Cold air intake vs cold air intake

Ford_RacinSon · April 25th, 2010, 02:04 AM

Im on american muscle right now and going to be buying a cai very soon. I have a 96 gt, i noticed that the bbk one is only $189.99 but the k&n one is $244.99. What more are you getting with the k&n one? Is it worth the extra almost 60 bucks? Also with the bbk one wouldnt it be the better one because it pulls cold air from the fender as to the k&n one which just sits out?

LGHTNG02GT · April 25th, 2010, 02:12 AM

the benefits from a cold air intake is very debatable. i would pocket the extra $60 and just get the BBK. alot of guys will recommend a JLT. there was one on my car when i bought it so i cant say what difference it made over stock.

when i swapped my 4v, i just got a good 9" cone filter and a billet MAF adapter plate and used a stock intake tube. it achieves the same effect and only cost like $40.

Ethan79 · April 25th, 2010, 09:16 AM

K&N is just that big brand name IMO.. theres better intakes out there for the money. The JLT is supposed to be the best for our cars

97S281 · April 25th, 2010, 09:46 AM

JLT or nothin'.

'97'Cobra · April 25th, 2010, 12:20 PM

the chrome intakes look good but they get heat soaked very easy and you begin to just breath in hot air even though the filter is in the fender. They look good but kinda defeat its own purpose. Just saying... I have a JLT and its breathes better than my C&L ever did, JLT all the way!

BAD98GT · April 25th, 2010, 04:56 PM

i got the bbk cai and love it, i also upgraded the mass air, i had the k&n and didnt care for it. having the filter in the fender seems better to me though

sharkbait · April 25th, 2010, 05:20 PM

You can get the $80 american muscle intake. Its the exact same thing as the bbk

brharris777 · April 25th, 2010, 05:40 PM

JLT. dont get the Ram Air Intake as it defeats the purpose of a CAI. Get the true cold air. Intakes all operate on the same principles but JLT maximizes all of those principles.

sharkbait · April 25th, 2010, 06:16 PM

You may get a 1-2hp gain with the JLT, but not alot.

war1ock · April 25th, 2010, 06:55 PM

our stock intake is essentially a CAI anyways just do what i did and leave it stock but put a k&n filter on it

BAD98GT · April 25th, 2010, 08:13 PM

true but the stock mass air only allows like 500 or 550 cfm

, im getting 750cfm with my c&l mass air meter

. more air is better

JoshC! · April 25th, 2010, 08:21 PM

JLT GT FENDERWELL COLD AIR INTAKE KIT 1996-2004 - CJ Pony Parts, Inc.

JLT GT UNDERHOOD COLD AIR INTAKE KIT 1996-2004 - CJ Pony Parts, Inc.

'97'Cobra · April 25th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by BAD98GT

true but the stock mass air only allows like 500 or 550 cfm, im getting 750cfm with my c&l mass air meter. more air is better

its really pointless to upgrade your MAF unless you have forced induction. The factory will handle more than you think

sharkbait · April 25th, 2010, 08:37 PM

The mass air isnt really an issue, because if your intake/cams/heads cant flow that, it dosnt make a shit of a differance if your MAF can.

'97'Cobra · April 25th, 2010, 08:42 PM

true but for just an intake, its pointless.

HMUSN · April 25th, 2010, 08:51 PM

I had a AEM intake on my 01 GT and noticed the difference when I put a JLT on.

My vote is for JLT.

brharris777 · April 26th, 2010, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by '97'Cobra

its really pointless to upgrade your MAF unless you have forced induction. The factory will handle more than you think

+1

sharkbait · April 26th, 2010, 12:54 AM

The only reason i got a bigger MAF sensor was because mine was free, and it was tuned for my injectors.

tfofkyle · April 26th, 2010, 01:44 AM

are you honestly going to notice that much difference going from an ebay cai to a jlt? probably not. i mean, you *might* beat the other guy who bought the cheaper cai assuming he is within 5 lbs of your weight and you both drive the same and the weather is just right and the universe is tilted just so. but honestly the difference isnt that big. sure we can play "add all the 1-2 hp differences up" but in the end we are all still getting blown away by faster cars (ls1's, vettes, big turbo cars, etc) save the money for something worth while. zex kit, supercharger fund, gears, etc.

sharkbait · April 26th, 2010, 06:45 AM

Exactly, I bought a ebay cai and did fine. Im glad i didnt spend much on it because i ended up going S/C. So i have no use for it anymore.

