Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
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From: MO
RE: Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
A good CAI will block as much or more particulates, but they have a much greater surface area allowing them to pass more air through.
They are more efficient.
They are more efficient.
ORIGINAL: tientran
I think that stock filters can block very tiny dust particles and CAI filters let them go through. Maybe I am wrong. I just think that and I have no experience about it.
I think that stock filters can block very tiny dust particles and CAI filters let them go through. Maybe I am wrong. I just think that and I have no experience about it.
ORIGINAL: hataap
more effective in what sense?
ORIGINAL: tientran
That is all I need for my daily drive. That is why I order TUNE without CAI. Moreover, maybe I am wrong, I think that stock filter is more effective than re-usedable filter that goes with CAI.
ORIGINAL: hataap
i think if you have an auto you should definitely get a tune regardless of whether you are getting a CAI or not. A tune will add a noticeable difference in performance as well as throttle response.
i think if you have an auto you should definitely get a tune regardless of whether you are getting a CAI or not. A tune will add a noticeable difference in performance as well as throttle response.
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RE: Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
ORIGINAL: tientran
I think that stock filters can block very tiny dust particles and CAI filters let them go through. Maybe I am wrong. I just think that and I have no experience about it.
I think that stock filters can block very tiny dust particles and CAI filters let them go through. Maybe I am wrong. I just think that and I have no experience about it.
ORIGINAL: hataap
more effective in what sense?
ORIGINAL: tientran
That is all I need for my daily drive. That is why I order TUNE without CAI. Moreover, maybe I am wrong, I think that stock filter is more effective than re-usedable filter that goes with CAI.
ORIGINAL: hataap
i think if you have an auto you should definitely get a tune regardless of whether you are getting a CAI or not. A tune will add a noticeable difference in performance as well as throttle response.
i think if you have an auto you should definitely get a tune regardless of whether you are getting a CAI or not. A tune will add a noticeable difference in performance as well as throttle response.
For particles as small as an O2 molecule, yes but dirt is bigger than that. Plus, the oiled air filter attractes particles like a magnet.
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From: Southern California
RE: Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
get a drop-in with your tune. even if there is no performance difference vs. stock filter, you're saving money in the long run with replacements. its still a fact the drop-in flows better whether you notice it or not. its good for peace of mind. the only tuned vehicle in my family is my stang but we all at the least have k&n drop-ins. forget performance.....they are just better quality and lifetime lasting. JMO.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Colorado
RE: Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
Heck yes. Get the K&N drop in and remove that little rubber reducing boot on your filter box.
IMO, all that air from the CAIstill goes into the same size throttle body.
IMO, all that air from the CAIstill goes into the same size throttle body.
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RE: Is it worth tuning WITHOUT adding cold air intake?
ORIGINAL: Sancho805
get a drop-in with your tune. even if there is no performance difference vs. stock filter, you're saving money in the long run with replacements. its still a fact the drop-in flows better whether you notice it or not. its good for peace of mind. the only tuned vehicle in my family is my stang but we all at the least have k&n drop-ins. forget performance.....they are just better quality and lifetime lasting. JMO.
get a drop-in with your tune. even if there is no performance difference vs. stock filter, you're saving money in the long run with replacements. its still a fact the drop-in flows better whether you notice it or not. its good for peace of mind. the only tuned vehicle in my family is my stang but we all at the least have k&n drop-ins. forget performance.....they are just better quality and lifetime lasting. JMO.
I forgot to mention that. Definitely get a drop-in. I had one before I got my intake and was really satisfied with it. You will not only be able to save money by never having to replace the filter, but you will also notice a slight increase in gas mileage (well at least I did). After adding the drop-in I consistently got +1 mpg...good luck!
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