Season 2: Episode 7
Ford Mustang BBK Intake Kit & SCT Programmer Installation
Aired: May 15, 2009
Posted in: Accessories, All Episodes, Cars, Electronics, Performance, Season 2
Chris Duke from Motorz TV shows you how to install a cold air kit from BBK Performance on a 2008 Ford Mustang GT, tuned with a programmer from SCT Performance.
Episode Synopsis
This was our one year anniversary episode, episode #24! We opened up the shop to our viewers, and about 50 of them watched us shoot the episode live via webcam and interact with us via live chat. It was a blast! And yes, the birds were chirpin’ in this episode due to some birds that decided to build a nest under the eve of our home! Tweet tweet! Maybe they’ll follow us on Twitter after they leave their nest?
Episode Notes
Links: BBK Performance, SCT Performance, Fastlane Incorporated
Please note that the BBK Performance cold air intake kit (CAI) #1736 is designed to replicate the stock mass air sampling area of the factory Ford air box. There is no tuning required, according to BBK.
One thing we forgot to mention in this episode is to disconnect your negative (-) battery terminal before beginning.
Motorz TV viewer Robb noted that if you encounter rubbing with the hose clamp screw and your hood liner, to turn it to the side.
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August 14th, 2009 at 3:27 am
first view, i like you vids guys. why did you do this second vid though?, did you uninstall the intake then unistall the C&L tune then re install the CAI with the fastlane tune?
August 14th, 2009 at 3:27 am
We made a few changes to the initial version to be less confusing about the custom tune from Fastlane Incorporated. Since YouTube doesn't allow anyone to update a video, we had to re-upload it and delete the old one. Thanks everyone for their comments and views!
August 14th, 2009 at 3:27 am
awesome install – it was awesome to be there watching live on the webcam, and the interaction with you guys was super-fun!!! and HEY YOU CAN SEE ME IN THE CHATROOM!!! YAY!!! i made an episode of MoToRZ tv!!! w00t! =D
August 14th, 2009 at 3:27 am
damn I am dying to know the dyno numbers
August 14th, 2009 at 3:29 am
I stopped at 4:39 because I was thinking if the air filter was like a K&N then would it need some prep oil?
August 14th, 2009 at 3:29 am
You do such a great job… You make it easy to understand…so easy that I would venture most woman could follow along!…lol
August 14th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Do you think this will work on a 2005 v6 also? May sound stupid but I want to make sure before I invest. Thanks.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Simple for some extra power, I cant wait for the new 5.0 Stang engines, 400 HP! Wish I can buy a mustang!
August 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
I just ordered a BBK CAI for my 2008 V6 stang, w/o a tuner (would have gotten tuner but i didnt have the extra $200) its a good way to get a few extra HP and it sure can't hurt. americanmucle(dot)com is a great site to buy anything you could want for a mustang
August 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
what about the v6 08 mustang do i need the tuner, because in the sites( BBK and K&N) where they sell the intakes it says it doesnt need any tuning
August 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Can i install a Steeda Throttle Body Spacer, a BBK Cold Air Intake and a BBK Throttle Body .Will it all fit all together on 2007 GT?
August 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
yea it should work with no problems, ive know a guy who bought a BBK CAI BBK TB and a MMR TB spacer and it worked fine. should should be ok
August 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
You dont have to leave the SCT plugged in correct, you can unplug it once the tune is finished ?
