Okay, the deeper I dig and the more I search threads online, the more CAI options I find!

Anyone do a comparison of ALL of the currently available options to determine which CAI is the performance king?

Here's my running list of CAI kits available:

1. C&L
2. JLT
3. Steeda
4. AEM - brute force
5. MMR
6. K&N
7. Injen Power-Flow
8. S&B
9. Airaid

I don't really have a preference other than wanting good quality and best performance advantage. Price doesn't matter, they're all within a decent range of a couple hundred dollars from one another. I already have an SCT tuner unit as well, so that's not a factor.

One thing I will say is that I'd really be curious about locating the air snorkel somewhere cooler than the engine compartment, or if that's not possible on an '07, what about a duct from down below that pushes the cold air up into the filter? Not going to remove a headlight, so don't say it.

Thanks for your help, guys. Really appreciate the guidance.


Performance Mods already on the car (mine's an '07 GT w/MT):

• Pro 5.0 Short shift kit - I don't like it, pretty notchy
• GT-500 pedals
• 18” Bullitt Wheels deep dish
• Nitto NT555 tires (265/35/18 Front and 285/35/18 Rear)
• Ford Racing Front Chin Spoiler and Deck Lid Trim Panel
• Boss Front Fog Light Grill
• Ceramic Coated Bassani Longtube Headers
• Bassani High Flow Cat X-Pipe
• Bassani Catback Exhaust System
• Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
• Centerforce DF Clutch
• Ford FR500 Racing Suspension Package (shocks/springs/sway bars)
• Ford Racing 373 Rear Gears
• SCT Custom Tune
• BMR Extreme Subframe Connectors
• Steeda Strut Tower Brace
• PowerStop F&R Double Crossdrilled & Slotted Rotors Cadium Plated w/Hawk HPS pads