Depends on the intake, some require it to be tuned, like the Steeda, but others, like the AirRaid do not. Although, it does certainly help.
Dumbarse question of the day
I've been reading a lot of the catback system reviews on the board and I'm thinking about doing something in that direction. Then I finally figured out what CAI referred to so I'm thinking about that as well.
So the dumb question, I have a Harley and doing a high flow air cleaner and exhaust is called a Stage 1 upgrade. When you do a stage 1 you have to get the computer reflashed or add a piggyback fuel management system or the bike runs to lean. Does doing this to a car require the same thing? I'm not really looking for more power, just a different sound. I don't want to get a tune if I don't have to.
So the dumb question, I have a Harley and doing a high flow air cleaner and exhaust is called a Stage 1 upgrade. When you do a stage 1 you have to get the computer reflashed or add a piggyback fuel management system or the bike runs to lean. Does doing this to a car require the same thing? I'm not really looking for more power, just a different sound. I don't want to get a tune if I don't have to.
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That's not a stupid question, although the information is definitely there if you look deep enough. So far, there is only one CAI available for the 3.7l that requires a tune, which is the Steeda CAI. All the othrs do not require a tune.
The primary reason they do not require a tune is due to the fact that the CAI's do not increase the throttle body width; they simply remove the resctrictions created by the stock airbox and piping and free up some restricted hp/tq.
The primary reason they do not require a tune is due to the fact that the CAI's do not increase the throttle body width; they simply remove the resctrictions created by the stock airbox and piping and free up some restricted hp/tq.
As for retuning, check out some of the package deals at American Muscle.
CAI's with retuner kits, and best of all, free professionally coded BAMA tunes for life.
2011-2012+ Mustang Cold Air Intakes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
2011 Mustang 3.7L V6 - Cold Air Intake & Bama Custom Tune Dyno Results - YouTube
CAI's with retuner kits, and best of all, free professionally coded BAMA tunes for life.
2011-2012+ Mustang Cold Air Intakes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
2011 Mustang 3.7L V6 - Cold Air Intake & Bama Custom Tune Dyno Results - YouTube
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