CAI Reviews

Wesf90 · May 25th, 2009, 01:25 AM

The parts I'm referring to are all on this page: 1999-2004 Ford Mustang Cold Air Intakes, Mustang Intakes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I have a 2002 GT

Should I go with the K&N, BBK, or ON-SALE CAI on this page? Whats the advantage of each?

Wes

93hatch · May 25th, 2009, 01:28 AM

this one

JLT Performance Cold Air Intakes for the 1996-2004 Mustang GT at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Ryguy33 · May 25th, 2009, 01:28 AM

get the BBK well worth the money

KevinJ99GT · May 25th, 2009, 02:15 AM

K&n drop in filter and spend the money on something else. I have the k&n one and couldnt hardly tell a difference at all.

quiksilver225 · May 25th, 2009, 02:23 AM

the value of bbk's is entirely aesthetic. aside from the fact that all CAIs are borderline worthless for power BBK one-upped the stupidity like many other manufacturers and made theirs out of chrome polished aluminum. basically the thing only would have made 2-3 HP, but since the metal its made out of just retains heat, thus turning it into a Hot Air Intake, its almost complete worthless. the JLT makes the most sense as far as performance goes, but dont get a CAI expecting to go any faster... i have the BBK and im actually not dissapointed with it. if your gonna buy a pretty meaningless part, might as well get the one that looks cool.

Ke^in · May 25th, 2009, 08:11 AM

I like the sound they make, and the fact that they CAN give you better MPG.

Find a used one for cheap IMHO.

I got a used Iceman intake for my 99 Neon R/T years ago. (It's the only one that isn't a hot air intake for the Neon) It gave me about 10hp. But that's a lot for a car that only comes with 150hp stock. :p With all my little wussy mods I put in it, I MAYBE makes 170.

1998 DODGE NEON RT COUPE REVIEW & MSRP - TheBigLot.com

Not the FASTEST cars... but they are FUN!

quiksilver225 · May 25th, 2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

I like the sound they make, and the fact that they CAN give you better MPG.

Find a used one for cheap IMHO.

I got a used Iceman intake for my 99 Neon R/T years ago. (It's the only one that isn't a hot air intake for the Neon) It gave me about 10hp. But that's a lot for a car that only comes with 150hp stock. :p With all my little wussy mods I put in it, I MAYBE makes 170.

1998 DODGE NEON RT COUPE REVIEW & MSRP - TheBigLot.com

Not the FASTEST cars... but they are FUN!

ya, i forgot to mention the cool sound they make too, but theres no dodge neon making an addition 10rwhp on an intake... its fine when people get on a dyno and see their additional 3hp, but when kids at the local ricer meets standing next to their 4 cyl turds w/the hood propped try to make the claim that they put on a cold-air and "MAN! did i feel a big difference! this thing really pulls now!" those kids need to be slapped.

Abe02GT · May 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Smackin the shit out of ricer sounds good. Im goin to auto zone.

C0BRAK1LL3R · May 25th, 2009, 11:26 AM

I got the JLT. I wont lie, It was the biggest one thats why I got it. But hey, pony needs to breathe. I dont see how the other intakes can be close to beneficial with that whimpy sized tubing and little filter?

Ke^in · May 25th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by quiksilver225

ya, i forgot to mention the cool sound they make too, but theres no dodge neon making an addition 10rwhp on an intake... its fine when people get on a dyno and see their additional 3hp, but when kids at the local ricer meets standing next to their 4 cyl turds w/the hood propped try to make the claim that they put on a cold-air and "MAN! did i feel a big difference! this thing really pulls now!" those kids need to be slapped.

Hmm I know people that had dyno'd there 1st gen neon and it gained over 10. The original intake is very darn restrictive. And the Iceman intake was a well made intake. I'll see if I can find some information on it for ya.

Ke^in · May 25th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Here is a cool link

http://www.cartechbooks.com/cartech/...files/7569.pdf

"You can probably tell by now thatwe don’t always agree with the aftermar-ket parts manufacturers when it comesto their claims of “instant bolt-on per-formance.” Frankly, when it comes toproduct claims, we have been disap-pointed far more than we have beenpleasantly surprised. This isn’t the casewith mods to the air intake systems.After dyno testing nearly every after-market air cleaner on the planet, we’vefound performance claims to be true "

That is of course the Neon. Not the Mustang.

SteviGX · May 25th, 2009, 11:33 AM

CAI's are a waste of money IMO. Just drop in a K&N and cut the filter housing and take off the silencer

2002 BLK GT · May 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM

I would go with the K&N but bbk looks better lol.... imo

209STANG · May 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Go with k&n or jlt their the best imo I went with k&n because my car is a dd and I didn't want to suck water up with the jlt when it rained

00GT5spd · May 25th, 2009, 03:43 PM

bbk is a good one. i have it love it hard to keep clean and btw dont try to take off the clear film over the bbk logo.. its not protecitive plastic.........

