Customizing my CAI

mattf0509 · October 10th, 2009, 02:21 PM

i liked your idea so much that i copyed you..it really does make a difference despite what every person on here that said it doesnt..i can tell it sounds different and when im flooring it from around 20 and up it puts me in my seat a lil bit more..thanks again for the idea ill probably start painting stuff next time i get paid

Zatrekaz · October 11th, 2009, 08:56 PM

I see you bought the really big one. I thought that one was just a bit to big haha.

Well, I noticed the other day that some residue from the belt has been slinging onto the CAI tube and caking itself INTO the paint. I can not get it to come off...

I suppose I will simply have to repaint the bottom part of the tube every few months or so.

sand1303 · October 11th, 2009, 10:08 PM

dude, that looks freakin awsome. i love it. what do you think the downfalls are from not having the heat shield blocking the engine heat? i would prob do that to mine but i am not sure about pulling all that hot air in. where did you get your filter?

Zatrekaz · October 11th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by sand1303

dude, that looks freakin awsome. i love it. what do you think the downfalls are from not having the heat shield blocking the engine heat? i would prob do that to mine but i am not sure about pulling all that hot air in. where did you get your filter?

I doubt the change in temp is a huge issue. I got the filter from Autozone.

v606er · October 11th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Wow, impressive handiwork there.

rfcsoulja · October 12th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Really nice op.

Zatrekaz · October 12th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Thanks all.

I just have to find a way to counter this residue coming off my belt baking into the paint...

yellowstang6r · October 13th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Thanks all.

I just have to find a way to counter this residue coming off my belt baking into the paint...

I thought about doing this a few times, but one thing kept me from doing it...how did you secure the tube to keep it from bouncing around?

With the fenderwell CAI it is secured by the heat shield, what about w/ this setup?

Zatrekaz · October 15th, 2009, 01:59 AM

With all the clamps tight on the junction points, and the end resting on metal, it stays put...

I don't have it secured, but when everything is assembled it is sturdy. You can barely move it around with your hand.

SinisterStang · November 16th, 2009, 02:51 PM

I just did this myself and I did notice better throttle response on the street but the biggest improvement was on the freeway, I really noticed it there. The exhaust tone aslo got a bit throatier and deeper so it was an all around plus! Thanks for the idea!

Teamsterjohn · November 16th, 2009, 05:37 PM

That looks great!!!

stang23 · November 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM

i know this thread is a month old but just saw it...lol
CAI looks good.....i likes

Codeman · November 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM

me too! that is sweet. i am not nearly that skilled when it comes to painting. i just painted something for my snowmobile with spray paint right away a run in the paint i was p***** it always happens when i first start out too i just get to carried away i guess.

F8L GT · November 16th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

With all the clamps tight on the junction points, and the end resting on metal, it stays put...

I don't have it secured, but when everything is assembled it is sturdy. You can barely move it around with your hand.

, thats how the JLT Ram Air Intakes are for the GTs, they just sit there

October 10th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#61
mattf0509 Regular 2000 3.8L v6 when i finished track was closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 reviews	i liked your idea so much that i copyed you..it really does make a difference despite what every person on here that said it doesnt..i can tell it sounds different and when im flooring it from around 20 and up it puts me in my seat a lil bit more..thanks again for the idea ill probably start painting stuff next time i get paid Attached Thumbnails

October 11th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#62
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	I see you bought the really big one. I thought that one was just a bit to big haha. Well, I noticed the other day that some residue from the belt has been slinging onto the CAI tube and caking itself INTO the paint. I can not get it to come off... I suppose I will simply have to repaint the bottom part of the tube every few months or so. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

October 12th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#67
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Thanks all. I just have to find a way to counter this residue coming off my belt baking into the paint... __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

October 15th, 2009, 01:59 AM	#69
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	With all the clamps tight on the junction points, and the end resting on metal, it stays put... I don't have it secured, but when everything is assembled it is sturdy. You can barely move it around with your hand. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

November 16th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#71
Teamsterjohn Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	That looks great!!! __________________ CAI, UDP, Eibach Pro Kit, Predator performance tune, C/C Plates, Ajustable Panhard Bar, 17 inch rims and tires, GT duals with Pypes X pipe. GT Rear Bumper.

October 11th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#63
sand1303 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude, that looks freakin awsome. i love it. what do you think the downfalls are from not having the heat shield blocking the engine heat? i would prob do that to mine but i am not sure about pulling all that hot air in. where did you get your filter?

October 12th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#66
rfcsoulja Hardcore Enthusiast 01 True Blue v6 to slow to matter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,141 iTrader: 0 reviews	Really nice op.

November 16th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#70
SinisterStang Regular 2000 Mustang/P71 CrownVic N/A Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just did this myself and I did notice better throttle response on the street but the biggest improvement was on the freeway, I really noticed it there. The exhaust tone aslo got a bit throatier and deeper so it was an all around plus! Thanks for the idea!

November 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#72
stang23 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 193 iTrader: 1 reviews	i know this thread is a month old but just saw it...lol CAI looks good.....i likes __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

November 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#73
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	me too! that is sweet. i am not nearly that skilled when it comes to painting. i just painted something for my snowmobile with spray paint right away a run in the paint i was p***** it always happens when i first start out too i just get to carried away i guess. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

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