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WHAT CAI WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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if your getting it tuned anyway just make sure whatever one you pick has a 90mm or better mass air.
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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C&L racer
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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C&L racer or steeda with the high flow elbow, and i really like the ford racing one
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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jlt, if i were to do it again, $200 and you can color match it=
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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C@L or thecno
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by macomacus
Keep ur stock box and just get a tune, put the extra 300 towards 4.10's. Then buy a used CAI for less than $100 later on (I think Brenspeed will update tunes for free) - that's what I did.
I second that. Wish I would have did that in the beginning.
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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I know the C&L gets raving reviews here, but it was the first CAI I tried on my previous GT a few years ago and the heat shield was a flimsy piece of junk that needed to be tied with tiewraps, give me a break.

I then upgraded to the Steeda CAI which was a lot better, but the filter element kept sliding off the air intake tube, which was a pain.

With the new GT I'm now using the Bullitt/FRPP CAI and couldn't be happier.
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:30 AM
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http://www.brenspeed.com/11.html

I ran this one and loved it for almost 3 yrs!! made great power
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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If you plan to stay mostly stock, go with what looks best in your opinion. I personally like the Bullitt intake, C&L racer, and the Steeda Intake. If you plan to do more N/A mods, go with the Racer since it has the larges MAF diameter. But in general, for a stock or nearly stock car, numbers will be fairly close and I would base my decision on fit and finish.
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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I love the fit, look and performance of my FRPP 'bullitt' intake. IMO it makes all others look ugly. Its really up to you. They all perform quick closely..



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