[fernyinkbassist]

So I have a 2013 v6 mustang and as a first mod I want to get the BAMA tuner, and I was thinking about getting the Airaid CAI at the same time.
What I want to know is if there is a noticeable difference in launch with the CAI or not.
So basically tune only vs. tune+CAI
Worth it to get the CAI immediately? Or it can wait?

 

[zealot11]

I have a 2013 manual v6 with the 93Performance tune and Airaid CAI.. I would recommend getting them both at the same time.. u will get a noticeable amount of throttle response and horsepower.. the Airaid also sounds amazing when u get on it.. if u have an automatic i believe u will get even more of a noticeable difference than my manual

 

[AMDanBailer]

So I have a 2013 v6 mustang and as a first mod I want to get the BAMA tuner, and I was thinking about getting the Airaid CAI at the same time.
What I want to know is if there is a noticeable difference in launch with the CAI or not.
So basically tune only vs. tune+CAI
Worth it to get the CAI immediately? Or it can wait?

I have a 2013 manual v6 with the 93Performance tune and Airaid CAI.. I would recommend getting them both at the same time.. u will get a noticeable amount of throttle response and horsepower.. the Airaid also sounds amazing when u get on it.. if u have an automatic i believe u will get even more of a noticeable difference than my manual

^That's great advice!

I would recommend going with both the CAI and Bama custom tuner at the same time. The mods both compliment each other greatly and you'll notice a big difference in a few different departments! Power, torque, acceleration, drive ability, gas mileage, throttle response, shift points (if auto), engine noise and much more.

For every Bama Tune we ask you 19 questions about your specific Mustang, including your unique mods and style of driving. This info helps us write custom tunes from the ground-up for your Mustang's mods that will give you the most horsepower that we can safely deliver. We're also constantly developing our tunes! Between our 14 different Project Mustangs and tons of street/track and dyno testing (on our in-house Dynojet 224xLC), we're looking for any minor tweaks to be made that can benefit you guys.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions or need some assistance in the near future!

-Dan

 

[RodgerJerney]

Ferny, this is one of those rare instances that you can believe the "hype". It is all TRUE. Roads are finally dry. I took "Ol Black and Blue" out for a spin a while ago. So much fun, still impressive.

 

[MustangInTexas]

Something to keep in mind... on the V6, you get a $90 price break when you buy the combo Bama tuner and the Airaid together from AM. BTW, the combo does work really nicely together and the sound from the CAI is awesome when you accelerate. IDK how the CAI works alone as I installed both at the same time.

When you get your post count over 50, PM Dan and he'll send you a super secret discount code. geek.gif

 

[AMDanBailer]

Something to keep in mind... on the V6, you get a $90 price break when you buy the combo Bama tuner and the Airaid together from AM. BTW, the combo does work really nicely together and the sound from the CAI is awesome when you accelerate. IDK how the CAI works alone as I installed both at the same time.

When you get your post count over 50, PM Dan and he'll send you a super secret discount code. geek.gif

^ Great point! Definitely hit me up when you hit 50 post and I'll hook you up.

-Dan

 

[KonaV6]

So I have a 2013 v6 mustang and as a first mod I want to get the BAMA tuner, and I was thinking about getting the Airaid CAI at the same time.
What I want to know is if there is a noticeable difference in launch with the CAI or not.
So basically tune only vs. tune+CAI
Worth it to get the CAI immediately? Or it can wait?

I bought just the AirRaid CAI 1st for my 2012 V6 2.73 MT6. I could tell a difference in the higher RPM range. I just got my tuner this weekend and loaded up the 93H and could tell a significant difference in torque from lower to mid range, where it lacks with the 2.73. It also increased the driveability for day to day driving by a significant margin. (doesn't bog at lower rpms, throttle response increased, smoother shifts also due to less bogging in between) Both would be the best. If I had to do it again, I'd get the tuner before the CAI. You won't notice a significant change in the launch unless you get steeper gears and more grip due to our lack of low end torque.

 

[Jazzcat]

^That's great advice!

I would recommend going with both the CAI and Bama custom tuner at the same time.

How would you compare the steeda and airRaid CAIs individually with your tune? Is the steeda CAI nicer sounding and better performance?

 

[zealot11]

Im pretty certain that other CAI brands wont be much different if at all

 

[AMDanBailer]

How would you compare the steeda and airRaid CAIs individually with your tune? Is the steeda CAI nicer sounding and better performance?

