I've been debating between JLT, Demolet's Tunable Induction, C&L and now Steeda's cold air induction and can't seem to decide as to which would provide the best quality and performance..Although each kit offers its own unique features over the others, I'm leaning more towards Steeda.. I personally like the design of Steeda's heat sheild, because it appears to block out more heat over the others, plus it also retains the 2 factory rubber bushing mounts, securing it into the factory air box location, much better than C&L's heat sheild, which requires the use of just a single bolt to hold it in place, and I just don't see how just one bolt, can secure the sides and most of all, prevent the bottom of the sheild, from rattlelling and bouncing all over the place, especially, when the car happens to drive over a bump or a rough spot on the highway.. I also like the Billet style MAF 90mm housing, which also provides more air, than the C&L 83mm housing. But on the other hand, is a 90mm MAF providing more air than what an otherwise stock 3v engine really need ?? According to the C&L website, it claims.. Differences of more than 3 horsepower shows a performance advantage that is greater than the assumed possible deviation. That being said, it is safe to say that our new "Racer" system has comparable, if not identical performance to the JLT "True Cold Air" intake assembly. This makes complete sense, as both units have far more airflow capacity than the engine can possibly use at this power level. You will also notice that our original system made slightly more power while tuned at the "richer-than-ideal" stock air/fuel ratio of 12.2 to 1, and it clearly made more power than the larger systems when tuned to a more ideal 13 to 1 air/fuel ratio, making nearly 4 more peak horsepower. This is most likely due to the considerable change in airflow velocity that is required in the larger inlet tube assemblies as the airflow enters the throttle body. With our original system, the smaller diameter maintains an air velocity that is not considerably slower than the throttle body air entry speed. It is likely that our larger "Racer" system can produce more power than our "Street/Strip" system on a heavily modified vehicle, but it is unlikely that most vehicles will see more power with either of the larger "race style" intakes. In order for the "Racer" system to conclusively outperform our original kit, a performance swing of about 7 HP would be required to bring the power level at least 3 HP above the "Street/Strip" system. For this to occur, you would have to surpass the power level at which the original system becomes an airflow restriction. Anyway, these are my concerns and questions, that I'm still not quite sure of.. So if anybody has any opinions, one way or the other, I'd be really grateful for any help and advice, that you may be able to provide... Thanks [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]

 

I have the Steeda Cold Air Kit.And same color car as you. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]

 

I have the steeda CAI and I'm very happy with it - noticed a big difference (along with the tune) since installing it. don't have dyno results yet, but I will post some soon - hoping for this weekend. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rondosa @ April 13, 2006, 8:12 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have the steeda CAI and I'm very happy with it - noticed a big difference (along with the tune) since installing it. don't have dyno results yet, but I will post some soon - hoping for this weekend. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
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I'll be looking very forward and excited in seeing you're dyno results...Thanks [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mikem @ April 13, 2006, 8:11 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have the Steeda Cold Air Kit.And same color car as you. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]
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Mike, is you're GT torch red ? or Redfire ? and if by any chance you happen to know you're dyno numbers..could you post them for me ? Thanks [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

 

One of the advantages of the jlt & c&l is that Doug/bamachips can sell the cai and a tune.....it's a very very good tune!

anyone want my old predator, I'll make you a deal?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(red05Mustang_GT @ April 14, 2006, 6:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I'll be looking very forward and excited in seeing you're dyno results...Thanks [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]
Mike, is you're GT torch red ? or Redfire ? and if by any chance you happen to know you're dyno numbers..could you post them for me ? Thanks [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I was following your thread on a different site until all the b.s. started, mainly because of a certain person trying to use the forum for seemingly only free promotion of his products. Truth is, you can't go wrong with any of the kits you listed, including the Steeda piece. I chose JLTII but considered the Steeda for awhile; I don't have any dyno numbers for the Steeda obviously but I feel comfortable in recommending it to you.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tom281 @ April 14, 2006, 8:27 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I was following your thread on a different site until all the b.s. started, mainly because of a certain person trying to use the forum for seemingly only free promotion of his products. Truth is, you can't go wrong with any of the kits you listed, including the Steeda piece. I chose JLTII but considered the Steeda for awhile; I don't have any dyno numbers for the Steeda obviously but I feel comfortable in recommending it to you.
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Hi Tom, I know exactly who the person in question you're referring to.. And if you read my latest response, to his last reply..you'll discover for yourself, that he was confronted and I also had mentioned to him, that my purpose for opening my thread, was in seeking any opinons and recommendations, from my fellow members, concerning the Steeda CAI and how they like the product, and that I never had any intentions of starting nor getting involved in a debate, concerning Steeda's reputation with that certain person, otherwise..I would have never opened up my thread, in the first place.. And it's really a shame that people like that are be permitted to remain members, and lets face it..these forums were designed for enthusiasts such as youself, and not as an outlet for vendors, looking to promote or market their products, so I hope you'll read my last post over there, and let me know what you think, and I thank you very much for you're reply and recommendation.. Sincerly yours, Rocky P.

 

Yes, I did read your last post and couldn't agree more. Good luck to you and I hope that you're happy with whatever choice you make.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tom281 @ April 14, 2006, 11:17 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yes, I did read your last post and couldn't agree more. Good luck to you and I hope that you're happy with whatever choice you make.
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Lets just hope that either a mediator or founding member, also agrees with you and will actually take action, by removing this certain person as a member, because to be perfectly honest with you Tom..I'm just about fed up with all the BS. and it needs to end, once and for all.. as for my choice, it will be Steeda.. so once again, thanks for you're reply and for all you're support... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tom281 @ April 14, 2006, 9:17 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yes, I did read your last post and couldn't agree more. Good luck to you and I hope that you're happy with whatever choice you make.
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Complete side-note not related to the CAI - Tom that 92 of yours is SWEET!!!
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