CAI should I pull the trigger

[Gary Anderson]

Ok, I come from a 2011 5.0 mustang that had a cold air intake, loved the sound that it made. From what I understand we have several choices for the SHO, but it's really not necessary, with Christmas around the corner, I was thinking about adding one to my 2015 SHO with PP, what do you guys think about adding a CAI, again not expecting much in performance gains, but my SHO is so quiet.

 

[SHOdded]

V8 usually > V6 when it comes to sound. You can hear more sound for sure with a K&N intake, maybe lose a little performance though. The other CAI options (Airaid, MDesign, Windstorm, etc) won't do anything for you sound-wise, though there is performance to be had. BOV VTA, downpipes, and catbacks will all add some sound ...

 

[sticks1680]

Glasspacks...bwahaha

Pohnz-1

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

If it were me I would save up a few more pennies and go with our MyCal tuner instead. There are far more gains (and "noise") to be had there! The CAI is far more productive as you add more parts onto your car. Namely adding the 3 BAR MAP sensor and downpipes. That is when the CAI really gets to work!

 

[gary4n]

If you are just after with the sound then get a CAI. K&N and Airaid are high quality pieces. I must also say that getting a tune is the best bang for the buck.

 

[ridered74]

Definitely tune first. Best money you will ever spend. There's a monster hiding in there.

 

[Cruxin]

Definitely tune first. Best money you will ever spend. There's a monster hiding in there.

Agreed! UNLEASH THE BEAST!