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    Let me know when you're ready for a tune.

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    Lightbulb

    What-you-already-have ...
    • the OEM air input system is already CAI.
      • inlet air is drawn from the front of the vehicle thru the header panel.
      • the airbox is sealed to prevent engine bay heated air from being drawn-in.
      • the system is made of plastic which minimizes heat transfer and/or heat sink.

      .
    • the OEM air input system is MORE than adequite to provide air flow. *CAVEAT: UNLESS ... The engine has been HIGHLY modified. e.g. cams, heads, forced induction (when it was originally NA).
      .
    • ANY CFM increase comes at the expense of air filtration. MEANING: less.
      .
    • oiled air filters may/will/do contaminate the MAF sensor.
      .
    • non-sealed filters draw heated air from the engine bay increasing IAT (Intake Air Temperature).
    So ..... Unless you're considering an aftermarket offering for its increased growl and/or engine bay cosmetics value, invest your $$$$$ in a tuner since there are little to no performance gains to be had with an aftermarket CAI.
    .

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdmjoe View Post
    What-you-already-have ...
    • the OEM air input system is already CAI.
      • inlet air is drawn from the front of the vehicle thru the header panel.
      • the airbox is sealed to prevent engine bay heated air from being drawn-in.
      • the system is made of plastic which minimizes heat transfer and/or heat sink.

      .
    • the OEM air input system is MORE than adequite to provide air flow. *CAVEAT: UNLESS ... The engine has been HIGHLY modified. e.g. cams, heads, forced induction (when it was originally NA).
      .
    • ANY CFM increase comes at the expense of air filtration. MEANING: less.
      .
    • oiled air filters may/will/do contaminate the MAF sensor.
      .
    • non-sealed filters draw heated air from the engine bay increasing IAT (Intake Air Temperature).

    So ..... Unless you're considering an aftermarket offering for its increased growl and/or engine bay cosmetics value, invest your $$$$$ in a tuner since there are little to no performance gains to be had with an aftermarket CAI.
    .
    Just to add to the above the OEM intake was developed in conjunction with Roush performance.

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    To improve performance with the factory intake ,open the metal clamp up on the walrus tooth on the side and remove and insert a rattle can paint top inside it and reinstall the tooth ,this will improve air flow [ a little more noise also]
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