CAI's that don't require a tune.
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CAI's that don't require a tune.
Wife wants a CAI for her GTCS, but no tune. I am choosing not to get the warranty delete option.
I know KN has one, is there others?
I know KN has one, is there others?
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Originally Posted by traffic142
Wife wants a CAI for her GTCS, but no tune. I am choosing not to get the warranty delete option.
I know KN has one, is there others?
I know KN has one, is there others?
Edit: So people won't be so literal, yes you will gain some power with just a CAI. However, in order to get substantial gains, then you either need a CAI with a tune, or a GMS CAI. Easier to understand?
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MRT is nice
And that previous statement about not getting any gains without a tune is bull...
They are engineered to flow more air with the same volume...compared to the tuned ones which allow more volume and flow...
The MRT gains a decent ammount for a CAI that requires no tune.
And that previous statement about not getting any gains without a tune is bull...
They are engineered to flow more air with the same volume...compared to the tuned ones which allow more volume and flow...
The MRT gains a decent ammount for a CAI that requires no tune.
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Originally Posted by Rapture
Ok I am confused! I thought you can get any CAI and not tune it and it wouldn t void warrenty.
You get more HP from CAI's that need a tune (JLT, C & L, Steeda) to name a few.
But that requires a hand held tuner at 400 a pop. If you plan on doing a lot of modding (gears, headers, etc) go all the way on the CAI and get a tuner (Bama Chips is excellent for tunes).
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The Granatelli CAI does not require a tune, as they have partnered with Hitachi and adjusted the Mass Air Flow sensor to compensate for the extra flow of their 90mm intake. Hitachi makes the factory Mass Air Flow Sensor. The Granatelli can still be tuned to make even more power, but with just the CAI, several members have made 25 additional horsepower. Attached is a pic of it installed on my 2007 Convertible.
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Originally Posted by traffic142
Most CAI's need a tune since they flow more air and would cause it to lean out too much. K & N gets more flow, but not too much to cause a lean condition.
The ones that claim no tune needed still deliver more air with the hi-flow filters and you can feel a little more horsepower along with improved throttle sensitivity. All of the above is what I surmise after a lot of reading on this and other forums...but if I'm off on this anybody feel free to correct me.
I got the Airaid and it claims no tune needed. (using their included MVT tube means the MAF diameter is same as stock). I can feel the difference. But 2 weeks after getting it I decided I wanted the tuner so I have one on the way from Doug at BamaChips.
Can't wait to see what it feels like!
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If your trying not to void your warranty, your in the same boat as me. But in another post I was told that if you get a CAI and tune and you need to service your car, you can tune the car back to stock and it shows the same code in the computer as if you were to have had a dead battery.
And I guess if you want to be extra careful you could put the stock tube back on too....
I'll just be tuning the car back to stock... tricky tricky!
And I guess if you want to be extra careful you could put the stock tube back on too....
I'll just be tuning the car back to stock... tricky tricky!
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And I guess if you want to be extra careful you could put the stock tube back on too....
I'll just be tuning the car back to stock... tricky tricky!
I'll just be tuning the car back to stock... tricky tricky!
btw...I asked my dealer how they felt about a CAI (no tune...just CAI) and they said absolutely not. If something went wrong they might try to blame it on that and then you would have to fight it. So why give them a reason to suspect. Put it back to stock unless you know for sure they will not hassle you about it when it comes to warranty work.
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I have heard that if they download the box it will show a tune being there...ie if you blow the motor they WILL download the black box to see what you monkey'd with.
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Thats what I thought too... check out my other post
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=51861
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=51861
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