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Old 5/6/11, 11:51 AM
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CAI or axle backs ?

I own a 2011 MCA edition w/ the V6 and 3.31 gears. I plan on installing both a CAI (Airaid) and a set of axle backs (Roush), but not at the same time ($$$'s). Does it matter which one I do first, or should I wait until I've purchased both and install them at the same time ?
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Doesn't matter at all.
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Agreed, the CAI will give you a little more hp and sound, while the ABs will give you a lot of sound and no hp. All depends on your interests.
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Originally Posted by hogasswild
Agreed, the CAI will give you a little more hp and sound, while the ABs will give you a lot of sound and no hp. All depends on your interests.
Ummmmmmmmmmm a tune will give you more hp and torque. A cai won't do anything by itself

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I think you'll enjoy doing the mufflers first the most.
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Doesn't matter at all.
That's what I thought, just wasn't 100% sure. But I knew I could get the answer here. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Everett
Ummmmmmmmmmm a tune will give you more hp and torque. A cai won't do anything by itself

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Numerous independent tests suggest otherwise.
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Originally Posted by hogasswild

Numerous independent tests suggest otherwise.
Not on a 2v sorry.
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OP was asking about the 3.7l not the 4.0l.
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I say intake an tune first and something other than an airaid intake.

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Airraid and JLT got the best results from American Muscle independent testing. C&L fared the worst.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
...and something other than an airaid intake.
What's wrong with going with the Airaid CAI ? Not being defensive, just asking what's the best CAI for the 3.7L V6 running 3.31 gears ?
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Nothing at all. Airraid is a great stand alone option.
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