JNash

Hey hey hey..... Just wondering... is there any CAI kit (not metal or aluminum tube) that DOESN'T require to cut the crank case vent tube??? (2010 v6 auto.)

Thanks ppl!!!!

Nuke

I didn't think that ANY of the CAI's for the S197's; V6 and GT's alike: required any cutting. What CAI's are you looking at? Have you checked the CAI & tune combos on the AM website for their install info?

obxdude018

I know mine didn't require any cutting to get it in there, its a extremely simple bolt on part.

kevinmalec

I have an Airaid CAI that is not metal/aluminum and does not require any cutting. It's an easy bolt on product.
FYI, a stand alone CAI, won't get you much performance gain, maybe (3-5) HP. The performance is mainly from a Custom Tune. The stock intake on the 2010's are better than the 05-09 models. Have you considered a tuner/custom tune from Bama or Brenspeed?

JNash

yeah.... that's why I'm searching for a CAI.... because I want to buy an SCT tuner.... or maybe a Diablosport... don't know which... but my main concern was the cutting part.

I was looking at the K&N CAI, which is supposed to bring about 7.4HP alone... (they say)

Thanks everybody... any more info or recommendation will be more than welcome. :P

kevinmalec

All CAI's are very similar and won't make much difference in performance. I would recommend the SCT over the Diablosport, due to AM and Brenspeed both being able to provide custom tunes on the SCT's. Just my 2cents.

obxdude018

I have a diablosport, but I would recommend the sct tuner since you can get free tunes.

nvrBLU13

i have a plastic Airaid and love it. dont get much power out of stand alone CAI but get a sick sound. Airaid makes the Roush intakes last time i checked so they are reputable. i have a diablosport but like many other i would recomend an SCT. Only go the diablo bc it was CHEAP!

JNash

I'm going with the airaid, checked it out, it is the best choice here.

Now, I was considering the Diablo ONLY because I can purchase it in a store here for $90 less. But, SCT wins... I'll wait for it :P Thanks

kevinmalec

Yes, Airaid is the company that makes the Roush CAI. Airaid is less expensive due to not having the Roush logo on it. =-)
Another good thing about the Airaid is it does NOT require a tune and if you put your car back to stock settings, you don't have to put the stock airbox back on. Without a custom tune, the performance gain is minimal.