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May 30, 2026 • 10 min read
The 2024-2025 Ford Mustang GT (S650 chassis) breathes through a completely redesigned Gen 4 Coyote 5.0L V8 with twin 80mm throttle bodies and a MAP-based speed-density tune. That means the best 2024 Mustang GT cold air intake for your S650 is not the same kit that worked on the 2018-2023 S550. At our Tampa, FL shop we have dyno-data on every major S650 intake on the market, and only four kits earn a recommendation for the new platform: the K&N Typhoon, K&N 63 Series, Roush dual-filter system, and AWE Tuning S-FLO Carbon. Below we break down published horsepower gains, install times, filter type, warranty coverage, and what each kit actually delivers for your money.
Our Verdict
K&N Typhoon 69-3541TC is the best overall cold air intake for the 2024-2025 Mustang GT.
It posts the largest manufacturer-published gain on this platform (18.84 hp / 23.04 lb-ft, no tune required), uses a real mandrel-bent aluminum tube, and is backed by K&N’s Million Mile warranty — all for less than half the price of the carbon-fiber AWE kit.
Shop Our Top Pick →Why the 2024-2025 Mustang GT (S650) Needs a Different Intake
Ford's Gen 4 5.0L Coyote in the S650 chassis is not the same engine as the 2018-2023 S550 Coyote. It runs twin 80mm throttle bodies instead of a single throttle, uses a MAP-based speed-density tune instead of mass-airflow metering, and breathes through a sealed dual airbox with twin paper filters. Any S650 cold air intake that ignores that twin-inlet architecture — or that’s pulled forward from the S550 catalog — will either bottleneck airflow or throw codes.
The four intakes we recommend below all respect the dual-throttle layout. Three of them (K&N Typhoon, Roush, AWE) feed both throttle bodies through twin filters or a closed dual airbox; the K&N 63 Series replaces the right-side feed with an oversized single open element while keeping the OEM left-side path intact. Because the Gen 4 Coyote’s speed-density ECU re-adapts to new airflow on its own, all four kits are sold as no tune required — you bolt them on, drive, and the calibration learns.
Real-world dyno gains on the stock-tune S650 land in the 15-19 wheel hp / 15-23 lb-ft range — meaningful, but more modest than the 25+ hp some pre-S650 marketing implied. The factory airbox is already a competent cold-air design, so what an aftermarket kit really buys you is a washable lifetime filter, better aesthetics, sharper induction sound, and headroom for the next bolt-on or tune in the build.
The K&N Typhoon’s mandrel-bent aluminum tube replaces the OEM plastic feed on the S650 5.0L Coyote.
Best Overall: K&N Typhoon Performance Air Intake System
The K&N Typhoon (PN 69-3541TC) is the highest-output cold air intake K&N currently publishes for the S650 platform. K&N’s own SAE-corrected dyno chart on a stock 2024 Mustang GT shows a +18.84 hp at 7,021 RPM and +23.04 lb-ft at 4,879 RPM — the largest documented bolt-on, no-tune gain in this group. The kit ships with a closed dual airbox, a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube, and a K&N High-Flow Lifetime washable cotton-gauze filter.
Key Specifications
The closed airbox seals to the underside of the hood, which keeps the carbon-loaded engine bay air out of the intake tract on a daily-driven S650. K&N’s Million Mile warranty backs both the airbox and the filter, and the cotton-gauze element is washable and re-oilable for the life of the car. At $709.07, the Typhoon costs about $200 more than the K&N 63 Series for roughly +3 hp and +3 lb-ft of additional published gain — that premium buys you the aluminum tube, the dual-feed airbox, and the better-looking install.
What We Like
- + Highest K&N dyno-published gain on the S650 (+18.84 hp / +23.04 lb-ft, no tune)
- + Mandrel-bent aluminum tube is a real visual and thermal upgrade over OEM plastic
- + Closed airbox seals to the hood, preventing hot underhood air ingestion
- + Million Mile warranty and washable High-Flow Lifetime filter
Things to Consider
- – ~$200 premium over the 63 Series for ~3 hp / 3 lb-ft of incremental gain
- – Aluminum tube transmits more induction sound into the cabin (subjective)
- – Oiled-cotton filters require periodic cleaning and re-oiling service
Best Budget Pick: K&N 63 Series Air Intake
The K&N 63 Series (PN 63-2626) is the entry point into the K&N S650 lineup. It uses a rotationally molded HDPE intake tube and an enclosed airbox on the right side of the engine bay, feeding a single oversized K&N High-Flow Lifetime cotton-gauze filter. K&N’s published dyno on a 2024 Mustang GT shows +15.07 hp and +19.66 lb-ft with no tune — roughly 80% of the Typhoon’s peak gain for about $200 less.
