CAI really worth it?

GreenMustang00 · August 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM

Windstar FTW!!

they say 7rwhp but I really felt it.. coulda been even more

1REASUN · August 9th, 2010, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Six Banger

I have true duals with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers

+1...ME TOO!

i love how they sound...i think i have 2 1/4 inch piping...how about you?...kinda wish i went 2.5 but my tips are 2.5 i believe (its been a while since i had done the work)

and it seems to be louder when you first start the car and the piping is cold. once you run it for a while, or go for a highway run or something for like 15 minutes, it seems it isnt as loud as it is through the first 5 minutes of starting up :-/

i still love it tho

newfieGT · August 9th, 2010, 03:45 PM

For a CAI, would you guys go with K&N, BBK, or C&L?

goren813 · August 9th, 2010, 03:47 PM

None of the above. An Ebay kit or the one from AmericanMuscle does the exact same thing as the name brands... not a mod you want to spend any more than necessary money on.

GreenMustang00 · August 9th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Buy a cheap CAI with a K&N filter if you have your heart set on getting one

newfieGT · August 9th, 2010, 03:53 PM

Ill probaly end up buying a cheap one and just do the K&N filter, youre saying they all have the same hp gains (if any) ?

GreenMustang00 · August 9th, 2010, 03:55 PM

yea No real difference. The only thing I would buy namebrand would be the filter.
But the American Muscle CAI's filter might be good. Ya never know

newfieGT · August 9th, 2010, 03:56 PM

okay i will see how it goes and post the results

Codeman · August 9th, 2010, 06:03 PM

I would get one. If you can get a cheap one. They add better throttle response. NO real power, but they look better, and add better response and sound cooler. But I am sure a drop in filter with no air box would do the same thing. I would do like others said just get the drop in filter. Remove old air box and save up for windstar kit. That way you get the tubin in the kit and reuse your drop in filter.

GreenMustang00 · August 9th, 2010, 06:06 PM

K&N 7 inch filter with 3 inch inlet for 32 bucks at advanced

walt1120 · August 9th, 2010, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

A CAI does improve the airflow, not much, but its a noticeable difference switching back and forth from stock to a CAI... true that creating a bigger opening, i.e. a larger throttle body, won't give you much gains since the manifold is the same...its just all pieces to a whole and everyone says "this mod is worthless" yet the guy with the highest hp and fastest times has it...

its virtually worthless on a v6 unless you windstar/port the stock manifold and get a larger TB

August 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM	#21
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Windstar FTW!! they say 7rwhp but I really felt it.. coulda been even more __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

August 9th, 2010, 03:47 PM	#24
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	None of the above. An Ebay kit or the one from AmericanMuscle does the exact same thing as the name brands... not a mod you want to spend any more than necessary money on. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 9th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#25
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Buy a cheap CAI with a K&N filter if you have your heart set on getting one __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

August 9th, 2010, 03:55 PM	#27
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	yea No real difference. The only thing I would buy namebrand would be the filter. But the American Muscle CAI's filter might be good. Ya never know __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

August 9th, 2010, 06:03 PM	#29
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would get one. If you can get a cheap one. They add better throttle response. NO real power, but they look better, and add better response and sound cooler. But I am sure a drop in filter with no air box would do the same thing. I would do like others said just get the drop in filter. Remove old air box and save up for windstar kit. That way you get the tubin in the kit and reuse your drop in filter. __________________ 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

August 9th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#23
newfieGT Newbie 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	For a CAI, would you guys go with K&N, BBK, or C&L?

August 9th, 2010, 03:53 PM	#26
newfieGT Newbie 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ill probaly end up buying a cheap one and just do the K&N filter, youre saying they all have the same hp gains (if any) ?

August 9th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#28
newfieGT Newbie 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay i will see how it goes and post the results

August 9th, 2010, 06:06 PM	#30
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	K&N 7 inch filter with 3 inch inlet for 32 bucks at advanced __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

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