What cold air is best? - The Ford Focus Forum

**01 ZX3....Q** · 11-01-2009, 02:05 AM

i have a stock 01 zetec and am looking at a cold air to replace that oem peice! i am thinking K&N typoon or 69 series...little help!

**huskybruiserjr** · 11-01-2009, 05:56 AM

i threw on an aem cold air and it works pretty well and it was a pretty easy install 2

**Lancer211** · 11-01-2009, 02:01 PM

Iceman, FocusSport Cool-Flo, Volant, or just using the SVT airbox and snorkel.

**Redlight** · 11-01-2009, 08:27 PM

Get a short ram. You have been warned.

dave

**01 ZX3....Q** · 11-02-2009, 12:19 AM

damn nice foci. but why do you say that?

**gilliam** · 11-02-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 01 ZX3....Q

damn nice foci. but why do you say that?

cold air intake is also known to be a puddle drinker.
brings to mind how shopvacs have a ball float to stop up the vaccuum when the tank is full of fluid. such a ball valve could divert intake to a non-puddlesucking intake diversion. or just having a side breather on the intake tube could break the puddle siphon.

**RainyZX3** · 11-02-2009, 12:00 PM

I hope you didn't hydrolock

**Simoniac** · 11-02-2009, 12:50 PM

Cold air is more dense and allows more oxygen into the fuel mix resulting in more power. I diverted some of my A/C air to the air intake and added a ton more HP!

Simon

**hEaT** · 11-02-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Simoniac

I diverted some of my A/C air to the air intake and added a ton more HP!

I'm sure the power increase from that colder air was offset by the drag of the compressor. Good idea in theory, but not in practice.

**Lancer211** · 11-02-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hEaT

I'm sure the power increase from that colder air was offset by the drag of the compressor. Good idea in theory, but not in practice.

It's not all that different from a supercharger?

**lscfn10** · 11-02-2009, 05:11 PM

except a supercharger blows compressed air into your engine compared to slightly cooled air...

**Simoniac** · 11-02-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hEaT

I'm sure the power increase from that colder air was offset by the drag of the compressor. Good idea in theory, but not in practice.

You obviously missed the thick gooey sarcasm that the comment was drowning in.

**lscfn10** · 11-02-2009, 05:27 PM

Maple Syrup?

**hEaT** · 11-02-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Simoniac

You obviously missed the thick gooey sarcasm that the comment was drowning in.

I figured, but didn't see a smiley so it looked serious.

**MillerTime** · 11-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I like the ITG filter with my Iceman tube (its the focussport cool intake with the iceman tube). It pays to have a heat shield when you have a short air intake otherwise you end up getting a hot air intake.

I am going to be going over to the new Amsoil filter, my ITG is shot to heck and I am not the origional owner so with the mess of cleaning the thing, and the $80 price tag on it, I am going for the $45 amsoil air filter.

**Iceman2.0** · 11-03-2009, 02:39 PM

iceman or volants great whatever you do I suggest keeping the intake at least about the same heighth as the stock one up towards the grille their short ram is only good if you do something to block out the heat coming off the engine otherwise your just sucking in hot air. Or you could just replace yur stock filter with a stock K&N and open up the resonator and run a tube from it to behind the headlight. Pearsonally volants my faviorite but if u get it you have to invest in the scoop for it to.

**G-forces** · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

I like my ITG filter in SVT box/snorkel, attached to Iceman tube. Cold air, perfect fit, high flow.

**Focus_Pokus** · 11-03-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RainyZX3

I hope you didn't hydrolock

He (dave) did.

**rowdy** · 11-05-2009, 11:11 PM

iceman...really really good system

**Lancer211** · 11-06-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rowdy

iceman...really really good system

Agreed. I'd offer mine, but I JUST sold it.

**RainyZX3** · 11-06-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rowdy

iceman...really really good system

If you can find a used ice man, then go for it. I personally don't think the system is worth the price. The same gains can be achieved with the SVT Snorkel and cutting the bottom of the airbox to match the new port. You can then take the tube from the stock and run it out the side where the resonator used to be (and open up that hole as well).

**rowdy** · 11-06-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RainyZX3

If you can find a used ice man, then go for it. I personally don't think the system is worth the price. The same gains can be achieved with the SVT Snorkel and cutting the bottom of the airbox to match the new port. You can then take the tube from the stock and run it out the side where the resonator used to be (and open up that hole as well).

agreed..but i got mine for 45 shipped so i cant complain

**Inspector13** · 11-09-2009, 07:31 PM

I just run a K&N drop in panel filter with the resonator removed and the opening where the resonator used to be opened up a significant amount just for now.