Trade-off versus the Typhoon: the 63 Series replaces only one side of the twin-throttle inlet path rather than serving both, and the plastic tube doesn’t add the visual upgrade you get from the aluminum Typhoon. For a budget-conscious S650 owner who wants a name-brand intake with the Million Mile warranty, washable filter, and a sub-60-minute install — without paying for cosmetics — this is the right kit. It also pairs cleanly with a future cat-back or tune without becoming a bottleneck.
What We Like
- + Lowest price in this guide with K&N Million Mile warranty
- + Published +15.07 hp / +19.66 lb-ft on a 2024 GT, no tune required
- + Washable High-Flow Lifetime filter rated ~100,000 miles between cleanings
- + Sub-60-minute install with basic hand tools
Things to Consider
- – HDPE plastic tube and OEM-style box don’t add visual flair
- – Replaces only the right-side throttle feed, not a true dual-filter design
- – Oiled filter media can foul a MAF if over-oiled during service
The K&N 63 Series enclosed airbox replaces the OEM right-side feed on the 2024 Mustang GT.
Best OEM Look: Roush 2024 Mustang GT / Dark Horse Dual Air Intake
The Roush 2024 Mustang GT / Dark Horse Air Intake (PN 422334) takes a different design path. Rather than replacing the OEM lower airboxes, it swaps in new lids with twin high-flow red Roush filter elements while reusing the factory housings, ducting, and tubes. Roush claims up to 30% more airflow than the factory paper-filter setup, though Roush has not published a specific peak hp/lb-ft figure for this kit on the S650 platform.
This is the easiest install in the guide — a true 1-star difficulty lid-and-filter swap with no tube cutting, no clamps to re-route, and no tune. The clear airbox windows show off the red Roush filters in the engine bay, giving the install a clean OEM-look upgrade rather than a clean-sheet redesign. The trade-off: Roush’s peak airflow numbers don’t translate to a published dyno figure on the S650, and the kit is currently low to zero stock at most distributors. If you want the Roush badge and OEM-quality fitment, grab one when they’re available.
What We Like
- + Easiest install in the guide — lid & filter swap, no tube cutting
- + True dual-filter design respects the S650 twin-throttle layout
- + Clear airbox windows showcase the red Roush filters
- + Bolt-on with no tune, backed by the Roush name
Things to Consider
- – Roush does not publish a specific S650 dyno hp/tq figure for this kit
- – Currently low or zero stock at most distributors — availability is limited
- – Reuses OEM lower airboxes, so it’s a refresh rather than a redesign
The Roush kit swaps the airbox lids and filters while keeping the OEM lower housings.
Best Carbon Fiber Upgrade: AWE S-FLO Carbon Intake
The AWE Tuning S-FLO Carbon Intake (PN 2660-15650) is the only true clean-sheet, dual-airbox carbon-fiber kit for the S650 5.0L. The system uses 2x2 twill carbon-fiber inlet tubes with oversized 4.25-inch outlets, twin oil-less inverted dual-cone dry filters, and carbon airbox lids that seal directly to the underside of the hood. AWE publishes gains up to +15 hp and +15 lb-ft on the S650 with no tune, plus AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee and No Check Engine Light Guarantee.
At $1,495, the AWE is roughly three times the price of the K&N 63 Series for comparable peak gains. You’re paying for the carbon fiber, the dual hood-sealed airboxes, and headroom: the 4.25-inch outlets are explicitly sized to handle a future throttle body upgrade or forced-induction project without becoming a bottleneck. If you’re building a show-quality Dark Horse and want the engine bay to be the visual centerpiece — or if you’re planning to stack a supercharger down the road — this is the kit that earns the price tag. For peak hp/dollar, the K&N Typhoon still wins.
What We Like
- + 2x2 twill carbon-fiber tubes and lids transform the engine bay aesthetically
- + Airbox lids seal directly to the hood, eliminating hot-air intrusion
- + Inverted dual oil-less filters deliver 41% more surface area per filter vs. stock
- + 4.25″ outlets sized for future throttle body or forced-induction upgrades
- + AWE Perfect Fitment & No CEL guarantees, no tune required
Things to Consider
- – Roughly 3x the price of the K&N 63 Series for similar peak gains (~15 hp / 15 lb-ft)
- – Dry filter media needs replacement rather than re-oiling
- – Premium pricing is largely cosmetic and future-proofing, not raw peak HP
The AWE S-FLO Carbon Intake uses twin carbon-fiber tubes and hood-sealing airbox lids.
