PURESILVER05

I'm about ready to purchase a Cold Air Kit and a Tuner. I would like to see what the group thinks would be the best way to go.

nautiluscont

I bought CLT. The reason I went with CLT is b/c the intake tube is plastic instead of aluminum. I heard few people complain about heat soak from the aluminum intake tube. It also showed one of the highest HP gains.

Steve_05GT

I went with the K&N and the predator. I like the K&N for the same reasons, the plastic is cooler than the aluminum. BUT there is no "specific" tune for the predator and the K&N, keep that in mind. You will need to play with the parameters a bit to get it right.
Steve

Professor Wizard

How come my CDC Shaker Cold Air Intake isn't on the list? [][][]

Steve_05GT

'cuz it costs a fortune [sm=bling.gif]

GWFoos

I have the JLT CAI and the SCT xcal. They make it in my color and it's not that expensive.

nbk13nw

With the performance on par with the C&L, the JLT was the only choice for me considering the price and that Jay is local so support has been a snap! Combined with an SCT Xcal... A great combo! Retail you may spend up to $600.00 with a tune.. Got my combo for $250.00 used from another local guy selling his stang.

05SonicBlue

aluminum vs silcone/rubber is a double edged sword. aluminum conducts heat, but it also dissapates heat quickly. this is why you can grab aluminum foil right out of the oven w/o problems. rubber/silicone stays hot much much longer than aluminum. i'd rather have something that will cool quickly once the air gets moving rather than something that stays hot for a long time. i figure in hot city driving conditions, intake is hot, regardless of what it's made of, versus when you're moving and air is flowing through the engine compartment, aluminum will cool much quicker.

PURESILVER05

Thanks for the info. [sm=icon_cheers.gif]

eZ

does the bk cai i bought suck? sounds like no one uses it