gils maui pony

I just picked up a 06 GT from our local dealer who says they will not install a KN CAI in my automatic stating it will kick the check enging light on.[ not standereds however ] I called KN and they say a well adjusted motor will have no issues. does anyone know anything about this? Also what would you say is the best bang for the buck, tuner or CAI. I have exhast and transgo reprogammer which by the way I would not recommend as a daily driver add on. any movement under 4k on the tack you really don't notice and not worth the $ 700 I gave the dealer who said I would sleep in my car just to be near the tranny I would like it that much....Mahalo for your input

Gil

jdmcbride

Go with a CAI and tune combo from Brenspeed or Bamachips ($600 - $700). And yes, you can install them on automatic transmission equiped cars with no problems.

Some dealers push cheap aftermarket products at huge mark-ups - try to get your money back since you are not happy with the product. Use the search option on this site to research whatever mod you are looking to do.

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wingman75

Of course you can put a CAI on an automatic equipped car. Most require a tune to run properly though. My Granatelli CAI didn't need a tune but I eventially got a tune anyway for more power. There are many owners with CAI's on their automatic Mustangs on this site including mine. Find a different dealer immediately.

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loots06

WFT is a transgo reprogammer...

Nuke

+1 on the CAI & tune combo from Brenspeed or Bama. You'll pickup roughly 15-25 or more RWHP. The tune is about 80% of the power adder.

Be aware that the installation of aftermarket seat covers will prevent your car from starting (j/k)...

Starfire

LOL some dealers have there heads up there ****!

My Auto does quite well with a CAI and tune, besides typically an Auto gains more from a tune then a manual because the shift points and firmness are changed giving the auto a much more aggressive shift pattern then stock

Stealth

Yes, definitely get a CAI and tuner combo from BAMA Chips or Brenspeed. Being an automatic you should go with BAMA Chips, as they really know how to work with the autos.

TPony

Ditto and exactly my thought right there....

stealth_GT

dude.. without the CAI/Tune, the auto really isn't any fun- at all lol.


Get the CAI,tune and gears.. you won't regret it.

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kidnizmo

+2 i have an auto GT was tuned by PSI performance in Pennsylvania not 3 miles from Pennstate University. Dynoed 287hp 297ft/lbs... it had C&L Racer Cai w/velocity Mass Air sensor, bassani x pipe with hi flows and GTAs...absoultey nothing else done has been done!

i have since removed the gtas and x pipe, gone back to stock h and magna flow deletes...havent driven the car in some time but i assume it lost a little hp but tq may still be the same as it lacked back pressure with the prior setup, those darn seat covers