Installing CAI issues.

[Bluemustang]

The only performance benefit is improved tip-in throttle response (most noticeable when doing throttle blip downshifts).

Can you explain further? What does this mean?

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[Terminator2]

Would removing the sound tube be a bad idea for a 3 month old car under warranty? I don't want to risk losing any warranty repairs because they somehow claim the sound tube caused it? Would you guys keep it to be safe, or will having warranty repairs potentially denied because of the sound tube delete be a non-issue?

Other than a vacuum leak if not properly capped off on the intake tube a sound tube delete cannot possibly cause any issues.

 

[BmacIL]

Can you explain further? What does this mean?

Ok, so when you're blipping the throttle to rev-match downshift, you're starting from a relatively high vacuum with the throttle closed. The sound tube adds volume (but not in the place you want) to the intake system that negatively effects how much air can be pulled in with a throttle blip. You won't notice much at all if you have an auto.

 

[robertwsimpson]

Mine was not capped properly. I got a P0300 code. I got a proper cap for it, put everything on, and voila, code is gone.

 

[2015Etrac]

Would there be any issues with pulling the sound tube from the CAI, plugging the intake hole, and then plugging the tube? This way I can leave it installed but non-functional and if I need any warranty work done I can just plug it back in the intake?

 

[Terminator2]

Would there be any issues with pulling the sound tube from the CAI, plugging the intake hole, and then plugging the tube? This way I can leave it installed but non-functional and if I need any warranty work done I can just plug it back in the intake?

Nope no issues I just wanted the whole ugly thing gone lol.

 

[BmacIL]

Would there be any issues with pulling the sound tube from the CAI, plugging the intake hole, and then plugging the tube? This way I can leave it installed but non-functional and if I need any warranty work done I can just plug it back in the intake?

That's what I did, essentially. See my build thread.

 

[2015Etrac]

Nope no issues I just wanted the whole ugly thing gone lol.

Haha, yeah they are such ugly clunky looking contraptions. I don't know what Ford was thinking.

 

[Terminator2]

Haha, yeah they are such ugly clunky looking contraptions. I don't know what Ford was thinking.

My focus ST had an electric one that played through the speakers. I unplugged it the first day I had the car. It sounded horrible like fake V8 sounds starting at about 3000 RPMs and around 25% throttle.

 

[robertwsimpson]

Would there be any issues with pulling the sound tube from the CAI, plugging the intake hole, and then plugging the tube? This way I can leave it installed but non-functional and if I need any warranty work done I can just plug it back in the intake?

you don't need to plug the tube as long as you don't remove the diaphragm. You do need to plug the intake port though.

 

[tj@steeda]

We have a cost effective solution for you here

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-sound-delete-kit-2015-2017/
Once again you asked for it and the Team at Steeda delivered. We designed this kit for use with the OEM induction system on the 2015+ GT Mustangs. Lots of customers choose to get rid of the factory sound tube but have no way to plug the 2 holes left as a result of removing it. This simple kit comes with a rubber cap for the intake tube and a plug for the firewall making for a clean removal.
Benefit #1: Cleaner engine bay
Benefit #2: Lifetime warranty
Benefit #3: Make in the USA

Best Regard,
TJ

 

[2015Etrac]

We have a cost effective solution for you here

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-sound-delete-kit-2015-2017/
Once again you asked for it and the Team at Steeda delivered. We designed this kit for use with the OEM induction system on the 2015+ GT Mustangs. Lots of customers choose to get rid of the factory sound tube but have no way to plug the 2 holes left as a result of removing it. This simple kit comes with a rubber cap for the intake tube and a plug for the firewall making for a clean removal.
Benefit #1: Cleaner engine bay
Benefit #2: Lifetime warranty
Benefit #3: Make in the USA

Best Regard,
TJ

I think my Steeda CAI I installed today came with the caps?

 

[2015Etrac]

you don't need to plug the tube as long as you don't remove the diaphragm. You do need to plug the intake port though.

I was wondering that. I assume air can't get through the tube and into the cabin? So if I leave the tube installed but unplugged in the engine bay I won't have to worry about heat or fumes coming through the tube and into the cabin? I was thinking about putting some tape over the end of the hose just in case.

 

[robertwsimpson]

I was wondering that. I assume air can't get through the tube and into the cabin? So if I leave the tube installed but unplugged in the engine bay I won't have to worry about heat or fumes coming through the tube and into the cabin? I was thinking about putting some tape over the end of the hose just in case.

no, you're fine. If you just remove the little bit of hose by the intake elbow, you only need to cap the intake side. There is a diaphragm that prevents air from traveling to and from the cabin. There's also a coarse filter in the intake tube right at the firewall. There is no way that anything is going to go in either direction if you just leave it there. Like I said, I did that for about a month or two.

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