Is this CAI and Tune worth it?
11-25-2009, 08:19 AM
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You should find out how much it would cost for them to custom tune your car with the CAI. It will be more, but will be worth it totally.
Mileage can go up a little, but with me.. mine dropped because there was so much more power available
Mileage can go up a little, but with me.. mine dropped because there was so much more power available
11-25-2009, 08:56 AM
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The package description is as follows;
This package comes with a complete JLT Cold Air Intake kit with Surrounded Heat Shield (part# CAI-FMV6-0509), the SCT X-3 Power Flash SF Ford Tuner (see below) loaded with 3 performance tunes (87,91 & 93 octane) for JLT intake.
Wouldn't those tunes work for my car?
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11-25-2009, 09:04 AM
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Yea the tunes will work perfectly, but if you have a custom tuning shop near you, they can hook your car up to the dyno and write your own custom tune for you. (more expensive)
But sticking with the tunes in that kit will work perfectly.
But sticking with the tunes in that kit will work perfectly.
11-25-2009, 09:09 AM
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Regarding mileage, a few have reported a minor increase (maybe 1-2 MPG), some no change and others a slight drop (again, maybe 1-2 MPG). I personally saw anything from no change to about 1-2 MPG drop but I have to admit, my right foot got heavier after the combo.
I find it funny, however, that people will go out and spend in the neighborhood of $600 for a CAI & tune and then cross their fingers for a 1 or 2 MPG improvement. Even if you did see 2 MPG better, the break-even would be in HOW many years? We're silly people...
I find it funny, however, that people will go out and spend in the neighborhood of $600 for a CAI & tune and then cross their fingers for a 1 or 2 MPG improvement. Even if you did see 2 MPG better, the break-even would be in HOW many years? We're silly people...
11-25-2009, 12:03 PM
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Regarding mileage, a few have reported a minor increase (maybe 1-2 MPG), some no change and others a slight drop (again, maybe 1-2 MPG). I personally saw anything from no change to about 1-2 MPG drop but I have to admit, my right foot got heavier after the combo.
I find it funny, however, that people will go out and spend in the neighborhood of $600 for a CAI & tune and then cross their fingers for a 1 or 2 MPG improvement. Even if you did see 2 MPG better, the break-even would be in HOW many years? We're silly people...
I find it funny, however, that people will go out and spend in the neighborhood of $600 for a CAI & tune and then cross their fingers for a 1 or 2 MPG improvement. Even if you did see 2 MPG better, the break-even would be in HOW many years? We're silly people...
I just want to wake up the car and have it respond like it's supposed to.
11-25-2009, 12:05 PM
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11-25-2009, 01:12 PM
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i didnt notice mpg going up after the driveshaft, although i'm sure it helped some in that catergory, but i did notice the very nice upgrade in launching performance 
... worthy mod, no doubt.
... worthy mod, no doubt.
11-26-2009, 09:47 AM
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I only have 6700 miles on it, but I'm sure if I do get the CAI/Tune it would make my driving experience more pleasurable.