What CAI should I get?

I ran the JLT CAI in my '94 snake and felt it was a worthwhile upgrade (especially when comparing the factory intake tract to the aftermarket version). Never did a before/after dyno, so can't say how much of a gain it really provided.

It was a very nice CAI though - others will say to piece one together yourself out of hardware store parts (obviously the cheaper route if you are on a very tight budget).

G'luck !

They pretty much all do the same thing, you gain the most from it pulling in cool air from the fender.


If money is tight get the eBay one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MUST...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

you can always replace the filter with a k&n 3.5"

they should, no fitment problems with mine.

From How I See It

It all boils down to two main issues

1 Appearance
2 Performance

I'll not deal with #1 as you like how it looks or you don't

As for #2 ... I'll give ya what I've found out

Bends ... they offer restriction to the flow

Corregated pipe ... it is restrictive as well

Pipe material ...
Most store bought CAI's are made of metal
A lot of home made CAI's are made of pvc

A lot of folk feel metal is bad cause it transfers heat to the flow
however
When you get the flow really moving its almost a moot point

So ... getting all that out of the way ............

What REALLY MATTERS is .........
Getting better air than can be found in the engine compartment

It goes without saying ...
Ya gotta draw in the flow from outside the engine compartment

I mean ... Pipe with a filter stuck on it next to the motor ain't a CAI

You will get a hp gain with cooler air cause it is denser air

Final thought ... If its hot outside .....
Gain from a CAI is gonna be little if anything

Now ... On those cool evenings ... You're gonna feel a gain

Why do you think et's fall as it gets late in the day and at night

Grady

JDubz50 said:

I have a 95 GT and I want to put a cold air intake on it. I have a couple in mind but not sure. I've heard good things about the 57 Series K&N FIPK kit. But I noticed that it uses the stock tube instead of a new one. Also, I do have a 75mm Pro-M MAF installed and I'm not sure if that makes a difference as far as compatabillity goes. I have also heard good things about the JLT Kit and that one does come with a fenderwell mount setup with a tube. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

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There are several reputable CAI manufacturers/dealers in the Vendors Forum.

Cold Airs with fenderwell mounted filters and tubing all the way to the TB are the way to go!

Keep in mind the stock intake is a CAI. So the benefit is appearance and whatever extra useable air flow you might get with a straighter pipe.