Aftermarket Performance Parts Upgrades 2002 2003 2004 2005 Thunderbird (1 Viewer)

[Deputy JJG]

This is for the 2002- https://www.ebay.com/itm/1421171242...d=link&campid=5338236430&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Your other option is to go with the High Performance Air Filter which is what I use on my Ford Mustang. Link- http://amzn.to/2iVZ8g0
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These drop in filters are well worth the money. You will be surprised with the difference they make in performance, sound and fuel mileage. I should have gone that route instead of buying the Chinese made cold air intake system from Amazon that was less than commendable.

 

[tag]

The product has 28 5 star reviews, that's much better feedback than asking here.

https://amzn.to/3Ow0bjP

I have installed sct tuner,borla exhaust and k&n cold air filter system in my 04. The only problem is, IT'S TOOO FAST!

 

[Mark James]

Just got the Borla installed today. Nice tone and low end. Found a local shade tree type that installed it for 1/3 the price of a chain muffler shop too.

 

[JoseG]

I was looking for some kind of tune to lower my Fan temp, I went to the SCT web page and there is no support for the t-bird anymore, Walmart happened to have the SCT X4 7015 on special last week and I decided to take a chance not been sure if it came with any pre-loaded tunes, it does come with just one the 93 octane tune

 

[biddle]

I was looking for some kind of tune to lower my Fan temp, I went to the SCT web page and there is no support for the t-bird anymore, Walmart happened to have the SCT X4 7015 on special last week and I decided to take a chance not been sure if it came with any pre-loaded tunes, it does come with just one the 93 octane tune

See- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...02-2003-2004-2005-thunderbird.5001/post-56705

 

[sprint]

Has anyone here installed this non-branded cold air intake - cost is $70 as compared to the K&N at $350.

There are several positive reviews (Amazon) for this kit, but any feedback from forum members would be helpful.

https://amzn.to/3R4WQdH

 

[tbird]

Has anyone here installed this non-branded cold air intake - cost is $70 as compared to the K&N at $350.

There are several positive reviews (Amazon) for this kit, but any feedback from forum members would be helpful.

https://amzn.to/3R4WQdH

I've seen in depth studies on CAI for Mustangs. It's effectively a novelty item and the performance increase is negligible. Some people claim it sounds better, but I think that is often psychological. I do have one on my Mustang.

With that said, my opinion is the chrome one clashes with the engine bay and looks out of place. I prefer keeping the original look the K&N has. https://amzn.to/3PL921K

 

[JoseG]

These Cold Air Intakes pickup most of the air from the engine bay, when the engine is cold they're great, just take a look on your scanner at the intake air temperature sensor when the engine is fully warm an you will see how high the air temperature gets.
The ECM will reduce or pull timing and you lose power.
IMO a K&N or Spectre air filter will work better.

 

[LowBass48]

I have a 2003 Tbird and I have a Borla exhaust system. It has a nice throaty sound, not overly loud and it gives the Bird a few more horsepower.

I have a 2004 and I have a Borla exhaust installed on mine. Took the shop less than 40 minutes to remove the stock exhaust (I kept it) and install the Borla exhaust. Sounds great and love the power, also installed the K&N CAI, it all really helped the performance.