Intake

nikpin · 02-16-2006, 11:01 PM

What intake should I put on my 02 GT 5 SPD. I'm looking at the Steeda Cold Air Intake. Any other recommendations. What should I look out for and worry about. What are the pros and cons.

Thanks,
Nik

csledd · 02-16-2006, 11:48 PM

I have the Steeda CAI.. they're pretty much all show and not much go (almost any intake for that matter)

Zaff03GT · 02-17-2006, 09:19 AM

I have a BBK on my 03GT. Not sure if any make more power than others. I like the BBK. It was easy to install and it has a great polished look. Just be careful when you take the 02 sensor off the stock intake. Thats the only thing that took a little extra care. Other than that it was probably the easiest mod i have made so far.

nikpin · 02-17-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the help so far guys. Anyone else?

*4.6 Love* · 02-17-2006, 12:25 PM

Simple dron in K&N filter will do and remove the silencer..

nikpin · 02-17-2006, 11:40 PM

Well I also like the looks of the aftermarket ones.

Boon44 · 02-18-2006, 09:46 AM

Get the JLT...either the RAI or the CAI. Color match it to your car and enjoy.....MT suposedly will be carrying them very very soon.

whitethunder46 · 02-18-2006, 10:20 AM

If you want to do an actual intake, def def def go JLT. Only CAI out there I believe with a 4inch diameter inlet pipe. And yes, for another 15 bux you can color match it to your car, great touch! The RAI (straight pipe) is 185 from JLT with shipping and a color paint option.

RedFirevert04GT · 02-18-2006, 03:24 PM

JLT rocks. www.jlttruecoldair.com

nikpin · 02-18-2006, 06:52 PM

So now do I go CAI or RAI?

meebix · 02-18-2006, 07:39 PM

Just MAKE SURE that the CAI you get is NOT aluminum. (ie. The BBK CAI)

Aluminum CAI's actually have been recently tested and you LOSE HP on your car. Make sure you get a plastic CAI.

whitethunder46 · 02-18-2006, 08:44 PM

the JLT is plastic.

2000novigt · 02-18-2006, 09:57 PM

I had the densecharger full-lenght CAI and I liked it very much, it was plastic so it did not hold any heat.

stanger00 · 02-18-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaff03GT

I have a BBK on my 03GT. Not sure if any make more power than others. I like the BBK. It was easy to install and it has a great polished look. Just be careful when you take the 02 sensor off the stock intake. Thats the only thing that took a little extra care. Other than that it was probably the easiest mod i have made so far.

its not a O2, its the IAT. i thought those years had the IAT sensor built into the MAF. if i had to do that step over i would of just bought a k&n filter and removed the silencer.

nikpin · 02-21-2006, 02:28 PM

Okay so now the only thing left for me to do is order one, do I go with the JLT True Cold Air Complete Kit or the JLT Complete Ram Air Intake Kit. What are the pros and cons of each?

RedFirevert04GT · 02-21-2006, 03:09 PM

I prefer the full in fender CAI. The only downfall is that it puts the MAF inside the fenderwell which causes the issue of the wires chafing on the metal going into the fenderwell. THere is some fuel line included in the kit, that's what it's for. I didn't realize why it was there and wound up blowing the fuse to my ECU. The upside is that it puts the filter in the fender where it's not going to get hot air from inside the engine compartment.

nikpin · 02-21-2006, 05:16 PM

So is it worth the extra $50?

RedFirevert04GT · 02-21-2006, 07:15 PM

I can't compare the two directly because I only have the full one. It's been sitting in my dining room since the blower was put on. I can say that if I was looking, I would get the full one all over again. I'd just be more careful with the MAF wires when I put it on.

NoKturnaL · 02-21-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikpin

So is it worth the extra $50?

the extra $50 for the JLT "cold" air is not worth it over the ram air kit.

save teh $50

americanstang · 02-22-2006, 12:18 AM

i have the K&N 63 series air charger kit...it kicks ass and was super easy to install and worth every buck.

jeredan2003 · 02-22-2006, 06:09 AM

Stay Away from the fenderwell style. Even if it is JLT. Too many problems associated with the bend going into the fenderwell. I say the only way to go is the RAI.

SPXTrader · 03-01-2006, 09:51 PM

Hello Everybody! New to this forum but not to intakes.
FWIW, flowbench tests have proven that the longer the intake, the better performance in the low/mid RPM range. Conversely, the shorter intakes help more with higher RPM flow...

whitethunder46 · 03-01-2006, 10:49 PM

Just curious, but is that on the 4.6 modular engines or just engines in general?

nikpin · 03-01-2006, 11:32 PM

Well thanks for all the help guys. It looks like i'll be ordering the JLT Complete Cold Air Kit as soon as my tax refund check gets here.

