Air Filter vs CAI
06-04-2010, 01:32 PM
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Air Filter vs CAI
I was simply going to change the stock filter to a K&N. I've used them on all my vehicles for years. Obviously there is no tune required when doing this, however, there is a need for a tune when using a CAI? Why? What is involved in "tuning"?
I've modified the airbox on some older vehicles to mimick a CAI. Can that be done on a 2006 GT and if so, is a tune still required?
I've modified the airbox on some older vehicles to mimick a CAI. Can that be done on a 2006 GT and if so, is a tune still required?
06-04-2010, 02:03 PM
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I got my JLT CAI/Tune combo from AM for $529 plus free shipping. They custom write a tune for you depending on what you want (ecomony/performance) and what you have (mods). It's loaded onto a handheld tuner which is plugged into the car (there's a outlet thing under the dash on the driver's side). You upload the tune and youre good to go. It's very easy.
The tune completely livens up the car. Better shift points, better throttle response etc
The tune completely livens up the car. Better shift points, better throttle response etc
06-04-2010, 02:27 PM
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IMO these cars will run better with a tune from the get go. I think a lot of whats going on is vendors have found a way to package in CAI's with a tune. I imagine if you took a 4.6 and dyno'd it with a cold air intake, then took that intake off and dyno'd it again but with a tune, and added the amount of power gained from both, you wouldn't be much behind what they would dyno at together.
Not saying a CAI isn't worth it, but I do think a lot of it is based off of sales mentality.
Not saying a CAI isn't worth it, but I do think a lot of it is based off of sales mentality.