Both of the intakes you mentioned are great and will definitely do the trick. They're two of the best intakes you can possibly get for your Mustang! I have a Carbon Fiber Airaid intake on my 2011 GT and absolutely love it. It looks great and added a ton of performance and engine noise!

You really can't go wrong! All of the intake are going to sound similar and make within a few horsepower of each other. So go with whatever intake you think looks the best!

Hope this helps!

-Dan

 

[GoddessNyx]

I have the BBK intake and use BAMA for tune and run a hybrid tune. I just got the gears changed out from 2.73s to 3.73s and have to wait to get a new drive shaft because mine is a bad one. I like the set up I have

 

[Pete_Rockett]

I switched from Airaid with MPT tune to Steeda with MPT tune and got 34 ft/lbs at 3000 rpm and 8 more horsepower across the powerband. I can post the dyno results tomorrow.


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[pmr2000]

You can get about 8hp from a good CAI, or 8hp from running 93, or 12hp from tune alone. If you combine the CAI and tune expect about 17hp.

Definitely better response but don't expect earth shattering results less than 10% gain on a 300hp car, there's plenty there to begin with.

 

[tjys]

Get 3.73 gears first. Once you realize how the car launches then you'll know what you want for a tune.

 

[12PPGB]

CAI is not necessary

Mustang Chief Engineer Dave Pericak has stated that you ARE NOT GOING TO SEE ANY BENEFITS from a CAI other than show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LXYK4rR7Sw
watch the interview with Jay Leno about 5 minutes in. He is talking about the Boss 302, which is moving a lot more air than the V6 3.7. The V6 uses the same air filter element which flows far in excess of what the engine demands.hot.gif If you want the sound or the appearance, great, spend the extra$. But there is no airflow increase because the stock filter is not restricted in the first place. If you go to the strip, and want the sound, take the element out altogether and leave the top off. How many drag cars have an air filter???

 

[pmr2000]

That's not what AM and K&N CAI dyno's show!

If the filter has more surface area and higher cfm rating vs stock then stock is restrictive in that sense.

 

[KonaV6]

That's not what AM and K&N CAI dyno's show!

If the filter has more surface area and higher cfm rating vs stock then stock is restrictive in that sense.

Exactly, AMs Dyno video comparing 87 Oct Stock vs 93 Oct Stock vs CAI 93 and CAI + Tune 93. There was a few HP difference at peak between the CAI and just the Tune (Around 12-15whp). It increased a few HP at peak with both (18ishwhp/20ishtq). The BIG difference is the power produced throughout the band with the Tuner, which I can definitely feel since I got tuned. So there are gains with just a CAI, may not be much but they're there. The gentleman in the video was assuming stock, which the PCM is what doesn't allow the extra gains, not the filter itself.

Some folks just need to research a little further before posting.:deadhorse:

 

[12PPGB]

Sorry, but you are incorrect

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If CFM were the ultimate, pull the filter altogether.

Oh, then you get no more clean FILTERED air. The efficiencies of the filter to trap particles AND flow air is a totally different metric than just CFM. K&N is one of worst at efficiencies when it is freshly cleaned or new, and they ALWAYS show their numbers with a new filter.

There are TONS of studies on this, but believe whatever you wish.

 

[pmr2000]

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If CFM were the ultimate, pull the filter altogether.

Oh, then you get no more clean FILTERED air. The efficiencies of the filter to trap particles AND flow air is a totally different metric than just CFM. K&N is one of worst at efficiencies when it is freshly cleaned or new, and they ALWAYS show their numbers with a new filter.

There are TONS of studies on this, but believe whatever you wish.

Before you tell people they are WRONG you should read carefully and stay on topic.

I did not say K&N is the best at filtering all I said was AM and K&N dyno runs show a few HP from CAI's alone.

Everyone loves to knock K&N and there are plenty of internet studies most with questionable credentials. All I can say is that Ford Racing's rebadges the K&N drop in for the new 5.0 and 3.7 so either Ford has bad engineers or its a decent product, but not the topic of this post.

 

[KonaV6]

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If CFM were the ultimate, pull the filter altogether.

Oh, then you get no more clean FILTERED air. The efficiencies of the filter to trap particles AND flow air is a totally different metric than just CFM. K&N is one of worst at efficiencies when it is freshly cleaned or new, and they ALWAYS show their numbers with a new filter.

There are TONS of studies on this, but believe whatever you wish.

When was CFM mentioned and which filter worked best again? Exactly, we were talking strictly about gains via just a CAI or tuner and both. Read the post next time, then chime in when necessary.