they look pretty solid.
I do a lot of highway driving and around this time of year the bugs are ridiculous so if I was to get a snorkel I would assume my best bet would get some sort of cover just to really make sure nothing gets past the filter
Stock is restrictive but is that just because of the really small air inlet under the bumper? I would like to see a flow comparison between the AFE and Stock with the inlet removed.Been running AEM since I got my 2020. I also upgraded to the snorkels. The original air-intake to the box is very restrictive. I've driven in rain, sleet and snow with no issues. If your worried about that you can always buy filter covers to protect. I even upgraded the AEM filters to AFe. With the added air flow coming in through the snorkels, I'm sure the pressure is pushing any excess out between the rubber seals of the AEM boxes into the engine bay. Don't think we are sucking much hot air in from engine bay.
No. I had VT ram ducts on my Focus RS and did before/after on it. No changes were recorded on that platform.@Stiletto
Did you dyno before you put on the snorkels?
(and shout out for a great intake thread. aFe Takeda vs. Injen SP dyno comparison)
Just a guess here, but I think it has to do not only with the size of the stock inlet duct, but also the path of the air through the stock duct vs. using snorkels or just removing the intake duct. The inlet duct has a couple of tight twists and turns.Stock is restrictive but is that just because of the really small air inlet under the bumper? I would like to see a flow comparison between the AFE and Stock with the inlet removed.