Best CAI for 05 GT

keg65 · 04-18-2008, 07:50 AM

Opinions on the best one to get. and WHY you think so
Fit and function. best performer, do any make more power or just sound better.
Thanks

Agent Jones · 04-18-2008, 09:53 AM

everyone is gonna say C&L or JLT. They both require a tuner. I have had the KN for over a year now. I love it. Easy to install, i could hear and feel a difference. I like it since i can use a tune to get bigger gains but its not required to drive the car. Hp gain is about 10-15hp. To me the KN looks the best under the hood. I think i paid about 150 and i installed my self with hand tools in about 45 mins

Hope this helps

-ray

keg65 · 04-19-2008, 08:21 AM

I am already gonna get a tuner, so that wouldn't matter, but thanks for the response.

adam65 · 04-19-2008, 08:31 AM

keg65 · 04-19-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam65

jlt!

why?

Barricade · 04-19-2008, 09:55 AM

Bullitt CAI if you can get your hands on it

Lampoon · 04-20-2008, 06:27 AM

C&L FTW....Why? No issues, great response, looks good, easy install & good finish.

keg65 · 04-20-2008, 01:03 PM

What about the C&L "Racer"
it is a 95mm maf and it is plastic instead of the aluminum.
so its bigger and a bit cheaper, anyone tried that one?

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4.6stanger · 04-20-2008, 01:51 PM

Jlt, highest hp rating on s197s and they simply llok great. Made of this plastic to dissapate heat.

mike05gt · 04-20-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.6stanger

Jlt, highest hp rating on s197s and they simply llok great. Made of this plastic to dissapate heat.

+1

JLT states 28-32 rwhp gain

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keg65 · 04-20-2008, 03:16 PM

wheres the best price for the jlt?

found it at stangmods for 205, sounds plenty cheap. right?

JLT Cold Air Intake 05-07 GT

mike05gt · 04-20-2008, 03:55 PM

Price is too cheap, does not include tuner.

I purchased mine direct from JLT

Do a google search

keg65 · 04-20-2008, 03:58 PM

already have a tuner on the way
I ordered the sniper special forces

mike05gt · 04-20-2008, 04:03 PM

ok, you going to the dyno day?

You should try to get a dyno before and after the install to see what kind of gain you get.

keg65 · 04-20-2008, 04:17 PM

I might, I'll try, right now all I have on is the axleback flows, so I should be able to get a good baseline

mike05gt · 04-21-2008, 09:25 AM

There is a member on United Stangs that is selling his JLT $130.00

UnitedStangs.com "The United Mustang Community"

keg65 · 04-22-2008, 03:21 AM

thanks mike, that'll save about $75. So I think it'll work
looks nice color matched, but of course mine is black, so it wouldn't matter. The silver will do or I could repaint it.

mike05gt · 04-22-2008, 07:16 PM

Its always good to save a few $$

adam65 · 04-25-2008, 07:59 PM

My JLT woke my car up. I have the SCT II tune on just the 87 version and love the difference. Also under the hood it looks good when painted to match the Grabber Orange

04Roush2 · 04-25-2008, 08:03 PM

I don't have an S197 but I've heard JLT's are the best for those cars. Plus, most of the people here said the same thing

04-18-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	Best CAI for 05 GT Opinions on the best one to get. and WHY you think so Fit and function. best performer, do any make more power or just sound better. Thanks Last edited by keg65; 04-19-2008 at 09:59 AM.

04-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#2
Agent Jones BK owns MCD!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,107 Trader Rating: (1)	everyone is gonna say C&L or JLT. They both require a tuner. I have had the KN for over a year now. I love it. Easy to install, i could hear and feel a difference. I like it since i can use a tune to get bigger gains but its not required to drive the car. Hp gain is about 10-15hp. To me the KN looks the best under the hood. I think i paid about 150 and i installed my self with hand tools in about 45 mins Hope this helps -ray __________________ Join the Lonestarstangs Social Group for Mustangs http://www.lonestarstangs.com/forum/group.php?groupid=1

04-19-2008, 09:55 AM	#6
Barricade Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 133 Trader Rating: (1)	Bullitt CAI if you can get your hands on it __________________ 2008 Bullitt #223 2000 Mustang GT 2006 Suzuki GSXR 750

04-20-2008, 06:27 AM	#7
Lampoon Grand Poobah Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Alamo Posts: 318 Trader Rating: (0)	C&L FTW....Why? No issues, great response, looks good, easy install & good finish. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT - SY decepticon! 2001 Mustang GT Bullitt #737 - sold her

04-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,296 Trader Rating: (2)	Jlt, highest hp rating on s197s and they simply llok great. Made of this plastic to dissapate heat. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!!

04-19-2008, 08:21 AM	#3
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	I am already gonna get a tuner, so that wouldn't matter, but thanks for the response.

04-19-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
adam65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: kingwood, TX Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0)	jlt!

04-20-2008, 01:03 PM	#8
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	What about the C&L "Racer" it is a 95mm maf and it is plastic instead of the aluminum. so its bigger and a bit cheaper, anyone tried that one? C&L COMPLETE MAF SYSTEM FOR 05-06 MUSTANG GT - Free Shipping!

04-20-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	wheres the best price for the jlt? found it at stangmods for 205, sounds plenty cheap. right? JLT Cold Air Intake 05-07 GT Last edited by keg65; 04-20-2008 at 03:50 PM.

04-20-2008, 03:55 PM	#12
mike05gt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0)	Price is too cheap, does not include tuner. I purchased mine direct from JLT Do a google search __________________ Last edited by mike05gt; 04-20-2008 at 03:57 PM.

04-20-2008, 03:58 PM	#13
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	already have a tuner on the way I ordered the sniper special forces

04-20-2008, 04:03 PM	#14
mike05gt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0)	ok, you going to the dyno day? You should try to get a dyno before and after the install to see what kind of gain you get. __________________

04-20-2008, 04:17 PM	#15
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	I might, I'll try, right now all I have on is the axleback flows, so I should be able to get a good baseline

04-21-2008, 09:25 AM	#16
mike05gt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0)	There is a member on United Stangs that is selling his JLT $130.00 UnitedStangs.com "The United Mustang Community" __________________

04-22-2008, 03:21 AM	#17
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks mike, that'll save about $75. So I think it'll work looks nice color matched, but of course mine is black, so it wouldn't matter. The silver will do or I could repaint it.

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mike05gt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0)	Its always good to save a few $$ __________________

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adam65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: kingwood, TX Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0)	My JLT woke my car up. I have the SCT II tune on just the 87 version and love the difference. Also under the hood it looks good when painted to match the Grabber Orange Attached Thumbnails