Hi guys. I'm new to this forum and new to the mustang community. Just picked up a 2016 GT California Edition two days ago. Figured it's time to do a first mod - cold air intake. Tried searching around and keep finding same 4 ( Roush, JLT, Airaid and Steeda ) but very conflicting arguments on which one is better. All really same price. What do you guys use or think?
Its a zero power gain mod, purely for looks. You might actually lose some power. Spend the money on a tune and if you are stick, a MGW shifter. Then gears (if manual) and then suspension/wheels/tires.
What are the reasons you are thinking about getting a CAI?
If for HP --- spend your $$'s elsewhere. If for looks, and for additional intake noise, then you will be happy with the results.
In addition --- some of the cotton filters are taking some heat lately for lack of filtering ability. They also are a known problem for over-oiling the filter and then making the MAF go bad when it gets oil on it.
As with any mod, you're doing the right thing by asking about it and getting good information. As you can already detect, CAI's over the factory one you already have is not going to net you any real gains in performance; if you want some under hood eye candy or perhaps some sound when you stomp the right pedal, then sure, buy one, but don't expect any gains in power.
With a perfectly dialed in dyno tune you may pick up 5 hp over stock honestly your money is better spent elsewhere unless your A. Chasing the whistle noise or B. Like the appearance and the fact that you have a re-usable filter.
Show dyno claims that prove even a 5whp difference between the stock CAI and an aftermarket that can actually be attributed to the CAI or being able to change something in the tune because of the CAI. I don't think you'll find any. I could be wrong...
As for the re-usable filters, more and more stuff keeps showing up on those not being exactly great from actually doing their jobs filtering particulate matter from the filter oil getting on stuff.
Sorry idk what happened with that post I'm on my phone but here's the dyno sheet. Also ford filters have one of the best media and are excellent at filtering particulate matter out probably much better than the CAIs out there but that doesn't mean that the after market ones are not reusable.
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I have some more questions about a CAI. I've read for hours and can't make up my mind. Steeda claims 20hp with their non tune CAI and Corsa claims 18hp with their non tune CAI. How can these guys claim these HP gains? I'm not arguing what you guys are saying, but how can they make these claims if they aren't true?
I will say the only people I see saying CAI's are wonderful are the people selling them.
Your factory warranty is not retained. It drops to 3/36 from purchase date of vehicle. Ford Racing is an aftermarket company just like the rest. Read the fine print.
Today I'll install an Airaid "tube" & AEM drop-in filter into stock box w/ removal of the stock box resonator & plug the hole! Sound will be a little improved.
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