Hey Guys/Gals,

Steeda just did a very comprehensive comparison of the Steeda CAI and the other brand which we have named "J". If you ever wondered what seperates the Steeda CAI from the competition, then this is a must read.

We also give you an in depth analysis regarding our tuning process, our warranty program, and why Steeda has been a leader in the aftermarket parts industry for over 24 years.

http://www.steedablog.com/2012/03/mu...-intake-truth/


Best Regards,

TJ

 

Interested what "J"LT will have to say about this....

 

what stops me from buying a intake is ford my void the warranty if engine develops a problem and they will say its due to the intake and tune, if ford determines that an issue is due to the intake and tune, would steeda cover that repair?

can a tune be easily reversed to stock form?

can 87 octane be used with a tune or after a tune a 91 octane is a must?

 

Steeda will do whatever it takes to make the situation right. We know how our products are suppose to perform on a customer's vehicle, and if a dealer notifies us that it failed, then we will want to be involved in that investigation process to determined what the failure is. A lengthy and costly investigation has to be done to prove an aftermarket part indeed caused the failure.

Steeda stands behind their products 100%. Trust me when I say if a consumer's vehicle is ever effected by a Steeda product and it does by some chance cause a failure (0 issues to date) then Steeda will remedy the situation. We didn't build a solid reputation in this industry over night just to let is slip away by not backing our products.

"In the unlikely event that a customer has an issue with any of our products, we are fully committed to work with them to resolve their concerns to their and our mutual satisfaction. We have built our rock-solid reputation over the years on superb design, comprehensive engineering, quality manufacturing and on customer service — the result is our products just don’t cause issues – PERIOD.

We know how these cars work... We know their limitations....We have the best techs in the industry... Rest assure you are in good hand with Steeda.

Yes a tune can be easily put back to stock.

We run 87 89 91 93 tunes. You have to run your car with the fuel that the tune is intended for.

Best Regards,

TJ

 

Id be interested in purchasing if a tune wasn't required.

 

I have heard that modern vehicle computers now track when you flash the computers and regardless of setting a computer back to stock the dealership can still tell you flashed your comp and will still void your warranty. True or field myth?

 

As much as I love Steeda products, the whole my CAI vs your CAI is a crap shoot. When I lived in Tampa a few years ago, some members of my car club went thru CAI like candy, trying to get the best hp # or ET. At the end of the day the differences as proven on the track and dyno didn't really justify the expense. To say that "j"'s lack of a turned transition from the filter is causing power robbing airflow issue's is a reach. What should be measured is the quality of the components, how they interact with the factory maf and on a smaller scale aesthetics. During the intake testing I saw some really crappy products advertising 8 to 15 hp gains. The intakes didn't fit well to the MAF, some came with surface rust, others just plain would fit. Besides as we all know, most of the gains will come with the tune, the free flowing intake is a bonus. Now to see how "J" replies...

 

TJ, would you care to comment on the benefits of temperature cooling and flow velocity of the stock "CAI" on the '10+ cars? From a purely novice point-of-view, the seal and the airflow of the factory look quite solid, especially since the air is channeled from the front grille area into what seems to be a path that would contain no exposed areas along the way. Thanks for your commentary.

 

I've had a steeda cai and tune on my 2012 since about 500 miles. I bought it because I thought it looked like the best constructed cai of them all. I also bought a steeda tune based upon all that I read on the various forums. I have never had a problem and I am not the least bit worried about ever having a problem with a steeda part. I recently had Gus update my tune and love it. You will not be unhappy with the steeda cai and tune.

 

You guys are killing me. KILL-LING me! IF I got an intake/tune I already decided over a year and a half ago it would be Steeda all the way. But my dealer and every dealer within a 3 or 4 hour drive of my house ALL say that ANY change to the tune/calibration of my GT's engine WILL be detected and if it's detected then my drivetrain warranty is null & void forever, no ifs ands or buts. This even includes the relatively tame FRPP tune. Inconsiderate bastards.

