Cold Air Intakes

Mike113 · November 17th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Ok, so for my first mod, i was thinkin about gettin a cai. I was looking at american muscle and they have one that is $85 and the rest are like 200+. Will the cheap one get the drop done? or is it really worth it to get a name brand cai and pay $250.
Thanks

RyanGT · November 17th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Get the JLT its awesome! (i wish i had one). Joe (trick tuners) had a deal going on in the vendor section with the jlt intakes, you should go check it out.

RyanGT · November 17th, 2008, 05:54 PM

MM Specials!! JLT blow out (select intakes) Livewire sale!

Mike113 · November 17th, 2008, 05:57 PM

ok thanks, but do you think that the cheap one from american muscle will work ok? i dont really have a whole lot of cash to spend right now.

KevinJ99GT · November 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM

go with jlt if u can get it fairly cheap and if u cant just get a K&N drop in filter its not gonna make much of a difference.

bullitt ak · November 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Got a k&n FIPK for under $150 from autozone +12.8 hp according to k&n

RyanGT · November 17th, 2008, 06:33 PM

Manufactures advertised hp are way off from real. Drop in filter wont give you 13 hp. But if your hurting for money might as well do that. Wont be a CAI but will give you a little extra pep.

Give us the link the to cheap one?

B0B · November 17th, 2008, 06:36 PM

your best bet is to get a used intake off a forum somewhere. there are plenty of them around, people get superchargers and take them off. i got a used K&N intake off the corral forums for 125 shipped, ran it for a year, then ended up selling it on craigslist for $150.

Lefty · November 17th, 2008, 06:43 PM

+1

00redgt · November 17th, 2008, 07:09 PM

my friend has the cheap o from am,i looks ok.the filter aint the best but by the time u buy a k/n filter for it u can get a used one off ebay for that price..or make ur own

GTsetGO · November 17th, 2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by bullitt ak

Got a k&n FIPK for under $150 from autozone +12.8 hp according to k&n

try 2-3 hp.

00redgt · November 17th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by bullitt ak

Got a k&n FIPK for under $150 from autozone +12.8 hp according to k&n

thats what they tell u so u will buy it an then there car prob has a few mods to make that when they added it

Whitehorse · November 17th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I would wait and save up for something nice. I just prefer namebrand stuff on my car. I know some things work just as well, but most the time you honestly get what you pay for and most of those cheap intakes fall apart or the filter comes apart and gets sucked into your motor a little at a time. If you want something right now and don't want to spring for the real deal, I would get something used or a drop-in, as previously mentioned.

Mike113 · November 17th, 2008, 08:26 PM

ok, i'll probably look for a used one on ebay, thanks for all the feedback

Scott2001GT · November 17th, 2008, 09:11 PM

I have the JLT Ram-air intake(fender well) and I love it. kinda a pain to put in but no big deal. and the compliants don't stop either

neverfastenough1 · November 17th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Not the best first mod, but if you want your eng bay to look pretty, then go for it. Just take your 55 bucks and buy a drop in K&N until you can save money for a good CAI. You'll get the same results as a cheap CAI, if not better, IMO.

moosenuk17 · November 18th, 2008, 02:33 AM

you get what you pay for bro....

F8L GT · November 18th, 2008, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by Scott2001GT

I have the JLT Ram-air intake(fender well) and I love it. kinda a pain to put in but no big deal. and the compliants don't stop either

Ram Air kit isnt in the finder well. It sits in the stock filter location.

UnixHH · November 18th, 2008, 03:59 AM

i have a brand new black jlt cold air intake i havent even taken it out of the box... i decided to get a blower before i even got the intake in the mail lol......any takers

Scott2001GT · November 18th, 2008, 09:43 PM

ya htats my bad. but fender well is better CAI. less heat and inside then
engine bay

November 17th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#1
Mike113 Regular 2000 Mustang GT 14.08@98 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cold Air Intakes Ok, so for my first mod, i was thinkin about gettin a cai. I was looking at american muscle and they have one that is $85 and the rest are like 200+. Will the cheap one get the drop done? or is it really worth it to get a name brand cai and pay $250. Thanks

November 17th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#2
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Get the JLT its awesome! (i wish i had one). Joe (trick tuners) had a deal going on in the vendor section with the jlt intakes, you should go check it out. __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

November 17th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#3
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	MM Specials!! JLT blow out (select intakes) Livewire sale! __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

November 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#5
KevinJ99GT Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.30 1/8th mile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	go with jlt if u can get it fairly cheap and if u cant just get a K&N drop in filter its not gonna make much of a difference. __________________ - full bolt on's, hitech stage 2's, zex 100 shot

November 17th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#7
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Manufactures advertised hp are way off from real. Drop in filter wont give you 13 hp. But if your hurting for money might as well do that. Wont be a CAI but will give you a little extra pep. Give us the link the to cheap one? __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

November 17th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#4
Mike113 Regular 2000 Mustang GT 14.08@98 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 392 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thanks, but do you think that the cheap one from american muscle will work ok? i dont really have a whole lot of cash to spend right now.

November 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#6
bullitt ak Enthusiast 2001 mustang bullitt Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 676 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got a k&n FIPK for under $150 from autozone +12.8 hp according to k&n

November 17th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#8
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	your best bet is to get a used intake off a forum somewhere. there are plenty of them around, people get superchargers and take them off. i got a used K&N intake off the corral forums for 125 shipped, ran it for a year, then ended up selling it on craigslist for $150. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

November 17th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#9
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,387 iTrader: 11 reviews	+1 __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

November 17th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#10
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	my friend has the cheap o from am,i looks ok.the filter aint the best but by the time u buy a k/n filter for it u can get a used one off ebay for that price..or make ur own __________________

November 17th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#13
Whitehorse Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would wait and save up for something nice. I just prefer namebrand stuff on my car. I know some things work just as well, but most the time you honestly get what you pay for and most of those cheap intakes fall apart or the filter comes apart and gets sucked into your motor a little at a time. If you want something right now and don't want to spring for the real deal, I would get something used or a drop-in, as previously mentioned. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Bassani Crew Member

November 17th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#14
Mike113 Regular 2000 Mustang GT 14.08@98 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 392 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok, i'll probably look for a used one on ebay, thanks for all the feedback

November 17th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#15
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have the JLT Ram-air intake(fender well) and I love it. kinda a pain to put in but no big deal. and the compliants don't stop either

November 17th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#16
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,777 iTrader: 3 reviews	Not the best first mod, but if you want your eng bay to look pretty, then go for it. Just take your 55 bucks and buy a drop in K&N until you can save money for a good CAI. You'll get the same results as a cheap CAI, if not better, IMO. __________________

November 18th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#17
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	you get what you pay for bro.... __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

November 18th, 2008, 03:59 AM	#19
UnixHH MM Fanatic 2003 Saleen S281 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 4,274 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a brand new black jlt cold air intake i havent even taken it out of the box... i decided to get a blower before i even got the intake in the mail lol......any takers __________________ 480RWHP 450RWTQ 15psi @ 15* on 91 octane

November 18th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#20
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,628 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	ya htats my bad. but fender well is better CAI. less heat and inside then engine bay

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