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99Pony3.8 · 08-26-2002, 01:29 PM

OK, I have to set the record straight here. There is no way a CAI kit is giving 20 HP. You are lucky to get 5 HP without changing the MAS. I have seen the dyno results of the new Demolet kit and don't see how replacing the rubber tube after the MAS with a plastic pipe alone will add that much HP over their other CAI's. Its not mechanically possible. The kit is just like the MAC kit now, but plastic, and MAC only claims up to 5 HP. I'd like to see an independant, objective dyno test first before I would trust thier claims. CAI's are mostly eye candy attached to a K&N filter. Tests have proven the only part of the kit that improves HP is the K&N. The other stuff is just for looks.

GodStang - I have to disagree with you regarding a 99 or newer 3.8 beating an older GT. Yes, any car will lose HP after a great deal of wear, but the GT will still win. The GT has a ton of torque that a stock 3.8 can not touch. Usually a V-8 with the same HP numbers will still smoke a V-6 on torque alone. Any dragger will tell you it is torque that gets you off the line. I'd put my money on the GT.

08-26-2002, 01:29 PM	#28
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	OK, I have to set the record straight here. There is no way a CAI kit is giving 20 HP. You are lucky to get 5 HP without changing the MAS. I have seen the dyno results of the new Demolet kit and don't see how replacing the rubber tube after the MAS with a plastic pipe alone will add that much HP over their other CAI's. Its not mechanically possible. The kit is just like the MAC kit now, but plastic, and MAC only claims up to 5 HP. I'd like to see an independant, objective dyno test first before I would trust thier claims. CAI's are mostly eye candy attached to a K&N filter. Tests have proven the only part of the kit that improves HP is the K&N. The other stuff is just for looks. GodStang - I have to disagree with you regarding a 99 or newer 3.8 beating an older GT. Yes, any car will lose HP after a great deal of wear, but the GT will still win. The GT has a ton of torque that a stock 3.8 can not touch. Usually a V-8 with the same HP numbers will still smoke a V-6 on torque alone. Any dragger will tell you it is torque that gets you off the line. I'd put my money on the GT. __________________ 99 Mustang 3.8L, C&L mass-air system, GT dual exhust and rear bumper, Maximum Motorsports 4-point K frame brace, full length sub frame connectors and strut tower brace.