Since that scenario would cause untold marital strife for me considering I have 55,000 warranty miles left to go and not a lot of money, I have held off buying the Steeda intake. But Oh, how I'd love to pop that baby onto my 5.0....

 

True on the tune.. False on the Myth:

Just because you put a part on your vehicle it DOES NOT void your warranty. For a product to affect the warranty, there must be an investigation done by the party refuting the warranty to prove that the aftermarket product indeed caused the OEM component part to fail. Just because you put a CAI on your car it does not does not automatically void the warranty. The CAI would have the be the direct cause that caused the part to fail. Also, you have to remember when installing aftermarket parts you are responsible to care and drive the car in a non malicious way - because no warranty covers "abuse" .

When you are installing Steeda parts on your cars, please note that we are giving you the benefit of a component part that indeed will work as advertised and will not cause a direct component failure on your car. We work very closely with Ford and develop our performance parts and accessories so that they perform as necessary and will not cause another component to fail. All of our parts are engineered uner strict ISO 9001-2008 certificatied standards and are specifically designed to provide worry free operation. They carry a lifetime warranty and we have never had an instance of a Ford vehicle having it's warranty refuted due to a direct result of our parts.

Steed Autosports is a company that will stand by you in case something does happen. If a dealer does not want to service a warranty claim, then Steeda will provide the necessary support through either the dealer or will work with Ford Motor Company to get your vehicle serviced. Steeda has never had an issue with a warranty claim. All of our products are tested and proven not to exceed recommend testin.. Steeda backs its products 100% so you never have to worry about being left behind.

 

All I know is when it comes time for a CAI/Tune I WILL be going with a Steeda setup for both.

 

I don't want to lose the flexibility of varying octane's (by my choice or faulty fuel) that is provided by the factory 'adaptive spark ignition system'. I am often at 4-5000' high desert and down to 1500' in a humid valley in the same day.
From all that I have read, no after market tuners have incorporated this strategy into their tunes.

 

so here you have it, directly from the horses mouth, i like what i hear and i will be getting one once my 2013 arrives. i also love the fact that its made in USA parts or only some are made in USA, i prefer to not buy made in China junk.

last couple questions before i purchase the kit. if i buy just the CAI without a tune, ill be looking at about 2-3HP gain correct?

now if i buy a tune, can the tune come with 3 different tunes on it, for 87, 89 and 91?

how much HP gain would i see for a 87 tune, 89 tune and 91 tune?


thank you for the great customer support.

 

Love My steeda CAI but I run a Custom dyno tune on my setup. Not saying the steeda tune was bad, just wanted a dyno custom tune at the time. Running this setup since my car had about 1500 miles on her. I now have 28k. BTW I do have afew of steeda parts on my car

 

Better send your transmission back to China then

 

So yes the tune will affect warranty?

Second, is it also not the reality that while there may be all this proof of this and that, initially all Ford has to do is say, you have a modified car and then simply play the waiting game. Sure, eventually you may prevail, but in the interim you either are without your vehicle fixed or you are paying out of pocket until they are proven or disproven during this whole investigation process?

 

does this steeda cai need a tuner? i need something p&p without tuning

 

Ford is not going to void warranty for CAI. They will void it for the tune. The catch is you cannot use the CAI without a tune. So is Steeda standing behind the tune itself or just the CAI. We all know a CAI won't pop a piston but a bad tune will. Is Steeda considering the tune itself as a Steeda part?

 

it seems like thats where the confusion is and i think this is where STEEDA needs to clear things up. do they only stand behind the CAI or the CAI with a tune?

why can't the CAI be used without a tune, will it throw some codes? I'm sure you can use it without a tune, you will only gain 2-3HP but that would be an expensive 2-3HP. now if they stand behind the CAI and the tune then its a ship worth jumping on.