Pretty dumb marketing people. If someone is in the market for a Ranger they won't get an f150, they might get a Taco or whatever. Ford is basically just missing out on extra money.
No proof. They dyno'd the Bronco 2.7L it shows some power increase. https://afepower.com/afe-power-50-70081r-momentum-gt-cold-air-intake-system-w-pro-5r-filter
I was the first truck to install this cai, because their test truck moved out of state b4 they could not dyno it.
Stock, the engine comes with a blow back valve, which doesn't make noise. If you want fast and furious you'll need a blow off valve. If you're hearing noises on a stock engine, something might be wrong. Could be that the hose connecting the bbv to the intake tube might have come loose.
Back from my trip.
This Lil truck is a beast is the short version.
Highway: drove 65mph, wind pushed me around a Lil bit, but the truck was able to fight back with little resistance.
Up hill: easy, no problems at all. Acceleration was great.
Down hill: tow mode knows when you're on a...
Made it to camp, with one bar of 4g to give you all an update. The truck handles nicely, never felt unsafe. Truck finds one gear uphill and sticks with it. Engine break works great in tow-mode, going down hill. I'm using a redarc break controller. Going over bumpy roads you can feel the extra...