CAI: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

[T-Sho]

Are cold air intakes the most overhyped mod? It seems to me that $300 for five extra horses doesn't sound like a good investment . I know when coupled with other mods they can contribute considerable gains. So I ask you guys whats your opinion on CAI? Are they worth it ?

 

[blacksheep-1]

try search first, this has been hashed out about a week ago.

 

[propellerhead]

Your $300 pays for a few HPs, some good looks, a little improvement in the whoosh sound, and some feel good points.

 

[StangYellow]

Or you could go on ebay and buy the generic knock off for $39.99

 

[GettinThere]

Are cold air intakes the most overhyped mod? It seems to me that $300 for five extra horses doesn't sound like a good investment . I know when coupled with other mods they can contribute considerable gains. So I ask you guys whats your opinion on CAI? Are they worth it ?

You already have a K&N filter, so a cai won't get you much more hp. There are so many better things you could spend that $300 on.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

You already have a K&N filter, so a cai won't get you much more hp. There are so many better things you could spend that $300 on.

 

[Orange...]

go find a used on on ebay... I got a bbk one for $25 and that is about as much as I would spend on a mod of that nature...

 

[d98gt]

I can get you gears installed for under $200, so buy you some gears off of American Muscle and we'll set you up

 

[mustangkid05]

get the cheap one on ebay i got one and it did seem to add a little hp and sound, everyone said it sounded different, and it looks cool

 

[Nightstick]

I would say no. I had a MAC fenderwell CAI...I took it off and put the stock intake back on with a Amsoil filter/silencer removal and could tell no difference.

 

[d98gt]

Someone give me their heatshield off of an aftermarket intake

 

[Crzyhrse]

I would say their mostly a waste of money, but 95% of people still have them including me. Afew extra horses and it makes your engine bay look better. It's no more of a waste of money than alot of the people that change their exhaust on a yearly basis.

 

[Mustang5L5]

If someone gives me one i'd take it, but it would prob be a good idea to install it with other mods (TB, plenum, exhaust) and then get a tune to adjust the air/fuel

 

[Wolvrin704]

I don't have one yet but I plan on buying one. But I'm not going about it as a performance upgrade but rather as dress up item for the engine.

 

[streethorse]

the stock intake is a pita to get to the filter, plus ugly.
I have run the stock intake with a K&N and snorkel removed, and thats better
but I like my current set up, since its easy to see and remove the filter for cleaning. It stays cleaner in the open engine compartment also.
I have noticed no problem with heat soak either.

 

[d98gt]

I lack the nifty little heat shield

 

[bakos24]

Pretty much the only thing there good for is looks and the sound. If you are buying one for power, than you are just going to be disappointed

 

[Wolvrin704]

the stock intake is a pita to get to the filter, plus ugly.
I have run the stock intake with a K&N and snorkel removed, and thats better
but I like my current set up, since its easy to see and remove the filter for cleaning. It stays cleaner in the open engine compartment also.
I have noticed no problem with heat soak either.

Thats the kind of setup I'm looking to do, at this point either a JLT ram air or MAC straight shot. I'll probably do MAC to get the chrome look which will match all the other polished and chrome covers I plan on putting under the hood.