I have had both of the MAC CAI's. The fenderwell mount and the new Straight Shot. Both are a pain to get to if you need to replace the filter later but the fenderwell mount was a major pain with the car lowered.

What CAI's do you have, are they easy to install and change the filters?

I'm looking at the K&N set up right now, anyone got one?

 

Good Topic, I'm getting Ready to start looking for a good one So Im ready to see some posts on this topic!

 

I've got the JLT RAI it doesn't go into the fender. It was pretty easy to install. they have one that does go into the fender but i've heard it's not easy to get on or clean the filter.here's a pic

 

Looks nice.

 

im also lookin into one, i was considering mac fenderwell, but now ill wait and see what some of you guys (or gals) have to say

 

so many people have CAI's no ones got anything to say?!

 

I have the K&N FIPK. It was an easy install, only drilled for one screw on the heat shield.

 

I've seen The Rock's setup and it is nice. Im currently running a C&L Trueflow inlet pipe and a open air filter on my MAF. Its a nice setup as well.

 

I'm running a MAC CAI. I don't run my Stang that often anymore so cleaning hasn't been a problem. I particularly like how our 5.0 versions look.

 

Man, I know more people here have a CAI Upgrade

 

I have the Tuneable Induction cai from www.demolet.com In my opinion it is the best cai on the market. I got the meter-forward for $130 shipped to my door. The filter is in the fenderwell so it stays cooler than stock. I did feel a little sotp gain and it did seem to make the exhaust tone a little deeper. Installation did take a little while, but nothing near impossible. Also dressed up the engine bay nicely. I highly reccomend it!

 

Scott, do you have a picture of yours? I'm sure the setup is different for my GT but it might give me an idea. I went to their webpage and it looks like they just sell you the pipe? No filter or box to surround it?

 

I didn't see anything in K&N's instructions about drilling. That would be a first for me with a CAI.

 

You can get their MAF kit which has the maf, filter, heat sheild. I dont run that as I dont run their maf, but I made a way for my stock air filter to bolt up to my maf without the air box. Its crude so I dont recommend it. http://www.jlttruecoldair.com has an adapter and filter and shield kit to mount to the stock MAF. Then couple that with the C&L Maf to TB tube and it should be a nice setup. I am thinking about getting the adapter from JLT.

FYI: This picture is when I had the C&L Maf and filter and heat shield on.. none of that is there, the trueflow pipe is though.

 

Looks nice after all the work. I just like all the pieces to work out of the box, you know what I mean?

 

Yeah. I am acctually contacting the guy from JLT to see what is available as far as the maf adapter. I think this alternative would work great in my situation, but the full JLT kit may be best for you

 

sorry I don't have a better pic, but one goes directly into the fenderwell, and the other bracket(facing down) is not pre-drilled. Although it is optional. I don't guess you'd have to drill it.

 

What is this? I've never heard of the K&N Typhoon model. It's about 50 bucks more. Anyone?

 

Dunno. :scratch: The only thing I see right off, is that the intake tube is metal, and not plastic.

 

Well, it looks like I'll be going with the MAC Straight Shot. I talked to a buddy of mine and then it was confirmed in the most recent issue of "Mustang Enthusiast".......Install the shield and filter pieces first and then the rest. I was stupid and followed the instructions installing the shield and filter last, it was not a fun install.