My newly-acquired '07 GT/CS has an intake with a filter that really needs cleaning or replacing and I realized this must be aftermarket.
I can find no name on it visible anywhere, which is not encouraging.
Do all the legitimate (ie non-Chinese knockoff) guys put their name on the thing?

I think I understand a car with a real CAI requires a tune to run right, so I think that means one of two things:

1. I got a CAI and a tune courtesy of the previous owner and just need a tuner to adjust.
2. I got a cheapass knockoff that really doesn't do much but make noise and still need to get both a CAI and a tuner.

PLEASE tell me good news someone!

 

I have never seen an intake like that....

Sorry I'm not much help, but I'm curious to see if anyone else knows where it's from.

 

Picture doesn't work for me....

 

What he said ^

 

Steeda's don't have their name on it. Mine does not anyway, but they are Blue and Require a tune to run right. The pic does not work for me, so I can't tell ya. I would either get a Steeda or a Ford Racing CAI and a good tune from a Reputable Tuner.

 

Sorry guys, I must have deleted that pic accidentally from the album.
Here it is:

 

I'd replace the whole intake, looks like poop.

 

Looks homemade

 

 

Yup that definitely is homemade. Lol

 

No it is not. It's manufactured by Top Gear Autosport.

 

As bad as that looks, no wonder it costs $99.00
Yeow!

 

I stand corrected, holy crap that things ugly, and for $100

 

This is one case where I would get a replacement ASAP.

 

+1000 I'm wondering why it gets skinnier in the middle

 

POOP!

 

Thanks for your efforts. I did some searching but did not find those guys. They have a surprising amount of low-end-looking accessories available.
I am glad the "poop brigade" was so entertained.

However, I have seen worse. At least it is functional and is not just hanging in the engine compartment sucking hot air. Definitely plan on replacing soon.
Someone want to hook me up?

 

Looks like some redneck soldered together his used Bud Light cans.

 

I was referring to the dirty air filter and rubber TB attachment. I would replace is ASAP because you never know how effective the off brand CAI really is. Last thing you want is dirt and liquid getting sucked into your engine. Gas mileage compromised etc. The brand is subjective as I have never tried the product.

 

Yup, replaced filter the first day. Actually same day I took pics - should have taken new ones!

If I hadn't stupidly bought hood lifts that require drilling I would take some new pics to show, but I am looking for replacements that just bolt in as is.

Also need to come up with a way to get all the "beach" off the engine block. Previous owner was in a coastal resort town, so I had to blow out mucho sand from the compartment, but the engine itself has a powdery whitish residue on it. I can wipe it off ok by hand, but I am thinking a long handled brush may be needed.