So I just bought a BBK CAI and am about to instal it, this particular CAI doesn't require a tune. I'm already running a 93 tune. Will it be bad to instal the cai without updating my tune to adjust for the CAI?
Actually it wouldn't hurt to check with your tune company. When I got my MPT tune, they wanted to know if I had a stock air clearer or a CAI. If I had a CAI, they wanted to know what make so they could incorporate it into the tune if needed.
Just so everyone is on the same page here, and not to look like we're giving conflicting information, i'd like to elaborate.
The reason a CAI is "tune required," or "no tune required" is because the MAF diameter is either the same as stock, or it isn't. This has been covered in great depth on this forum OP, the search feature is your friend ...
So, in regards to "do you need a tune" the answer is still no.
Now, can your tuner adjust cams and ignition timing to try to make more power from the potential increase in airflow? Absolutely, in which case it would be worth touching base with them about this intake. :thumb:
These cars come with a cai from the factory. Only get one if you like the pretty shaped cone that gets completely filthy and never looks brand new again even if you clean it.
So I finally got it installed and I'm curious as to what should I really expect? Now it sounds like my intake wheezes a little bit and it seems to have a different exhaust tone.
hotter IAT = less power due to cooler air being denser. Small difference but in racing small increments are essential.
that being said I scored a used Airaid for my V6...I bought it for sound alone and am happy with it. Key words "sound alone" I knew I wasn't gonna get any power out of it.
its hard to beat the factory inlet on the coyotes, most all aftermarket ones loose a little low end tq
you don't need to contact your tuner to find out if it plays nicely, just plug in your handheld and log the stft and ltft, if they make more than a -/+ 5% correction then you'll want to contact the tuner to get the fuel dialed back in
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