I am going to order a CIA fairly soon (Airaid=17hp) and I need to know if you think I'll be happy with the power gain or if I need to bit the bullit, spend the money, and get a CIA w/tuner programmed for me car. I love the power it has now, but after reading all your posts, I definetly have the need for more power.

All you guys that did the combo, power difference?? Mild, medium or huge. I NEED TO KNOW!!

 

get the afe intake, you wnt need the tune and you wont get the check light, trust me

 

What type of hp are we looking at with the AFE??

 

17 to 20 at the wheel

 

I thought you had to get a tune with CAI to get the max performance out of them. I know most companies say that tunes are required. Seem like everyone gets a tune so A/F ratio doesn't get messed up

 

you are right spike....the air/fuel ratio will get screwed up if you are running a CAI without a tune. the computer is very sensitive, and needs to be adjusted to account for the extra air. I have a C&L with a SCT2 tuner and i'm very happy with it. I have also heard that a CAI alone, will only give you so much extra hp, but the tune is what really boosts that number. i have also heard of people just getting a tune alone, and that helps increase hp. if you're concerned about cost, maybe you just want to get a tuner with a couple of custom tunes from Brenspeed or Evolution. personally i got mine from Evolution, and i think i got a pretty damn good deal. the difference is amazing....almost like a different car...and sounds way more agressive. i can't wait to throw some exhaust on there....gonna sound like a BEAST! good luck!

 

Airaid, T/B, Diablo dyno tune, full exhaust. The numbers speak for themselves.