Is CAI worth it and, if so, which kit?

gmynko · 05-28-2003, 10:16 PM

Is CAI worth the time and money? What kind of "real" hp gains can you expect? What kit shoud I use? Does K&N make one?

**cobrabitn** · 05-29-2003, 10:50 AM

With a supercharged car, I would say emphatically that it is worth the money....

I can't answer the other questions as I don't own an 03 Cobra yet....

Corner-Carver · 05-29-2003, 11:42 AM

I picked up 21rwhp with a K&N big mouth filter. A buddy of mine got 24rwhp with a DenseCharger. Of course, mine was ALOT cheaper.

FWIW, there are numerous CAI that will get you ~20rwhp for $150-175 so yeah, it's worth it.

**Cobra-R** · 05-29-2003, 01:18 PM

Pulled my snorkel off and called it good enough. My car has stalled a few time so I didn't want to change to much till that is cured.

Bingo13 · 05-29-2003, 07:23 PM

A drop in K&N filter will net you 10rwhp. A good CAI will net anywhere from 15~25 depending upon your mods. I highly suggest the Steeda Kit if you are going to mod your car.

Sonic Blue · 05-30-2003, 08:10 AM

I have a Steeda. Happy with it's looks and performance.

Others are just as good

StreetSnake · 06-04-2003, 09:47 PM

I put in the K&N FIPK and if nothing else I now get approx 30 miles more to a tank of gas, This kit is not 03 specific and if you call K&N they will tell you they dont have an 03 specific kit But the 01 kit works just fine , and the boys at 5.0 Mustang magazine got like I think around 19 ponies out of the kit price is right also approx 163 bones

gmynko · 06-05-2003, 01:22 PM

I talked to the people at Steeda and they told their CAI nets 5-7 hp. The folks at K&N said they don't have an FIPK yet, but, I didn't realize people were using the one for the 01 Cobra.

After some of the problems people are experiencing, I think I'll just drop in a K&N. My Formula was modded and I did have problems from time to time. I guess I'm just gun shy now.

05-28-2003, 10:16 PM	#1
gmynko Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 8	Is CAI worth it and, if so, which kit? Is CAI worth the time and money? What kind of "real" hp gains can you expect? What kit shoud I use? Does K&N make one?

05-29-2003, 10:50 AM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	With a supercharged car, I would say emphatically that it is worth the money.... I can't answer the other questions as I don't own an 03 Cobra yet.... __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

05-29-2003, 11:42 AM	#3
Corner-Carver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 146	I picked up 21rwhp with a K&N big mouth filter. A buddy of mine got 24rwhp with a DenseCharger. Of course, mine was ALOT cheaper. FWIW, there are numerous CAI that will get you ~20rwhp for $150-175 so yeah, it's worth it. __________________ Paul '03 DSG Cobra '86 Mustang SVO "Flat out until you see God, count to three, then brake."

05-29-2003, 07:23 PM	#5
Bingo13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: D/FW area Posts: 149	A drop in K&N filter will net you 10rwhp. A good CAI will net anywhere from 15~25 depending upon your mods. I highly suggest the Steeda Kit if you are going to mod your car. __________________ 1961 Converse Tennis Shoes- Hitting the Pavement Hard.

05-30-2003, 08:10 AM	#6
Sonic Blue retired ff/pm Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 141	I have a Steeda. Happy with it's looks and performance. Others are just as good __________________ 97 Rio Red Cobra](Gone but not Forgotten) 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra](Gone but not Forgotten) Candy Red 2011 GT 6 speed manual Brembo package electronics package comfort and security 3:73 gears

05-29-2003, 01:18 PM	#4
Cobra-R Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: minn-e-soda Posts: 8,868	Pulled my snorkel off and called it good enough. My car has stalled a few time so I didn't want to change to much till that is cured.

06-04-2003, 09:47 PM	#7
StreetSnake Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: south florida Posts: 2	I put in the K&N FIPK and if nothing else I now get approx 30 miles more to a tank of gas, This kit is not 03 specific and if you call K&N they will tell you they dont have an 03 specific kit But the 01 kit works just fine , and the boys at 5.0 Mustang magazine got like I think around 19 ponies out of the kit price is right also approx 163 bones __________________ 03 Sonic Blue Cobra

06-05-2003, 01:22 PM	#8
gmynko Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 8	I talked to the people at Steeda and they told their CAI nets 5-7 hp. The folks at K&N said they don't have an FIPK yet, but, I didn't realize people were using the one for the 01 Cobra. After some of the problems people are experiencing, I think I'll just drop in a K&N. My Formula was modded and I did have problems from time to time. I guess I'm just gun shy now.

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