mikemc04gt

So my brother ordered a Rousch CAI for his new 08 GT, we are going to install it this weekend along with his Loud Mouth axle backs. Any tips or advice other than reading instructions? Do you need a special Torx bit to remove the MAF sensor or does the kit come with everything you need?

East87

My C&L Racer came with that torx bit...

Some tips I (probably should have) followed..
Be very careful when handling the MAF sensor.
Try not to leave the throttle body exposed to the dust/dirt in the air...or the air in general.
Before tightening all clamps, check all fitment and check for pinching, especially around the throttle body.

Enjoy!

mikemc04gt

Thanks!

Crobeson78

you will need a torx bit. I have my roush cai on my car, the only problems I ran into was that the hose that hooks directly to the intake was too long, not allowing me enough room to place it in my engine bay, so I had to cut that. Which also created difficulty for the crank case breather hose to snap back onto the air intake duct. With a little force and pressure you should be fine. Dont be afraid to force it, the breather hose wont break.

Other than that you should be golden. Good luck. He's gonna love it as soon as it's on

Lito

The Airaid/Roush CAI threads for the MAF sensor are very delicate and can be easily broken if overtighten.

157dB

I got the AirRaid version and it was quite a bit cheaper.
It seems that the Roush name brings an increase in the
price for an item that came out of the same roto-mold.
(AirRaid makes Roush CAIs).

Overtightening the torx screws and breakage are the norm around here.
And loss of the torx screws is also a common practice.
So keep an eye on the screws while they are disconnected
from the CAI and dont overtighten them causing breakage.

What tuner are you using and who wrote the tunes?

cavediver

The Roush CAI is manufactured by Airaid and is a very nice, high-quality product. It fits like a Ford factory option and installs very easy. You'll be very happy with it.

2007Vert

The Roush CAI was my first mod. I got 24rwhp with a dyno tune. It will be the only modification you will make that will increase your gas mileage.

mikemc04gt

He does not have a tuner yet, so it's my understanding that there is a restrictor we need to leave in there for the time being. He is going to get a tuner later and flash it for premium fuel and remove the restrictor then. Thanks for all the replies everyone, I will tell him to pick up the T.R. t-20 bit before Sunday.