[ModdedMach]

Ok so i know this topic is unbelievably over posted so i appologize....

I have a JLT intake on my Mach 1 right now, but i own a C&L intake that i pulled off my first Mach 1 before it died, lol.

My question here is since i own both price isnt an issue, should i go ahead and swap out My JLT with my C&L. Ive heard it flows better, ive also heard that the performance difference is Nill, and also that C&L is better if you plan on more seriously modding your car.

What do you guys think, switch it and sell the JLT?

C&L def looks better i think, my elbow on my jlt is all worn from the hood.

Thanks and sorry again for beating a dead horse.

[02NightRider]

Haha. You probably wont see much performance differences. But it seems like you want to switch it out. So go ahead .

P.S you should post these kinda threads in the 99-04 section. Probably would see more answers faster?

[B's04gt]

There isnt going to be much difference if any between intakes..

[PsnSnake_19]

sell me the jlt just saying, is jlt alot better then the mac intake i have on?? it came with the car. I dont even think your intake will fit my car though now that i think about it

[ModdedMach]

Im not really concerned about performance really, i have the whole c&l intake except for the housing around the filter, but i have that part from my JLT. The JLT is nice but the elbow is all worn, i think the C&L is just a more durable and better made product. Plus it looks 10 times better, lol. Plus i have the MAF from my other mach too, b/t that and the JLT i should be about to make a couple hundred bucks...ish

[ModdedMach]

Originally Posted by PsnSnake_19 sell me the jlt just saying, is jlt alot better then the mac intake i have on?? it came with the car. I dont even think your intake will fit my car though now that i think about it

I dont think itll fit either, machs have that oval style TB similar to the 03 cobras.

[PsnSnake_19]

yea thats what i figured :/ dammnit lol

[ModdedMach]

im kinda still deciding, on one hand the JLT very fat and short, and i could sell the C&L for more, but the C&L is SEXY man.

To be honest i think im gonna sell the C&L and get a little more money for it. The JLT looks sweet cause it matches my car lol, My black 03 has the black valve covers too, everythings black so it kinda fits, i just wish it didnt have the wear on the elbow from the hood.

[PsnSnake_19]

paint the wear then?? and i have a mac intake is that good?

[ModdedMach]

The "best" based on general consensus are most likely going to JLT and C&L, airaid makes nice intake and Macs are bad either but it all depends on the combination of price, quality and performance. Jlts are effing huge and C&L is cast aluminum, which will last forever. I think with intakes, u get what u pay for.

[LXS]

At least you got those, mine came with a k&n fipk

[PsnSnake_19]

yea the mac came with the car thats why i was wondering, i plan to get jlt or c&l in the long run but not anytime soon

[LXS]

I wonder where mine ranks compared to all the others? lol

[ModdedMach]

FIPK is a great intake, i would definitely call it one of the top of the lines, i had an FIPK on a v6 that i had for years, plus with the K&N they have Dyno sheets on most of there CAIs so you can really tell what it does at the ground. On the s/c cobras and other boosted fords they offer around 30hp difference on the dyno (obviously because theyre boosted). KN fitment and finish are really good. They almost look like something that would come from the factory. I like the JLT, as i said earlier, cause its effin HUGE lol.

Like also stated above, with intakes i think you get what you pay for mostly, and FIPK isnt the cheapest lol.

[ShapeShifter]

Do you have the C&L maf to go with the C&L intake? If so, use either or (JLT/C&L) with said MAF.

[bottled2v]

you're just going to be changing them for looks, so whichever looks better go with it. the jlt is plastic, wont hold up as good as aluminum, however should still last a very long time and it will resist heat more, and vice versa with the c&l. will last forever however the pipe will get hotter causing the incoming air to be hotter.

I honestly dont think you'll see any gain, even comparing the stock intake to the c&l or jlt, you're only gonna pick up maybe 2-3 hp. so, what i would do is find out which one would sell for more money, and sell it. with the money buy a used tuner, or a o/r midpipe, something you'll actually see gains from.

[95mustangGT/SVT]

Originally Posted by PsnSnake_19 yea the mac came with the car thats why i was wondering, i plan to get jlt or c&l in the long run but not anytime soon

They all work about the same. It doesn't matter if you have the $85 American Muscle one or one that wsa $200. They all flow about the same... You can max out a stock MAF on anyone of them.

[justAbullitt]

Originally Posted by ModdedMach Ok so i know this topic is unbelievably over posted so i appologize.... I have a JLT intake on my Mach 1 right now, but i own a C&L intake that i pulled off my first Mach 1 before it died, lol. My question here is since i own both price isnt an issue, should i go ahead and swap out My JLT with my C&L. Ive heard it flows better, ive also heard that the performance difference is Nill, and also that C&L is better if you plan on more seriously modding your car. What do you guys think, switch it and sell the JLT? C&L def looks better i think, my elbow on my jlt is all worn from the hood. Thanks and sorry again for beating a dead horse.

You just answered your question right there. I have a JLT ram intake but would go with a C&L any day for looks alone. I bet you feel zero performance difference between the two.

[ModdedMach]

Originally Posted by bottled2v I honestly dont think you'll see any gain, even comparing the stock intake to the c&l or jlt, you're only gonna pick up maybe 2-3 hp. so, what i would do is find out which one would sell for more money, and sell it. with the money buy a used tuner, or a o/r midpipe, something you'll actually see gains from.

I already have American Racing LT headers and o/r X, borla stingers, SCT tuner, Dyno tune. Im pretty much maxed on Bolt on power, i was just really preplexed as to which one i wanted to keep...

I think im gonna Keep the JLT b/c its effin huge, and straight, and i think plastic will make for better air intake temperatures than aluminium. Plus it looks good, JLTs look sick on Black mustangs. After comparing the 2 the C&Ls piping looks little next to the JLT.

And yes i still have the MAF that was mounted in the C&L, i think im just gonna sell it along with my MGW shifter, i should be able to get a couple hundred outta those. Its probably gonna go into the DA polisher and compounds for the mach.

[bottled2v]

put it towards some giggly gas.