Need a CAI for the '95

Craig K. · 05-31-2005, 10:02 AM

So now that I have pullies and an exhaust on the '95, the next step is to do a CAI (it does have a K&N drop in filter already).

I am looking on e-bay, and see all of these new CAI kits for anywhere from $22.00 to $100.00 and they all look the same. The really cheap ones (under $30) are engine compartment systems, the ones that are over $30 are in the fender systems.

All of these look to come with all the hard tubing, washable filters, and all associated hardware.

So what gives? Why on e-bay could I buy a CAI for $50 (cost of chipping included) where as a MAC or other system will run me nearly $100 more?

Is there something I am missing?

TheJeanyus · 05-31-2005, 10:12 AM

I really like my Densecharger. MM&FF did a test on '03 Cobra CAIs, and the Densecharger came out on top. The plastic tubing should resist heat from the engine bay better than a metal intake, too.

QWKSNKE · 05-31-2005, 10:25 AM

Craig,

I would really consider going with a good CAI setup if you are wanting to install one. Either one like the Densecharger that Joseph mentioned or something along the AFM pipe.(pricey but gets good reviews from people on other forums)
Especially if you ever plan to do HCI upgrades.

EZ SPEED · 05-31-2005, 12:15 PM

I had the MAC "lookalike" from ebay that I got for about $28 on my 94 Cobra, worked great and was much better made than I expected. Fit perfect.

Oh...btw...mine was the one with the filter in the fender

It was aluminum tubing..not that cheap fake chrome crap either.

93Cobra#2771 · 05-31-2005, 12:39 PM

Avoid the ones that place an open air filter in the engine bay. Avoid the ones that put a SHARP bend directly in front of the MAF.

And remember, your factory airbox is a CAI...

94five0 · 05-31-2005, 01:37 PM

craig, i bet ya ya could buld one w/ home depot materials better than the ones tuners are askin for. i'm still not sure why i bought my bbk kit, its metal and it sits several inches from my block..can't be good for power. its a fender well model tho, so that might change everything..

it looks pretty, but i can't tell a massive difference in performance. get heads and a cam..

Craig K. · 05-31-2005, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the advice/opinions.
I really don't see myself doing a real lot with this car, maybe a set of heads in the next years or so, maybe more, but being that it is my DD and I drive close to 100 miles per day, I won't go extreme with it.

I would like to do the CAI thinking that it may free up a little bit of power, might inprove milage (by a very small amount) and is a realatively cheap upgrade.

Just looking at the $30 dollar fender induction kits compared to the $130 fender kits, I just don't see any difference.

Concerning making one myself, I have thought of it, and might look into it a little.

Not sure what I will do, yet.

QWKSNKE · 05-31-2005, 09:06 PM

on a stock car, you will not see any gains with the CAI (performance or mpg)

Sendero · 05-31-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

on a stock car, you will not see any gains with the CAI (performance or mpg)

I neither made nor lost any HP with my C&L setup. Unless you change H/C/I the stock Ford stuff will do.

Craig K. · 05-31-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sendero

I neither made nor lost any HP with my C&L setup. Unless you change H/C/I the stock Ford stuff will do.

But the parts look so shinny and pretty, they must be worth a couple of HP.

I guess for no I will be leaving the stock stuff on, if/when I come across a good deal, I will buy.

05-31-2005, 10:02 AM	#1
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Need a CAI for the '95 So now that I have pullies and an exhaust on the '95, the next step is to do a CAI (it does have a K&N drop in filter already). I am looking on e-bay, and see all of these new CAI kits for anywhere from $22.00 to $100.00 and they all look the same. The really cheap ones (under $30) are engine compartment systems, the ones that are over $30 are in the fender systems. All of these look to come with all the hard tubing, washable filters, and all associated hardware. So what gives? Why on e-bay could I buy a CAI for $50 (cost of chipping included) where as a MAC or other system will run me nearly $100 more? Is there something I am missing? __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

05-31-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 Craig, I would really consider going with a good CAI setup if you are wanting to install one. Either one like the Densecharger that Joseph mentioned or something along the AFM pipe.(pricey but gets good reviews from people on other forums) Especially if you ever plan to do HCI upgrades. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

05-31-2005, 12:15 PM	#4
EZ SPEED Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 3,029	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 I had the MAC "lookalike" from ebay that I got for about $28 on my 94 Cobra, worked great and was much better made than I expected. Fit perfect. Oh...btw...mine was the one with the filter in the fender It was aluminum tubing..not that cheap fake chrome crap either. __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Dynamic - Firenze Red - Supercharged 5.0 - 518 HP SOLD - 2010 Camaro SS [/B] - Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

05-31-2005, 12:39 PM	#5
93Cobra#2771 The Kocky One Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yeah, but those cutters won't bust any walnuts.â„¢ Posts: 1,948	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 Avoid the ones that place an open air filter in the engine bay. Avoid the ones that put a SHARP bend directly in front of the MAF. And remember, your factory airbox is a CAI... __________________ *For Sale: Reproduction Window Stickers, 87+ Mustangs, Cobras, Lightnings, and HD F150!* Richard White 93 Cobra Kocky will be back!

05-31-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
94five0 S-6 Mafia Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: above a bowling alley and below another bowling alley. Posts: 1,670	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 craig, i bet ya ya could buld one w/ home depot materials better than the ones tuners are askin for. i'm still not sure why i bought my bbk kit, its metal and it sits several inches from my block..can't be good for power. its a fender well model tho, so that might change everything.. it looks pretty, but i can't tell a massive difference in performance. get heads and a cam.. __________________ Jason ATF should be a store...not a government agency.

05-31-2005, 10:12 AM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 I really like my Densecharger. MM&FF did a test on '03 Cobra CAIs, and the Densecharger came out on top. The plastic tubing should resist heat from the engine bay better than a metal intake, too. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

05-31-2005, 01:48 PM	#7
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 Thanks for the advice/opinions. I really don't see myself doing a real lot with this car, maybe a set of heads in the next years or so, maybe more, but being that it is my DD and I drive close to 100 miles per day, I won't go extreme with it. I would like to do the CAI thinking that it may free up a little bit of power, might inprove milage (by a very small amount) and is a realatively cheap upgrade. Just looking at the $30 dollar fender induction kits compared to the $130 fender kits, I just don't see any difference. Concerning making one myself, I have thought of it, and might look into it a little. Not sure what I will do, yet. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

05-31-2005, 09:06 PM	#8
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Need a CAI for the '95 on a stock car, you will not see any gains with the CAI (performance or mpg) __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy