[izzy d]

im finally getting my first car and its going to be a 97 mustang v6 tomorrow. the first thing i want to put into it is a cold air intake and i want to know whats the beswt one i can get, i dont have much money left so what do you guys think

[02mingrayv6]

well they all work on the same principals..i mean its a pipe and a filter..lol 1994-1998 V6 Mustang 3.8L Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

its just like the bbk cai just 100ish less

[izzy d]

do you know how much more hp it will give it????

[236Mustang]

yup get this one

1994-1998 V6 Mustang 3.8L Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

[02mingrayv6]

they dont give too much hp gains alone u need like other parts for them to give u the full hp but you will feel a big difference with the install and cai is imo the better

[izzy d]

what are other after market parts i can add to it????

[02mingrayv6]

exhaust, mid pipe, headers, throttle body...and a tuner

[izzy d]

around how much would that all come out to be???

[Aquacop]

Utilize the search feature, you will find more than enough information on CAI's to satisfy your questions.

[martial mustang]

Originally Posted by 02mingrayv6

exhaust, mid pipe, headers, throttle body...and a tuner

I'd have to agree with you on everything but the tb. A new throttle body won't help you much unless you're running a ton of boost. There's a lot more out there that can give you more bang for your buck.

[underwood.conno]

Originally Posted by martial mustang

I'd have to agree with you on everything but the tb. A new throttle body won't help you much unless you're running a ton of boost. There's a lot more out there that can give you more bang for your buck.

this sounds pretty good. i am planing on getting a cia and a tuner also a pully kit. what other mods would u reccomend? and i have a exhaust but no headers? would i gain much hp from headers?

[martial mustang]

You all don't have strict emission test or anything in Texas, do you? If you don't, go for headers if you can afford them. I'm not going to get into the whole hp debate, you won't gain five million hp or anything, but they will give you pretty good bang for your buck. I've read around 15 hp, but those numbers are from vendors, so they're probably high, but again, not getting into it. Gears and a t-lock will give you good effects. They won't add hp or torque, but you will put the power to the ground much better and get into the power band faster.

[Markstang690]

Originally Posted by martial mustang

You all don't have strict emission test or anything in Texas, do you? If you don't, go for headers if you can afford them. I'm not going to get into the whole hp debate, you won't gain five million hp or anything, but they will give you pretty good bang for your buck. I've read around 15 hp, but those numbers are from vendors, so they're probably high, but again, not getting into it. Gears and a t-lock will give you good effects. They won't add hp or torque, but you will put the power to the ground much better and get into the power band faster.

i generally read what vendors say then half it and that'll still be being generous hahaha

[martial mustang]

Originally Posted by Markstang690

i generally read what vendors say then half it and that'll still be being generous hahaha

Yes, I do the same. But, there will always be the argument of "How much hp will such and such add?" Some will take the vendor's numbers and double it, others like us half it, and some say nothing you do will add half a horse. The only way to know is the dyno.

[Markstang690]

buncha pessimistic jerks arent we hahaha