August 14th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I love the denial, it comes with plenty of power? Yeah.. ok.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Another great vid. Good work!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
haha another good show!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Love the show!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
nice!!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Great vid as always. Keep em comin
August 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
I installed a airrade and a GRANETELLI AIRMASS SENSOR AND JET CHIP ON A FORD 2000 RANGER 4.0 V-6 AND A BBK 66MM THROTAL BODY …..WOW WAT AN INCREASE IN POWER i loved that truck I bought it for my birthday pres in the summer of 2000 brand new!! I never had a problem with that truck it was great!! I love ford and will always stand by ford cars and trucks!!!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Hahaha nice with the outtakes, keep up the good work…
August 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
You are correct!! As soon as I bought my car I installed a cool air intake as well.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
thankz for the info
August 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Good stuff.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Chris: Great video – thanks for sharing!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Thanks for the info
August 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Cool vid thanks for the recommendation
August 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I think that was the most simple install for an intake I've ever seen. I thought my old '03 Eclipse GS had the most simplest install. Even though he's a mechanic he obviously has no clue how power adders work. He ain't going to get anywhere near 35hp and 47lbs of torque from just those 2 upgrades. He probably got 15hp and similar torque at peak power. Throughout the powerband he might've gained nearly 30lbs of torque through different RPM points but not at peak power, no way.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Yes, it was a substantial difference! Definitely worth the tune in addition to the intake.
September 28th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Sweet!!! thanks alot!! i know what ill be buying myself for Christmas!!! lol Thanks! :-)
September 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
SCT makes a great tuner
September 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Nice vid! :-) Did you notice a big difference after the CAI and Tune?!
October 30th, 2009 at 11:55 am
diablotuners are really good to
November 18th, 2009 at 5:22 am
I want know more about all stuff so it can useful to me now im having half knowledge about Air Intake which is risky because half knowledge is risky . Regards Big Diesel trucks
November 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Do you have to use 91 octone can u use the mid grade cuz i like to use mid grade and then sometimes use 91 does it have to use one help?
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Wow, a good deal to get some more hp and torque out the engine. I’ll definately have to do this when I get my ’11 GT
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Wow, a good deal to get some more hp and torque out the engine. I'll definately have to do this when I get my '11 GT
December 27th, 2009 at 7:23 am
i had my airintake installed but without the heat shield do u thing this will have an affect on the performance?
February 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
When does the SCT tuner save the stock tune?
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Yes , the heat shield do all the difference . If you dont install iit , you engine is gonna suck hot air of the underhood and you dont want that.
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
they are the one of the best in fact , a lot and a lot of shop work whit diablo
March 10th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
ahhh nice video…but i would have to see a dyno chart to believe those numbers.
March 10th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
We aren’t in the business of proving or dis-proving manufacturer’s claims (that’s a tough business, not to mention expensive) but if you check their websites or call them I’m sure they’d be happy to provide dyno info, especially Fasltane.
March 19th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
@motorztv got a video for installing an 01 mustang cool air non gt?
March 20th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
ummhh i wanna noe how many diffrent mustangs u can tune with thie tunner and if its ok to do like a 06 and then tune a 02
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:41 am
before flash tuning its required to remove fuel pump fuse??
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 am
before using the SCT is recommended to remove fuel pump Fuse? I have an Steeda CAI, going to Custom tunes will come by default?
April 10th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Can you guys do a show on long tube or short tube install as if you were doing at home…..
April 21st, 2010 at 9:35 pm
it be alot easier if u used a extra extension on that rachet
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:17 am
Is it ok to use this tune for an automatic 2010 GTmustang :L well thats after installing a new air intake from BBk ,new underdrive pulleys from roush and an x pipe from pypes
April 27th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Do you know if putting a BBK cold-air intake on a 2010 v6 mustang will void the waranty?
April 27th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
@pinebros I’m fairly sure that only K&N and ford racing are the only intakes that will not void the warranty.
May 1st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
those are huge numbers
June 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
@honesty401 I gained about 29rwhp with my c&l cai and tuner
June 21st, 2010 at 6:38 pm
@pinebros it really shouldnt because it doesnt require any tuning or anything, i know it hasnt voided mine, i got a bbk for an 09
June 29th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
@pinebros i wouldn’t think so…even if it would, you can just put the factory intake back on and it will look like you didn’t do anything. and if you have a tune…you can just return the computer to the stock setting
June 29th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
hey I just installed this intake onto my 2007 GT, and after the install when i began to drive it around I could here like a suction nose. When i investigated, it sounded like it came from the air filter. I checked all the couplers for leaks and stuff…but i didnt find any? so i was wondering if that suction noise is what is suppose to happen or did i install it wrong? PS the noise kinda sounds like a diesel engine noise kinda.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
I noticed that the tunes on the tuner say for up to 93 octane. would it hurt anything if you used 94 octane with them?