Thanks,
Nik

rebelyell · 03-01-2006, 11:40 PM

let us know if you got any noticeable performance gains... And BTW where is the silencer at and what's it look like? I'm asking for a friend... :shifty:

WhitePony · 03-02-2006, 01:02 AM

Its the rubber tube that is attached from the air box into the fender. just pull it out

02-16-2006, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	Intake What intake should I put on my 02 GT 5 SPD. I'm looking at the Steeda Cold Air Intake. Any other recommendations. What should I look out for and worry about. What are the pros and cons. Thanks, Nik

02-16-2006, 11:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I have the Steeda CAI.. they're pretty much all show and not much go (almost any intake for that matter) __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

02-17-2006, 09:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	I have a BBK on my 03GT. Not sure if any make more power than others. I like the BBK. It was easy to install and it has a great polished look. Just be careful when you take the 02 sensor off the stock intake. Thats the only thing that took a little extra care. Other than that it was probably the easiest mod i have made so far. __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-17-2006, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	Simple dron in K&N filter will do and remove the silencer.. __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

02-18-2006, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	If you want to do an actual intake, def def def go JLT. Only CAI out there I believe with a 4inch diameter inlet pipe. And yes, for another 15 bux you can color match it to your car, great touch! The RAI (straight pipe) is 185 from JLT with shipping and a color paint option. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-17-2006, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	Thanks for the help so far guys. Anyone else?

02-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	Well I also like the looks of the aftermarket ones.

02-18-2006, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boon44 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 201	Get the JLT...either the RAI or the CAI. Color match it to your car and enjoy.....MT suposedly will be carrying them very very soon.

02-18-2006, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
RedFirevert04GT Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 336	JLT rocks. www.jlttruecoldair.com __________________ '04 Red Fire vert. KB 1.7L intercooled 9lb with all the trimmin's & Big Boost kit w/ Switch Chip. Mac catted h-pipe & Mac catback. 411RWHP / 414 RWTQ.

02-18-2006, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	So now do I go CAI or RAI?

02-18-2006, 07:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
meebix Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 68	Just MAKE SURE that the CAI you get is NOT aluminum. (ie. The BBK CAI) Aluminum CAI's actually have been recently tested and you LOSE HP on your car. Make sure you get a plastic CAI.

02-18-2006, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	the JLT is plastic. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-18-2006, 09:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
2000novigt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tri-State Area Posts: 241	I had the densecharger full-lenght CAI and I liked it very much, it was plastic so it did not hold any heat. __________________ 2000 GT Novi 2000 / 42# Injectors / Anderson Power Pipe / Vortech Mini Race Bypass Valve / Cobra Duel Fuel Pumps & Tank / Flowtech LT's / Flowtech O/R X-pipe / Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back / BBK 75mm Throttle Body / SCT BA2400 / TFS Upper Plenum / 4.10 FRPP Gears / SCT Tuner / Autometer Boost, Fuel Pressure and Trans. Temp Gauges / Steeda Subframe Connectors / Chrome FR500's / BFG 315-35-17 Drag Radials / Built & Tuned By Kevin @Wicked Motorsports

02-21-2006, 02:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	Okay so now the only thing left for me to do is order one, do I go with the JLT True Cold Air Complete Kit or the JLT Complete Ram Air Intake Kit. What are the pros and cons of each?

02-21-2006, 03:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
RedFirevert04GT Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 336	I prefer the full in fender CAI. The only downfall is that it puts the MAF inside the fenderwell which causes the issue of the wires chafing on the metal going into the fenderwell. THere is some fuel line included in the kit, that's what it's for. I didn't realize why it was there and wound up blowing the fuse to my ECU. The upside is that it puts the filter in the fender where it's not going to get hot air from inside the engine compartment. __________________ '04 Red Fire vert. KB 1.7L intercooled 9lb with all the trimmin's & Big Boost kit w/ Switch Chip. Mac catted h-pipe & Mac catback. 411RWHP / 414 RWTQ.

02-21-2006, 05:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	So is it worth the extra $50?

02-21-2006, 07:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
RedFirevert04GT Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 336	I can't compare the two directly because I only have the full one. It's been sitting in my dining room since the blower was put on. I can say that if I was looking, I would get the full one all over again. I'd just be more careful with the MAF wires when I put it on. __________________ '04 Red Fire vert. KB 1.7L intercooled 9lb with all the trimmin's & Big Boost kit w/ Switch Chip. Mac catted h-pipe & Mac catback. 411RWHP / 414 RWTQ.

02-22-2006, 12:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
americanstang Pure Bread Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 99	i have the K&N 63 series air charger kit...it kicks ass and was super easy to install and worth every buck.

02-22-2006, 06:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	Stay Away from the fenderwell style. Even if it is JLT. Too many problems associated with the bend going into the fenderwell. I say the only way to go is the RAI. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

03-01-2006, 09:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
SPXTrader Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 2	Hello Everybody! New to this forum but not to intakes. FWIW, flowbench tests have proven that the longer the intake, the better performance in the low/mid RPM range. Conversely, the shorter intakes help more with higher RPM flow...

03-01-2006, 10:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Just curious, but is that on the 4.6 modular engines or just engines in general? __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

03-01-2006, 11:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	Well thanks for all the help guys. It looks like i'll be ordering the JLT Complete Cold Air Kit as soon as my tax refund check gets here. Thanks, Nik

03-01-2006, 11:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,808	let us know if you got any noticeable performance gains... And BTW where is the silencer at and what's it look like? I'm asking for a friend... :shifty: __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

03-02-2006, 01:02 AM	#26 (permalink)
WhitePony Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 92	Its the rubber tube that is attached from the air box into the fender. just pull it out