The K&N 69-3540TP is a Typhoon cold air intake for the 5.0L V8 in the Ford Mustang GT. Its mandrel-bent aluminum tube pairs with an oversized, oiled cotton high-flow filter, and the manufacturer positions the kit as a replacement for both the factory air filter and intake tube. The manufacturer also guarantees a gain in horsepower and torque, but it does not publish a specific figure here, so this listing does not quote one. The filter is washable and reusable, and the manufacturer puts its cleaning interval at about 100,000 miles under normal highway driving, which helps offset the cost of a performance intake over time.
This Typhoon kit suits a Mustang GT owner who wants a bolt-on Coyote 5.0 cold air intake without a long install. The manufacturer estimates installation at 60 minutes or less using simple hand tools. The swap centers on the mass airflow sensor, which moves from the factory housing into the K&N adapter with its included gasket. Searches for a 5.0 Coyote cold air intake, a washable oiled cotton Mustang GT filter, or a Typhoon 69-series intake with MAF adapter lead to this exact kit.
Yes. The manufacturer states the Typhoon system replaces the factory air filter and intake tube.
The manufacturer states the filter only needs cleaning about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. Harsher conditions may call for more frequent service.
Per the manufacturer's installation sheet, the mass airflow sensor is removed from the factory air filter housing and installed into the K&N adapter with the provided gasket, then mounted onto the K&N intake tube.
The manufacturer describes the install as achievable in about an hour with basic hand tools, and it is designed as a direct replacement for the stock setup. Start by disconnecting the mass airflow sensor electrical connection, then detach the EVAP and crankcase vent lines from the intake plenum and valve cover port. Loosen the clamps at the intake tube's throttle body and air filter housing ends and remove the stock tube. Release the clips on the upper air filter housing, remove the bolt securing the housing to the inner fender or core support, and fit the provided edge trim to the K&N housing. Install the gasket on the K&N MAF adapter before moving the sensor over. Take care with the vent line and sensor connections, since a loose hose or unseated gasket is the most likely source of an air leak or check-engine code.