July 25th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
@DaMeXiCaNpAnDa the suction is the intake. its supposed to do that
August 12th, 2010 at 3:01 am
He he, nut driver.
September 15th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Is there a way to tell whether a car has been tuned already. I got a used 05 v6 mustang and have thought about buying a tuner but Im not sure if its been tuned yet possibly by the previous owner.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I know you’ve answered this a few times in a different text, but do you HAVE to tune the CAI at all if it’s a BBK?? I know most of them require a tune so i”m wondering if it would be okay to not tune it and still be good on my warranty? Will it throw error codes or anything like that if you DON’T tune the car? Is there a certain reason why you didn’t use 93 Octane? Thank you!! Your videos are awesome!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 pm
@Saleenfanning No, the BBK is designed so you do not have to tune your vehicle. 93 octane is just a lot more expensive, and the owner is driving on a budget. Thanks for watching! -Chris
October 9th, 2010 at 12:52 am
@DaMeXiCaNpAnDa that sound is normal, its the sound of the filter sucking in the air into the throttle body. its normal
October 27th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
cool vids.
November 4th, 2010 at 5:27 am
In norway we run on 99 oct from the pump ;)
December 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Chris, in your opinion, what kind of gains do you think I’ll get from the BBK intake alone? In terms of horsepower, what kind of increase am I looking at? And I am also to understand gas mileage improves as well. Assuming I’m getting between 24 and 26 highway, how much do you think that would improve by as well? Thanks!
December 6th, 2010 at 9:51 am
@Saleenfanning I bought this exact unit and it kept kicking on my Check Engine light. I had to get a tuner and a tune from Brenspeed(.)com before it would stay off. Some cars need a tune, some don’t. BBK should NOT advertise that the setup does NOT need the tune, because I DID need it as well as several other people I know. On the other hand, several other people didn’t, so it’s a mixed bag.
December 6th, 2010 at 9:59 am
@YourMKArcadeSource Very interesting… thank you for the information!
December 6th, 2010 at 9:59 am
@YourMKArcadeSource Very interesting… thank you for the information!
December 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
@motorztv No problem. The code that kept coming back was a “too lean” code, caused by the extra air from the cai kit. Once I programmed the tune to account for the more air flow, the problem went away. This was on a 2009 GT/CS.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
@motorztv No problem. The code that kept coming back was a “too lean” code, caused by the extra air from the cai kit. Once I programmed the tune to account for the more air flow, the problem went away. This was on a 2009 GT/CS.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
@motorztv No problem. The code that kept coming back was a “too lean” code, caused by the extra air from the cai kit. Once I programmed the tune to account for the more air flow, the problem went away. This was on a 2009 GT/CS.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
@YourMKArcadeSource Good to know. I really appreciate this, as they were 100% no tune was required.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
@YourMKArcadeSource Good to know. I really appreciate this, as they were 100% no tune was required.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
@motorztv You’re welcome.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
@motorztv You’re welcome.
December 6th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
@motorztv You’re welcome.
December 15th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Was your car also having a poor idle before you got the tune?
January 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
i wonder who’s owen that mustang?
January 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
i wonder who’s owen that mustang?
January 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@khaled6100 My old camera guy. Why?
January 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@khaled6100 My old camera guy. Why?
January 15th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
damn .. i did’n expact u to respones too fast haaaaaa haaaaaaaa i am asking cause u doing a lot of things to it .. a good thing i love ur vids thanx
January 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@khaled6100 Thanks for watching… I appreciate it! –Chris
January 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@khaled6100 Thanks for watching… I appreciate it! –Chris
January 30th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Awesome Vids, do you got any tips how to increase MPG / fuel economy on an V6 2008 Mustang?
