performance difference between jlt cai and ram air intake

thorpedo26 · September 26th, 2008, 01:17 AM

which one is the better intake and why? i never understood

njstang · September 26th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Due to the design the cold air is supposed to be more effiecient due to the filter being mounted in the passenger side fender farther from the engine. HP differences arnt much, only about 2 or 3 I would guess. The short ram mounts inside the engine compartment, and sucks air that is around the motor which is hotter.

andres0286 · September 26th, 2008, 09:01 AM

+1

RyanGT · September 26th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Only time ram air is, ram air. Is with the light taken out (like at the track) Thats why sometimes you see mustangs with the right side light taken out.

cai is generally better like reasons said. (unless at the track with light taken out).

foursixblurrrr03 · September 26th, 2008, 01:18 PM

http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf

this has some very good info.

thorpedo26 · September 26th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by foursixblurrrr03

http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf

this has some very good info.

thanks broski that really helped

chefalan23 · September 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM

it doesnt matter, you wont be able to tell the difference. 2-3 hp is seriously nothing. i'm starting to a club. its called say no to cold air intakes. who wants to join?

jivepepper · September 27th, 2008, 04:31 AM

I feel a drop in K&N Filter is about as good as any CAI.

cliffyk · September 27th, 2008, 12:36 PM

The OEM intake is a CAI, as stated in the KB link, and a pretty good one at that.

Beyond this, I have never seen any unbiased back-to-back controlled dyno tests (as in NOT performed by a "CAI" vendor or a magazine having full-page glossy ads for a vendor's CAI) showing ANY performance gain for any aftermarket intake.

We dynoed my '03 with the OEM intake and a Purolator filter, and with no filter. Guess what?

There was no discernable difference, none, zilch, zip, nada...

v606er · September 27th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by foursixblurrrr03

http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf

this has some very good info.

wow after reading this, i wished i had an RAI.

but the factory air box in the 05+ is mounted in the engine compartment, not the fender.

chefalan23 · September 27th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by jivepepper

I feel a drop in K&N Filter is about as good as any CAI.

+1,000,000 i had a k&n drop in with silencer removed and my dumb ass went and spent 230 bucks for a jlt cai and i felt nothing. and when i say nothing i mean zip, zilch, nada, nothing. it actually sounded better with the k&n and silencer removed than it did with the cai. a nice big shiney cai is nothing more than asthetics for the engine bay.

zinc02GT · September 27th, 2008, 01:58 PM

No differences for real. Stocker is fine as it is.

September 26th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#3
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September 26th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#4
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Only time ram air is, ram air. Is with the light taken out (like at the track) Thats why sometimes you see mustangs with the right side light taken out. cai is generally better like reasons said. (unless at the track with light taken out). __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

September 27th, 2008, 04:31 AM	#8
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,564 iTrader: 1 reviews	I feel a drop in K&N Filter is about as good as any CAI. __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq Best 1/4: AT 431HP 12.29 @ 124 AT 515HP 11.24 @ 129 AT 638HP 11.01 @ 135 AT 665HP ??.?? @ ??? 80*+day, 1400' track, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17DR'S Trap speed = true measurement of HP.

September 27th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#9
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,362 iTrader: 0 reviews	The OEM intake is a CAI, as stated in the KB link, and a pretty good one at that. Beyond this, I have never seen any unbiased back-to-back controlled dyno tests (as in NOT performed by a "CAI" vendor or a magazine having full-page glossy ads for a vendor's CAI) showing ANY performance gain for any aftermarket intake. We dynoed my '03 with the OEM intake and a Purolator filter, and with no filter. Guess what? There was no discernable difference, none, zilch, zip, nada... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, FRPP 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, Delta Force Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 ft.lb. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

September 27th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#12
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	No differences for real. Stocker is fine as it is. __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

September 26th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#5
foursixblurrrr03 MM's official Brony 2003 Mustang GT 14.13 @ 98.4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 1,859 iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf this has some very good info.

September 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#7
chefalan23 Enthusiast 07 gt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: columbia sc Posts: 945 iTrader: 0 reviews	it doesnt matter, you wont be able to tell the difference. 2-3 hp is seriously nothing. i'm starting to a club. its called say no to cold air intakes. who wants to join?

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