I'm wanting to get a CAI and can't afford much. This one worth the money?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...item56390aa16c

 

The tuner and tune is the most bang for the buck. The air intake itself ads a little. Kind of like 80/20 from what I have gathered.

 

CAI is worth the money for a nicer look under the hood. However, it will not yield more than a couple horsepower. A tuner, as Cusp pointed out, is where the real improvement will come from.

 

Yeah thats what I figured. Sounds like I need to wait til after college to start doing the expensive mods. :/

 

A good CAI/Tuner combo will run you ~$600 from what I gather. Everyone that has done said it's been worth it. Gears are the best bang for your buck, seat of the pants mod. They don't add any power, just let you accelerate faster

 

hmm...yeah thats a little steep for me right now. how much would gears put me back?

 

They'd be about the same including install.

 

Probably around $500 including install. If you know someone (professional) who can do it, maybe you'll get lucky and they'll cut you a deal

 

You grt what you pay for... especially with a CAI. Save some money and buy a good CAI and turner.

 

Yeah, well with knowing all this, I guess i'll just have to wait a couple years.

 

On the V6 a CAI doesn`t do any more than what you`ve got already, with gears don`t forget a T-lok !

 

Oh ok. I'll have to look into it for sure. Thanks!

 

I disagree as far as a intake helping out in HP/TQ. My car has a airaid intake and dual exhaust with a stock tune and I have gained over 6 tenths in the quarter mile from when the car was stock. I agree that if you get an intake to get a tuner as well. I didn't have the cash at the time so I got the airaid since it doesn't require a tune. I hope to get a tuner after I finish my wheels and tires.

 

You got that with your dual exhaust, with just a CAI your .
My single GT muffler was a great help.

 

$98??? Why would you want to put that "Made in China" crap on your car? Please don't do it.

 

exhaust is little to NO hp gain. Its for looks and sound.

 

Ditto save up for the RIGHT CAI. Don't waste your money on that, you'll be disappointed. Chances are you'll be able to find a good used CAI from someone going with forced induction.

 

Muffler does make a difference, A single stock gt take off is good for about 4 hp, i picked up about 2mpg with mine, duals are more for looks. A CAI and a tune makes a bigger difference, save your money and shop the mustang forums classified I just saw a jlt (one of the best you can get) for 100 bucks used. It requires a tune though. I picked up my tunner used for 130. Any Cai that doesnt require a tune will not add very much you would be better off with an air hog filter with rebate they paid me 10 bucks to put it on. I have since switched to a frpp cai not the most power but the best looking one got it new for 195 at cj pony parts. So i have 325 in my cai and tune. Just tried the car out tonight before the big snow storm coming like a whole new car worth every penny didnt have time to record any 0 to 60 times but is faster and throttle is way smoother.

 

Got to go with the CAI with tune, I plan on getting the C&L Cold Air Intake and SCT SF3 Custom Tuner Combo from AM.


I love the looks of this CAI, a little on the pricey side ($611) but you get what you pay for.

 

How the hell did you get your tuner for 130 bucks? I mean I would definitely go for it if i could pick up the two for a combined $300 or so. Just haven't found anything.