JLT or Steeda CAI
#1
JLT or Steeda CAI
I am getting ready to buy my CAI and tuner for my 13 GT and I'm torn between the JLT carbon fiber CAI with the BAMA tuner or the Steeda with a BAMA tuner, which way should I go? any suggestions? My car is a manual and it's bone stock for now, After the tuner and CAI I'm doing an axle back, most likely the FRPP GT500's and a resonator delete.
Lee
Lee
#2
Hello Lee.
FWIW, I hear nothing but good things about the JLT cai. I think they are a little better in quality and in supporting horsepower. If I ever do any performance mods, the JLT Big Air cai is on my list.
Just do some youtube research between the two.
Good luck and let us know how you made out.
FWIW, I hear nothing but good things about the JLT cai. I think they are a little better in quality and in supporting horsepower. If I ever do any performance mods, the JLT Big Air cai is on my list.
Just do some youtube research between the two.
Good luck and let us know how you made out.
#4
I was going to say - I think it's not the CAI but the tune that improves performance. The CAI's are really just for looks.
But if you're hell-bent on buying one, it's a Coke/Pepsi thing. Both perform the same - pick the one you think is prettier....
But if you're hell-bent on buying one, it's a Coke/Pepsi thing. Both perform the same - pick the one you think is prettier....
#5
Yes, the Ford intake system is fantastic, absolutely the best that has ever come from the factory. It will actually keep air charge temps slightly cooler under some conditions than an aftermarket cold air.
Where the aftermarket cold air shines is in airflow to support higher horsepower. On the dyno we typically see 9 to 12 horsepower over the stock airbox, mostly above 4,000rpm.
Because Ford raised the HP numbers in 2013 to 420, the CAI and tune combined will see gains of up to 30 HP.
Best Regards,
TJ
Where the aftermarket cold air shines is in airflow to support higher horsepower. On the dyno we typically see 9 to 12 horsepower over the stock airbox, mostly above 4,000rpm.
Because Ford raised the HP numbers in 2013 to 420, the CAI and tune combined will see gains of up to 30 HP.
Best Regards,
TJ
#6
+1. The aftermarket CAI's are simply for looks. My last few Mustangs went just as quick/fast at the dragstrip with the factory airbox & aftermarket CAI's. It's the tuning that makes all the power. The factory airbox flows plenty enough for a stock or mildly modified 5.0L. Once you're wildly modified, then add the CAI to your list if you must.
#7
The CAI does improve the sound of the car too. And believe me, these stock 5.0's need all the help they can get to allow that V8 to announce itself with how quiet it is. So combined with an aftermarket exhaust, the CAI really improves the tone of the car.
#8
#9
This is merely NA cars, yours (which I think is F/I) a CAI will help quite a bit. Increase boost around .5-1PSI and help with cooling.
The CAI does increase HP but its negligible on the N/A cars and most of that is based upon the ability of the tuner. I would recommend you going with a better tuner like VMP or Lund.
If you go for looks the JLT CF or Airaid CF hands down look the best, but that's simply for looks of course.
The CAI does increase HP but its negligible on the N/A cars and most of that is based upon the ability of the tuner. I would recommend you going with a better tuner like VMP or Lund.
If you go for looks the JLT CF or Airaid CF hands down look the best, but that's simply for looks of course.
#10
This is merely NA cars, yours (which I think is F/I) a CAI will help quite a bit. Increase boost around .5-1PSI and help with cooling.
The CAI does increase HP but its negligible on the N/A cars and most of that is based upon the ability of the tuner. I would recommend you going with a better tuner like VMP or Lund.
If you go for looks the JLT CF or Airaid CF hands down look the best, but that's simply for looks of course.
The CAI does increase HP but its negligible on the N/A cars and most of that is based upon the ability of the tuner. I would recommend you going with a better tuner like VMP or Lund.
If you go for looks the JLT CF or Airaid CF hands down look the best, but that's simply for looks of course.
And, I would use either VMP, Lund or AED for tuning.
#11
Yes, my car has a supercharger. Not only does the cai help, but the larger opening to the throttle body helps as well, thus increasing air. I would more than likely go with the JLT Big Air cai or (MAYBE) go with the Roush.
And, I would use either VMP, Lund or AED for tuning.
And, I would use either VMP, Lund or AED for tuning.
#13
Yeah, can't go wrong with VMP, Lund or AED in my opinion.
#14
So what your saying is I should save my money with the CAI and just get a tuner, what about a drop in K&N filter element, I know they flow better then stock. I have a really good shop here in Orlando that's known for mustangs Lamotta Performance. I was thinking about calling them and getting the car dyno-tuned instead of just buying a tuner and getting a mail order tune?
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#16
[QUOTE][So, is that with or without the tune TJ? Just wondering./QUOTE]
From what Gus provided me ... the gain was done by the CAI with a tune that did not increase performance. The car was tuned to adapt to the CAI.
Best Regards,
TJ
From what Gus provided me ... the gain was done by the CAI with a tune that did not increase performance. The car was tuned to adapt to the CAI.
Best Regards,
TJ
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#17
[QUOTE=tj@steeda;6685107]
So, then it proves that a cai will improve performance, especially in a supercharged car. That is what I thought.
Thanks TJ!
[So, is that with or without the tune TJ? Just wondering./QUOTE]
From what Gus provided me ... this was gain was done with a tune that did not increase performance. It was tuned to adapt to the CAI.
Best Regards, TJ
From what Gus provided me ... this was gain was done with a tune that did not increase performance. It was tuned to adapt to the CAI.
Best Regards, TJ
Thanks TJ!
#18
So what your saying is I should save my money with the CAI and just get a tuner, what about a drop in K&N filter element, I know they flow better then stock. I have a really good shop here in Orlando that's known for mustangs Lamotta Performance. I was thinking about calling them and getting the car dyno-tuned instead of just buying a tuner and getting a mail order tune?
#19
So what your saying is I should save my money with the CAI and just get a tuner, what about a drop in K&N filter element, I know they flow better then stock. I have a really good shop here in Orlando that's known for mustangs Lamotta Performance. I was thinking about calling them and getting the car dyno-tuned instead of just buying a tuner and getting a mail order tune?
#20
I am getting ready to buy my CAI and tuner for my 13 GT and I'm torn between the JLT carbon fiber CAI with the BAMA tuner or the Steeda with a BAMA tuner, which way should I go? any suggestions? My car is a manual and it's bone stock for now, After the tuner and CAI I'm doing an axle back, most likely the FRPP GT500's and a resonator delete.
Lee
Lee
The GT500 mufflers sound incredible on the 2011+ Mustangs. If you delete the cats and resonators it's really going to scream!
Hit me up if you have any questions or need some assistance. I hope this helps with your decision!
-Dan
Last edited by AMDanBailer; 9/9/13 at 09:36 AM.