2010 Mustang GT CAI System

We are proud to announce the availability of C&L's complete air intake upgrade for the 2010 Mustang GT. This system facilitates the features of the factory "cold air" induction feed as well as the noise transmission tube, which transmits engine intake sound into the passenger cabin of the vehicle.

This upgrade package can be installed either "by itself" when ordered as a "no tune" system, or in conjunction with a performance computer re-calibration (using a Diablosport manufactured C&L Predator tuner), which enhances performance further through increased timing and revised throttle body mapping. At 1,137 CFM flow capacity, the C&L system flows 42% MORE than the factory (800 CFM) assembly. (Although the original 2010 "cold air" intake has been promoted as a factory performance item, testing has shown that there is still room for improvement.) Patent Pending.

Installation of our new system will not only transform the sound of the vehicle, giving it a much more throaty sound, but also provide a worthwhile performance improvement as well. Please read on for a detailed description of the benefits that this package, as well as detailed dyno graphs for all of the available configurations.

Also note that in addition to a separate torque chart, the air/fuel ratio and timing levels are provided from these runs as well, so that you can see that this improvement was achieved with the factory timing level of 27 degrees in the upper RPM's and with a safe air/fuel ratio. This is accomplished by utilizing a "no tune" insert that slips inside of the mass airflow housing. The diameter of the mass airflow housing is precisely optimized to deliver the best signal to the computer to ensure maximum performance. Because this diameter is slightly smaller than the "tune required" configuration, the total airflow capacity is slightly less (see supplied flow charts). Even with this "restriction" in place, the no-tune version of our 2010 assembly still flows better than the BEST flowing "tune required" assemblies sold for the 2005-2009 Mustang GT models.

The "no tune" calibration insert (left) allows the C&L 2010 intake upgrade to be used without a computer re-tune, delivering an ideal air/fuel ratio and having little effect on the total airflow capacity of the system. (See flow charts and dyno results in detailed images)

This "no tune" configuration is ideal for someone who is looking to improve both the sound and the performance of their vehicle without the added expense of tuning. The disadvantage to running a "no tune" intake (versus using computer tuning) is that you do not receive the crisp revised throttle response that the tune delivers, and you will not have as many options available to you in the future if you decide to perform further modifications that require computer tuning adjustments. You can always purchase the "no tune" version first and then purchase the tuning support at a later date. Just be sure that you remove the "no tune" insert from the mass airflow housing when you load the appropriate programming into the computer.

For those looking to completely transform the behavior of their 2010 Mustang GT, we offer a complete package which includes both our air intake upgrade and an optimized tuning solution utilizing the CL7140 Diablosport Predator. The operating system of this programmer is pre-loaded with over 250 C&L intake specific tunes, which covers ALL 2005-2010 Mustang GT, V6, GT500, Shelby and Bullitt model vehicles. If you purchase the standard U7141 Diablosport Predator tuner (or another competing brand), you will have to load a custom into the programmer for proper tuning support for the C&L upgrade air intake assembly.

As you can see from the supplied dyno charts below, peak power is increased between 14 to 15 rear wheel horsepower throughout the entire upper RPM range. In fact, the improvement over stock is never less than 12 rear wheel HP from 4,250 RPM all the way to redline. With tuning, the throttle response is instantaneous, and the vehicle behaves as if it has a cable actuated throttle, rather than the (sometimes noticeable) lag that occurs with the factory programming for the drive-by-wire throttle body system. The additional 4-5 HP gained through tuning is the result of increasing the maximum timing level to 30 degrees at wide open throttle. This is an appropriate level for 91 octane fuel, although some tuners like to go even higher.

Below you will find dyno charts for the "no tune" required version of this 2010 air intake upgrade. Testing has shown that with this system and no other changes, a solid gain of 10 rear wheel horsepower is achieved. Peak power increased from 274.12 to 284.25.