00GT5spd · May 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Abe02GT

Smackin the shit out of ricer sounds good. Im goin to auto zone.

rainier446 · May 25th, 2009, 05:10 PM

yea for a dd get a shortram jlt or k&n....that metal tubing on the bbk and mac intake kills any performance gains you ever thought you were getting when it gets up to temp

May 25th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#1
Wesf90 Regular '02 GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 145 iTrader: 0 reviews	CAI Reviews The parts I'm referring to are all on this page: 1999-2004 Ford Mustang Cold Air Intakes, Mustang Intakes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! I have a 2002 GT Should I go with the K&N, BBK, or ON-SALE CAI on this page? Whats the advantage of each? Wes __________________ '02 GT. Looking for a used tuner! PM me with info I got an additional 8 mpg while traveling across the country.

May 25th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#2
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	this one JLT Performance Cold Air Intakes for the 1996-2004 Mustang GT at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 25th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#3
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	get the BBK well worth the money __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

May 25th, 2009, 02:15 AM	#4
KevinJ99GT Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.30 1/8th mile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	K&n drop in filter and spend the money on something else. I have the k&n one and couldnt hardly tell a difference at all. __________________ - full bolt on's, hitech stage 2's, zex 100 shot

May 25th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#5
quiksilver225 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,278 iTrader: 0 reviews	the value of bbk's is entirely aesthetic. aside from the fact that all CAIs are borderline worthless for power BBK one-upped the stupidity like many other manufacturers and made theirs out of chrome polished aluminum. basically the thing only would have made 2-3 HP, but since the metal its made out of just retains heat, thus turning it into a Hot Air Intake, its almost complete worthless. the JLT makes the most sense as far as performance goes, but dont get a CAI expecting to go any faster... i have the BBK and im actually not dissapointed with it. if your gonna buy a pretty meaningless part, might as well get the one that looks cool. __________________ BBK CAI, March UDPs, Eibach Sportline Springs, MM C/C plates, Koni Yellows, Centerforce DF clutch, FRPP Billet Flywheel, B&M Pro-Ripper Shifter, BBK ceramic LTs, BBK catted X-Pipe, SLP LM1, EBC rotors, 4.10 FRPP gears 5.4 4V coming soon Last edited by quiksilver225; May 25th, 2009 at 02:25 AM.

May 25th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#6
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the sound they make, and the fact that they CAN give you better MPG. Find a used one for cheap IMHO. I got a used Iceman intake for my 99 Neon R/T years ago. (It's the only one that isn't a hot air intake for the Neon) It gave me about 10hp. But that's a lot for a car that only comes with 150hp stock. :p With all my little wussy mods I put in it, I MAYBE makes 170. 1998 DODGE NEON RT COUPE REVIEW & MSRP - TheBigLot.com Not the FASTEST cars... but they are FUN! __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich. Last edited by Ke^in; May 25th, 2009 at 08:14 AM.

May 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#8
Abe02GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 506 iTrader: 0 reviews	Smackin the shit out of ricer sounds good. Im goin to auto zone. __________________ Check my garage for pics and mods! Originally Posted by svtkidd23 *if my gears were a vagina.. id beat it up!*

May 25th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#9
C0BRAK1LL3R Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 262 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the JLT. I wont lie, It was the biggest one thats why I got it. But hey, pony needs to breathe. I dont see how the other intakes can be close to beneficial with that whimpy sized tubing and little filter? __________________ 2000 GT JLT Shortram, Mac long tubes, Mac o/r H pipe, UPR k member kit, UPR Billet cc plates, Spec stage 2, steeda clutch quad. 1/8th mile-9.035, 1.980 60ft just flows. New time- 8.92, 2.28 60ft. Mods.

May 25th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#11
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here is a cool link http://www.cartechbooks.com/cartech/...files/7569.pdf "You can probably tell by now thatwe don’t always agree with the aftermar-ket parts manufacturers when it comesto their claims of “instant bolt-on per-formance.” Frankly, when it comes toproduct claims, we have been disap-pointed far more than we have beenpleasantly surprised. This isn’t the casewith mods to the air intake systems.After dyno testing nearly every after-market air cleaner on the planet, we’vefound performance claims to be true " That is of course the Neon. Not the Mustang. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

May 25th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#12
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,544 iTrader: 2 reviews	CAI's are a waste of money IMO. Just drop in a K&N and cut the filter housing and take off the silencer __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

May 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#13
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1 & 02 GT *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go with the K&N but bbk looks better lol.... imo __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Procharged 500rwhp club

May 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#14
209STANG Regular 03 Mustang GT 14.3@99.43 first time at track Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nor cal Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go with k&n or jlt their the best imo I went with k&n because my car is a dd and I didn't want to suck water up with the jlt when it rained

May 25th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#15
00GT5spd Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 258.7 RWHP 301.1 RWTQ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burton MI Posts: 738 iTrader: 0 reviews	bbk is a good one. i have it love it hard to keep clean and btw dont try to take off the clear film over the bbk logo.. its not protecitive plastic......... __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 2002 Yamaha YZF R6

May 25th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#17
rainier446 Regular 2010 Mustang GT 13ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea for a dd get a shortram jlt or k&n....that metal tubing on the bbk and mac intake kills any performance gains you ever thought you were getting when it gets up to temp __________________ 2010 GT Black (as if there's any other color) 340hp 320tq Black Mustang Club Member #2.0

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