Cold air intake

MSTCBRA · Apr 26, 2023

Hey all, I almost ordered a JLT CAI but inquired with the manufacturer and learned it won’t fit with my factory strut tower brace. Are there any CAIs that fit?

apsmith49921 · Apr 26, 2023

No there aren't any left that do

MSTCBRA · Apr 26, 2023

apsmith49921 said:
No there aren't any left that do

Oh well. Thanks for the confirmation.

shovel · Apr 27, 2023

you won't get one gnat-power from an aftermarket CAi anyway... they're jewelry.

apsmith49921 · Apr 27, 2023

^agreed. Best thing to do is replace the stock filter with a k and n and just remove the air box. I had an old jlt and just threw it away.

RAU03MACH · Apr 27, 2023

i may have the tube part of the cold air intake
take a picture of the engine compartment maybe the one i have fits

i have one for my cobra and mach1 and my mach 1 engine in a 98 gt
all JLT

J_lope82 · Apr 27, 2023

apsmith49921 said:
No there aren't any left that do

Really?

apsmith49921 · Apr 27, 2023

J_lope82 said:
Really?

Only one I can remember was the BBK and it's no longer made. Neither jlt version fits either.

J_lope82 · Apr 27, 2023

Dayuuumm

apsmith49921 · Apr 27, 2023

Best set up for the money is the stock tube with a k and n filter with a 90mm lightning maf. It doesn't look the best but it performs

Slice · May 2, 2023

Having the air filter sitting in the engine bay is the opposite of cold air intake.

Michael Plummer · May 2, 2023

Slice said:
Having the air filter sitting in the engine bay is the opposite of cold air intake.

Hi there,
When your vehicle is idling or sitting in traffic, the air in the engine bay can get quite hot compared to the air in the fender well and ambient. However, when the vehicle is moving, there is usually some air movement that helps to cool down the engine bay. It's difficult to accurately measure the temperature difference between ambient and engine bay temperatures when the vehicle is moving, as it can vary based on a number of factors, such as the speed of the vehicle, the outside temperature, and the design of the engine bay. However, it's safe to say that there is still some difference in temperature even when the vehicle is moving, but I'm curious at WOT if the difference is that great.

Thanks
Michael Plummer

tinnocker · May 4, 2023

My two cents worth: Yes, the factory is probably more efficient, slightly more horsepower, probably not enough for a seat of the pants feel, but it looks like crap. If you enjoy looking at your engine or showing it off , go with the shine. You defiantly will not feel the loss in horsepower. If you are putting it on the strip or autocross then keep the factory and a few more ponies.

Slice · May 4, 2023

The factory setup is actually cold air because it draws in from the outside. But you can still get some bling under the hood without drawing the hot air from the engine compartment. The key is to not have that air filter inside the engine bay. See photo.

badass98svt · May 4, 2023

Slice said:
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The factory setup is actually cold air because it draws in from the outside. But you can still get some bling under the hood without drawing the hot air from the engine compartment. The key is to not have that air filter inside the engine bay. See photo.

The metal piping isn't helping at all either.

ttocs · May 4, 2023

the big debate now is about hot the metal pipes get hotter than the plastic, heating the air.

Slice · May 4, 2023

Well they may heat up if you're sitting idling but I imagine if you're driving they would stay cool. I guess the thing to do is go for a rip on the road and then pull over and pop the hood and put your hand on it and see how it feels temperature wise