2024-2025 Mustang GT Cold Air Intake Comparison Table
Here’s how the four intakes stack up on style, filter media, warranty, install time, and price. The K&N Typhoon is our Top Pick for the best blend of dyno-published gain, build quality, and price.
| Kit | Style | Filter | Warranty | Tune Required | Install Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K&N Typhoon Performance Air IntakeTop Pick | Closed dual airbox | Oiled cotton, washable | Million Mile | No | 75 min | $709.07 |
| K&N 63 Series Air Intake | Enclosed single airbox | Oiled cotton, washable | Million Mile | No | 60 min | $509.85 |
| Roush Dual Air Intake System | Dual lid + dual filter | Washable red element | Roush Limited | No | 60 min | $549.99 |
| AWE S-FLO Carbon Intake | Carbon dual airbox | Dry inverted dual cone | Perfect Fitment Guarantee | No | 90 min | $1,495.00 |
The AWE kit’s dual carbon-fiber airboxes are the only true clean-sheet S650 design in this guide.
S650 Coyote Install Notes & Tuning Advice
All four intakes in this guide bolt to factory mounting points — no cutting, no drilling. A few things to watch for during the install:
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal before unbolting any factory intake hardware. The Gen 4 Coyote’s speed-density tune can throw codes during a live disconnect.
- Work cold. Let the engine sit at least 30 minutes before pulling the OEM airbox to avoid burning your hands on the hot side of the bay.
- Save the OEM hose clamps and grommets in case you need them to re-use against a future intake or to revert before a dealer visit.
- Cycle the ignition to KOEO twice after install before cranking. That lets the ECU re-baseline the MAP and IAT sensors against the new airflow path.
On tuning: all four kits are explicitly “no tune required” and will run cleanly on the factory ECU calibration. A custom tune from a reputable S650 tuner becomes worth the money once you stack the intake with a cat-back exhaust, throttle body, or headers — expect another 10-20 wheel hp on top of the bolt-on numbers when the calibration matches the new airflow. NLP Performance recommends a custom tune any time you go beyond a single bolt-on.
California / CARB Compliance Note
Every intake in this guide is Non-CARB for the S650 application — meaning none of them carry a California Executive Order number and none can ship to a California address. NLP Performance blocks California ZIP codes on these parts at checkout. If you’re a California customer building a 2024-2025 Mustang GT, contact us before ordering and we’ll match you with a CARB-compliant alternative; for every other U.S. state and Canada, all four kits ship freely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cold air intake add horsepower on a 2024 Mustang GT?
Yes, but the gain is modest because the factory S650 airbox is already a competent cold-air design. Manufacturer dyno data on this platform shows real-world gains in the 15-19 wheel hp / 15-23 lb-ft range with no tune — K&N’s Typhoon publishes 18.84 hp / 23.04 lb-ft, the K&N 63 Series 15.07 hp / 19.66 lb-ft, and AWE’s S-FLO Carbon up to 15 hp / 15 lb-ft. Bigger numbers usually require a custom tune and additional bolt-ons.
Do you need a tune with a cold air intake on a 2024 Mustang GT?
No. All four intakes in this guide are explicitly “no tune required,” and the S650’s speed-density Gen 4 Coyote ECU adapts to the new airflow without a check engine light. A tune becomes mandatory only when you stack additional bolt-ons (cat-back, throttle body, headers) or want to extract the maximum gain. NLP Performance recommends a custom S650 tune any time you add a second bolt-on so the calibration matches the new airflow.
Is the stock 2024 Mustang GT intake already a cold air intake?
Yes. Ford ships the S650 with a sealed dual airbox that feeds both 80mm throttle bodies through cool ducting and paper filters, so it already qualifies as a factory cold-air design. An aftermarket intake is more of a refinement — a washable filter, smoother tubes, better aesthetics, and a slightly more aggressive sound — than a fundamental upgrade like it would be on an older Mustang with a true open hot-side intake.
Will a cold air intake void my 2024 Mustang factory warranty?
Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Act, a dealer cannot void your entire powertrain warranty just because you installed a bolt-on intake. However, if the dealer can prove the intake directly caused a failure (for example, a MAF sensor fouled by over-oiled filter media), they can deny that specific repair. Sticking with reputable kits like K&N, Roush, or AWE and following the filter service schedule keeps you on solid ground.
Are these 2024 Mustang GT cold air intakes legal in California?
No. All four intakes featured in this guide — K&N 63 Series, K&N Typhoon, Roush, and AWE S-FLO Carbon — are Non-CARB on the S650 application, meaning they do not have a California Executive Order number and cannot ship to California addresses. NLP Performance blocks shipments to California ZIP codes on these parts; California customers should contact us before ordering for a CARB-compliant alternative.
How loud will my 2024 Mustang GT be after installing a cold air intake?
Expect a noticeably deeper induction note under hard throttle and a more aggressive snarl above 4,000 RPM, but normal cruise volume stays close to stock because all four kits retain a sealed or enclosed airbox. The K&N Typhoon’s aluminum tube transmits the most sound, the AWE Carbon kit produces the sharpest snarl, and the Roush dual-filter setup adds a throatier midrange. None of them produce the loud induction roar of an old-school open-element S550 intake.
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