Cold air intake

Frankie Lap

Frankie Lap

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I have a 2006 gt, the only mod was the other owner changed the exhaust, I'm not sure what exhaust. Anyway...I have an 07 Expedition that I put on Magnaflow exhaust(which sounds awesome) then put in a K&N CAI, every once in a while the car seems to sputter a little under acceleration, so now I'm leary to put the CAI on the Mustang. Does anyone else have this problem with their cold air intake?
 
lonepalm

lonepalm

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Your truck's computer probably needs to be reflashed to account for the increased airflow. I just installed a Roush CAI kit and had to send the computer to Roush for retuning.
 
Baz

Baz

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Just like lonepalm said your going to need a tuner to program the CAI into the car's computer to compensate for the new airflow. Pretty much every Ford now is equipped with a Throttle by Wire system in place of the old steel line system. Any simple tuner will work on the truck and clear it up, you'll actually see a huge improvement made by the CAI. Also, there are a few CAI which say no tune required but in reality with those you still have to.
 
Frankie Lap

Frankie Lap

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Thanks gentlemen.....the shop that did the work is pretty reputable, but they never said anything about a tuner, I'll have to go back to them. I want to make sure the truck is running correctly first, then I'll know what to do with the Mustang. I live in lower Westchester...I may have to find a new shop.....any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
PDRob77

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The shop where u got it installed prob either figured u had a tuner to do the tune or that it didnt require a tune as some CAI dont.

As for ur stang, id say go visit americanmuscle.com and pick up one of their combo kits where u get a good CAI n SCT tuner with free tunes for life from BAMA Tuning.
 
Baz

Baz

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PDRob77 is definitively right. I highly recommend AmericanMuscle.com. Right now they are having a great 4th July sale for you, JLT and SCT Tuner GT for 499.99, with free shipping. and you can use the club discount code for 5%. I highly recommend this as it's rare they put the combos on sale. I got my FRPP V6 CAI and Tuner combo from them on Black Friday, never regretted it best buy I did for my car.
Here is the direct link, shipping is free and you'll have it Thursday latest due to the holiday. Sorry if I'm a bad influence :evil:
JLT Mustang CAI & SF3 Tuner (05-09 GT) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
 
Frankie Lap

Frankie Lap

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Thanks for the info guys. I bought some things from American Muscle already, it seems they have good stuff. I didn't know there was a discount, how do I find out more about it? Also....if anyone knows a good mechanic in lower Westchester or Bronx...I could use one. Thanks again.
 
Blue_Slug

Blue_Slug

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I got an airaid Cai from amazon for 120 with shipping new. U should check around first. The airaid Cai does not require a tune and still runs great :D
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