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

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 05:44 PM

I found this mustangworld.com

Mustangworld Home Made Cold Air Induction Kit

how to make your own CAI kit...... is this really reasonable?????? or would i just be better off spending the extram 40$ from am.com to get a shorty ram air... because its technically somewhat the same aint it??

GreyWarrior07 · April 3rd, 2010, 05:51 PM

i wouldnt do that i would just save up for a real one. IMO

dansgt · April 3rd, 2010, 06:43 PM

just buy a used one if your looking to save money, if it's got a good filter you can clean it and it's as good as new.

asiansensation78 · April 3rd, 2010, 07:54 PM

ehhhh I'd get a real one. One of the reasons that aftermarket CAIs are better is due to the fact that they have a smooth construction rather than a bunch of creases like the stocker. That way they don't create turbulence in the air going into the throttle body

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 09:20 PM

Ahh thank though for your answers asian check your reps! and thank you everyone else

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 09:21 PM

Now my question is ... is there any harm in buying a used one???? aside from the filter thats minor I mean something that may come back to bite me down the road?

HMUSN · April 3rd, 2010, 09:43 PM

no not really.
An old tube is just as good as a new tube at holding air.

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 09:55 PM

sweet deal thanks

you've been repped

asiansensation78 · April 3rd, 2010, 10:08 PM

Thanks mane, nothing wrong with buying a used CAI. You might go for one that's not made of metal due to the fact that you could possibly lose power via heat-soaking since metals are good conductors. Clean the tube and hit the filter with a K&N recharge kit and you're good to go.

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 10:23 PM

so get a black tube and not a chrome one?

HMUSN · April 3rd, 2010, 10:25 PM

He meant plastic vs metal.

asiansensation78 · April 3rd, 2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by 02GT89

so get a black tube and not a chrome one?

Right, I think the non-metallic tubes are made with polyethylene plastic or some similar compound

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 10:42 PM

alright good deal!

6ER THEN I 8ER! · April 3rd, 2010, 10:51 PM

im building my own CAI...my friends have done the same...connect a K&N filter to it...and call it a day....so simple and cost about $15 in tubing...and that will make a fender well or ram air....plus it's really easy to paint....i'll be finishing mine later in the week hopefully

ndfrspd · April 3rd, 2010, 11:02 PM

Dude, how cheap are you? why would you buy a used CAI? spend 80 dollars and get one from American Muscle.

HMUSN · April 3rd, 2010, 11:05 PM

What is wrong with a used cai?
I can understand not making one, but other than the filter with is wrong with a used one?

JoshC! · April 3rd, 2010, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by ndfrspd

Dude, how cheap are you? why would you buy a used CAI? spend 80 dollars and get one from American Muscle.

whats wrong with used? honestly.

vv-used-vv

asiansensation78 · April 3rd, 2010, 11:15 PM

Fuck used, I got a recycled CAI!

02GT89 · April 3rd, 2010, 11:16 PM

I didn't ask for your flames in my thread please excuse yourself from wasting further breathe in this thread thank you!!! I am not cheap for getting a used CAI i am not getting one for 80$ because its chrome /stainless steel flashy yes But I have enough show I am ready for some go I don't pop my hood for anyone anyways but my self!!!!!

I will end up getting a used CAI most likely! lol asian thats priceless I wish I could rep you again for that!

LGHTNG02GT · April 4th, 2010, 10:27 PM

nothing wrong with used parts. thats really all i buy because im cheap haha.
for my intake, i used a stocky tube, made it look pretty (aka, i painted it) got the MAF adapter plate and put a 9" universal cone filter on there. cheap and easy.

April 3rd, 2010, 05:44 PM	#1
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	Home made CAI kit????? is it reasonable??? I found this mustangworld.com Mustangworld Home Made Cold Air Induction Kit how to make your own CAI kit...... is this really reasonable?????? or would i just be better off spending the extram 40$ from am.com to get a shorty ram air... because its technically somewhat the same aint it?? __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 05:51 PM	#2
GreyWarrior07 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.98 1/8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Branch, MN Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldnt do that i would just save up for a real one. IMO __________________ CHECK MEH GARAGE BAMA Performance Drag Team #9

April 3rd, 2010, 06:43 PM	#3
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	just buy a used one if your looking to save money, if it's got a good filter you can clean it and it's as good as new. __________________

April 3rd, 2010, 07:54 PM	#4
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	ehhhh I'd get a real one. One of the reasons that aftermarket CAIs are better is due to the fact that they have a smooth construction rather than a bunch of creases like the stocker. That way they don't create turbulence in the air going into the throttle body __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 3rd, 2010, 09:20 PM	#5
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	Ahh thank though for your answers asian check your reps! and thank you everyone else __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 09:21 PM	#6
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	Now my question is ... is there any harm in buying a used one???? aside from the filter thats minor I mean something that may come back to bite me down the road? __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 09:43 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	no not really. An old tube is just as good as a new tube at holding air. __________________

April 3rd, 2010, 09:55 PM	#8
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	sweet deal thanks you've been repped __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 10:08 PM	#9
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Thanks mane, nothing wrong with buying a used CAI. You might go for one that's not made of metal due to the fact that you could possibly lose power via heat-soaking since metals are good conductors. Clean the tube and hit the filter with a K&N recharge kit and you're good to go. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale! Last edited by asiansensation78; April 3rd, 2010 at 10:18 PM.

April 3rd, 2010, 10:23 PM	#10
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	so get a black tube and not a chrome one? __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 10:25 PM	#11
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	He meant plastic vs metal. __________________

April 3rd, 2010, 10:42 PM	#13
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	alright good deal! __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 3rd, 2010, 10:51 PM	#14
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	im building my own CAI...my friends have done the same...connect a K&N filter to it...and call it a day....so simple and cost about $15 in tubing...and that will make a fender well or ram air....plus it's really easy to paint....i'll be finishing mine later in the week hopefully

April 3rd, 2010, 11:02 PM	#15
ndfrspd Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT 1:34.43@13.86 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dude, how cheap are you? why would you buy a used CAI? spend 80 dollars and get one from American Muscle. __________________ "The only way to learn about a car truly is to break something and fix it yourself..."

April 3rd, 2010, 11:05 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	What is wrong with a used cai? I can understand not making one, but other than the filter with is wrong with a used one? __________________

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April 3rd, 2010, 11:15 PM	#18
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Fuck used, I got a recycled CAI! __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 3rd, 2010, 11:16 PM	#19
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	I didn't ask for your flames in my thread please excuse yourself from wasting further breathe in this thread thank you!!! I am not cheap for getting a used CAI i am not getting one for 80$ because its chrome /stainless steel flashy yes But I have enough show I am ready for some go I don't pop my hood for anyone anyways but my self!!!!! I will end up getting a used CAI most likely! lol asian thats priceless I wish I could rep you again for that! __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

April 4th, 2010, 10:27 PM	#20
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	nothing wrong with used parts. thats really all i buy because im cheap haha. for my intake, i used a stocky tube, made it look pretty (aka, i painted it) got the MAF adapter plate and put a 9" universal cone filter on there. cheap and easy. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

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