CAI
 

So I know that there has been a lot of debate and discussion over what CAI kits are available, pricing, HP gains, and which trigger the CEL. I just want to get it all in one place. The Steeda says it requires a tune, the MMR says it doesn't, but I've read it often sets of the CEL, the K&N apparently does not. Who has what out there? What do you all think is the best option if I don't want to tune right away and dont want the CEL?

RE: CAI
 

Steeda, MMR, MAC, K&N... I think these are the only choices right now. AFE's offering will be out soon and the results look good. I believe JLT and C&L will eventually bring us more choices.

Out of these, MMR and K&N claim they don't require a tune. AFE probably won't need a tune either. Though, all of these intakes will benefit from a tune, I'm sure. I think if I were purchasing a CAI today and not wanting a tune, I think the safest bet would be the K&N. But, the MMR with the high flow inlet tube looks tempting.

A lot of these manufactueres post their CAI gains on their sites, but the maximum gains listed can only be obtained with a tune. Just seems more than a bit misleading. K&N has been the only one that I've seen to post their gains without tuning.

RE: CAI
 

I talked to a K&N rep over e-mail, and he said the 8'ish HP advertised was w/o tune. They said with a good tune and no other mods, you could expect around 15-17 HP total gain from the intake.

RE: CAI
 

Flapjack... that's not bad... thanks for the info!

RE: CAI
 

I'm running the Steeda v6 intake with tune, all I can say is that the gain is VERY noticeable, and there is barely any additional noise, just a faint whistle. I don't think it's worth 350 for a crappy intake with no tune that will only give you 8hp. Go all the way, it's really worth it.

RE: CAI
 

if you buy the Steeda CAI are you able to do the tune yourself or do you need to take in to have it done

RE: CAI
 

No prob! Mine K&N's on backorder through Summitracing. I'll post info and pics as soon as I get it!

RE: CAI
 

Flapjack, let me know when you've put it in, I am curious as to sound change, actual improvement, and most importantly the damn CEL. Thanks in advance

RE: CAI
 

Of course! I'll post it here and in the other thread I started a while back...