Pardon the dumb question...

[tx2000gt]

But what is the difference between a MAF and a CAI?

 

[90mustangGT]

MAF = Mass Air Flow, refers to the systems that use a MAF sensor to deterimine airflow.

CAI = Cold Air Induction, system that pulls air from outside of the engine compartment where the air is cooler.

 

[sunil6784]

With a cold air intake, the MAF is still there, it meters how much air is going into the engine, so the computer can adjust fuel accordingly.

 

[srothfuss]

And to add: the fox mustang came from the factory with a CAI.

 

[tx2000gt]

Ok, so if I bought a BBK CAI and a C&L MAF...would both of them be installed, or are they the same thing? I'm sorry, but I still dont get the diff :?.

 

[95GTV8]

CAI= a pipe that draws cold air from outside engine bay (aftermarket product)
MAF= tells computer how much air is entering system (factory product)

 

[Mustang5L5]

And to add: the fox mustang came from the factory with a CAI.

Most vehicles made usually do draw air into the filter box from outside the engine bay. The difference is aftermarket CAI setups are usually flashier looking, sometimes a larger diameter and many use conical style air filters.

 

[tx2000gt]

Ok, so if I setup a BBK CAI and a C&L MAF for 24# injectors, I would be ok?

 

[sunil6784]

Do you have 24# injectors ? Stock form should be 19# injectors...

 

[tx2000gt]

No, I'd be adding 24# since I plan on adding either a nitrous or a blower system in the future.

 

[jstang209]

i help u out!
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[tx2000gt]

Alright, cool, I get it now.