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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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based on performance (which i know isnt much) who do you personally think makes the best CAI...
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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A metal tube is a metal tube, people swear that it matters.
Buy a cheap ebay one and replace the filter with the K&N filter, I did that with my six and with my GT both times and no fitment or placement issues for me.
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Performance is all the same, but I'd recommend a name brand as opposed to ebay so you get a better fit, all the pieces, and fewer headaches when something comes in wrong.
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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it also depends if you want a cai or a shortram intake. AMERICANMUSCLE sells a cai for $70...
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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When I was researching this, I found an excellent article on this subject. It had dyno comparisons of 5-6 of the most popular set ups. The test was done on a GT, not a V6. There are some differances - but they're small.

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...ck_airbox.html

Based on a number of facters, including Cost vs Power, I chose the Mac kit. It looks good, was easy to install, and did seem to make a differance.

But, I also did a computer tune at the same time. IMO, and CAI that does not require a computer tune is a waste of money. And, I think the computer tune is more important than a CAI (unless you live in Phoenix).
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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im looking for CAI as well i already have a K & N Filter but i have no pipe
Old Oct 11, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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ive heard many guys on here recommend the american muscle cold air intakes because they perform just as well as name brand ones
Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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ive been looking at the american muscle intake kits as well and they have videos on the page that tell u how to do it step by step, plus they install it on a V6 in the video and thats what i got
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