shb5007

I agree...the tune is a MUST with a CAI.

teetertotter

I installed S&B CAIafter visitng their website as replacement. After putting 65,000 miles on this filter, I gave their Head Quarters a call to asked them if I returned, would they clean and re-oil for me while I buy a new one. Long story short, I receiveda new filter, installed it and sent the old one back to their factory in CA. They e-mailed me a few days later and said they will not be cleaning my old filter, but will be sending a brand new one. Now I have a back-up and whenthe existing is due for cleaning in 65,000 more miles, I will callthem again and see if they will cleanfree of charge!I sure like the "ROAR," when I tromp on it!

Interesting Note: MM&FF October 06 [If I recall the right issue],they tested Tuned and Untuned CAI's on a GT automatic. There was virtually not difference in the 1/4 mile vskeeping the factory stock system. CAI's are basically to increase your MPG, NOT speed.Thought you'd like to know if you all ready didn't

4Rowdy

MPG is a good enough reason for me! My mechanic friend told me the mpg's would increase a bit, not massively, but a noticable bit, something to do with more air to the engine means it uses less gas to produce power. (think Igot that right?)I basically just like the look of a CAI instead of the plain box. Since I don't want to go the tune route, I'm not after speed. Car goes fast enough as it is in my opinion. Not out racing ricers or anything

illin

The S&B is $200 shipped...not that $43 makes a big diff.

BUT, the S&B is also the FRPP...S&B makes the Ford CAI...so you are getting a very well made product. I am sure you will be happy with the K&N though.

I DID notice a change with just the CAI and no tune. As soon as I get back from Iraq I am gong to add a Bamachips tune w/ Predator. I will drive it like that a couple of years and then go FI.

4Rowdy

Ok, for those who are interested: The K & NCAI has arrived and is installed, as of 7/24/08. Haven't had it long enough to check the gas mileage increase, but YES there is a noticable difference while driving. The car accelerates effortlessly, not as boggy as before. As soon as pressure is applied to the gas pedal the car moves without waiting a second for it to build up power. Once cruising on the highway, it seems to be easier to gain additional speed for passing without pushing the pedal all the way to the floor. Plus it looks good
So, I'm happy. Thanks folks!
P.S. yeh, I'll geta tune, just not right now.

hunter306

Looks nice under the hood, but I'm glad to hear that you're seeing noticeable performance improvements as well.

I ordered my C&L w/ Tune from Bama a week and a half ago, but apparently the C&L was out of stock... So I'm still waiting for my CAI to arrive. I'm really excited to feel it open up a little with these two mods.

Car looks great... and man, is that engine compartment clean

harleystang

It looks really great Rowdy...good to hear the performance increase as well....good looking car Bro!

Sancho805

Rowdy, is that the CDC replacement grille? looks great. my stang has been begging me for one...lol[8D]

4Rowdy

Yes, it is the CDC grille. Real happy with it, strong, sturdy, solid build.

4.0 $tang

a little late here, i am upgrading to a CL Intake with a custom tune, so i will be selling the S&B Intake that i currently have....

pm me