CAI options.

[Wicked One]

I am considering getting rid of my K&N CAI with my flashpaq tuner. What should I replace them with?

 

[06RFSTANG]

I have heard and read good things about the JLT/SCT combo with either Bamachips or Brenspeed tunes.Thats what I will get,hopefully soon.

 

[02sonicbluemustanggt]

what will give you best gains ?

 

[Wicked One]

From what I have read, all about the same. Just that I am going to get cams and a new exhaust, so the tuner I have wont work for that. Also thinking of just selling the tuner for $200, and getting a new one. (hint hint)

 

[jared88]

This is a good poll for me as well I have been wondering the same thing. I read on Steeda's site "SCT has seen the highest horsepower and torque results while using Steeda's Cold Air Kit, over any other brand." - Chris Johnson, President of SCT Tuning
I was back and forth between the C&L and the Steeda.

 

[SSChris NY.]

I have a Racers C&L CAI on my 05 tune with SCT and on My 03 Cobra Steeda also tuned with SCT, there both Great CAI, on the other hand I don't like JLT's Home Depot Set-Up

 

[BlackStang14]

C&L and JLT II have about the same hp gains if not the C&L RACER is better...

I have the racer... Looks good and no problems...

 

[Mr. Sonic GT.]

I like the sct tune if that helps

 

[matt07gt]

I have the JLT/Xcal2 from Breenspeed...and love it. The CAI inlet is not designed the best...and I had some fitment issues with the cone rubbing against the hood liner. Either way.....its no big deal

 

[scotts99snake]

The JLT has MINOR fitment issues because you are using a HUGE 4" pipe, plastic so it doesn't heat soak. Your gains aren't going to be huge with any of the intakes on a stock/lightly modded motor. If you are going to keep modding your car, I would stick with a plastic intake and as straight and smooth as possible. JLT FTW. As far as the tuner goes, I have the SCT and I have no issues with it. I use it ALL the time to datalog. I cannot say that Diablosport makes a bad tuner though. They have 99% the same functions. Your best bet would be to talk to your local tuner and see what they use. Whichever it is, buy that one. Now, if you ever have it dynotuned, you don't have to buy the right one.

 

[flg2010]

Go with the Steeda.

Measureable HP gain to rear wheels using a 91 Octane tune using SCT tuner was between 15 and 20 HP for me.

 

[Bangastang]

Cold Air Intake

The Ford Racing and the Steeda Intake are the same the only difference is the
Steeda has a different elbow. I bought the Ford Racing CAI as a take off part
for $110 and picked up the Steeda elbow. I had the elbow painted. I uploaded the Steeda program from my SCT into my car. Most of these tunes that you get from the tuner companies are very close the only way to get
optimum HP is with a custom dyno tune. I went from 262HP to 320 RWHP
with a custom dyno tune on my GT.

The playing field is pretty even now, I don't think anyone is way out in front now. Same for exhaust, it's all about the sound. Our stock manifolds flow
pretty nice and with emissions you don't want to get caught without Cats.

 

[flg2010]

I only have 2 mods really.. the Steeda CAI/tune and Corsa muflers.

Rear Wheel HP for me at best is 306 and that was with the 93 octane tune, 87 octane tune was in the 280s. I'm now using a 91 octane tune because of cost and I haven't dynoed the car recently.

So yeah.. I'm sure without a reallly customed tune I'm not making best use of the engine.

Hopefully the 2011+ mustangs will have computers that can adjust for better gas automaticlly...I hear they will.

 

[BlackStang14]

The Ford Racing and the Steeda Intake are the same the only difference is the
Steeda has a different elbow. I bought the Ford Racing CAI as a take off part
for $110 and picked up the Steeda elbow. I had the elbow painted. I uploaded the Steeda program from my SCT into my car. Most of these tunes that you get from the tuner companies are very close the only way to get
optimum HP is with a custom dyno tune. I went from 262HP to 320 RWHP
with a custom dyno tune on my GT.

The playing field is pretty even now, I don't think anyone is way out in front now. Same for exhaust, it's all about the sound. Our stock manifolds flow
pretty nice and with emissions you don't want to get caught without Cats.

I have no cats and i pass emmissions... Anyone who wants to know how PM me... I dont need anyone getting in trouble...


ps.. Itss easy and semi legal...

 

[Bangastang]

SEMI!!!!!

Here in California, we can't run long tubes, 93 octane and during emissions
test you have to pass a visual inspection as well....welcome to Cali.

 

[Ghostly Echo]

From what I have read, all about the same. Just that I am going to get cams and a new exhaust, so the tuner I have wont work for that. Also thinking of just selling the tuner for $200, and getting a new one. (hint hint)

damn it you have a gt i can't use the intake pipe but i can buy your tuner (hint hint)

 

[exx1976]

Get a Saleen or KB or Whipple intake. Those have the biggest gains.

 

[Timspony]

get a JLT with an SCTxCal3....Call Jay and tell him Tim (timspony) form NY sent you! (Discount) I'm good friends with Jay, use to live right down the street from me!

 

[Wicked One]

I just picked up a used jlt for 150$. I have to repaint it though, it's grabber orange. So now I am getting rid of the flashpaq and k&N CAI. I will post my results when the CAI gets here.