Good CAI?

BDaily · May 5th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Ok i cant find one on ebay for my year.... is this a good CAI for the money also how much gain will i see?

Thanks
Bryan
Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit (94-98 V6)

97fordsixer · May 5th, 2008, 11:47 PM

hey man i dont have the exact same ,but close and its not gonna be a huge gain but the rpms got there a little quicker than stock and i felt purdy kool so go for it. I also have dual exaust so personaly i think it flows way more than stock but should be worth it.

joparrett · May 6th, 2008, 07:38 AM

they don't really produce much gains one a stock sixer, if any, but the sound cool and look good. It's a good place to start modding. I'm glad I got mine.

xXsmokinaceXx · May 6th, 2008, 10:50 AM

ya its a nice place to start building on

WLJohnson05 · May 6th, 2008, 10:53 AM

actually if i were starting from scratch i wouldnt have gotten a CAI first...i woulda went for gears and tlok first

superpede1 · May 6th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

actually if i were starting from scratch i wouldnt have gotten a CAI first...i woulda went for gears and tlok first

Yup, much better bang for your buck. CAI cost $80-$150 and gain you maybe 2-3 hp and 2-3 ft/lbs torque on a stock car.

MWWarlord · May 6th, 2008, 01:53 PM

I don't think he's asking IF he should get a CAI. I think that he wants one. He's just looking for a good one at a good price. BTW...since the days of the good e-bay CAIs is over...the AM CAI is a good CAI at a good price. Go for it man. As said, don't expect a huge difference. But I think that you will be happy with it.

WLJohnson05 · May 6th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

I don't think he's asking IF he should get a CAI. I think that he wants one. He's just looking for a good one at a good price. BTW...since the days of the good e-bay CAIs is over...the AM CAI is a good CAI at a good price. Go for it man. As said, don't expect a huge difference. But I think that you will be happy with it.

my purpose was to steer in into getting a better mod for the buck

MWWarlord · May 6th, 2008, 02:19 PM

You do have a good point. However, I'm pretty sure he can install his own CAI. He might have to pay to have the gears installed. While I agree it is a better mod for the buck, it requires quite a few more bucks, and doesn't give that same feeling of satisfaction that you get from doing something yourself. Plus, if he doesn't know yet if he's going to be going for big power in the future, it is better to hold off on gears until he knows whether or not he'll need an 8.8.

joparrett · May 6th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

You do have a good point. However, I'm pretty sure he can install his own CAI. He might have to pay to have the gears installed. While I agree it is a better mod for the buck, it requires quite a few more bucks, and doesn't give that same feeling of satisfaction that you get from doing something yourself. Plus, if he doesn't know yet if he's going to be going for big power in the future, it is better to hold off on gears until he knows whether or not he'll need an 8.8.

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MustanG_guy17 · May 6th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Cai is the dumbest mod unless you get a tuner with it. I say buy a tuner first.

BDaily · May 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM

Can i get a substasial gain from the tuner like how much HP can i expect to see if i recalibrated my car also can i do the tunes myself? Also does it just plug into my car? Where At sorry if i have lots of ? lol just tuner sounds best

BDaily · May 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM

basicly i want to know if it will make my car faster

BDaily · May 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Also which is best? Easyest for beginners so on and so forth

MWWarlord · May 6th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Click on the link in my sig. All your tuner questions will be answered there. I have a CAI and a true dual exhaust. With those mods I saw about 20 more HP and 20 more TQ(from the tuner). The more mods you get the more and more and more power the tuner will be able to give you. I can tell you hands down that the tuner will give you more of a power gain to an unmodified car than a CAI will. I would say that you should get an SCT XCAL 2 or 3. they are VERY easy to use and they are some of the very best tuners for our cars. If you get your tuner from the sight in my sig then they guy there will custom tune your car for you as many times as you want for 2 years free. After that you can get another two years for only $40. The guy who runs that sight will be able to walk you through data logging, and will tell you everything else that you need to know. Hope this is helpful. A tuner is a really great mod!

v606er · May 6th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by MustanG_guy17

Cai is the dumbest mod unless you get a tuner with it. I say buy a tuner first.

i know warlord pretty much just said this, but get CAI and tuner combo

00v6newbie · May 6th, 2008, 11:47 PM

I bought the exact looking one from EBAY for my 00 model for like, 30 bucks. More than likely will come with a BOMZ filter, etc. But like they said, I woulda went for gears or tlock first.

yellowstang6r · May 6th, 2008, 11:59 PM

As stated above, CAI's dont do too much. They allow for better gas mileage, look good, and make a cool lil whistle haha. On the serious side of things...Tuner=usually 10-20% increase in numbers. The more mods, the more of that % increase. Sniper makes a nice one called the special forces. It allows you to create ur own tunes based on mods to ur car. Its REALLY easy and includes EVERYTHING needed to do so. Gears and T-lock are good, however, ur future for ur car and mods should be kept in mind as well.

