Which CAI?

[Bluemustang]

I am looking to get a CAI but am having a hard time making a decision as to which one. I am sort've leaning towards the JLT, but I have seen some accounts of owners having water getting onto or into the air filter. I wash my car myself frequently and also it rains a lot here, so I do not want to risk water getting into the intake. And also I have heard some with the JLT have reported it being slightly more sluggish in the low rpms?

I want it mainly to help the engine breathe better and have a better filter on it, that I can wash and re-use/maintain by myself. Thus I do not have to buy another filter again which is a plus. And also I would like one that I can pair with a tune for a slight increase in power.

I like the idea of the Airraid that uses the closed box design. I'm considering going that route just for safety sake- keeping the air filter and intake dry and isolated.

I am running a 3.15 auto with a tune, and Gibson catback with x-pipe (only performance mods if you can call it that). Problem is there is so many options out there for Cais all claiming they can increase HP by XX amount. I realize the CAI won't do much power wise but I'd like to increase power if possible.

Which CAI kit would you recommend I get?

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[Laztug]

Anything but jlt.

 

[srf52]

...I tried the Airaid, but encountered this problem with under hood heat. The plastic lid distorts with the heat and causes the IAT to climb. The issue occurs with the plastic placed either on the top or beneath the aluminum piece.

Good design, but fails in its execution IMO.

 

[Five Oh Brian]

Which CAI kit would you recommend I get?

I hear that Ford makes a really good CAI. Better yet, it's free when you buy a new Mustang GT. I'd suggest going with that one. :lol:

 

[Cascadia_302]

Using the Airaid cover as a template I'd just fab a a new cover from a sheet of aluminum (or even a thicker piece of plastic) and be done with it.

 

[Shouldhavegotthegt]

There's a bunch of threads on this and there is not a censuses answer. If there was there wouldn't be 50 choices and everyone would rock steeda, airraid, or whatever. They all serve the same function, you get most of the increase for the tune. I'd just say get whichever fits your budget. Go on CL or the marketplace and see if there is a used one in your area. That's where I've got most of my parts from.

 

[4V Mayhem]

This forum in general, people here seem to be fiercely against cold air intakes. So you're probably gonna get mostly negative replys. I went with Airaid and I do not regret my purchase. Corsa and Injen also make a nice boxed intake. A few others out there are just as good. So you can't go wrong. Airaid is a no tune required model as are the others I mentioned. So that's a plus. As far as performance, well I look forward to your review of it. Either way, shop around and hit up the vendors. There are some really great deals out there. I can even put you in touch with a few vendors. Happy shopping!

 

[dev1360]

For your mods, the stock intake with supply all that you need and do it in the safest way possible.

That said, out of all of the aftermarket intakes, the PMAS caught my attention. I am not a believer in aftermarket intakes on these cars, but if one has the chance to do something, I think it will be that one.

I purchased a PMAS "no tune" specifically to test it back to back against the stock intake. I have a dyno appointment for Thursday morning at 11am to find out if it is worth a sh*t.

The other "no tune" intakes with an insert near the MAF to keep the same transfer area are the biggeset sham since bottled water. You're literally restricting airflfow to the stock size, regardless of whatever fancy filter, to make sure the MAF is reading the correct amount of air.

 

[2015 Silver GT]

Stock CAI for the win. My car ran it's best times at the track with the stock unit.

 

[4V Mayhem]

For your mods, the stock intake with supply all that you need and do it in the safest way possible.

That said, out of all of the aftermarket intakes, the PMAS caught my attention. I am not a believer in aftermarket intakes on these cars, but if one has the chance to do something, I think it will be that one.

I purchased a PMAS "no tune" specifically to test it back to back against the stock intake. I have a dyno appointment for Thursday morning at 11am to find out if it is worth a sh*t.

The other "no tune" intakes with an insert near the MAF to keep the same transfer area are the biggeset sham since bottled water. You're literally restricting airflfow to the stock size, regardless of whatever fancy filter, to make sure the MAF is reading the correct amount of air.

I personally am eagerly awaiting these results. I think that if anything, the results will be on par with every other intake out there.

 

[B-52 Jetman]

Steeda. Can be run with or without a tune...best looking in my opinion.

 

[Bluemustang]

Seems like the CAI is nice, but take it or leave it pretty much. One reason I want it is so I can have a new filter and would not have to replace it. Maybe I should just get an AED filter or KN filter and be done with it.

 

[Lost]

The Ford OEM one. Not a bad piece really. Put your gauge mode on IAT and watch it for a few WEEKS and keep note of relation to ambient air temp, and note that it is always within a few degrees of ambient. Also, take notice that there is no restriction via the MAP gauge. Then install your "cold air intake", and take note.
Report back.

 

[Mike02z]

Stock CAI for the win. My car ran it's best times at the track with the stock unit.

^^This.

If you like the look of a new CAI go for it. For me, price per HP is way too high and there have been some independent tests that show they gain little to nothing. The CAI business is huge. People willing to spend 300-600 for a few ponies and some extra intake sound. To each his own but I'm staying with the stock CAI.

 

[Bluemustang]

Maybe I'll just get a drop in filter since I am still on the stock Motorcraft air filter since I bought the car.

Maybe something like a Lund FF tune is a better add?

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