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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Default best CAI w/o tune

whats up guys i have a 2012 gt and im looking to get a cai without tune unitill they find more info about the #8 issues, what would you guys suggest
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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i say cai without tune is....BIG WASTE OF MONEY!
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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I agree with above poster,
although if you must have, I believe Ebay CAI's don't require tunes. The cheap 60 dollar ones. They're also available at automotive stores.
Also I think the Airaid CAI's dont require tunes.


But a CAI that doesn't require a tune will give you gains of probably 3-5hp give or take? Completely worthless.
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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If you're gonna get a CAI without a tune. Don't spend your money. Go to autozone and get a Spectre kit. Like they said above, a CAI without a tune = waste of money. I sure wouldn't spend $250+ for 3-5 HP.
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Intake without tune = shiney conversation piece

Would be better to buy a tuner and keep the stock intake
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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My wife's comment about no tune required CAI:

"so they are paying that much to simply 'look pretty' compared to stock?"
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JimC
My wife's comment about no tune required CAI:

"so they are paying that much to simply 'look pretty' compared to stock?"
Smart woman you got there.
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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I think K&N doest it with out tune but there is no real point because the main power gets unleashed because of new tune.
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Granatelli has a nice CAI kit that doesnt require a tune.

http://www.granatellimotorsports.com...ed-535-15.html

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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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I have an Airaid CAI, which does NOT require a tune and the performance gain is minimal, maybe (5 - 7) HP. The custom tune is what adds the most performance gain. If you can only afford one or the other, go for the hand held tuner and 3 custom tunes from AM or Brenspeed. I heard the airflow on the stock airbox has improved a lot from the (05 - 09) models. However, if you have the cash, go for the tune/CAI combo!



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