CAI vs K&N

[slyguy]

Guys - what are your thoughts on this?

Say you get 10 HP from a CAI - most seem to be going for around $380 or so.

A K&N is around $50.

Say you get 4 HP from a K&N (I don't really know what that number is - if anyone does, please share it!)

Is it really worth $330 for 6 more ponies? ($55/per pony)

Will you even notice a difference of 6 HP???

I'm just thinking, that's all...

Has anybody put together a tune for the stock intake with a K&N???

 

[steedafever]

i just did the steeda cai with a canned sct tune and wow. its definatly noticeable

 

[slyguy]

I'm sure you can tell the difference, but my question is more along the lines of:

What would the difference be between a tune and a K&N vs. a tune and a CAI? Would the difference be noticable, and worth the cost difference?

On another note, thank you for your service - I can't tell you how much I respect your decision to serve. Stay safe!!!

 

[ViciousJay]

I'm sure you can tell the difference, but my question is more along the lines of:

What would the difference be between a tune and a K&N vs. a tune and a CAI? Would the difference be noticable, and worth the cost difference?

On another note, thank you for your service - I can't tell you how much I respect your decision to serve. Stay safe!!!

the tune is what your feeling. I dont know anyone that can feel 5 hp increase, as for the other question it looks like a stock filter or K&N is the better bargin. Until theres full exhaust or FI application to allow tghe car to breathe more it looks like the stocker is the way to roll

 

[slyguy]

the tune is what your feeling. I dont know anyone that can feel 5 hp increase, as for the other question it looks like a stock filter or K&N is the better bargin. Until theres full exhaust or FI application to allow tghe car to breathe more it looks like the stocker is the way to roll

Well, that is what I was thinking, but I haven't heard of anybody putting in a K&N and a tune...

I'm just going with a K&N, Hushpower axle-backs and a tune to start with, followed up with some suspension tweeks.

Then I'm thinking a Whipple next spring, along with further exhaust mods at that point.

 

[ViciousJay]

Well, that is what I was thinking, but I haven't heard of anybody putting in a K&N and a tune...

I'm just going with a K&N, Hushpower axle-backs and a tune to start with, followed up with some suspension tweeks.

Then I'm thinking a Whipple next spring, along with further exhaust mods at that point.

sounds good post some numbers up when finished

 

[DIB5.0]

The 2011 Procal sold by Ford Racing comes with tune and K&N filter for $369.

 

[1Sick2Valve]

I have a k&n and a tune. and you can def see that the stock air box its quite good, but for us high elevations guys the cai allows for a lot more air flow. As soon as the jlt carbon fiber is available i'll be getting one

 

[SoCalCobra311]

Is there any difference from the standard K&N part# 33-2431 that autozone carries for $59 and the Ford Racing K&N Ford Part #M9601MGT going for almost $75?

K&N
K&n Performance/Air Filter (33-2431) | 2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium 8 Cylinders F 5.0L SFI DOHC | AutoZone.com

Ford
M-9601-MGT MUSTANG FORD RACING K&N AIR FILTER V6/GT 2010-2011

 

[ViciousJay]

i went with the intake... JLT

 

[SVT_4_me]

Is there any difference from the standard K&N part# 33-2431 that autozone carries for $59 and the Ford Racing K&N Ford Part #M9601MGT going for almost $75?

K&N
K&n Performance/Air Filter (33-2431) | 2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium 8 Cylinders F 5.0L SFI DOHC | AutoZone.com

Ford
M-9601-MGT MUSTANG FORD RACING K&N AIR FILTER V6/GT 2010-2011

i don't think there is any difference. i am running the 33-2431 filter. bought it on ebay for $50...

 

[redline]

Well, that is what I was thinking, but I haven't heard of anybody putting in a K&N and a tune...

I'm just going with a K&N, Hushpower axle-backs and a tune to start with, followed up with some suspension tweeks.

Then I'm thinking a Whipple next spring, along with further exhaust mods at that point.

the combo i went with is k&n ,jon lund tune and hushpower cat back, with that ole barton shifter .btw shifts great.

 

[cobra1718]

Well, that is what I was thinking, but I haven't heard of anybody putting in a K&N and a tune...

I'm just going with a K&N, Hushpower axle-backs and a tune to start with, followed up with some suspension tweeks.

Then I'm thinking a Whipple next spring, along with further exhaust mods at that point.

See my HP numbers below. I had a K&N with a VMP tune. Btw I have a K&N filter I will sell you for 30 shipped. I have installed a CF JLT

 

[try03venom]

I think all the power is in the tune. I would like to see someone make a couple runs at the track get a baseline for MPH then switch to a CAI that will telll the tale! This is true: with my 2003 Terminator when i took the drivers side headlight out at the track it was worth a solid 1 mph everytime!

 

[ViciousJay]

I think all the power is in the tune. I would like to see someone make a couple runs at the track get a baseline for MPH then switch to a CAI that will telll the tale! This is true: with my 2003 Terminator when i took the drivers side headlight out at the track it was worth a solid 1 mph everytime!

The intake wont shine on the dyno but in real world driving it will most def out preform any k&n or stocker... i wasnt a believer till i slapped one on. JJ@WMS and many other vendors all stand behind it.... some have dropped up to .3 tenths and added 2-3 mph in the traps. When coupled with a tune its a vicious combo. Alot of people with cry about dyno numbers and you know what dyno numbers are nothing more then saying i have a 10" penis but when thrown into the real world they may have a 10" penis but its limp and useless....

 

[try03venom]

The intake wont shine on the dyno but in real world driving it will most def out preform any k&n or stocker... i wasnt a believer till i slapped one on. JJ@WMS and many other vendors all stand behind it.... some have dropped up to .3 tenths and added 2-3 mph in the traps. When coupled with a tune its a vicious combo.

can you post a pic?

 

[ViciousJay]

can you post a pic?

what would you like a pic of?

Also the beauty part of this intake is you dont have to remove the headlight, theres a tunneled in system built in. As long as its a sealed system CAI or sealed as best as possible it will work

 

[try03venom]

this is it

 

[ViciousJay]

this is it

oh no im more or less talking about JLT's or C&L's product. Not to sure on the one above... i cant see how that thing is actually grabbing any air but hot engine bay air

 

[Mus35th]

I think a good medium is the Roush intake.

I picked one up for $175 and they add roughly 8/9 RWHP/TQ

Another thing that sold me was the factory look and quality of it.

Now if you are going with a all out N/A setup it will probably hold you back some since it has stock diameter MAF housing but for a car with a few bolt ons you're fine.