Whats the deal on cold air intakes??

[Ponyquest95]

Ok I just ordered a Mac CAI for my 95Gt. Now I'm thinking It was a mistake to change the factory stuff. After poking around with some google searches and stuff some say Macs are not good because of the bend right before the MAF. :-\ Could throw off the computer calcs off. What is the deal? Is this something to worry about. I like the idea of adding some "bling" under the hood but if its gonna cause issues with my car running right I may call and cancel the order. Anybody have any good input about CAI's?? :dunno:

 

[quickstang_1994]

I want even put the one off my coupe on the vert. Just remove the air silencer and add a k&n. It should be called a hot air intake because of how hot the piping gets.

 

[Matt94GT]

yeah i have a bbk didnt effect it running but i doubt it adds any power picks up heat pretty well...it looks cool though!

 

[Mr. OAM]

I have heard many people claim the metal/chrome ducting on some CAI's absorb engine heat. Yes, this can counter the affect of the CAI. But you are also getting a better rush of cool air to begin with, so it could just even out. Who knows?

If you like the way it looks and you don't notice a decline in performance I would put it on.



Steve

 

[BOS-94-003]

Does anyone know if they make a bling air intake pipe that keeps the stock location of the filter? Been trying to find one but havent had any luck. I need to keep the stock location for my ram air but wont to get rid of the stock plumbing for somehting more appealing.

 

[Matt94GT]

yeah they have stubby versions that arnt fenderwell...the fenderwell is nice but let me tell you its a total PITA to change the filter or clean it, seriously took me like over a hour and lots of swearing.

 

[stang4u2nv]

Yes C&L makes an pipe or true flow pipe for the sn95 it goes from the throttle body to the mass air flow sensor stock location a bit expensive but know you get what you pay for....

 

[96cobra_12]

Just wrap the tube with some of that aluminized wrap that they sell for fuel lines. it has a sticky side and they sell it in 15 foot rolls. thats what I'm doing this weekend.

 

[Ponyquest95]

Well I cancelled the order :-\ I'll take more time to to think next time I order something.

 

[95Grandtouring5.0]

Id get it just for looks. I have a bbk cold air on my car, I never felt a difference, but man does it look nice.

 

[Blk95Cobra]

I have a JLT that is black i bought for my 95 Cobra should also fit the GT i payed 220 for it. I am willing to sell for 200 shipped, never mounted cause going with and turbo setup.

 

[Schiffy]

Does anyone know if they make a bling air intake pipe that keeps the stock location of the filter? Been trying to find one but havent had any luck. I need to keep the stock location for my ram air but wont to get rid of the stock plumbing for somehting more appealing.

I swear by my JLT, it looks good, and i could feel a difference... not a HUGE difference, but a small one. they make them in fenderwell mounts and also in a stubby version that puts the filter right at the opening into the fenderwell, but not actually inside.

 

[Ponyquest95]

I have a JLT that is black i bought for my 95 Cobra should also fit the GT i payed 220 for it. I am willing to sell for 200 shipped, never mounted cause going with and turbo setup.

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