CAI not for automatics?

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06-20-2009, 11:26 AM

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ski

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Originally Posted by gils maui pony

I just picked up a 06 GT from our local dealer who says they will not install a KN CAI in my automatic stating it will kick the check enging light on.[ not standereds however ] I called KN and they say a well adjusted motor will have no issues. does anyone know anything about this? Also what would you say is the best bang for the buck, tuner or CAI. I have exhast and transgo reprogammer which by the way I would not recommend as a daily driver add on. any movement under 4k on the tack you really don't notice and not worth the $ 700 I gave the dealer who said I would sleep in my car just to be near the tranny I would like it that much....Mahalo for your input

Gil

The K&N CAI does not need a tune, but it has been known to cause a lean fuel condition, which in turn may cause a CEL on both a manual and an auto equipped S197 GT.
If your budget does not allow for both a tuner and a CAI, then recommend getting the tuner. It will add power, and also improve driveability by eliminating the stock tune's throttle lag as well as improving your auto tranny's performance. Highly recommend BamaChips' Race tune. And if you go this route, then suggest saving $ for a CAI. It will definitely work nicely with the tune to increase power even more.

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06-20-2009, 12:43 PM

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Orion_240

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+1

Getting just the tuner will not only give you instant gratification, it can be switched back to stock much easier than having to remove the CAI also.
But you really want to get tuner and CAI together, and don't buy a "chip", as I've never heard anyone use one on a S197

06-20-2009, 02:14 PM

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rshamekh

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Originally Posted by kidnizmo

+2 i have an auto GT was tuned by PSI performance in Pennsylvania not 3 miles from Pennstate University. Dynoed 287hp 297ft/lbs... it had C&L Racer Cai w/velocity Mass Air sensor, bassani x pipe with hi flows and GTAs...absoultey nothing else done has been done!

Where exactly is that shop?

I go to Penn State main campus, and I thought the nearest performance shop was CJ's in Harrisburg!

06-21-2009, 08:21 AM

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kidnizmo

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Originally Posted by rshamekh

Where exactly is that shop?

I go to Penn State main campus, and I thought the nearest performance shop was CJ's in Harrisburg!

PSI Motorsport, Route 100. New Tripoli
610-298-2800 i think the use a mustang dyno but i dont remeber, good place

06-21-2009, 02:33 PM

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rshamekh

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Originally Posted by kidnizmo

PSI Motorsport, Route 100. New Tripoli
610-298-2800 i think the use a mustang dyno but i dont remeber, good place

That must be a branch campus then.
I am 3 hours away from New Tripoli, so CJ's is still the closest to me.

Thanks anyway.

06-22-2009, 02:17 PM

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tonkpils555666sas

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dealerships suck... which is why you just buy the damn car and leave...

and kidnizmo and rshamekh, how far are you guys from JDM?

06-22-2009, 02:24 PM

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S197winstang

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#1 the dealer is a dumb ****.
#2 the CAI and tune combo is a great way to start-- throw on gears 3.73 and you will be set for a while
I have the 06 auto and I can attest to the night and day difference in performance.