In the future I may get an SVT snorkel if I end up keeping it stock or a Focus Sport or Volant if I end up modding it.

**01 ZX3....Q** · 11-09-2009, 07:33 PM

could you possibly post up some pics of ur ideas/systems

**age** · 11-09-2009, 07:43 PM

you might wanna take a look at the k&n apollo intakes. its very similar to the revered pipercross viper with the enclosed filter and cold air tube. but apparently its a fair bit cheaper.

11-01-2009, 02:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
01 ZX3....Q Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	What cold air is best? i have a stock 01 zetec and am looking at a cold air to replace that oem peice! i am thinking K&N typoon or 69 series...little help!

11-01-2009, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
huskybruiserjr TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wisconsin, germany, iraq Posts: 147	Re: What cold air is best? i threw on an aem cold air and it works pretty well and it was a pretty easy install 2 __________________ rockin an 04 ford focus svt thats sonic blue with AEM cold air intake, CFM 67mm throttle body, BORLA cat back, FocusSport strut tower bar, msd coil pack and wires also rockin a black 2000 zx3 thats stock except for the full obx exhaust catless with a fart can(came with the car bought it for 3k last time home on leave)

11-01-2009, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,347	Re: What cold air is best? Iceman, FocusSport Cool-Flo, Volant, or just using the SVT airbox and snorkel. __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls, gauge w/ tach. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

11-01-2009, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
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11-02-2009, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
01 ZX3....Q Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	Re: What cold air is best? damn nice foci. but why do you say that?

11-02-2009, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-02-2009, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Simoniac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 89	Re: What cold air is best? Cold air is more dense and allows more oxygen into the fuel mix resulting in more power. I diverted some of my A/C air to the air intake and added a ton more HP! Simon

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11-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
MillerTime TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 712	Re: What cold air is best? I like the ITG filter with my Iceman tube (its the focussport cool intake with the iceman tube). It pays to have a heat shield when you have a short air intake otherwise you end up getting a hot air intake. I am going to be going over to the new Amsoil filter, my ITG is shot to heck and I am not the origional owner so with the mess of cleaning the thing, and the $80 price tag on it, I am going for the $45 amsoil air filter. __________________ 2001 ZX3 2.0L Zetec (On it's second life)- Motor - SVT Header, SVT High Flow Cat, SVT Flex pipe, SVT MagnaFlow CatBack, IceMan intake tube, FS coolflow Air Intake, FC 65 mm TB, Screamin' Deamon Coil & wires, FS 91 Octane Tune Trany - Steeda Tri-Ax/f shifter with RS shift knob, FS Alum Flywheel, Luk Gold Clutch, F2 TurnKey Tranny with 4.06 gears Suspension - FS Strut Bars, Eibach Sway bars, Koni Sport Kit, VF rear engine mount, LCR Camber Plates

11-03-2009, 02:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Iceman2.0 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St.Lucie county FL Posts: 213	Re: What cold air is best? iceman or volants great whatever you do I suggest keeping the intake at least about the same heighth as the stock one up towards the grille their short ram is only good if you do something to block out the heat coming off the engine otherwise your just sucking in hot air. Or you could just replace yur stock filter with a stock K&N and open up the resonator and run a tube from it to behind the headlight. Pearsonally volants my faviorite but if u get it you have to invest in the scoop for it to.

11-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,029	Re: What cold air is best? I like my ITG filter in SVT box/snorkel, attached to Iceman tube. Cold air, perfect fit, high flow. __________________ Stockholm Getaway: Escort Cosworth vs Supra... on YouTube. Don't try this at home. (For some reason I thought this was a Focus the first time I saw it... now I have to find a new Signature.)

11-05-2009, 11:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
rowdy Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 38	Re: What cold air is best? iceman...really really good system

11-09-2009, 07:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
Inspector13 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Randolph, WI Posts: 28	Re: What cold air is best? I just run a K&N drop in panel filter with the resonator removed and the opening where the resonator used to be opened up a significant amount just for now. In the future I may get an SVT snorkel if I end up keeping it stock or a Focus Sport or Volant if I end up modding it. __________________ Justin F. 16.7 @ 81 mph 107 whp & 135 ft.lbs 2003 PB ZX3 ~ Stock

11-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
01 ZX3....Q Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	Re: What cold air is best? could you possibly post up some pics of ur ideas/systems

11-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
age Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 92	Re: What cold air is best? you might wanna take a look at the k&n apollo intakes. its very similar to the revered pipercross viper with the enclosed filter and cold air tube. but apparently its a fair bit cheaper.

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