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payupsucka

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Hey guys,

I have a 2010 Mustang GT 5MT and i was wondering if it is even worth me buying a CAI for this car. Ford claims that it is as good as any aftermarket one and honestly, I'm inclined to believe them. The intake inlet piping is alot bigger than the previous years and has a lot less of a sharp bend in it. Also the "ram air" scoop that goes directly to the grill and a sealed air box kind of proves it for me. Should i just go ahead and do a tune, UDPs, and L/T headers and axle back? Any opinions would be awesome.

TIA

jim
 

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The aftermarket intake tubes are even larger not mention the elimination of air diffusers, get a CAI kit with a tune and you'll be more then happy.
 
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Chris Rose @ Bama tunes indicated that the 2010s, due to the intake differences the OP stated, gained much less (under 5hp) by changing the intake. He suggested just a tune, and pay for UPs, or something similar with the saved $.
 
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