Which CAI/Tune for 2012 GT Daily Driver

AFMarksman · Mar 28, 2012

All,

I'm new to the forums with a new 2012 GT Premium. I'm not new to Mustangs; I owned an '88 LX 5.0 which went from daily driver to track car.

However, this time around, the 2012 is my daily driver. I would like to increase the performance without loosing the daily driver qualities (idle, fuel economy, etc). I'm looking at different CAI/Tuner packages, but I've heard good and bad of them all, and I'm a little lost. I did the search feature before posting, but didn't find anthing that quite covered what I'm looking for. I did see the Steeda post, but I'm not sure if they are using the car as a daily driver.

What are my options? I would like to hear your suggestions! Thanks!

Dave
Fort Worth, TX

Ford4me · Mar 28, 2012

Dave, I have a Steeda CAI with a BAMA tune. It's been really good to me. I don't drive it as my DD though. However there isn't any reason why I couldn't if I wanted too. I get great gas milage and it idles perfect.

SteedaBrandon · Mar 29, 2012

AFMarksman said:
All,

I'm new to the forums with a new 2012 GT Premium. I'm not new to Mustangs; I owned an '88 LX 5.0 which went from daily driver to track car.

However, this time around, the 2012 is my daily driver. I would like to increase the performance without loosing the daily driver qualities (idle, fuel economy, etc). I'm looking at different CAI/Tuner packages, but I've heard good and bad of them all, and I'm a little lost. I did the search feature before posting, but didn't find anthing that quite covered what I'm looking for. I did see the Steeda post, but I'm not sure if they are using the car as a daily driver.

What are my options? I would like to hear your suggestions! Thanks!

Dave
Fort Worth, TX

I would definitely suggest the Steeda CAI with SCT X3 tuner and our custom tuning. We focused on the overall increase of power throughout the entire power band, which is important for a daily driver.

amplifier28 · Mar 29, 2012

does steeda offer a forum discount?

SteedaBrandon · Mar 30, 2012

amplifier28 said:
does steeda offer a forum discount?

Sending you a PM.

Bad Boss 302 · Mar 30, 2012

Dave, I installed the Steeda CAI and SCT X3 with a 93 octane tune. I drive my car every day and have noticed nothing changed about drivability. We dyno'd before and after the CAI and tune. I picked up 24 rwhp and 15 rwtq. This was done over 2 weeks ago and I'm very happy with results. Most of the increase is over 4000 rpm.

Dave - Dallas, TX

MoshpitMad · Mar 31, 2012

I've never heard anything bad about Steeda. I ordered my CAI, tune and Boss intake manifold from them, and they should be arriving today.

SpartaPerformance · Mar 31, 2012

Steeda CAI and tune is my recommendation!

tjsteeda · Apr 1, 2012

AFMarksman,

Sounds like the people have spoken .

Moshpitmad, let us know how that new set up works for you!

Best Regards,

TJ

beviking · Apr 1, 2012

"I've never heard anything bad about Steeda." Ditto. If you have, I'd like to hear/see it.

Aggie OE · Apr 4, 2012

Some of the people from a shop I know in Dallas swear the JLT CAI with SCT is the only way, but I've heard JLT with Bama, and/or Steeda with SCT...

So, now I'm wondering the same thing. I've also been told from all of those sources that the expected wheel hp and tq gain is over 30 each. Im told to expect right under 400 whp since I'm probably only putting 365ish down now. Is that at all accurate? 24whp and 15tq is not what they're promising, although still quite substantial. lol

Bad Boss 302 · Apr 4, 2012

A lot of what they promise is flywheel horsepower. Only the dyno will tell you the truth. CAI's that have the same size MAF tube as stock will not get you anything other that a smother flow (maybe 1 or 2 hp). My stock Maf tube was 85 mm. The Steeda CAI has a 101 mm MAF for the Boss 302. That is why it needs a tune to correct the fuel for the extra flow of air.

SteedaBrandon · Apr 5, 2012

Aggie OE said:
Some of the people from a shop I know in Dallas swear the JLT CAI with SCT is the only way, but I've heard JLT with Bama, and/or Steeda with SCT...

So, now I'm wondering the same thing. I've also been told from all of those sources that the expected wheel hp and tq gain is over 30 each. Im told to expect right under 400 whp since I'm probably only putting 365ish down now. Is that at all accurate? 24whp and 15tq is not what they're promising, although still quite substantial. lol

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-power-pak-for-2011-and-up-ford-mustang.html

We have seen gains up to 44HP and 52ft/lbs TQ on our ultimate induction pak for the 2011-2012, on this particular dyno we saw approximately 35HP and 36TQ peak gains:

Aggie OE · Apr 5, 2012

Awesome. So that was correct that I should expect something around 30 for each? The total curve though is what I'm looking forward to, even more torque down low!

YELLOW42RCODE · Apr 18, 2012

Brandon,
how is the Steeda package for the Boss ?

SteedaBrandon · Apr 18, 2012

YELLOW42RCODE said:
Brandon,
how is the Steeda package for the Boss ?

I answered in the other thread, but I'll repost here too.

It's a great CAI. It features our billet aluminum velocity stack MAF housing (larger than the GT CAI), a larger CAI inlet tube, and features a lifetime high-flowing air filter. It also utilizes the factory cold air duct work and the heat shield conforms perfectly to the hood liner (using CAD data from Ford). http://www.steeda.com/store/boss-mustang-cold-air-intake.html

We have seen peak gains of up to 28HP and 22 ft/lb TQ. Let me know if I can get you one of these.

amplifier28 · Apr 21, 2012

I want one of these Steeda CAI kits

SteedaBrandon · Apr 23, 2012

amplifier28 said:
I want one of these Steeda CAI kits

Replying to your PM.

Copentreygen5oh · Apr 23, 2012

I have ran a steeda cai and steeda 93 agressive tune since my car had about 1,000 miles and its been running great!

Harold Haynes · Apr 24, 2012

Steeda Brandon,
I am also very interested in the Steeda CAI w/Tune but I would like to add the Boss 302 Intake with the cammed tune. What do you think about that? I have a 2012 GT automatic and can this be done in the Georgia location? About what do you think it would cost please PM?
Sorry to jump in on the thread but a topic I have been exploring myself.

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