steeda vs. jlt cai
07-12-2008, 10:32 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 8
steeda vs. jlt cai
Hey guys,I am looking to get a newCAI but can't decide between the Steeda or the JLT. With theSCT tune theJLT says gains will be 28-32 rwhp, however the Steeda says theirs is 35-40 rwhp. Is it really that much of a difference? Your opinions please.
07-12-2008, 12:45 PM
#4
6th Gear Member
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
ORIGINAL: howarmat
No the 38hp is not real world gains......the CAIs are about equal and the tunes for them should get about the same gains
No the 38hp is not real world gains......the CAIs are about equal and the tunes for them should get about the same gains
07-12-2008, 11:06 PM
#5
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 230
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
Have had my JLT since Nov, used it on my 06 and now my 08. The throttle body elbow is jacked up, it doesnt fit well to the throttle body. The MAF would not sit in the plastic tube right, it would come loose, so I had to add a hose clamp. IMO, way too may hose clamps, looks like crap! SOLUTION: Bought a Steeda CAI and new tunes. You get what you pay for, trust me.
07-13-2008, 02:19 AM
#6
Mish-ogynist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Helena, MT
Posts: 3,780
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
I agree with sanantonio06GT.. riptide has the JLT 2 and I have the steeda.. steeda IMO looks better, and seems like it has better construction quality.. and was worth the extra expense.. I was also told i would get a discount on a stage 2 brenspeed package because I chose the steeda.. dunno if thats true or not yet.. but im hoping it is 
07-13-2008, 03:55 AM
#7
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 230
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
Im sure you can add some sealant to MAF and the plastic tube to ensure it would stay in place. But after torqing down on a hose clamp on the tube, the paint got jacked. The elbow is a little warped at the t.b end. I could of cut the end of it even and reinstalled it, but decided to go with another one. Just waiting on the Steeda and tunes from Brenspeed.
07-13-2008, 04:45 PM
#8
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NY - City of pot holes
Posts: 156
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
I have the Steeda CAI / Inlet elbow/ Steeda-Diablo 93 tune. I LOVE IT. Thereflash gives you muchawesome throttle response. You can blip between downshifts - notpossible with OEM program.Someguyson the forumshave saidthe steeda tune is mild and the inlet elbowwarps under heat. I have had NO PROBLEMS. (my inlet elbow is plastic and not carbon). You're doing the right thing by doing some research. I believe the popular opinion is that they are not much different - comes down to quality of product -vs- quantity of cash you want to part with forTHIS particular item. (I personally like the look of the Steed also).
07-13-2008, 05:30 PM
#9
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 825
RE: steeda vs. jlt cai
I had a JLT II CAI and didn't like its fit, it wasn't sturdy, and the heat shiel around the filter is real cheap, IMO.
I got the Steeda w/ the plastic elbow, what a difference! Fits great, solid, doesn't move easily, and to me, looks 100% better, and the heat shield is real sturdy, made of metal!
My vote's for Steeda
I got the Steeda w/ the plastic elbow, what a difference! Fits great, solid, doesn't move easily, and to me, looks 100% better, and the heat shield is real sturdy, made of metal!
My vote's for Steeda
