City Before: 22 MPG
City After: 24 MPG
Highway Before: 30 MPG
Highway After: 33 MPG

 

Thanks for the info.. I think I would most probably kill the MPG increase by over revving to listen to the music of CAI..

 

Well about the money involved.....you asked why they didn't offer an optional cold air intake. They won't design and engineer two separate intake systems for mass production because it's not cost effective.

Why do the V6 and V8 cars take the same air filter and have the same filter box? Because it's cheaper. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to reduce complexity.

You're comparing apples to steak with your statement above. I work in the industry, and yes, it is a big deal to design and engineer ANYTHING automotive related. Especially when dealing with the engine - different intakes would require federal emissions approval for both setups, more testing and expense, on top of design and engineering.

If you would have read my first comment I stated that the intakes on the newer Mustangs are COLD AIR INTAKES. The only difference between the factory version and aftermarket is the factory doesn't have an open element air filter.

It sounds like you're just going to continue to argue your point until everyone says "Yes you're right they should offer us whatever we want".

They are in business to make money. We are lucky they also build a quality product.

 

Relax my friend... I get your point.. Yes you're right..

 

I watched the Jay Leno show The tech said aftermarket CAI will not make any difference in the newer stangs but one can buy it just for their sound...

Rando's experience shows a little better MPG and improved throttle response, what do you guys think ?

 

tune or no tune?

 

Unless MPG comparisons were done on the same stretch of roads, with same traffic/traffic light conditions, same ambient temperature and humidity and some driver input, I'm not buying it. Too many small variables to throw off the numbers, especially temp and humidity changes.

 

if you guys dont think a cold air intake helps power any then simply dont buy it... i could tell a difference in power on mine and i plan to keep it on my car.

 

^this! Believe what you want but I've had the Airaid and now the Steeda CAI and can attest that both give gains in performance and mpg. The Airaid was small without a tune but the Steeda one requires a tune as it has larger tube diameter and MAF housing. If I had to recommend one I would recommend the Steeda one as I think it gave the most gain and if you want your stang to have performance then you will need a good free flowing intake system coupled with free flowing exhaust. This would include a CAI.

 

and it looks really cool when you open your hood

 

no tune

 

If you go Steedas web page they do offer a Steeda Q package on 2014 Mustang Gt's. It also has a super charger that is warranted by Ford and Steeda as well. I believe that this is the web page that I am refering to. http://www.steeda.com/vehicles/mustang/

 

I am deciding on which CAI to buy. I think CAI without tune does not make great difference. So i have decided to get a CAI with tuner.

What do you guys think is the best CAI and tuner to buy? I am a little cost conscious. Thank you.

 

You will not be disappointed in the Steeda unit along with the tune. To sweeten the deal ... we are currently running a 20% off promotion through Memorial Day.

http://www.steeda.com/store/v6-musta...take-555-3159/

Our unit has a class exclusive velocity stack ... it allows air to more more freely through the unit.

You can read more here:

http://www.steeda.com/blog/2012/03/m...-intake-truth/

Best Regards,

TJ

 

Does the tuner have lifetime free tunes?

 

I have heard good things about Steeda, but how does it compare to other products like the Airaids and JLTs ?

 

i have a airaid and i wish i would have gotten the steeda one instead. airaid is second on my list after steeda. but yes i think my cai did help and plus it sounds and looks cool.

 

How about Bama X4 vs SCT X4 tuners for Steeda CAI?

 

Yes, we have tunes for life ... they come pre-loaded on the tuner.

I won't say anything about the competition ... but some of the benefits of our unit are:

Our CAI CAI that is designed, engineered, and manufactured under strict ISO 9001-2008 Certified standards

Our CAI seals against the hood keeping out unwanted hot air

Our CAI is our exclusive aluminum velocity stack component that allows for smoother air flow across the Mass Air sensor so that its readings are not compromised, and also to provide a denser flow of fresh incoming air.

The X4 is a great device ... it is the same unit used by most distributors.

Lastly, we have 20% off our CAI ... how can yo go wrong?

TJ

 

the bama x4 is a sct x4 but bama just puts their name on it. it still has sct's name on it too. bama does send you a custom tune built for your car on it though. to be honest i would go with a steeda tune over a bama tune for several reasons. i actually write my on tunes for my car with the sct software that i run when im at the track but the rest of the time i run the bama tune. the bama tune is not aggressive at all. i run bama's 93 tune with 89 fuel with out it pulling timing at all. i have data logged it many many times with it running 89 fuel on the 93 tune in even the hottest days. thats the main reason i decided to start writing my own tunes for the track and they feel to have much much more power. steeda tunes are suppose to be much better than bama and i plan to switch to a steeda tune soon.