C&L or JLT
01-25-2011, 09:51 AM
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C&L or JLT
Alright well my next mod probably won't be till summer time, but I'd like to know everyones opinion first. I plan on getting a Cold Air Intake and an SCT Tuner. I've narrowed my choices down the the JLT CAI and C&L CAI
JLT: http://www.americanmuscle.com/jlt-v6-cai-2010.html
C&L: http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...ntake-kit.aspx
My opinion is to go with the C&L Intake because it looks slightly bigger.
Does anyone have a JLT or C&L CAI and can provide an opinion? I'm looking for maximum horsepower with the CAI and SCT Tuner combined.
JLT: http://www.americanmuscle.com/jlt-v6-cai-2010.html
C&L: http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...ntake-kit.aspx
My opinion is to go with the C&L Intake because it looks slightly bigger.
Does anyone have a JLT or C&L CAI and can provide an opinion? I'm looking for maximum horsepower with the CAI and SCT Tuner combined.
01-25-2011, 10:21 AM
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To be honest? Go with which one you like the looks of better.
I have a C@L Racer and I love it. But the JLT is a very solid intake as well, differences between the two will be very small. The tuner is a good call, world of difference on the S197 cars, just get a solid email tune, don't use the canned tunes.
I have a C@L Racer and I love it. But the JLT is a very solid intake as well, differences between the two will be very small. The tuner is a good call, world of difference on the S197 cars, just get a solid email tune, don't use the canned tunes.
01-25-2011, 10:26 AM
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To be honest? Go with which one you like the looks of better.
I have a C@L Racer and I love it. But the JLT is a very solid intake as well, differences between the two will be very small. The tuner is a good call, world of difference on the S197 cars, just get a solid email tune, don't use the canned tunes.
I have a C@L Racer and I love it. But the JLT is a very solid intake as well, differences between the two will be very small. The tuner is a good call, world of difference on the S197 cars, just get a solid email tune, don't use the canned tunes.
01-25-2011, 10:35 AM
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If you were going to squeeze every last single drop of power out of your engine, then yes, I would say it be worth it.
But if you are going to just be mildly modded, the JLT will work absolutely perfect for you.
But if you are going to just be mildly modded, the JLT will work absolutely perfect for you.
01-25-2011, 10:38 AM
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01-25-2011, 10:45 AM
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For better performance, I'd get the C&L, JLT, Steeda, FRPP... In other words, it doesn't really matter. All of the tune required CAI's are equivalent in performance. Worry more about the tunes since the variance there can be 10 or more RWHP where the CAI variance is maybe 1 or 2 RWHP.
01-25-2011, 10:53 AM
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For better performance, I'd get the C&L, JLT, Steeda, FRPP... In other words, it doesn't really matter. All of the tune required CAI's are equivalent in performance. Worry more about the tunes since the variance there can be 10 or more RWHP where the CAI variance is maybe 1 or 2 RWHP.
I have the JLT and have no complaints. One of my favorite mods, but it's mostly in the tune
01-25-2011, 11:08 AM
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01-25-2011, 11:16 AM
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I really can't say, I never had it dyno'd, but my butt dyno shows a significant increase. It's not necessarily hp either, it's better throttle response, quicker shifting with better shift points if you're an auto, etc. It also depends on the octane/tune you get but regardless it's a great mod.
01-25-2011, 11:21 AM
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I really can't say, I never had it dyno'd, but my butt dyno shows a significant increase. It's not necessarily hp either, it's better throttle response, quicker shifting with better shift points if you're an auto, etc. It also depends on the octane/tune you get but regardless it's a great mod.