CAI and MAF

[raw.legacy]

i'm going to get the K&N 57 series probably on thursday (next paycheck ) and i was wondering if i was to add a mass air flow sensor at this time, would i get better performance than with just the intake? or should i just leave the MAF stock?
thanks a lot...

 

[Fox Fader]

I don't mean to burst your bubble on K&N, the choice is yours, but I'm not trading filtration for air flow.

 

[storlied]

Your MAF can handle much more than just the CAI. There's no need to upgrade unless you go forced induction.

 

[raw.legacy]

I don't mean to burst your bubble on K&N, the choice is yours, but I'm not trading filtration for air flow.

What kind of CAI would you recommend then? I've only read positive reviews for the k&n...

 

[storlied]

It's not so much the intake itself, K&N likes to over oil their filters.. which causes problems with the MAF (and can sometimes ruin the MAF) I use a dry cotton w/stainless steel mesh for mine.. after using K&N style filters.. had to replace my MAF.. engine runs a lot better now.
Also, K&N are ridiculously over priced because of their reputation... checkout MAC. That's what I have, even comes with a blue K&N style filter. www.macperformance.com or you can support our tuner by ordering from www.hensonperformance.com

 

[Fox Fader]

What kind of CAI would you recommend then? I've only read positive reviews for the k&n...

What storlied said

 

[raw.legacy]

ok... do you have an aftermarket CAI fox?

 

[Fox Fader]

ok... do you have an aftermarket CAI fox?

Not on these.

 

[raw.legacy]

Not on these.

i assume that means you've got one on a vehicle, right? what kind if you do?

 

[Fox Fader]

On my Miata I have a Monster Flow, it's a show/race car.
I just don't like Aftermarket filter that overflow anyway. Most let the engine get more air than it can use.

That's just my choice on a DD unless you can get in and tune for the extra air.

 

[wagoner2]

any suggestions for an 04 4.6 V8?

 

[raw.legacy]

On my Miata I have a Monster Flow, it's a show/race car.
I just don't like Aftermarket filter that overflow anyway. Most let the engine get more air than it can use.

That's just my choice on a DD unless you can get in and tune for the extra air.

what's a DD? and what would you recommend to tune the ex?