Difference between Steeda CAI for Auto vs Manual

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04-01-2013, 10:14 AM

SPANKD

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Difference between Steeda CAI for Auto vs Manual

I am looking to buy a CAI for my 5.0 and ran across a Steeda CAI on the infamous Craigslist... The issue is this CAI came off of a manual and I have an automatic. Is there a difference between a Steeda CAI for an automatice vs one for a Manual? Any advice would help so I don't pull the trigger on one I can't use...

04-01-2013, 04:10 PM

scottmach

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Yes it is different. You'll need one for an automatic. In all honesty your car came with a CAI from the factory and works better than any of the aftermarket ones. Spend your money elsewhere.

04-01-2013, 05:22 PM

dominant1

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Yes you have to get the automatic 1, and yes it's better then stock but you will need a tune. I suggest get that from Steeda as well! I have both and my car is a beast now!

04-01-2013, 05:58 PM

mapitts

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Originally Posted by dominant1

Yes you have to get the automatic 1, and yes it's better then stock but you will need a tune. I suggest get that from Steeda as well! I have both and my car is a beast now!

^^ +1 to this ^^. You are not going to gain 75 RWHP but you will gain a bit. You will also gain a far better throttle response and more torque through out the RPM range. Your factory shifting strategy will also be tweaked. The Steeda CAI just enhances the Steeda tune. 80% of what you gain will be through the tune. A CAI is really a misnomer. It is a velocity stack. I am running the Steeda 93 octane tune with their CAI and could not be happier.

04-01-2013, 11:50 PM

SPANKD

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Thanks for all the advice! About how much can I pick up both the CAI and tune for? I see some of the prices online but how much are y'all really paying for the combo...?

04-01-2013, 11:53 PM

dominant1

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25-30hp peak....

04-02-2013, 08:25 AM

dominant1

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Steeda cold air kit + tune is $ 769.00 - automatic version....call them tell them your forum member and will relay your experience after the install with your fellow forum members. They will make a deal for you!

Last edited by dominant1; 04-02-2013 at 08:30 AM.

04-02-2013, 03:05 PM

tj@steeda

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And the people have spoken ... shoot me an email at tim@steeda.com if I can help answer any questions ... and I will help provide some forum pricing as well.

Best Regards,

TJ

04-03-2013, 08:19 AM

Burns331

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My question is what is the difference between the automatic and manual versions.

04-03-2013, 08:55 AM

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tj@steeda

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Oh sorry ... I read the top line but thought someone weighed in:

The Auto has an extra fitting. Our kits include a plug to block it off if you want to use it on a manual car.

Best Regards,

TJ