Installing and Testing Corsa Air Intake on a Mustang (S550 2018-2023)

We are going to install and test a Corsa Air Intake for a 2020 Mustang GT. The goal would be to obtain a baseline HP/Torque measurement on our "factory" Mustang, then install our new intake and retest to verify results (HP/TQ difference). The Dyno Runs will be done only a few days apart with the same fuel and temperature conditions (to minimize outside factors).
Note: Per CORSA, "Disconnecting the battery before installation may reset the computer and clear old air flow data to help prevent CEL errors."
Supporting Documents
Dyno Run (Before) - drive.google.com/file/d/147mK...
Dyno Run (After) - drive.google.com/file/d/19LQH...
Dyno Run (Both) - drive.google.com/file/d/1oERE...
Installation Instructions - drive.google.com/file/d/1_xTg...
Supporting Videos
Sound Tube Delete - • How to Uninstall the S...
Strut Tower Brace Install - • How to Install a Strut...
1. 1st (Baseline) Dyno Run - 0:19
2. Step 1 (Remove Battery Cover) - 1:06
3. Step 2 (Remove Battery Terminals) - 1:23
4. Step 3 (Remove Strut Tower Brace) - 1:51
5. Step 4 (Remove Engine Cover) - 2:28
6. Step 5 (Disconnect MAF Sensor) - 2:45
7. Step 6 (Remove (Small) Breather Hose) - 3:08
8. Step 7 (Remove (Large) Breather Hose) - 3:37
9. Step 8 (Remove Duct from Throttle Body) - 3:57
10. Step 9 (Remove Duct/Upper Airbox) - 4:22
11. Step 10 (Remove Lower Airbox) - 4:46
12. Step 11 (Remove Sound Tube) - 5:12
13. Step 12 (Remove MAF Sensor) - 5:38
14. Step 13 (Remove Bushing & Grommet) - 6:06
15. Step 14 (Install Bushing & Grommet (New Box)) - 6:59
16. Step 15 (Install New Air Box) - 7:30
17. Step 16 (Install Bulb Seal Trim) - 7:58
18. Step 17 (Install MAF Sensor) - 8:39
19. Step 18 (Install Small Breather Fitting) - 9:32
20. Step 19 (Install Large Breather Fitting) - 9:51
21. Step 20 (Install Silicone Reducer) - 10:07
22. Step 21 (Install New Air Duct) - 10:43
23. Step 22 (Install Lid) - 11:40
24. Step 23 (Connect MAF Sensor) - 12:03
25. Step 24 (Install Small Breather Hose) - 12:12
26. Step 25 (Install Large Breather Hose) - 12:28
27. Step 26 (Trim Engine Cover) - 12:54
28. Step 27 (Install Engine Cover) - 13:39
29. Step 28 (Install Strut Tower Brace) - 13:54
30. Step 29 (Install Battery Terminals) - 14:12
31. Step 30 (Install Battery Cover) - 14:40
32. 2nd Dyno Run - 15:08
33. Show it Off - 15:47
Products Used:
This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation.
Air Intake - amzn.to/3J45TZ2
- www.corsaperformance.com/prod...
Extension Bar Set - amzn.to/3xjgb4N
Fuel Line Retaining Clips - amzn.to/43Mqj2m
Nitrile Gloves - amzn.to/4awsDMK
Trim Removal Tool Set - amzn.to/4cxTTfI
Tools:
1/4" Socket Wrench
1/4" Extensions
7mm Socket
8mm Socket
10mm Socket
15mm Deepwell Socket
Needle Nose Pliers
Oscillating Tool
Phillips Screwdriver
Rotary Tool
Trim Removal Tool Set
T20 Torx Bit
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[@darkrose5.0]

Great Video! Unfortunately for me, that clip on the small breather hose broke on me lol.

[@mcgurrentertainment]

Thank you. Seems to be common. I broke those clips more than once

[@PRamirez600]

love your videos man, very very well done and informative. subscribed!

[@mcgurrentertainment]

Thank you very much!!!

[@206dave4]

I put the same intake on my car

[@mcgurrentertainment]

Nice. How do you like it so far?

[@206dave4]

@@mcgurrentertainment I like it, it was easy to install and the clear lid looks nice, I cut the vinyl strips it came with to make a red/white/blue stripe under the corsa lettering

[@206dave4]

@@mcgurrentertainmentdid you do the dyno run with the factory exhaust or with an aftermarket exhaust?

[@mcgurrentertainment]

Factory

[@armyed]

Curious what the factory intake with an aftermarket drop in would have been

[@BrokenandRestored]

Interesting... I have a 2016 GT 5.0 and was looking to purchase the Corsa Cold Air Intake. However, ran into the CARB compliant BS in California and couldn't obtain one from every company I tried. Blessing in disguise.
Ended up purchasing the Ford Performance PP2 Cold Air Intake (CARB compliant) that came with the larger GT350 Throttle-body, 87mm compared to 80mm stock that included a race-tune (it was easy) and switched out the MAF with a Granatelli (the orignial failed badly). Anyway, if your going to spend some money on a cold-air intake set-up, spend the extra money and get the Ford Performance PP2 set-up.
One of my questions is, why in the world would a cold-air intake system include a "reducer" on the intake pipe? I understand it is due to fitment to a stock throttle-body, but doesn't that negate the the entire purpose of extra air flow? To me, that is why it didn't dyno that much more than stock.
The Ford Perfomance PP2 system, along with the Granatelli MAF and MBRP Race Exhaust with H-Pipe boosted my GT from 435 HP to 480.61 HP. I can't remember the torque increase at this time exactly as it has been a while, but it was around plus 20 Torque on top of stock.
OH! And I just had it Smogged on March 12th 2024 to renew the stupid CA Registration and it passed with flying colors.
My point is, if your going to do it, do it right! Don't get ripped off!
Lastly, the install of the PP2 was straight-forward and even simpler than the Corsa. Yet, I degress, installing the new GT350 Throttle-body took some time in order to fit it in the tight spot! Shut up wiza-guys, I know that is what she said! LoL

[@mcgurrentertainment]

Very thorough write up