People these days are to caught up with "brand name shit" and not accualy thinking about parts themselves

April 25th, 2010, 02:04 AM	#1
Ford_RacinSon Newbie 1996 Mustang Gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cold air intake vs cold air intake Im on american muscle right now and going to be buying a cai very soon. I have a 96 gt, i noticed that the bbk one is only $189.99 but the k&n one is $244.99. What more are you getting with the k&n one? Is it worth the extra almost 60 bucks? Also with the bbk one wouldnt it be the better one because it pulls cold air from the fender as to the k&n one which just sits out?

April 25th, 2010, 02:12 AM	#2
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 10 reviews	the benefits from a cold air intake is very debatable. i would pocket the extra $60 and just get the BBK. alot of guys will recommend a JLT. there was one on my car when i bought it so i cant say what difference it made over stock. when i swapped my 4v, i just got a good 9" cone filter and a billet MAF adapter plate and used a stock intake tube. it achieves the same effect and only cost like $40. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

April 25th, 2010, 09:16 AM	#3
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	K&N is just that big brand name IMO.. theres better intakes out there for the money. The JLT is supposed to be the best for our cars __________________ 1998 Mustang GT- SOLD 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4" lift, Locker, Ford 8.8 and a shit ton of other junk- SOLD 1994 Mustang GT-306, E303.....

April 25th, 2010, 09:46 AM	#4
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	JLT or nothin'. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

April 25th, 2010, 05:20 PM	#7
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	You can get the $80 american muscle intake. Its the exact same thing as the bbk __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 25th, 2010, 04:56 PM	#6
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 953 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got the bbk cai and love it, i also upgraded the mass air, i had the k&n and didnt care for it. having the filter in the fender seems better to me though

April 25th, 2010, 05:40 PM	#8
brharris777 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,919 iTrader: 0 reviews	JLT. dont get the Ram Air Intake as it defeats the purpose of a CAI. Get the true cold air. Intakes all operate on the same principles but JLT maximizes all of those principles. __________________ " When in doubt, go flat out"- Colin McRae MM Cobra Club #76 MM Cleavage Club #14 285 CREW #8

April 25th, 2010, 06:16 PM	#9
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	You may get a 1-2hp gain with the JLT, but not alot. __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 25th, 2010, 08:13 PM	#11
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 953 iTrader: 0 reviews	true but the stock mass air only allows like 500 or 550 cfm, im getting 750cfm with my c&l mass air meter. more air is better

April 25th, 2010, 08:21 PM	#12
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	JLT GT FENDERWELL COLD AIR INTAKE KIT 1996-2004 - CJ Pony Parts, Inc. JLT GT UNDERHOOD COLD AIR INTAKE KIT 1996-2004 - CJ Pony Parts, Inc. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

April 25th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#14
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	The mass air isnt really an issue, because if your intake/cams/heads cant flow that, it dosnt make a shit of a differance if your MAF can. __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 25th, 2010, 08:51 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I had a AEM intake on my 01 GT and noticed the difference when I put a JLT on. My vote is for JLT. __________________

April 26th, 2010, 12:54 AM	#18
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	The only reason i got a bigger MAF sensor was because mine was free, and it was tuned for my injectors. __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 26th, 2010, 01:44 AM	#19
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	are you honestly going to notice that much difference going from an ebay cai to a jlt? probably not. i mean, you might beat the other guy who bought the cheaper cai assuming he is within 5 lbs of your weight and you both drive the same and the weather is just right and the universe is tilted just so. but honestly the difference isnt that big. sure we can play "add all the 1-2 hp differences up" but in the end we are all still getting blown away by faster cars (ls1's, vettes, big turbo cars, etc) save the money for something worth while. zex kit, supercharger fund, gears, etc. __________________

April 26th, 2010, 06:45 AM	#20
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Exactly, I bought a ebay cai and did fine. Im glad i didnt spend much on it because i ended up going S/C. So i have no use for it anymore. People these days are to caught up with "brand name shit" and not accualy thinking about parts themselves __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

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