Why is a Tune Required with Mustang Cold Air Intakes? Guide Install and Comparison

We'll compare two cold air intakes for the Ford Mustang GT, and see why the ones that require a tune offer more horsepower, torque, and performance.

[JuanIslands]

I see, thank you for that. Straight to the point!

[kevintownsend]

only problem is mode 9 data will show that you have had the factory tune altered and will void your power train warranty even if you return it to stock it records that it has been flashed and that memory is permanent.

[nismofury]

Yes you do. Maybe not on a stock stang cuz it already has a factory CAI but on a challenger or any hemi just a CAI makes a big difference.

[ELKINKNIGHT]

Most tuners have the option to tune back to factory settings if you need to do that

[goku]

@UGAallDAY11 STEEDA has a great Cold Air Intake. I have their exhaust on my 06 Mustang GT. Good Luck

I use k&n on my gt, about a 8-10 hp difference

[Robert-ksyx]

So installing my jlt 3 cai will cause my car to die like it does when I crank it

[shredkorn]

I needed a tune my car would stutter and die on the spot with an airraid cai. I tuned it today with bama tuner and oh what a difference. stupid fast.

[MartialDuartist]

How do you "tune" an Intake??

[ironman]

he didnt advertise a tuner he just said if you buy a large intake you need a tune...obviously you dont know much about cars because thats a pretty basic concept anytime you go over factory measuring you should probably tune

[ecec]

bigger mean more air coming in and burn more fuel, which it burn more than 100% fuel, that why you need to tune more fuel

[ryzo]

can you ever Tune back to stock tuning with that CAI installed..for dealer maintenance and possible warranty issues?


Thanks for your help

[shredkorn]

I believe newer cars won't even run ata all without a tune.

[sabufinisher]

i'm getting an AFE cai for my charger r/t and for now i'm not thinking for a tune. will it effect anything?

[AlexGtheOG]

If I were to get a CAI and tune for my 2011 v6 should I install some bigger lb/hr fuel injectors?

[UGAallDAY]

i have a 1998 ford mustang v6 and wat cold air intake would fit it and give me way more horsepower and torque?

[SFBay]

@NaZzZ32 cai's will yield around 7-10 hp

[laptophx]

they would have to prove that the CAI is the cause of the issue. so if your slave cylinder craps out... its obviously not your CAI's fault, thus they wouldn't be able to void the warranty.

[BeardedForever]

Intakes are a waste of money. The throttle body is the bottleneck and no aftermarket intake can change that. The tune is what's gaining you HP, unless the stock intake is restrictive.

[PhoenixZong]

@UGAallDAY11 ...you wont get "WAY" more horsepower and torque from any coi