Rousch CAI or ?

[Armageddon Turbo]

Roush makes a good kit. So does JDM.

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[Bikeman315]

Not to be snarky, while you're reading for 5 years. For more than 5 years have been using and installing, K&N filters. Using that as a reference, cause all these have K&N dna.

What's new, is the box and ram tube, of course. A simple carburetor and intake benefit with the K&N designs.

Do they blow the rear tires off no, is there a seat of the pants & noticeable throttle response absolutely.

50 bucks, have no idea what is available. Unless you're referring to a K&N drop in replacement over a stock paper element.

I will wager that exhaust system mods. That I'm picking up on, as the alternative here. Will not be as cost affective. Considering the labor and installation cost, when adding parts for the owner.
Nothing also @ 1k CIA & tune, produces 25hp RW, 18lb torque, owner installed, becomes pretty inviting.

No you're not being snarky. You bought a product and your happy with the results. No issue there. No one is saying a non tune CAI is bad or does nothing. As they say your mileage may vary. Some cars may react differently to a CAI maybe even a difference by brand. My comment really concerned the OP's direct request. Since this could be his only performance upgrade for the year, I felt his money might be best spent elsewhere.

Many also say that the 18+ intake box is excellent and that all you need is a hi-flow drop in filter. Again, opinion. One think is for sure. The Roush box looks really cool.

 

[Goterr0r]

I was an early adopter to the 2018 platform. When i first bought the car, we didn't have the aftermarket we have now on the Gen 3 motors. The Roush kit was the only closed box option at the time so its what i went with. It paired with a Velessa Tech big mouth is a good combo. It is large and takes up space under the hood and looks fine with the engine cover removed. If i knew back then what we know now, i likely would have just left the stock air box in with an upgraded filter. If you want more looks under the hood, the Roush is great, but don't expect much more out of it than you have now. Also, the 18+ Roush intake does not have the MAF insert. Its stock diameter and doesn't need a tune. It does work fine tuned though. I've been running Lund's e85 tune for 50,000 miles without a hiccup. Hope that helps you.

 

[AZ18yote]

18+ keep OEM intake and add a drop in, unless doing it purely for looks and not performance. Flows efficiently, keeps iats down and smooth maf. Previous years were a different story.

Tuning for e85 on this platform is by far the best bang for your buck.

 

[20ducks]

For a tune, is that something I get from a local dude or on-line or .....?

 

[AZ18yote]

For a tune, is that something I get from a local dude or on-line or .....?

I would go with the experts. Certain places have it down to a science / art. Even though it would be via email I would still recommend AED, Lund or PBD. Unless you are local to any of them then dyno tune. You can try a random local shop but definitely do your research on them.

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