CAI v/s Factory Setup... looks the same?

beach · 08-04-2002, 02:58 PM

I was just looking at my old air silencer, and thinking, is there really that much difference between the factory setup on a 4.6L and a CAI? I mean, the stock silencer extends out into the fenderwell doesn't it? Looks like the same path to me...

And I have a question...

I'm thinking about adding NOS to my stang, being that I can NOT afford a supercharger until maybe Jan or Feb 03. Does anyone have any suggestions for a all-in-one NOS kit that I can install myself in my garage? Also, what happens when the NOS runs out? Where do I go to refill it? A pro shop type place?

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 08:25 PM

I've seen 75HP max be fine on stock engines, I know some people go higher than that, but I would think it would be risky.... As long as you stay at no more than 75 you should be able to keep your pistons in one piece...

As far as the CAI vs. Stock... I think some of the CAI fit into the fender and have an open tip... I know on mine, I can not use the factory box and filter or my engine will suffocate. Once I put on the new MAF/TA/Underdrives, the factory box made the car run like crap.. When it's open it's fine though... I just allow the hood to dump right on top of the K/N...

I've never had spray though, just had friends that have..... they ran 125-300HPshots, but they also had forged everything...

beach · 08-04-2002, 08:31 PM

ah ok thanks for telling me... don't wanna blow up my engine heh. 75hp sounds nice.

couple more questions. what makes a steeda stang a steeda stang? steeda performance parts? stickers? also, will a supercharger fit under a stock 2000 hood?

thanks for lettin me tap your knowledge base

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 10:28 PM

Two ways I know of

Let them modify and serialize there in their shop

--or--

http://www.steeda.com/PR/Mustang/winners/winners.htm

These are the only two "real" ways I know of, otherwise they are replicas... Mine is still a replica, I do not have either serial tag. I have all my specs into Steeda, awaiting to win the monthly contest.............

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 10:33 PM

As far as the charger fitting under a stock hood....

Most of the kits do..... not all, like if you go buy a Weiand 8-71 Blower , then yeah you will have to start cutting holes in your hood..........

Most places like Kenne Belle, ATI, Vortech, Paxton, Eaton all have kits that fit under factory hoods. The best thing to do would be to ask others in here with those particular mods, I do not have one.

beach · 08-04-2002, 10:49 PM

Dude, if I could put one of those hi-rise blowers and scoops with the butterfly discs on my engine, I'd be all over it. I think that is saweet lookin!

One of these....

They only work on non-fuel injected carbs right?

98SteedaGT · 08-05-2002, 08:37 AM

I think they make that design in a fuel injected varitey. The prostock and nitro dragsters are fuel injected for the most part, I'm sure there may be some Carb's on some... But for the most part I've seen them highly fuel injected..... I watched a demo of much fuel a normal 24 lb/hr injector does, then how much a NitroCar's injectors do... man you wouldn't believe how much there is, it's like a water hose.......

They go like gallons/foot of that fuel

blue00gt · 08-05-2002, 03:43 PM

There was a 4.6 with a 6-71 roots blower sticking out of the hood with a scoop in MM&FF a while back. They had to fabricate a custom manifold and a bunch of other stuff to do it, though.

08-04-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
beach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida Posts: 65	CAI v/s Factory Setup... looks the same? I was just looking at my old air silencer, and thinking, is there really that much difference between the factory setup on a 4.6L and a CAI? I mean, the stock silencer extends out into the fenderwell doesn't it? Looks like the same path to me... And I have a question... I'm thinking about adding NOS to my stang, being that I can NOT afford a supercharger until maybe Jan or Feb 03. Does anyone have any suggestions for a all-in-one NOS kit that I can install myself in my garage? Also, what happens when the NOS runs out? Where do I go to refill it? A pro shop type place? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Automatic MAC Pro Chamber 2 Chamber Flowmasters K&N Air Filter Silencer Removed Last edited by beach; 08-04-2002 at 03:03 PM..

08-04-2002, 08:25 PM	#2
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I've seen 75HP max be fine on stock engines, I know some people go higher than that, but I would think it would be risky.... As long as you stay at no more than 75 you should be able to keep your pistons in one piece... As far as the CAI vs. Stock... I think some of the CAI fit into the fender and have an open tip... I know on mine, I can not use the factory box and filter or my engine will suffocate. Once I put on the new MAF/TA/Underdrives, the factory box made the car run like crap.. When it's open it's fine though... I just allow the hood to dump right on top of the K/N... I've never had spray though, just had friends that have..... they ran 125-300HPshots, but they also had forged everything... __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-04-2002, 08:31 PM	#3
beach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida Posts: 65	ah ok thanks for telling me... don't wanna blow up my engine heh. 75hp sounds nice. couple more questions. what makes a steeda stang a steeda stang? steeda performance parts? stickers? also, will a supercharger fit under a stock 2000 hood? thanks for lettin me tap your knowledge base __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Automatic MAC Pro Chamber 2 Chamber Flowmasters K&N Air Filter Silencer Removed

08-04-2002, 10:28 PM	#4
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Two ways I know of Let them modify and serialize there in their shop --or-- http://www.steeda.com/PR/Mustang/winners/winners.htm These are the only two "real" ways I know of, otherwise they are replicas... Mine is still a replica, I do not have either serial tag. I have all my specs into Steeda, awaiting to win the monthly contest............. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-04-2002, 10:33 PM	#5
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	As far as the charger fitting under a stock hood.... Most of the kits do..... not all, like if you go buy a Weiand 8-71 Blower , then yeah you will have to start cutting holes in your hood.......... Most places like Kenne Belle, ATI, Vortech, Paxton, Eaton all have kits that fit under factory hoods. The best thing to do would be to ask others in here with those particular mods, I do not have one. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-04-2002, 10:49 PM	#6
beach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida Posts: 65	Dude, if I could put one of those hi-rise blowers and scoops with the butterfly discs on my engine, I'd be all over it. I think that is saweet lookin! One of these.... They only work on non-fuel injected carbs right? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Automatic MAC Pro Chamber 2 Chamber Flowmasters K&N Air Filter Silencer Removed

08-05-2002, 08:37 AM	#7
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I think they make that design in a fuel injected varitey. The prostock and nitro dragsters are fuel injected for the most part, I'm sure there may be some Carb's on some... But for the most part I've seen them highly fuel injected..... I watched a demo of much fuel a normal 24 lb/hr injector does, then how much a NitroCar's injectors do... man you wouldn't believe how much there is, it's like a water hose....... They go like gallons/foot of that fuel __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-05-2002, 03:43 PM	#8
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	There was a 4.6 with a 6-71 roots blower sticking out of the hood with a scoop in MM&FF a while back. They had to fabricate a custom manifold and a bunch of other stuff to do it, though. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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