GT500 JLT CAI, how well does it fit?

bkmagby · 07-21-2008, 03:34 PM

I waswondering if the JLT CAI for the GT500 rubs the strut tower brace or anywhere else? Has anyone using it had any fitment issues with it? I am seriously considering buying one, but I want to make sure that I wont have any rubbing or other fitment issues with it before I buy it. I like the way it looks and have heard that it makes good power but I want to make sure that it fits rightbefore I buy. There is nothing that I hate more than to buy an aftermarket part to improve my car, only for it to turn out to not fit or work correctly. It just leaves me filling like I cheapened my car rather than improving it.

Thanks for any info.

Mullens · 07-21-2008, 05:07 PM

I had some fitment issues when I first installed my JLT. Theresome installation tipsto make it a good fit. Once I knew how to install it, it fits like a glove. I read on another forumthat the latest carbon fiber pieces have a little more dip in them to accomodate the strut tower brace. The problem is that the enclosed instructions are not specific enough. I called JLT, and they helped me out. Jay is a super guy and goes out of his way to assist. That aside, it is the best CAI I have ever owned. I would definitely buy from them again.

cheftjpeck · 07-21-2008, 05:32 PM

I have heard and read the same thing mullens said. and Jay goes on the svt forum and is a very helpful person. I heard they have improved the dip as well as the heat shield for a better fit. If you like the look of it, you definitely can not go wrong with JLT at all...if you are interested I know a guy on the other forum that is selling his CHEAP...like $300...looks like new and has both the shields etc...he is selling his jsut because like some of us here he likes the look of the FRRP cai better....

Mullens · 07-21-2008, 05:53 PM

Yea it's Chuckstang on the SVT forums. It's in really good shape from the pics with a new red CF piece. (Maybe he'll take $200!)

bkmagby · 07-21-2008, 06:13 PM

Thanks guy's, but I need a Blue or Black Carbon Fiber tube since my car is White with Blue stripes.

Do you guys happen to know where I can find a link to the forum that you mentioned about the Carbon Fiber having more of dip in the new JLT intakes? I would like to read more about it.

Thanks.

Mullens · 07-21-2008, 06:22 PM

Here you go. Lots of info including Chuck's for sale post. Pay particular attention to Tucker's comments. That's JLT.

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/ind...howtopic=31082

bkmagby · 07-21-2008, 07:17 PM

Thanks Mullens!