Sully06GT

I've been doing some homework and I've narrowed it down to three...Ford Racing, C&L, and JLT. I like the OEM look of the Ford but it seems as though I might be sacrificing performance if I go with it...Maybe I'm wrong. If I am gonna go with one of the other two, I'm leaning towards the JLT. I'm also thinking the Bama Tune. SO.....

Can I really go wrong with any of the three?
If you have a FRPP CAI, have you swapped the disposable filter for a reusable?
Are problems more prevalent with one vs. the others?
How's the fit with them? I don't want to have to rig or modify parts to fit.

Thanks!

Sully

Franchi

Go with which one you can afford and like the look of. Performance between the 3 with a good custom tune will be minimal.

All 3 are good. I have a C@L Racer on my 06 right now and I've installed both FRPP and JLT intakes on friends rides, all were quality kits.

Dreamtheory

I LOVE my C&L CAI and SCT Tuner. Money well spent!

JayyVee

Tube - Check
Fire Shield/Heat Damper wall - Check
Oiled Filter - Check

If you have an Auto car, you will have to drill a hole for the auto sensor in the Tube on the JLT (Not sure if the others come pre-drilled with a plug, or not). All gear comes with it to 'fit' that hole you drill with the appropriate grommel and attachment to connect to your sensor. (Sounds spooky, it's completely not)

AMChrisRose

Sully,

The two best performing intakes on the market right now are the JLT and Airaid CAI. Both intakes are constructed of top quality materials and have proven themselves in the Mustang cold air intake market for a few years now. Both are roto-moulded and have large-diameter tubing that allows for about a 30HP gain on 93 octane over stock, when paired with a Bama tune. Both companies also offer top-of-the-line support and customer service.

The Airaid "Race" CAI and the JLT Series III would be my choice if I were shopping for a CAI for my own Mustang.

In reality, all of the intakes are going to nearly overlap each other on the dyno if you test them back-to-back. None of them stand out, in terms of performance. The JLT and Airaid are just always among the "top" performers when we test them back-to-back, even if only by 1 or 2 HP. It's consistent.

Hope this helps! Hit me up if you have any questions or just want to talk Mustangs!

Mikado463

I 100% concur with Chris (yes I'm using an Airaid and his tune on my '11)

2008MustangGT

I have the C&L CAI. The fit and finish is excellent. I would definitely recommend using a tuner with it. You will most likely see uneven idling and poor throttle response if utilizing the "no tune" insert. Get a tune- great product.

kevinmalec

I also have the Airaid CAI. That is good info to know. =-)
Thanks for sharing!

Rain

+1 on the Airaid.

I was going to get the JLT, but after seeing AM's video on the Airaid, I've decided to go with that one.

Also, Chris from AM knows his stuff, and if that's what he recommends, I'd definitely trust his judgment. It's also the same price as the JLT, but you can't go wrong with either one, from all the info I've read about them.

kzonts

JLT here. I didn't have to drill any holes as mentioned above, but I have a 2010 model ???. I'm very happy with it.