COLD AIR INTAKE

pipeguy · May 4, 2008

hey guys you think a cold air in. will make a noticable diff. n performance and sound, or is just a gimick, they all look the same and you can get some fo 90 bucks all the way to 350, need some advice

Wolvrin704 · May 4, 2008

They do make a difference in sound when WOT. With that said the performance difference is negligible, if there is one its not much. There is some debate as to whether the chrome/stainless type allow too much heated air in and thus hurt performance but not much solid there. My advice, if you want one for the looks get one and don't worry about the price. I got a chrome one for dress up in the engine bay and of course that cool sound at WOT.

CobraRed_96_GT · May 4, 2008

The primary performance gain from a CAI is the weight that is saved from your wallet weight reduction mod

Crzyhrse · May 4, 2008

CobraRed_96_GT said:
The primary performance gain from a CAI is the weight that is saved from your wallet weight reduction mod

You'll gain afew RWHP. People knock them but I bet 90% of people have them. They make the engine bay look nicer too. The less factory plastic crap, the better. People are lucky to gain afew RWHP with bigger T.B.'s and look how many people have those.

Flghtmstr1 · May 4, 2008

CobraRed, every time a CAI thread pops up, you're like Johnny-on-the-spot with that comment. I think it's hilarious!

CobraRed_96_GT · May 4, 2008

Flghtmstr1 said:
CobraRed, every time a CAI thread pops up, you're like Johnny-on-the-spot with that comment. I think it's hilarious!

I am? I don't remember saying it before. But i do bang on CAI's a good amount - they should call them hot air intake, feel a peice of plastic under ur hood - then feel a piece of aluminum.

BTW, just noticed - we have almost identical mods.

98COBRA281 · May 4, 2008

i have a chrome one....... that b***h will burn your fingers after a long drive

Black_02_GT · May 4, 2008

k&n drop in and pull the air silencer. that's what? 40 or 45 bucks? but hey if you're wanting the looks go for it

Jbauer · May 4, 2008

than dont buy chrome or polished. I cant believe how many ppl buy chrom intake tubing. Use common sense and buy a K&N or JLT.

Kelso Gringo · May 4, 2008

Black_02_GT said:
k&n drop in and pull the air silencer. that's what? 40 or 45 bucks? but hey if you're wanting the looks go for it

That is all I did. Doesnt look as flashy but probably the same results.

Flghtmstr1 · May 5, 2008

CobraRed_96_GT said:
I am? I don't remember saying it before. But i do bang on CAI's a good amount - they should call them hot air intake, feel a peice of plastic under ur hood - then feel a piece of aluminum.

BTW, just noticed - we have almost identical mods.

Maybe it wasn't you, but someone has made a comment about the performance gains from the wallet-lightening mod every time a CAI thread comes up.

P.S. We both have Hammer shifters and Magnapacks because I bought them after seeing / hearing them on your car

CobraRed_96_GT · May 5, 2008

Flghtmstr1 said:
Maybe it wasn't you, but someone has made a comment about the performance gains from the wallet-lightening mod every time a CAI thread comes up.

P.S. We both have Hammer shifters and Magnapacks because I bought them after seeing / hearing them on your car

Wow, one of the best compliments i've gotten on my car - I appreciate, you can't believe that.

On topic, CAI's: at least 20rwp (assuming you put a type R sticker on the heat shroud)

StangYellow · May 5, 2008

CobraRed_96_GT said:
The primary performance gain from a CAI is the weight that is saved from your wallet weight reduction mod

Um, I had better experience with a CAI.

Sometime back in 2002 I ran at NE Dragway 2 consecutive weeks. One week with stock garbage, 2nd week with ebay cheapo CAI. I went there again so my friend could run his motorcycle. Regardless, i was running 99.xx MPH all night long, maybe 6 runs total. The following week i had my ebay/$40 cai on, and was running high 101 trap speeds.This was in the middle of the summer, temp was probably the same.

From my experience, I recommend the CAI. However, there are a lot of companies selling $200 intakes that are the exact same as a generic CAI on ebay. Buy a cheapo, toss the filter and buy a K&N/S&B, etc. I dont get these turkeys that say "you can fry eggs on it, its so hot!" Ive ran one in my 02, and my other fox body Mustangs... never experienced this so called "heat". The whole engine throws heat, everything will be warm.

CobraRed_96_GT · May 5, 2008

StangYellow said:
Um, I had better experience with a CAI.

Sometime back in 2002 I ran at NE Dragway 2 consecutive weeks. One week with stock garbage, 2nd week with ebay cheapo CAI. I went there again so my friend could run his motorcycle. Regardless, i was running 99.xx MPH all night long, maybe 6 runs total. The following week i had my ebay/$40 cai on, and was running high 101 trap speeds.This was in the middle of the summer, temp was probably the same.

From my experience, I recommend the CAI. However, there are a lot of companies selling $200 intakes that are the exact same as a generic CAI on ebay. Buy a cheapo, toss the filter and buy a K&N/S&B, etc. I dont get these turkeys that say "you can fry eggs on it, its so hot!" Ive ran one in my 02, and my other fox body Mustangs... never experienced this so called "heat". The whole engine throws heat, everything will be warm.

The gain you saw was from better filter and air silencer removal - i never said those were worthless, just the CAI system.

myponyrocks · May 5, 2008

I saw 2 10ths with my Shaker and Mach CAI.... take that for what it's worth, IMO the Mach shaker is the only "real" CAI... all the others just have a bigger filter...

What are guys getting with the "headlight removal mod" at the track? 1 10th?

IMO a CAI provides more air flow, but most have the engine bay heat mod added into and counteract the effect, so the end result is bling and a tad faster ETs.

Flghtmstr1 · May 6, 2008

I have a JLT, and I didn't notice anything when I put mine on. It looks a lot better though, and the price was right ($40 eBay special lol)

EDIT: The reason it was so cheap was that it was missing a couple of pieces. All I did was email JLT, and he shipped them to my door free of charge. He even paid for shipping! Best customer service I've seen.

mustang50v8 · May 6, 2008

i had a cheap ebay one on my car when i bought it. stocker was long gone before i even got the car. parts of it were rusting. i picked up a bbk CAI from a local club member for 20 bucks. it actually made a difference in sound. sounds deeper now.

AdRock · May 6, 2008

The only CAI's that I've seen ever make a difference were the ones thatwere plastic and put the filter AND the MAF in the wheel well.

the98stang · May 7, 2008

Wolvrin704 said:
They do make a difference in sound when WOT.

LMFAO....spending $200 for a whoosing sound is a great idea!

No really, save that money for gears or something. You MIGHT gain 1-3whp with a CAI....

Wolvrin704 · May 7, 2008

the98stang said:
LMFAO....spending $200 for a whoosing sound is a great idea!

No really, save that money for gears or something. You MIGHT gain 1-3whp with a CAI....

I got my MAC on ebay for $100 so I saved half that right off the bat. Like I said don't buy it for performance, I didn't, I bought it to dress up the engine bay.

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