mapitts

Just remember that Ford is NOTORIOUS for ECM's running engines in a very near lean condition.

alkemist

Possible, mine threw a code about after a month. I ended up getting a custom tune from Brenspeed, never regretted it.

mapitts

That is how I learned about canned vs. custom tuning. It was on a 2005 F150.

jtfrog

Do you have to buy the hand held tuner?

kevinmalec

A stand alone CAI adds only minimal performance gain, at the higher RPM range. The majority of the performance gain is from a hand held tuner with CUSTOM tunes. I would highly recommend purchasing the tuner and custom tunes from Brenspeed or American Muscle.

alkemist

Yes, you buy the tuner and it comes with normally a choice of 3 tunes. I like Brenspeed but they don't normally update your tunes for free. AM has a tunes for life program which are highly regarded as well.

mapitts

IMHO a "no tune required" CAI is just an under the hood pretty thing. Minimal performance gains at the very best.

jtfrog

Running good, no codes. Great throttle responce.

Blacksmoke

Despite what you may think.

A CAI without a tune will net you no gains.
The tune is over 90% of the power gain with CAI's in these vehicles.
If you get any gain you are talking about 2hp without a tune.

jonson0

Hi i have installed a short ram intake n wud like to upgrade it to a cold intake, which is much more efficient. The thing is for those of u who know the cars well, its kinda tricky to extend a piping down to suck in colder air n i dont intend to go dat much low cuz its kinda wet down here. so any specific directions will be much appriciated n i thank u in advance!