Steeda has announced the release of their Velocity CAI intake for the 2011 Mustang GT. Although the research and development took place long before Steeda could get their hands on the new 5.0, their computer assisted design has been spot on.
Like other cold air intakes, the Steeda Velocity cold air intake for the 2011 Mustang allows for easier breathing and smoother air flow into the 5.0 liter engine. Thanks to the colder air, the condensed air provides for higher horsepower and torque numbers. To aid in keeping the air cool, Steeda has provided the air intake with a stainless steel shield, which prevents the heat from the engine from seeping back into the intake.
The Steeda CAI tube is referred to as a ProFlow and has been designed to provide the least amount of restriction on the air as it passes through the filter and into the intake. Although you will see immediate benefits in power numbers by adding the Steeda cold air intake, Steeda still recommends a custom tune be installed along with their bolt on mod. Specifically, Steeda has partnered with SCT to create custom computer tunes to get the most out of the new 2011 Mustang CAI.
The Steeda Velocity Cold Air Intake combined with an SCT tune has reportedly provided an additional 44 horsepower and 52 ft-lb of torque.
According to Steeda: Steeda’s new Cold Air Kit for the S197 produces the greatest power gains of any Cold Air Kit on the market. Testing has shown increases of up to 38 HP and 30 ft lbs of Torque to the rear wheels with Steeda’s Cold Air Kit combined with our Custom SCT Tune. Steeda’s lifetime filter can be cleaned and re-oiled, but the big news here is that we’ve streamlined the airflow in the S197 Mustang to the point that a computer re-flash isn’t just an option, it’s required! Check out the SCT XCalibrator 3 – the perfect tool for the job with Custom Tunes!;;;;The kit is supplied with a stainless steel air box with built-in velocity stack. It mounts in the factory location with the supplied rubber trim to seal it against the hood & fender to keep the hot air out . Our tests showed inlet temps a mere 5 degrees above ambient temperature. The Steeda Lifetime Filter can easily be cleaned and re-oiled, making maintenance a snap. All hardware required for installation is included in the kit.”
