SGwick

Stanger's, has anybody had any concerns of running lean when installing a CAI? Piston/cylinder damage? Is it negligible? Am I over thinking this? Car is 2011 GT

LEwis26

Not if you're running the right tune for your CAI.

Hytek

Are you just running a cai, or cai+tune?

SGwick

Just thinking of CAI with no tune.

Hytek

You should be ok then. AirRaid is a popular choice and you can easily use it with a tune if you decide to in the future.

tj@steeda

If you are looking to kick it up a notch and get a tune, I can provide you some stats on the Steeda tune. We have had 0 issues with the #8 when a Mustang has our tune.

I think it is really important for me to tell everyone just what the "Steeda Difference" is - and more specifically, why our performance parts and tunes are unrivaled in the market today.....

From a historical perspective, one must understand that Steeda Autosports was the first and only aftermarket company to partner with Ford Motor Company on the Ford/SEMA Technology Sharing Program for performance engine calibrations. When Ford first launched this program, we made a major financial investment into partnering with Ford in the creation of optimum performance calibrations. In essence, we worked with the same brain trust that designed and manufactured these engines so were well aware of the unique attributes, capabilities as well as their inherent limitations of the Ford hardware and software.


Today, there is no coincidence that we have had zero issues with the #8 cylinder on the newest 5.0L engine - it is because of the brain-trust our engineering staff has acquired in their ongoing development work on ECU calibrations. Again - this is not by accident or by "tuners luck" in guessing what the issue was - rather it is as a direct result of our ongoing relationship and collaboration with Ford Motor Company that we develop tunes that are simply the best. Additionally - one other key element to consider is the level by which we operate - Steeda Autosports is the only Mustang aftermarket company that operates under strict ISO 9001-2008 Certification Standards. What this means is that it is your assurance of the highest levels of quality and consistency in what we do - and that is designing, engineering, manufacturing, and distributing the best Ford performance parts and accessories in the market today.


Not to discredit any other company - but when you purchase our tunes you are not only getting performance but you are also getting the support of the #1 all Ford performance aftermarket manufacturing company. We race what we sell - on the dragstrip, race track, and test track. In fact, vehicles equipped with Steeda performance parts have won more races, set more records, and won more championships than all of our competitors combined. How many retailers or internet tuning shops can say that?


Remember - you have serious $$$ invested into your ride - you can take a gamble, or go with the time tested proven leader - Steeda Autosports who for almost 25 uninterrupted years has been delivering maximum performance.

Hope this helps and give us a call if you are looking for more clarification.

Thanks

TJ

Bucko

^^^ Good info if you're going the route of a tuner... but I have been watching this post (thanks SGwick for posting it) and would like to know first hand if it's safe to install JUST a CAI on a GT or V6 without having to have a tune.... I also own a F150 with the 4.2 V6. It has a free flowing exhaust and a "semi" CAI (open box, so I would not call it a Cold Air Intake completely). My truck runs fine without a tuner. Since the Mustang V6 is new to me, I'd like a firm answer as well as to just a CAI install.

Anyone?

2012BLKV6

I'm running an airaid CAI w/o a tune and haven't had any problems

texastboneking

You can't run lean with a Cai... And as long as you have a good filter you won't damage any internal parts.

RandyW

It depends on the particular CAI. Some will require a tune and some do not. Check with the manufacturer of the one you're looking at.