Cold Air Intake?

sunburst · July 29th, 2011, 12:31 PM

ok so i hate to make a new thread about this, but should i bother getting a CAI for my v6? i've heard that the gains are so minimal that its not even worth buying but ive also heard its a must-have for any mustang.. the reason why i need to know is because i just got paid and the american muscle cai is on sale for only $55, but only for the next 2 days.. should i get it?? if anything does the car run smoother or sound better with it?

Skargon · July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM

I know it doesnt do much, But for that sale it is very tempting..
For me I just think a good K&N or other Performance filter in there, And you're set.
I would rather do something else with 55$.. Like Get Gas.. LOL

But anyways, Its all up to what you want to do in the long term, Sure a CAI is awesome and may change the way things sound, But the 2-5 Horses you gain wont be as noticeable as you want. If you're going to Tune it up a bit more later, Sure; Go ahead. Every little Mod helps a little bit.

it's all up to you man, It's your car.
You're doing what I do! Lol
Trying to convince yourself to do it by asking. Nothing wrong with that. its what we do as men. We find backup.

Mana_MGT · July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM

IMO, they are not worth!

just now i was lurking around for some mods, I found out that the K&N intake is $298 and the Tri Ax Shifter is $190 (all with shipping to Dubai) so after some deep thought and analyzing, I've reached to a conclusion that: screw intake, get shifter!! lol

2000stallion · July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM

The CAI nets you maybe 1 or 2 hp honestly. The windstar intake would be much better. But its more expensive

sunburst · July 29th, 2011, 12:45 PM

thanks for the replies i know that it probably won't benefit my car much.. but $55 is just so tempting lol. i do eventually plan on getting a tuner though if that would help any

Originally Posted by 2000stallion

The CAI nets you maybe 1 or 2 hp honestly. The windstar intake would be much better. But its more expensive

i would love a windstar but i just don't see it happening anytime soon :/

RedDevilGT · July 29th, 2011, 06:21 PM

I say for $55 why not? Yeah you won't see much gains, but it'll look nice and clean up the engine bay a little bit.

Green_6er · July 29th, 2011, 06:52 PM

getting a k&n drop in filter would be pretty close to 55 so why not get the extra eye candy under the hood?

polemonkey · July 29th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mattman

I say for $55 why not? Yeah you won't see much gains, but it'll look nice and clean up the engine bay a little bit.

+1

6ER THEN I 8ER! · July 30th, 2011, 07:51 PM

the only way i'd run one is if i got it for free...i cannot pay for something that pointless when other things could be bought

adryan · July 31st, 2011, 08:12 AM

I just ordered mine yesterday for the $55 AM CAI... with shipping to Canada, it came out to about $83US. Not too bad. I found one from a local ricer supplier and he was charging me $98CAN + tax. However, I'm not sure how long it'll get to me... 5 maybe 10 days.

I know it's not much gain but a gain is a gain. Now that my newer engine is installed and my car is on the road, I have the old engine to play with and take my time to do the port and polish of the intakes and heads.

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Mana_MGT · July 31st, 2011, 08:19 AM

as I said, im getting a shifter 1st, but if I found a locally used intake for a decent price then hell yeah!! $298 for a new intake which will benefit few tiny hp's, NO

methos · July 31st, 2011, 09:35 AM

mmm you will get between 1 and 2 hp, if you put a good K&N filter then you might see 3 or 4 hp if you are lucky, supposedly it can increase mpg as well, so what the hell go for it and if you can get a tune even better

sunburst · July 31st, 2011, 01:38 PM

well i went ahead and ordered it. if a $400 windstar intake nets around 7hp then i figure a $55 CAI netting from 1 to 2 hp (maybe more with a tune) is a decent deal. plus like others said it will clean up the engine bay a bit

Originally Posted by Mana_MGT

as I said, im getting a shifter 1st, but if I found a locally used intake for a decent price then hell yeah!! $298 for a new intake which will benefit few tiny hp's, NO

yeah im only getting it because of the low price. i would not pay $298 for a cai either

6ER THEN I 8ER! · July 31st, 2011, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by sunburst

well i went ahead and ordered it. if a $400 windstar intake nets around 7hp then i figure a $55 CAI netting from 1 to 2 hp (maybe more with a tune) is a decent deal. plus like others said it will clean up the engine bay a bit

yeah im only getting it because of the low price. i would not pay $298 for a cai either

the hp isn't the reason people go for the windstar though...it's the tq

bonzi4688 · July 31st, 2011, 07:40 PM

I have that CAI, honestly your not going to notice any hp gains. The intake will sound much better but go ahead and buy it then save up for some gears and then a tuner

