Is this CAI worth it?

XxstarspyXX · June 16th, 2011, 08:10 AM

Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I was thinking of buying a CAI but i dont want to spend 200+ right now on a branded CAI, should i wait or will this do for now?

BML99 · June 16th, 2011, 08:23 AM

That'll work great. I ran the AM brand on my 1996 v6. I'd do it again the same way

HMUSN · June 16th, 2011, 08:24 AM

That will work just fine.

walt1120 · June 16th, 2011, 12:53 PM

itll work but dont expect any gains. maybe 1-2hp.

mcqueen · June 16th, 2011, 02:25 PM

It's nice to clean up the engine bay. Gains are very minimal but you get a little whistle at higher RPMs (which is fun when dumb people ride with you). It will rust after a while, especially if you drive in the rain and snow a lot (but most of the rust is just on the plate holding the filter in the fender). I got bored and painted mine a few weeks ago (was tired of the rust look)

SlowSix · June 16th, 2011, 02:42 PM

windstar ftw.
My car whistles pretty damn loud. I let my buddy drive my car and you could hear it from like 30-40 yards away if you're in front of the car. I like to tell stupid people its my blower.

mcqueen · June 16th, 2011, 02:51 PM

I suppose I should also mention, that CAI works basically as well as the high priced CAIs. Like 01Silver said, a Windstar swap is better if you want real gains but it is more expensive than a CAI.

BML99 · June 16th, 2011, 02:52 PM

That's good lookin McQueen....I've wanted to paint my UPR cold air to match redfire but alas, I am noob. D: I wish somewhere would sell em' pre-painted.

mcqueen · June 16th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by BML99

That's good lookin McQueen....I've wanted to paint my UPR cold air to match redfire but alas, I am noob. D: I wish somewhere would sell em' pre-painted.

It's not as hard as you think

I'll probably end up doing a little write-up on it, but I want to see how the paint holds up on the chrome first. It's still looking good so far.

BML99 · June 16th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Awesome, I'll keep an eye out, as I have heard that can be problematic.

UnrealAce123 · June 16th, 2011, 03:13 PM

That's nice Mcqueen. never thought about doing it white. Why dont you use high engine enamel? might hold up stronger then the doller rattle can paint. or 5 doller primer can then doller can paint lol.

Mustanglax12 · June 16th, 2011, 03:19 PM

ya that CAI is great. All those other more expensive ones...your just paying for the brand name mostly.

Nito2v · June 16th, 2011, 03:19 PM

I can vouch for the CAI from American Muscle. Works as well as any other, no real gains but you'll feel a slight bit difference in throttle power, etc. It's a nice, cheap addition that you'll have fun with for a while.

mcqueen · June 16th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by UnrealAce123

That's nice Mcqueen. never thought about doing it white. Why dont you use high engine enamel? might hold up stronger then the doller rattle can paint. or 5 doller primer can then doller can paint lol.

That air intake tubing itself doesn't get all that hot so I imagine the Krylon I used will handle the heat just fine. But I've heard that it's difficult to get paint to stick to chrome which is where I may or may not run into problems. So far it's holding on well. Went over the engine bay with a pressure washer a week or two ago and it didn't pull any of the paint off

mustangmike! · June 16th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Did you scuff the chrome ?

mcqueen · June 16th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Did you scuff the chrome ?

Of course

Lumoon · June 16th, 2011, 07:27 PM

In addition to this you may want to do a accelerator pedal mod. Costs like $2 and takes a whole five minutes to do yourself. I'll find the link and post it give me a second. Found it, Mustangworld - 99 - 00 Gas Pedal Adjustment tip

dgt_mustang · June 17th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Do the 2001 models have the accelerator problem listed above?

mcqueen · June 17th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

Do the 2001 models have the accelerator problem listed above?

Yes. I believe that link was just never updated to include the 01-04 models, but there is slack in their throttle cables so that little mod works on 99-04s.

Six Banger · June 17th, 2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

That air intake tubing itself doesn't get all that hot so I imagine the Krylon I used will handle the heat just fine. But I've heard that it's difficult to get paint to stick to chrome which is where I may or may not run into problems. So far it's holding on well. Went over the engine bay with a pressure washer a week or two ago and it didn't pull any of the paint off

Mines been painted for a while and was fine, I didnt like chrome from the start so I just did flat black, its held up through winter.

Just make sure you sand, prime, and do a couple coats and it will be fine

June 16th, 2011, 08:10 AM	#1
XxstarspyXX Regular 2002 V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 457 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is this CAI worth it? Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! I was thinking of buying a CAI but i dont want to spend 200+ right now on a branded CAI, should i wait or will this do for now? __________________ Selling Chrome Black Saleens + Mustang GT4 Rims http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...al-pickup.html

June 16th, 2011, 08:23 AM	#2
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,517 iTrader: 5 reviews	That'll work great. I ran the AM brand on my 1996 v6. I'd do it again the same way __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

June 16th, 2011, 08:24 AM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	That will work just fine. __________________

June 16th, 2011, 12:53 PM	#4
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	itll work but dont expect any gains. maybe 1-2hp. __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

June 16th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#6
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	windstar ftw. My car whistles pretty damn loud. I let my buddy drive my car and you could hear it from like 30-40 yards away if you're in front of the car. I like to tell stupid people its my blower. __________________ Build Thread

June 16th, 2011, 02:52 PM	#8
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,517 iTrader: 5 reviews	That's good lookin McQueen....I've wanted to paint my UPR cold air to match redfire but alas, I am noob. D: I wish somewhere would sell em' pre-painted. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

June 16th, 2011, 03:01 PM	#10
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,517 iTrader: 5 reviews	Awesome, I'll keep an eye out, as I have heard that can be problematic. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

June 16th, 2011, 03:13 PM	#11
UnrealAce123 Regular 97 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vallejo,Ca Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's nice Mcqueen. never thought about doing it white. Why dont you use high engine enamel? might hold up stronger then the doller rattle can paint. or 5 doller primer can then doller can paint lol.

June 16th, 2011, 03:19 PM	#13
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I can vouch for the CAI from American Muscle. Works as well as any other, no real gains but you'll feel a slight bit difference in throttle power, etc. It's a nice, cheap addition that you'll have fun with for a while. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

June 16th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#15
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you scuff the chrome ? __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

June 16th, 2011, 07:27 PM	#17
Lumoon Regular 2001 Mustang V6 Its a V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 460 iTrader: 0 reviews	In addition to this you may want to do a accelerator pedal mod. Costs like $2 and takes a whole five minutes to do yourself. I'll find the link and post it give me a second. Found it, Mustangworld - 99 - 00 Gas Pedal Adjustment tip __________________ Done so far: 3.73 w/ lsd rear end. custom 91 octane tune by R Style Performance rebuilt 4r70w 24% UDP pulleys aluminum drive shaft Windstar ready to be installed pending ported lower intake arrival

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