Home made CAI kit????? is it reasonable???

Novanutcase · April 4th, 2010, 10:42 PM

The difference in air flow between an aftermarket and stock CAI is so minimal it's not worth it if you're doing it for performance. The critical factor is the high flow filter that most of these aftermarkets use. Just buy a K & N filter, take off the air silencer and call it a day!

BTW it doesn't matter if it's plastic or metal. The air passes through so fast it doesn't really have time to warm up enough to make a difference.

John

AndrewA. · April 4th, 2010, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Novanutcase

The difference in air flow between an aftermarket and stock CAI is so minimal it's not worth it if you're doing it for performance. The critical factor is the high flow filter that most of these aftermarkets use. Just buy a K & N filter, take off the air silencer and call it a day!

BTW it doesn't matter if it's plastic or metal. The air passes through so fast it doesn't really have time to warm up enough to make a difference.

John

+1

mustanginky · April 4th, 2010, 11:24 PM

i'd just get a K&N myself instead and call it a day. CAI's aren't worth that much HP wise but they look better than the stock inlet.

02GT89 · April 4th, 2010, 11:28 PM

well I already have a k&n Filtercharger in there and the silencer is already removed lol

fastgtfairlane · April 4th, 2010, 11:33 PM

i made my own induction. i used a die grinder to cut the flanges off on the stock maf so I could use a conical filter on the end of it so it could be put in the fenderwell with no curves in front of it. then bought the pvc and rubber connectors from home depot.

02GT89 · April 4th, 2010, 11:39 PM

Interesting

April 4th, 2010, 10:42 PM	#21
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 0 reviews	The difference in air flow between an aftermarket and stock CAI is so minimal it's not worth it if you're doing it for performance. The critical factor is the high flow filter that most of these aftermarkets use. Just buy a K & N filter, take off the air silencer and call it a day! BTW it doesn't matter if it's plastic or metal. The air passes through so fast it doesn't really have time to warm up enough to make a difference. John __________________ SOLD - '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spl Axles

April 4th, 2010, 11:24 PM	#23
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,259 iTrader: 2 reviews	i'd just get a K&N myself instead and call it a day. CAI's aren't worth that much HP wise but they look better than the stock inlet. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

April 4th, 2010, 11:28 PM	#24
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	well I already have a k&n Filtercharger in there and the silencer is already removed lol __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 4th, 2010, 11:33 PM	#25
fastgtfairlane Regular 94 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	i made my own induction. i used a die grinder to cut the flanges off on the stock maf so I could use a conical filter on the end of it so it could be put in the fenderwell with no curves in front of it. then bought the pvc and rubber connectors from home depot. __________________ 94 gt- cobra bumper, 95 R hood, 98 cobra wheels, bbk equal lengths, DR GAS o/r X pipe, spintech prostreets, typhoon upper/lower, 65mm tb, 24lb injectors, 76mm mass air, homemade cai, msd 6a, pullies, steeda tri ax

April 4th, 2010, 11:39 PM	#26
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	Interesting __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

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