CAI advice?

nuStang · May 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM

So I have decided to put a cold air intake (mainly because I heard it ups MPG) in my 2000 v6 mustang and had a few questions:

1. Does brand matter?

2. How much should I expect to pay for good one?

3. What kinds of MPG increases are you guys seeing?

DeMello · May 27th, 2008, 11:23 AM

BBK Cold Air Intake (99-03 V6)

98stangv6 · May 27th, 2008, 11:42 AM

It doesnt matter what brand it is, they ALL work the same. So if you want to pay extra money for a brand name then go for it. My advise is get this CAI: Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Ive had this CAI for awhile and i like it a lot. With no problems at all

DeMello · May 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM

i dont really know from personal experience but alot of ppl will disagree about the brand name doesnt matter...

typically i hear C&L and JLT ftw

nuStang · May 27th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Well thats the thing, Im kinda cheap (as in I don't like spending more than I have to, although I do sometimes) but one thing i have learned is that you get what you pay for, and I have seen them range from $70-$300 and I wondered if it really mattered. Are there small things that make a more expensive one better? (like some you have to drill yourself for sensors or stuff)

Also what's the difference between a high-flow air kit and CAI?

98stangv6 · May 27th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Well people on here like chris, johnson, and gf say brand doesnt matter. They all know what they are talking about. From MY personal experience my friend has a bbk cai on his 04 gt and i helped installed it and hes had problems with his, vs my cai that i bought cheap and installed myself and dont have a problem with it.

DeMello · May 27th, 2008, 11:48 AM

if you want cheep just get a K&N drop in filter and remove the silencer

CAI isnt really worth the money if you have minimal mods

are you just looking to add looks under your hood or make your car faster?

DeMello · May 27th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by 98stangv6

Well people on here like chris, johnson, and gf say brand doesnt matter. They all know what they are talking about. From MY personal experience my friend has a bbk cai on his 04 gt and i helped installed it and hes had problems with his, vs my cai that i bought cheap and installed myself and dont have a problem with it.

maybe it doesnt matter till you have like 400+ hp

not to sure, i just know i plan on getting JLT and mainly becuase hmusn insists its the best lol

98stangv6 · May 27th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by nustang8891

Well thats the thing, Im kinda cheap (as in I don't like spending more than I have to, although I do sometimes) but one thing i have learned is that you get what you pay for, and I have seen them range from $70-$300 and I wondered if it really mattered. are there small things that make a more expensive one better (like some you have to drill yourself for sensors or stuff)

No none of them make you drill holes for your sensors (not that i know of). Brand names make them more expensive.

nuStang · May 27th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by DeMello

if you want cheep just get a K&N drop in filter and remove the silencer

CAI isnt really worth the money if you have minimal mods

are you just looking to add looks under your hood or make your car faster?

Actually, I do not expect it to make the car faster... lol... I wanted the MPG increase, and I figured the extra noise was a plus

DeMello · May 27th, 2008, 11:59 AM

IMO exhuast will help you out more

98stangv6 · May 27th, 2008, 12:19 PM

exhaust should be before cai anyway lol

Onemanzu · May 27th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by nustang8891

So I have decided to put a cold air intake (mainly because I heard it ups MPG) in my 2000 v6 mustang and had a few questions:

1. Does brand matter?

No

2. How much should I expect to pay for good one?

80

3. What kinds of MPG increases are you guys seeing?

.5 mpg

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

bbk is way over priced

Onemanzu · May 27th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by DeMello

i dont really know from personal experience but alot of ppl will disagree about the brand name doesnt matter...

typically i hear C&L and JLT ftw

JLT and C&L are larger, but are still over priced... its not worth it for .5 horse power... if you have nitrous then the added flow will help a little, but porting and polishing will help more then cold air intakes

Dansby · May 27th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Ya, DeMello, brand name really will not matter long run, because if you get into serious modding such as turbo/super, the CAI has to come off anyways. If your just doing it for a slight increase in MPG, go with something cheaper. It works exactly the same. In all honesty, for the best MPG improvement, take your foot off the floor board. It may not feel like your driving with a heavey foot, but if you watch your speed, dont accelerate quickly, use cruise control on high way and such, you will see a great improvement if you do have somewhat of a heavey foot.

HMUSN · May 27th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Demello they didn't make the JLT for v6 mustangs
up until 2005.

gooberhead320 · May 27th, 2008, 12:44 PM

hey i sent you a PM nutstang about buying mine

itschristorres8 · May 27th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Demello they didn't make the JLT for v6 mustangs
up until 2005.

YOUR BACK

HMUSN · May 27th, 2008, 12:48 PM

never left.

itschristorres8 · May 27th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

never left.

well you had a thread...
then i made a sig

May 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#1
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	CAI advice? So I have decided to put a cold air intake (mainly because I heard it ups MPG) in my 2000 v6 mustang and had a few questions: 1. Does brand matter? 2. How much should I expect to pay for good one? 3. What kinds of MPG increases are you guys seeing?

May 27th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#2
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	BBK Cold Air Intake (99-03 V6) __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 27th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#3
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,127 iTrader: 1 reviews	It doesnt matter what brand it is, they ALL work the same. So if you want to pay extra money for a brand name then go for it. My advise is get this CAI: Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Ive had this CAI for awhile and i like it a lot. With no problems at all __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

May 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#4
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	i dont really know from personal experience but alot of ppl will disagree about the brand name doesnt matter... typically i hear C&L and JLT ftw __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 27th, 2008, 11:47 AM	#5
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well thats the thing, Im kinda cheap (as in I don't like spending more than I have to, although I do sometimes) but one thing i have learned is that you get what you pay for, and I have seen them range from $70-$300 and I wondered if it really mattered. Are there small things that make a more expensive one better? (like some you have to drill yourself for sensors or stuff) Also what's the difference between a high-flow air kit and CAI? Last edited by nuStang; May 27th, 2008 at 11:49 AM.

May 27th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#6
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,127 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well people on here like chris, johnson, and gf say brand doesnt matter. They all know what they are talking about. From MY personal experience my friend has a bbk cai on his 04 gt and i helped installed it and hes had problems with his, vs my cai that i bought cheap and installed myself and dont have a problem with it. __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

May 27th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#11
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	IMO exhuast will help you out more __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 27th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#12
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,127 iTrader: 1 reviews	exhaust should be before cai anyway lol __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

May 27th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#15
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ya, DeMello, brand name really will not matter long run, because if you get into serious modding such as turbo/super, the CAI has to come off anyways. If your just doing it for a slight increase in MPG, go with something cheaper. It works exactly the same. In all honesty, for the best MPG improvement, take your foot off the floor board. It may not feel like your driving with a heavey foot, but if you watch your speed, dont accelerate quickly, use cruise control on high way and such, you will see a great improvement if you do have somewhat of a heavey foot.

May 27th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Demello they didn't make the JLT for v6 mustangs up until 2005. __________________

May 27th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	never left. __________________

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