Question about CA Intakes

[QuickGuy08]

Im about to start adding some bolts ons on my mustang and im curious about CA intakes with so many brands out there.. Im sure u have tested many and one has to come out better than the other. Which one would u suggest i go with for the most HP gain . Any suggestions would be greatly apreciated

 

[streethorse]

As far as improving your intake side just get a K&N drop in filter, and remove
the rubber silencer that goes into the fender well. Get a nice 70 or 75 mm
Throttle Body and an aftermarket Plennum. No need to waste $ on a CAI.

 

[QuickGuy08]

What do u mean by Drop in Filter? Just the end part of the filter? if u can send me a link im sorry starting to learn about these things now.

 

[streethorse]

By drop in I just mean a K&N replacement filter. It will fit the stock canister,
as its exactly the same size as the factory paper filter. The K&N can be
cleaned reoiled and used over and over. Buy the K&N cleaning kit with the filter.

 

[Stark77]

If you're gonna spend money, go with JLT. I will give them a positive review any day of the week, as will anyone on here that runs that setup.

 

[geoffsgt]

I actually have fitment problems with my JLT. It contacts the shock tower and when the engine is running it makes a squeaking sound as it vibrates and rubs against it.

I'm running a KB s/c though, so the OP probably wouldn't have this problem... anyone else experience this, either n/a or otherwise?

 

[Stark77]

The cobra cold air intake should fit the KB unit a bit better than the stock GT intake. What do you think of the unit itself though? I was very impressed with the quality, performance, and clean look of the kit.

 

[the98stang]

CAI = 5whp @ $200 = $40 per wheel horse power

Nitrous = 100whp @ $600 = $6 per wheel horse power

do you see my point?

 

[Notchbck93]

K&N brags 7 rwhp on an automatic car, but again, $250+ for 7 rwhp isn't worth it to me.


Gear and a higher stall, if you have an auto will take an honest .5-.7 off in the 1/4 mile...

Gear alone is at least .3 and maybe better depending on many other factors.

 

[the98stang]

K&N brags 7 rwhp on an automatic car, but again, $250+ for 7 rwhp isn't worth it to me.


Gear and a higher stall, if you have an auto will take an honest .5-.7 off in the 1/4 mile...

Gear alone is at least .3 and maybe better depending on many other factors.

+1 on gears

 

[1badsilver99]

yea man the cai is pretty much a waste of money the stock one is ok just swap out the filter, just dont rush into buying one, unless you have $$$$ to waste, and keep lookin around for a used one, i got a bkk of ebay for 50 bucks and with i little cleanin it looks brand new. thats what i did. but yea get the gears asap you wont be dissapointed

 

[DogVomit]

If you go CAI, look for one that looks nice.
Bottom line is, the gains will all be the same within 1 hp lol, so you might as well look for the one that's better looking.

 

[built04gt]

so u guys are saying just go with the frop in filter and remove what else ????

 

[bhuff30]

Attached to the air filter canister, there is a rubber tube thing that goes into the fender area. Yank that off. It acts as an intake silencer and somewhat restricts flow. You'll notice a new growl when you stomp on it, and maybe 2-3 more horsepower.