Which CAI do you use?

JMAN311 · Jun 18, 2005

I'm trying to figure out what CAI to go with when I get an 06 GT.

From what i've read it sounds like JLT might be the way to go. How do any of you like the C&L?

Have any of you used the Steeda CAI?

Also which programmer works best with the JLT....I have seen a mixture of the SCT and the Diablo with the JLT CAI.

So pretty much I'm just wondering what you all think is the best CAI/Programmer combo for best HP gains.

Thanks,
JMAN311

bigcat · Jun 18, 2005

i believe that the C&L is made of aluminum. metal transfers heat. i think many people ar staying away from it for that reason. one member has a dyno sheet of the JLT & C&L CAI with a predator tune. both seem really close to each other.

cleveland · Jun 18, 2005

JLT, my signature links to my thread concerning it.

-Dan

ski · Jun 19, 2005

FWIW, I recently installed a C&L CAI with the Diablo 93 custom tune, and I'm now as happy as a 'pig in s**t'.
Much smoother and snappier throttle response(just like the way the throttle on my '68 Roadrunner's Carter 4-bbl carb used to respond), no more hesitation(the factory tune's stumbling problem that drove me nuts when slowing down and then accelerating after a long steady speed highway run is history), jumps off the line a lot quicker, and pulls a ton in 2nd and 3rd gear all the way to the revised 6500 rpm redline with no soft spots.

Unfortunately, I do not have access to either to a dyno or to a 1/4 mile dragstrip, so I cannot give any actual ' before-and-after' numbers.
But being a muscle car owner from the '60's who squeezed out additional performance by modifying distributors, adjusting timing curves, re-jetting carbs, installing headers, etc., I can attest that the Stang definitely runs much smoother and much faster, and is a lot more responsive with the new CAI and custom tune.

Also, out of curiosity I felt the aluminum air intake pipe with my hand after a hard 50 mile combined highway and city run today(last 5 miles were city), and it was just slightly warm(105 F +/-).
So based on this observation, I personally have no concerns whatsoever regarding a loss of hp being caused by the intake pipe heating the inlet air, especially when one considers the relatively high velocity of the inlet air inside the pipe and the resultant minimal contact time that it has with the pipe's walls, even when the engine is running only at idle rpm.

fin1 · Jun 20, 2005

I had the Steeda and was very happy with the results coupled with a good tune.

Lime05owner · Jun 20, 2005

I got the K&N with the Predator 91 octane tune and SLP Loudmouths out back. Couldn't be happier!
Butt-o-Meter say power in the 3200-5500 band is Schweeeeet! Revs to redline like a 4 barrel car now...First time after putting it all on I hit the rev limiter because it revs SO MUCH FASTER now...

Jay

Hatchman · Jun 20, 2005

I have the JLT and SCT XCal 2 with 93 JLT octane tune. Very happy with it, no problems, great throttle response, car hauls the chili, really woke it up. Very pleased.

I have some UPR billet pieces under the hood, just caps and stuff and they get REALLY hot. I can't see why the C&L wouldn't do the same, and flow warmer air. JLT costs half as much, and dyno runs are just about the same.

BigWorm2005GT · Jun 20, 2005

Echoing Ski. His thoughts and impressions exactly mirror mine. After a long day of hard driving, the inlet tube is warm but not hot to the touch. I would recommend this kit to ANYONE considering a CAI. See my CarDomain page in my sig for my review and pics. Stop thinking about it, go ahead and do it!

Nick85 · Jun 20, 2005

I want to add in a good CAI/exhaust/tune as well but only have about 1500 miles on the car....do you guys think the car is ready? BTW those miles were put on in one week

delurker · Jun 20, 2005

My car was ready when it rolled off the lot.

Looks like lots of happy customers with various CAI's, as I am with my Steeda.

Mustang05 · Jun 20, 2005

I have looked for the JLT but i cant find one.. someone please tell me where to get one. (online)

thanks

SpazHairlip · Jun 20, 2005

I'm gonna order the steeda with the Diab Pred tuner for it. Just can't pass up a name like Steeda.

169stang · Jun 20, 2005

I have the Steeda CAI coupled with Steeda's SCT tune. The Steeda CAI now has the 90MM MAF. The intake tubing going from the MAF to the throttle body is only cosmetic. Atleast, I haven't seen any dyno charts or flow charts proving that the tubing does squat. I think that if the tubing would have been significant, Ford would have made it and Steeda would have had one already. I'm pretty sure Steeda is ahead of the curve. I've seen a ported and cammed 4.6L 3V at their shop.

Hatchman · Jun 20, 2005

Mustang05 said:
I have looked for the JLT but i cant find one.. someone please tell me where to get one. (online)

thanks

http://www.jlttruecoldair.com/index.html

Call or email for details, 757-335-1940 jay@jlttruecoldair.com

JM2005 · Jun 20, 2005

I love my Steeda CAI and Diablo tune...will have dyno results on july 9th when the club has a dyno day.

AJC-05GT · Jun 20, 2005

I have driven around town - on the highway and for 2 hrs + at one time the C&L is barely warm to the touch - never gets hot. I am absolutely happy with C&L - no issues - no filter falling off problems as exp with JLT. Installation was a breeze and C&L and diablo provide a tune for the set up.

Performance wise - the tune made the greatest difference. No more throttle lag and the car moves like a BAt out Of hell

169stang · Jun 20, 2005

Here is a dyno chart of my car, before the majority of mods-February 23. The mods included in the dyno chart are just the Steeda-CAI, SCT/Steeda tune, Steeda underdrive pullies and 4.10 gear (which will only hurt your dyno numbers)linky to dyno chart .

JMAN311 · Jun 21, 2005

Thanks for all the input....I'm also curious about what nick85 mentioned with how much the car should be broken in before modding or how much it should be broke in before running it on a dyno. Also do you all think that you would have to be friends with people in the service department to get warranty done if you are using an aftermarket CAI?

adnlyn · Jun 21, 2005

I use JLT with x2 from velocty mustang. I just put it on last night and so far im very happy and i only used the 87 octane tune

bigaloz · Jun 21, 2005

JLT/DTP combo here

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