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which CAI makes the most power?

Old 06-14-2010, 03:14 PM
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I was wondering which CAI makes the most power, also when you order a custom tune from someone like brenspeed do they write a tune that is specific to that CAI?? so if you order a tune for a bullit CAI is that the same as one for a JLT CAI??
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:16 PM
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The only 2 cai's tunes that are the same are Steeda/FRPP. They all make roughly the same power, it is all in the tune!! Each tune is cai specific
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:45 PM
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Although there are various sizes of CAI's, they are all (mainly the tune required CAI's) equivalent in performance. The tune quality is the more critical aspect of the combo since a poorly written tune can compromise the gains from the CAI plus other tune-related changes. Buy the CAI that makes your mouth water and keeps your wallet from getting too light.
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Old 06-14-2010, 06:39 PM
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Save the cash and get the jlt. Like nuke said, its the tune that matters.
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Old 06-14-2010, 06:44 PM
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JLT, Steeda, C&L
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Old 06-14-2010, 07:13 PM
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I love my setup.Like they say its all in the tune.I found a local shop that will do a custom dyno tune on my car next week hope it makes a difference from what I already have.http://www.injectedengineering.com/index
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Old 06-14-2010, 07:20 PM
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keep in mind that u may want to get a cai with a removeable insert just in case u decided to get headers. this will allow u to get more flow by removing the insert. JLT and airraid both make removeable inserts
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Old 06-14-2010, 07:29 PM
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I really like my BBK. Looks great under the hood. Like everyone else has said, its all in the tune. They all perform the same so get what looks good to you.
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Old 06-14-2010, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by nola504boy
I love my setup.Like they say its all in the tune.I found a local shop that will do a custom dyno tune on my car next week hope it makes a difference from what I already have.http://www.injectedengineering.com/index
Hey, I'm a Ga. boy too, so keep me posted about your experience with Injected Engineering. I'd be interested to know how much this cost you and how much you gained over your current tune.
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Old 06-15-2010, 12:39 AM
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I use C&L on both my old v6 n GT and where recommended to me over other brands! I do lile the JLT which came in a close second. But if you get a great tune, I doubt the cai will make a huge diffrence! In my case I liked the look of the C&L n that it allowed me to keep my spumd induction tube(not sure if this was good or not)!
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