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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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What will be the best CAI for an 05 GT auto under 350$
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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JLT or C&L or Steeda or Etc.

But they all require a tune.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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K&N Air Charger, hands down the best
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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OMG, if I had a nickel for every time I answered this question...

For under $350, you CAN get a CAI but it won't do much for you. Even the ones advertised as to not need a tune have been known to throw a CEL.

All of the CAI's are pretty much equivalent in performance. The recommendations you'll get here are to save your money until you can afford a CAI & tune combo, then pick a good tuner (Brenspeed, Bama, VMP, etc.).
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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ORIGINAL: Cal26Stang

K&N Air Charger, hands down the best
That's the first time I've heard that.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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C&L w/ Custom tune..........my stang is happy.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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The best choice in look for the cai would be up to you. I;m saftisfied with my jly. Save the money for a good cutom tune, not so much the intake
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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here we go again...
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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JLT
C&L
Steeda

Those are the 3 most popular ones BUT you need a tune with them like Breenspeed or Bamachips
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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If your just wanting a CAI and not a tune, I have a K&N for sale PM ME IF INTERESTED.



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