February 8th, 2011 at 12:14 am
i giggle when he says nut driver
February 8th, 2011 at 12:14 am
i giggle when he says nut driver
February 27th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
i just got a 2008 mustang gt that came with a shaker intake on it, and i was wondering if it is possible to have a second intake system simultaneously and if it is a good idea? thanks
February 28th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Sweet videos man, very informative and simple to understand. I just wish that you did work on Aussie cars so it would be better to unerstand :P
April 24th, 2011 at 11:55 am
sound like a lot of wheel hop at the end of the video, you should do a rear lower and upper control arm upgrade episode
April 24th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
what happens if you tune your car, but you don’t use 91octane
July 9th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
lol best video host ever, thanks for the vid
July 9th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@LastTransAm2002 Thank you !!
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
awesome video, I love it do I need to re-program my car computer after install intake kit? Mitsubishi Lancer with 1.6 mivec, Thank you.
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
@MGRoadRunner It depends on the intake. With this one from BBK, we didn’t need to. You should check with the manufacturer of the intake to find out if it’s required for your specific vehicle.
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
@motorztv that was real fast reply :), I’ll check for more info online thank you. you are a pro. love your videos. b.regards.
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
@motorztv that was real fast reply :), I’ll check for more info online thank you. you are a pro. love your videos. b.regards.
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
@MGRoadRunner No problem. Thank you for watching our show. Check out the Motorz website and the Motorz TV Facebook page for a lot more!
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:16 pm
awesome video, I love itdo I need to re-program my car computer after install intake kit?Mitsubishi Lancer with 1.6 mivec, Thank you.
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:25 pm
@motorztv that was real fast reply :), I’ll check for more info online thank you.you are a pro. love your videos. b.regards.
October 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I LOVE IT , MAN UR ACE, THE WHOLE THING WAS VERY WELL EXPLAINED AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT . KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
October 27th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@MasterThug Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment!
December 13th, 2011 at 10:55 am
I think i may get a mustang now because of this, ive been between a gto and a mustang for a while now
January 17th, 2012 at 7:44 am
every video i watch from motorz tv is always the most in depth and best explained video. i never have a problem understanding chris and the camera work is second to none. the only better camera work I’ve seen is on tv like on inside west coast customs or something and they’re not as in depth as chris duke, thanks dawg
January 17th, 2012 at 8:43 am
@GuSSxxxBuSS813 Thanks for the awesome feedback!
January 17th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
I have the car in your video a 08 GT, and I have the SCT Tuner as well. I have been doing some research on the BBK Intake for my car. Here is my problem thus far, California Sucks,lol When you got tot he BBK site the kit will only pass smog in my state on the 06 & 07 models. So do you know of a Cold Air Intake that will pass CA Emissions? It’s ironic to think that CA when I was growing up was a Muscle Car State converted to Hybrid Nerdy State,lol. Any advice would be great, thanks for the vid.
January 22nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
I’m deciding on a performance up grade for my 2010 f150 4.6 v8 and I’m getting a k&n intake 77 series i believe and a sct product not sure what yet
January 28th, 2012 at 10:59 am
You guys have changed the screws that fasten the mass air flow sensor to a metal screw with a allen wrench, you need to make the update. As you indicated int he vid to use the original factory screws that do not fit the thread, this would have been helpful to know, prior to installation.
March 25th, 2012 at 6:13 am
first
March 25th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Interesting
March 25th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Your videos are still very interesting even after the second upload! I am sorry for you, at least you kept you total view count on your channel. I hope that youtube will find a way to recover the videos. Have a nice day Chris, you’re still my favorite channel on youtube!
March 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Thanks MrFreddy! I tried contacting Partner Support but got an automated msg in response :( Thanks for watching again!
May 1st, 2012 at 11:49 pm
awesome show