CAI vs Stock

[2012 Boss 302]

I know it is a dead horse subject. Shaun@AED posted that he had a before and after dyno graph. I searched and I can't seem to find it.

I'm torn on the CAI, is it worth $300 or not. I know what the manufacturers say. I want proof.... op:

 

[Bmr4life]

$300, Nope. Try and get a used one at half price.

 

[gs462]

Save your money there are better places to pick up horsepower.

 

[5.0GT]

I still think there is gain from a CAI. But one thing that most people will agree on is a good tune and a cat-delete will give you the best results, and mostly will cost the same as a CAI

 

[mikestoyz]

Used yes.

And Im not sure if Shaun did something with the tune when I added the JLT, but gawda... if tire spin is any indication of more power, yeah, it really woke up the engine. I love the power levels now.....and desperately need stickier back tires!

 

[ArtVandalay16]

If your auto, don't waste your money until FI
If manual and don't mind spending that dime for "possibility" of small gains...then go for it. It looks good, and most think added sound is cool.

 

[WHITEMACH]

i have a auto and jlt,and it rocks,,,,,,,,,,,all in the TUNER!

 

[me32]

Your gonna get 1000 different answers. It's really all down to personal opinion. Good luck

 

[BlackMamba3]

Your gonna get 1000 different answers. It's really all down to personal opinion. Good luck

This x100000. So tired of these types of threads. It's your car people. Do what you want to it and enjoy!

 

[SuperTorched]

This x100000. So tired of these types of threads. It's your car people. Do what you want to it and enjoy!

Then don't click on the thread. Simple, just solved your problem.

 

[Lone Star]

I think that op doesn't want to waste his hard earned money on a CAI if it's not going to produce any more hp then the stock CAI! Can't say I blame him for asking this question! I have read somewhere the exact same thing, not sure whether here or another site. But I'll be damned if I'm going to drop close to $400 on something that just looks good under the hood! The tune is what makes the increase in hp/tq and even there is it worth the coin for 20-35 hp?

 

[1Bad5.0]

If this is any help here goes....I ran [email protected] a C&L CAI, used the tune that comes in the tuner for C&L, so noithing custom on the tuning and went 12.48 @ 111.94...basically $369.00 bucks for a tenth and a half....

 

[me32]

Then don't click on the thread. Simple, just solved your problem.

Hahahaha then why waste your time.posting when you don't even have a s197

 

[whatwhine]

I don't see the need. Or even a k&n drop in. I haven't seen where the power gains(or loss with k&n lol) are worth it.
Just accept that ford did a good job on the induction side of things.....

 

[Lone Star]

I don't see the need. Or even a k&n drop in. I haven't seen where the power gains(or loss with k&n lol) are worth it.
Just accept that ford did a good job on the induction side of things.....

The benefit of the K&N Drop in is that it is reusable vs. throwaway paper filters. $60 for K&N that you keep for life or $30 for paper filter that needs replacing every 15,000 miles. Math is simple for me, not expecting any performance gains from it.

 

[2012 Boss 302]

I think that op doesn't want to waste his hard earned money on a CAI if it's not going to produce any more hp then the stock CAI! Can't say I blame him for asking this question! I have read somewhere the exact same thing, not sure whether here or another site. But I'll be damned if I'm going to drop close to $400 on something that just looks good under the hood! The tune is what makes the increase in hp/tq and even there is it worth the coin for 20-35 hp?

Exactly. To those who are tired of the topic don't open it. I also said at the very beginning that this was a dead horse issue but searches wouldn't turn up any answer.

I really wanted Shaun to step in with his $0.02. I've seen posts from him showing cars running 10's with the factory airbox and I've seen dyno graphs from him with a CAI.

Thank you....

 

[ViciousJay]

intakes for the 11-13 are placebo

 

[SILV03MustangGT]

Exactly. To those who are tired of the topic don't open it. I also said at the very beginning that this was a dead horse issue but searches wouldn't turn up any answer.

I really wanted Shaun to step in with his $0.02. I've seen posts from him showing cars running 10's with the factory airbox and I've seen dyno graphs from him with a CAI.

Thank you....

that should answer your question right there.

 

[me32]

that should answer your question right there.

Exactly

 

[kingnut]

I think that op doesn't want to waste his hard earned money on a CAI if it's not going to produce any more hp then the stock CAI! Can't say I blame him for asking this question! I have read somewhere the exact same thing, not sure whether here or another site. But I'll be damned if I'm going to drop close to $400 on something that just looks good under the hood! The tune is what makes the increase in hp/tq and even there is it worth the coin for 20-35 hp?

jlt posted dyno's of stock vs their CAI and it picked up 25hp from 3000 to 5000 rpms without a tune. but there are a ton of threads the OP could go read back through to get answers. im sure this one will be another fire fight.