July 29th, 2011, 12:31 PM	#1
sunburst Regular 2000 V6 Stang Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 430 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cold Air Intake? ok so i hate to make a new thread about this, but should i bother getting a CAI for my v6? i've heard that the gains are so minimal that its not even worth buying but ive also heard its a must-have for any mustang.. the reason why i need to know is because i just got paid and the american muscle cai is on sale for only $55, but only for the next 2 days.. should i get it?? if anything does the car run smoother or sound better with it? __________________ visuals..CAI..exhaust.. eventually a 4v swap! http://thegsmc.com

July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#2
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know it doesnt do much, But for that sale it is very tempting.. For me I just think a good K&N or other Performance filter in there, And you're set. I would rather do something else with 55$.. Like Get Gas.. LOL But anyways, Its all up to what you want to do in the long term, Sure a CAI is awesome and may change the way things sound, But the 2-5 Horses you gain wont be as noticeable as you want. If you're going to Tune it up a bit more later, Sure; Go ahead. Every little Mod helps a little bit. it's all up to you man, It's your car. You're doing what I do! Lol Trying to convince yourself to do it by asking. Nothing wrong with that. its what we do as men. We find backup. __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#3
Mana_MGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 15.8@ 100-ish Mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 1,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMO, they are not worth! just now i was lurking around for some mods, I found out that the K&N intake is $298 and the Tri Ax Shifter is $190 (all with shipping to Dubai) so after some deep thought and analyzing, I've reached to a conclusion that: screw intake, get shifter!! lol __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 1 mod or 2 Thanks to Sarah for the Sig!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-35708/ MM DSG Crew Member#3

July 29th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#4
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	The CAI nets you maybe 1 or 2 hp honestly. The windstar intake would be much better. But its more expensive __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

July 29th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#6
RedDevilGT SG 2005 Mustang GT 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,139 iTrader: 0 reviews	I say for $55 why not? Yeah you won't see much gains, but it'll look nice and clean up the engine bay a little bit. __________________ 01' V6: SCT tuned, Dual Flowmasters & H-pipe, 8000k 35w HID's, Steeda Short Shifter, BBK CAI, Eibach pro-kit, 3.73's and t-lok. 05' GT: SCT tuned, C&L Racer, FRPP cams, Pypes Pype Bomb's, Shorty Antenna, Painted Mirror covers, Decklid Panel

July 30th, 2011, 07:51 PM	#9
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	the only way i'd run one is if i got it for free...i cannot pay for something that pointless when other things could be bought

July 31st, 2011, 08:12 AM	#10
adryan Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Pony Edit Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just ordered mine yesterday for the $55 AM CAI... with shipping to Canada, it came out to about $83US. Not too bad. I found one from a local ricer supplier and he was charging me $98CAN + tax. However, I'm not sure how long it'll get to me... 5 maybe 10 days. I know it's not much gain but a gain is a gain. Now that my newer engine is installed and my car is on the road, I have the old engine to play with and take my time to do the port and polish of the intakes and heads. A __________________ 2003 Mustang V6 Pony Edition \| 1968 Mustang RS \|1980 Datsun 280 ZX \| 1977 Camaro with '85 Intercooler Engine \| 1971 Cadillac 472 cu.in. (7.7L) Engine \| 1973 Mustang 5.0 Ragtop

July 31st, 2011, 08:19 AM	#11
Mana_MGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 15.8@ 100-ish Mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 1,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	as I said, im getting a shifter 1st, but if I found a locally used intake for a decent price then hell yeah!! $298 for a new intake which will benefit few tiny hp's, NO __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 1 mod or 2 Thanks to Sarah for the Sig!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-35708/ MM DSG Crew Member#3

July 31st, 2011, 09:35 AM	#12
methos Regular 2003 mustang GT vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	mmm you will get between 1 and 2 hp, if you put a good K&N filter then you might see 3 or 4 hp if you are lucky, supposedly it can increase mpg as well, so what the hell go for it and if you can get a tune even better __________________ V8, I6, V6.

July 31st, 2011, 07:40 PM	#15
bonzi4688 Regular 00"V6/410/SCT/BBK Intake Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have that CAI, honestly your not going to notice any hp gains. The intake will sound much better but go ahead and buy it then save up for some gears and then a tuner __________________ 00" 6'R BBK CAI/ 7.5 28 spline 4.10'd /SCT-X3 Tuned

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