Please tell me which intake to get!
8/16/05, 04:52 PM
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Hi, could anyone please advise me on the best intake to get for $300 or less? I was just about to order the K&N Air Charger intake but I thought $400 was a bit high for an intake... am I wrong? They boast 15 horsepower gain but that also seems a bit high, especially for simply an aftermarket intake. Please respond and let me know the best but not priciest intake to get for the 2005 GT. Thanks!
8/16/05, 05:03 PM
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Well I do agree, buttttttt that may be difficult, more or less I'm just wondering if people have a good idea (personal experience, things they have read, friend's vehicles) of what the best intake is for a conservative price.
8/16/05, 06:49 PM
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I think with a tune, all of the intakes produce similar gains. I have the C&L + tune and ran heads up with another 05 who has a JLT + tune (kluski) and it was a dead heat, a drivers race.
8/16/05, 06:51 PM
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They all work well.
For me,Im going w/ the group buy in the sticky up above. I cant speak for any of them first hand, so I offer no insight.
I was originally going to get the C&L piece, but after seeing and feeling first hand, I think heat soak could be a problem.
Most draw air from the "stock location", w/ limited fresh air for these motors..
I decided w/ the GP mainly for the fact, its the first to offer some type of FRESHER air than what is currently available.
Just my $.02 worth..
For me,Im going w/ the group buy in the sticky up above. I cant speak for any of them first hand, so I offer no insight.
I was originally going to get the C&L piece, but after seeing and feeling first hand, I think heat soak could be a problem.
Most draw air from the "stock location", w/ limited fresh air for these motors..
I decided w/ the GP mainly for the fact, its the first to offer some type of FRESHER air than what is currently available.
Just my $.02 worth..
8/16/05, 08:43 PM
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The only problem Jeff, is that some of them "require" tunes. If you don't have a tuner yet, you'll have to spring for one of those as well.
Now if you want to stagger your purchase, I'd get the K&N which will run without a tune and gain you 10-15 HP, with a tune 22+ You can find them for $250.00.
If you already had a tuner, I'd go with a JLT, hands down best bang for the buck IMO.
Now if you want to stagger your purchase, I'd get the K&N which will run without a tune and gain you 10-15 HP, with a tune 22+ You can find them for $250.00.
If you already had a tuner, I'd go with a JLT, hands down best bang for the buck IMO.
8/17/05, 07:56 AM
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...good looks shouldnt be the deciding choice of a CAI, the one to get is the one U feel most comfortable w/ after researching...IMO
They all look good in their own way...some more than others.
C&L does look great for sure...
They all look good in their own way...some more than others.
C&L does look great for sure...
8/17/05, 08:22 AM
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I'm happy with my K&N before and after I tuned the car. If your going to pay $400 I'll pull mine off and sell it to you for $350, LOL You can find it most places for around $250 so don't pay 400 or anything close.
8/17/05, 09:16 AM
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I have the C&L. It was between it and JLT. It came down to looks, the seller/tuner is 2 hours away and the Xcalibrator-2 came preloaded with 3 performance tunes and holds my stock tune.
And yes from what I have seen I agree with the other guys, if you want to stay around that price range, K&N is your best best and add a tuner later.
And yes from what I have seen I agree with the other guys, if you want to stay around that price range, K&N is your best best and add a tuner later.
8/17/05, 09:35 AM
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Do you want to tune it? If not go for the K&N, I have it and am very pleased. Where did you see the K&N for 400 and if so I hope that was with a tuner?
The car runs like a champ in the cold. Seriously.
The car runs like a champ in the cold. Seriously.
8/17/05, 11:10 AM
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Well I would get the ford racing cold air intake kit. Just released, and it will look stock and should be of good quality. Good luck it is your decison. Here is the link
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=8102
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=8102
8/17/05, 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by cajundino@August 16, 2005, 9:06 PM
Just installed my C&L with the Predator tune today and all I can say is "WOW". I was really impressed with the power it added to my car. The installation was a snap also.
Just installed my C&L with the Predator tune today and all I can say is "WOW". I was really impressed with the power it added to my car. The installation was a snap also.
