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Old 1/5/07, 02:54 AM
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Which CAI is best?

Hi guys,
I have been reading through the pages here and notice there is that a lot discussion about C&L "trueflow" and "Race", JLT II, and Steeda intakes.

Which do you think is best for the Mustang GT?
Old 1/5/07, 05:23 AM
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From what I have read, because I dont have one either yet and want to get one, is that the big players JLT and C&L have comparable performance gains. the demolet tunable induction also offers similar performance. all of these kits require a tuner.

the non-tuner required kits (airraid, KN, bbk and granatelli) all give gains but not like the gain that can had by adding a tuner.

For me I like the plastic intake look and it is a close choice between the C&L Racer or JLT with the tuner.


Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Sam
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The air transfer function for the C&L CAI is quite impressive compared to the stock MAF.
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Definitely get one with a tune ... I have the Steeda , but I use the C&L trueflow inlet tube ...
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Jlt/ sct is definently the best bang for the buck
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I have the Granatelli CAI with a tune from Brenspeed. There are a lot of people that don't like the GMS product, but before I had the tune, it ran fine with no problems. Now that I have the tune it is even better. No matter what I would make sure that you get a tune with whatever CAI you get. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
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If any one could get some HP numbers on the different intakes they would be great.
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Who's got that article about the comparison batween all the different cai ???
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I believe the jlt had the highest HP numbers but the c&l was ranked #1 overall.
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I found this one but alot company's didnt participate.

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...ons/index.html
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Well there ya go
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I've seen alot with different setup's in relation to the heat shield that comes with alot of the cai's. In reference to Jlt vs C&L, Steeda, etc. Looking at the Jlt, it seems that it would allow more engine heat than the others? Thoughts?

Thanks
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I have the Steeda CAI along with a 93 Race tune from Bamachips. I can't vouch for other CAI's but, for what I notice with mine, you can totally feel the difference. Steeda also came out with their new "High Flow Inlet Tube" which they state will gain an extra 8rwhp and 8 ft lbs of torque. I don't really think it's that much, but at least you get rid of the stock air hose, which I think restricts the air a bit. Mine is on order.
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The C&L CAI's air transfer function shows much more potential than stock and a tad more flow than the Steeda.
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There are many out there, each with different claims. I bought a kit for $525 for the CAI and tuner which is a great deal IMO and I think it looks great...Tunable Inductions. Doug at BAMA is selling them or you can go to http://www.tunableinduction.com/
There are lots of people who like the C&L or the Granatelli but the cost is kinda high.

Mine:
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I still like the design of the WMS intake.
http://www.wmsracing.com/
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Originally Posted by The Reverend
I still like the design of the WMS intake.
http://www.wmsracing.com/

hi rev, what are the rwhp gains of the wms?

thanks!
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also, a 62mm throttlebody hurt or hinder the CAI?

i been reading threads that the stock throttlebody is just fine...

not sure..

thanks!
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JLT II w/SCT XCal2
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Originally Posted by metroplex
The C&L MAF's air transfer function shows much more potential than stock and a tad more flow than the Steeda.
Is that right ??? well being that you're such an expert on the subject ? how about showing us actual facts that prove C&L's air transfer function produces a tad more flow over the Steeda ?? this I can't wait to see, especially knowing the fact that the C&L street MAF is 83mm in diameter compared with the Steeda intake which has the larger 90mm MAF ? You also seem to forget that Steeda has also upgraded it's CAI with a new inlet elbow as well which is almost identical to the C&L race intake..


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