hurricaneduc

I only have about 700 miles on my stang. Is it too soon to install a CAI? Also, this one is not CARB approved so wondering when I go into the dealer for the check up they'll have a problem with it.

rmurad38

I wouldnt say it's too early..As for the checkup and CA smog eventually, keep your stock parts, swapping the intake really takes just a few min once you've done it a few times. What the dealer doesnt see wont hurt them, Without the CARB sticker, you will fail CA smog, dont bother trying.

hurricaneduc

Screw it did it anyway.

Nuke

Is that a tune-required CAI? And did you load a tune? If it's a no-tune-required CAI, you'll likely see little to no power gain AND stand the chance of still throwing a code for running lean. A CAI & custom tune combo is the only way to go.

hurricaneduc

Talked to a tech at K&N and no tune required. I'm getting a tuner from American Muscle so I'll be loading that up also. I plan putting the 3.55 in next so I'll need to adjust.