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88stang88

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So i see people running different types of CAI's now the chrome or polished alum one is flashy and catches the eye but does it perform better than any other types that is availible?
 

fiveoho

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word on the skreet is that the JLT CAI's are the best. JLT's design is a little different than the others by placing the MAF in the fenderwell with the filter. Supposedly it yields a cooler charge of air. JLT claims 10-20 whp gain....im skeptical of that. be prepared to pay a premium for the "best"


JLT True Cold Air Intake Kit (1994-95 5.0 MUSTANG) 1994-1995 MUSTANG GT/COBRA JLT COLD AIR INTAKE [CAI-FM50-9495] - $205.00 : JLT PERFORMANCE SHOP, Welcome to JLT performance







IMO, i dont like the idea of having my MAF in the fenderwell unless i never plan to get caught out in a rain storm. im sure its fine but im just paranoid. if your inner fender isnt doing its job, i would think rain and road grime isnt a good thing on your MAF or your filter.
 

88stang88

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ya i hear you on the water,grime inside the fenderwell paranoia,what about these bbk kits they are fairly cheap compared to the k&n kits know the difference in those and what about the physical material part is that a factor of which runs cooler?
 

Adam95GT

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buy ebay.... get a k&n filter.... done

or make your own at home depo.
 

revhead347

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I can tell you one thing about that JLT one, the middle rubber connector is a basic plumbing connector sold at Home Depot.

Kurt
 

final5-0

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We have covered CAI's many times in the past

Lemme just run down the basic tech stuff
and
You can decide about ... appearance

If you are not drawing in cooler air from the outside
then
You won't gain as much hp ... that is when it is coooler

Cool air is dense air thus more hp :Word:
but
If it is hot outside then the gain is minimal or close to none

Bends restrict thus you want NO bends

Metal pipe is thought to be a bad thing due to it getting hot
and
Heating up the temp of air the motor uses

At WOT ... the air is moving by so fast .......
it ain't gonna pick up motor compartment heat or at least .........
it won't be enough to worry about

Again ... We are talkin WOT

You can make your own CAI
with stuff scrounged up at a Home Improvement store for cheap

Grady
 

88stang88

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alright thanks guys for the imput i guess it doesnt matter much
 
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