May 5th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#1
BDaily Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT TOO SLOW AT HURRY UP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elkhorn (Omaha) Nebraska Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good CAI? Ok i cant find one on ebay for my year.... is this a good CAI for the money also how much gain will i see? Thanks Bryan Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit (94-98 V6) __________________ 1999 Coupe 4.6L Flowmaster catback BBK underdrive Pulleys Steeda Tri-ax Shifter Lowered w/ steeda bumpsteer kit 3.73 Gears Cold air intake Throttle body spacer Profesional Products Plenum BBK 70mm Throttlebody BBK Longtubes and H pipe

May 5th, 2008, 11:47 PM	#2
97fordsixer Regular 97 single port w/bolt ons n/a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man i dont have the exact same ,but close and its not gonna be a huge gain but the rpms got there a little quicker than stock and i felt purdy kool so go for it. I also have dual exaust so personaly i think it flows way more than stock but should be worth it. __________________ bolt ons for now..... split port swap very soon....

May 6th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#3
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	they don't really produce much gains one a stock sixer, if any, but the sound cool and look good. It's a good place to start modding. I'm glad I got mine. __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

May 6th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	actually if i were starting from scratch i wouldnt have gotten a CAI first...i woulda went for gears and tlok first __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

May 6th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#7
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think he's asking IF he should get a CAI. I think that he wants one. He's just looking for a good one at a good price. BTW...since the days of the good e-bay CAIs is over...the AM CAI is a good CAI at a good price. Go for it man. As said, don't expect a huge difference. But I think that you will be happy with it. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 6th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#4
xXsmokinaceXx Regular 2006 mustang v6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya its a nice place to start building on

May 6th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#9
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	You do have a good point. However, I'm pretty sure he can install his own CAI. He might have to pay to have the gears installed. While I agree it is a better mod for the buck, it requires quite a few more bucks, and doesn't give that same feeling of satisfaction that you get from doing something yourself. Plus, if he doesn't know yet if he's going to be going for big power in the future, it is better to hold off on gears until he knows whether or not he'll need an 8.8. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 6th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#11
MustanG_guy17 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milton,Florida Posts: 1,967 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cai is the dumbest mod unless you get a tuner with it. I say buy a tuner first. __________________ 2007 Mustang GT/CS 5spd: Flowmaster hushpower axle back,O/R X pipe,JLT CAI,93 Bama tune..laser interceptor dual jammers, Escort Redline RD,Laser Veil G4. MAVERICKS!!!!!!!!!! BABYYYY.. DALLAS COWBOYS

May 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#12
BDaily Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT TOO SLOW AT HURRY UP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elkhorn (Omaha) Nebraska Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can i get a substasial gain from the tuner like how much HP can i expect to see if i recalibrated my car also can i do the tunes myself? Also does it just plug into my car? Where At sorry if i have lots of ? lol just tuner sounds best __________________ 1999 Coupe 4.6L Flowmaster catback BBK underdrive Pulleys Steeda Tri-ax Shifter Lowered w/ steeda bumpsteer kit 3.73 Gears Cold air intake Throttle body spacer Profesional Products Plenum BBK 70mm Throttlebody BBK Longtubes and H pipe

May 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#13
BDaily Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT TOO SLOW AT HURRY UP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elkhorn (Omaha) Nebraska Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	basicly i want to know if it will make my car faster __________________ 1999 Coupe 4.6L Flowmaster catback BBK underdrive Pulleys Steeda Tri-ax Shifter Lowered w/ steeda bumpsteer kit 3.73 Gears Cold air intake Throttle body spacer Profesional Products Plenum BBK 70mm Throttlebody BBK Longtubes and H pipe

May 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#14
BDaily Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT TOO SLOW AT HURRY UP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elkhorn (Omaha) Nebraska Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also which is best? Easyest for beginners so on and so forth __________________ 1999 Coupe 4.6L Flowmaster catback BBK underdrive Pulleys Steeda Tri-ax Shifter Lowered w/ steeda bumpsteer kit 3.73 Gears Cold air intake Throttle body spacer Profesional Products Plenum BBK 70mm Throttlebody BBK Longtubes and H pipe

May 6th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#15
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Click on the link in my sig. All your tuner questions will be answered there. I have a CAI and a true dual exhaust. With those mods I saw about 20 more HP and 20 more TQ(from the tuner). The more mods you get the more and more and more power the tuner will be able to give you. I can tell you hands down that the tuner will give you more of a power gain to an unmodified car than a CAI will. I would say that you should get an SCT XCAL 2 or 3. they are VERY easy to use and they are some of the very best tuners for our cars. If you get your tuner from the sight in my sig then they guy there will custom tune your car for you as many times as you want for 2 years free. After that you can get another two years for only $40. The guy who runs that sight will be able to walk you through data logging, and will tell you everything else that you need to know. Hope this is helpful. A tuner is a really great mod! __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 6th, 2008, 11:47 PM	#17
00v6newbie Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought the exact looking one from EBAY for my 00 model for like, 30 bucks. More than likely will come with a BOMZ filter, etc. But like they said, I woulda went for gears or tlock first.

May 6th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#18
yellowstang6r Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 never ran it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Selinsgrove, PA Posts: 703 iTrader: 2 reviews	As stated above, CAI's dont do too much. They allow for better gas mileage, look good, and make a cool lil whistle haha. On the serious side of things...Tuner=usually 10-20% increase in numbers. The more mods, the more of that % increase. Sniper makes a nice one called the special forces. It allows you to create ur own tunes based on mods to ur car. Its REALLY easy and includes EVERYTHING needed to do so. Gears and T-lock are good, however, ur future for ur car and mods should be kept in mind as well.

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