mac cold air intake

waxman895 · 08-23-2009, 08:00 PM

im looking to put a cold air intake on my 98 4.6L v8 f 1-50 i found one used on craigs list for a 99 4.6L and its a mac cold air intake with filter and maf sensor he wants it for 75.00? the truck has 16000 miles on it, is it worth the deal and if not i was told to look at K&N filters bt are there any other good companies to look for? thanks for the help yall

stumpuller454 · 08-24-2009, 11:00 AM

never heard of mac, if the kit is clean and truely flows in cold air (not just open to underhood air) it may be a good unit. but k&n are reputable, other companies to check out are volant, afe, and i`m sure there are a few others.

bradrhale · 08-24-2009, 02:36 PM

i kinda favor the K&N experience also.

waxman895 · 08-25-2009, 05:01 PM

alright thanks guys and would u say a programmer would be better then upgrading my ecu chip? i looked at both and the chips are 28 bucks vs the 400 but i would prefer quality even if it would 380 more

bradrhale · 08-25-2009, 06:41 PM

i have a programmer and am happy with what it did. the best bang for the buck is the ECM tune though. it is considerably more than the chip and programmer but when you start adding up ponies and mileage, you are way ahead of the game per buck.

stumpuller454 · 08-25-2009, 09:15 PM

custom tune man! $28 bucks for a chip is scary as ****! jikes, i have seen "chips" on the side of the road before (true story), some are more damadging than good....

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08-23-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
waxman895 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 22	mac cold air intake im looking to put a cold air intake on my 98 4.6L v8 f 1-50 i found one used on craigs list for a 99 4.6L and its a mac cold air intake with filter and maf sensor he wants it for 75.00? the truck has 16000 miles on it, is it worth the deal and if not i was told to look at K&N filters bt are there any other good companies to look for? thanks for the help yall

08-24-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	never heard of mac, if the kit is clean and truely flows in cold air (not just open to underhood air) it may be a good unit. but k&n are reputable, other companies to check out are volant, afe, and i`m sure there are a few others. __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

08-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	custom tune man! $28 bucks for a chip is scary as **! jikes, i have seen "chips" on the side of the road before (true story), some are more damadging than good.... Quality = __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"**

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08-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#3
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	i kinda favor the K&N experience also.

08-25-2009, 05:01 PM	#4
waxman895 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 22	alright thanks guys and would u say a programmer would be better then upgrading my ecu chip? i looked at both and the chips are 28 bucks vs the 400 but i would prefer quality even if it would 380 more

08-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	i have a programmer and am happy with what it did. the best bang for the buck is the ECM tune though. it is considerably more than the chip and programmer but when you start adding up ponies and mileage, you are way ahead of the game per buck.