I'm seriously thinking of getting the Modular Mustang Racing CAI. Anyone have any experience with these? Are they any good? They claim to require no tune and a No CEL guarantee. Opinions?

 

I haven't used their CAI but have used many other of their products including their long blocks. Have nothing but good things to say for their work

 

You won't get much from a CAI unless you tune.

 

They promise an 18-20 hp gain without a tune. I mean, I'm getting a tune regardless but after reading some of the threads about people's 'stangs getting stranded, I'm hesitant on which direction to go. So I think I'm gonna start with cold air and see how the tuning situation develops. I'm driving an '11 GT 6mt btw.

 

As far as tunes go, I believe the issue was with the SCT's people were using, and apparently that issue has been fixed.

 

Well, I do think I'm gonna start with cold air cuz it's a cheaper mod.

 

That ain't gonna happen. There have been plenty of tests done with multiple CAI's and there has been no gain without a tune. Even with a tune it's only 5 to 10 HP. The stock CAI is just too good. If you're after a better look and cool sound, then you're there.

Companies can promise whatever they want, just like an infomercial when it's "all natural". You can take this pill and it will make your weenie bigger.

 

Gains from a CAI will be negligible at best on an otherwise stock car or even mild bolt on, until you start getting into some higher power boltons you will see very minimal gains. Stick with stock airbox if power is your sole reason for CAI

 

18-20 hp??

 

Ken, I noticed MMR put an ET slip up to back the claims of power increase. Does the intake have a removable insert to widen the bore for future tuning? I didnt see that. Since your'e shopping check out C&L intakes also, they do have an insert that's removable also and provide some data like MMR. GL in your choice and welcome to the forum...http://www.cnlperformance.com/produc...bid=47&catid=6

 

Thank you for the kind words. Now that you mention it, I didn't see anything that looked like it was interchangeable. I like the MMR design but I will definitely check out the C&L.

 

WoW! 18-20hp without a tune!? I wonder why some companies put out ridiculous claims knowing that it will only end up hurting their rep in the long run. Not saying this is not true, but from what I been seeing I think I will stay with my doubts lol.

I wish vararam or OTR would come to the blue side.

 

Lol well there's only one way to determine the truth....

 

If there claims were true they wouldnt be able to keep them in stock!!

 

steeda cai and tune claim up to 44hp and 52ft/lbs of torque! with 91 octane or higher.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-5...ir-intake.html

The dyno sheet is there in the pics if you dont believe it or just want to see the gains.

 

LOL, proof doesn't come from the manufacture, proof comes from the customer or other independant tests.

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...ads_dyno_test/

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec..._the_dyno.html

http://forums.corral.net/forums/s-19...-n-filter.html

We have proved it time and time again, tunes are worth 10-15 RWHP and adding a Intake (JLT for our testing) always nets another 10-15.
All intake and tune packages will net 25-30 RWHP, if one says 44-54, ask them for a money back gaurantee.

As for no tune intakes, the testing I have seen shows they are a waste of time.

Yes, the stock box is good, but you WILL gain more power adding the intake. (after a tune)

Thanks
Jay

 

I and probably others would like to see a head to head competition like this you guys did years ago. We can all agree its a bit dated and I'm sure everybody has perfected their products even more. So what do you think, can you make it happen? As for the Steeda #s I believe he meant HP to the crank though he didnt write it, and the graph clearly shows it. http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...s/viewall.html

 

Ah yes those CAIs were absolutely kick *** for the GTOs! Always wanted one. Settled on a home built one that was the remnant from a 06 Mustang JLT CAI.

 

The peak to peak gains aren't usually what they claiming for the power increases. Bc somewhere they showed a 50hp gain between the 2 graphs. Usually a big gain in the midrange...like at 4000 rpm stock it made 250 rwhp. But with their tune and cai they made 305 at 4000 rpm. Big numbers sell, you only pick up 30 peak hp, but had a max gain of 55

 

Well, while I wanted the MMR CAI, I wound up with a BBK. I'm still getting pretty impressive power gains from the BBK though. It was free and I like it lol.