Zachhauser
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Looking to put a Cold Air Intake in my 2018. As of right now I am leaning towards the Roush. I would like to hear any opinions on the CAI's available.
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Other than looks, I don't think a cold air intake does much for these.
I recently installed the Roush CAI on my 2017 and am very happy with it. Intakes are fun as long as you're realistic about the expectations. There are minimal (if any) performance gains, and nothing you're going to feel by the seat of your pants. However, the sound is improved, and it's fun hearing the turbos spool up. The Roush intake with a BOV VTA mod will definitely put a smile on your face.
Ruger
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I have a 2011 GEN1 with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8. It had what I thought was an inordinate throttle lag when going from a normal throttle opening to wide open. I experienced it most often when passing. I decided on an AIRAID intake after a helpfully revealing conversation with an AIRAID tech about how they design and engineer their intakes.
While installing the AIRAID I noted that the factory intake snorkel was poorly designed and had lots of design features that unnecessarily and peculiarly would introduce chaotic turbulence into the air. I smoothed out those features for the same reason one gets a multi-radius valve job. Then I installed another air intake path to the airbox because the factory snorkel was a much, much smaller diameter than the intake hose that runs from the airbox to the engine. Lastly, I asked AIRAID to send me a second length of rubber gasket to completely seal the airbox against the underside of the hood. They were very obliging and didn't charge me for it.
The result has been quite good. Most of the throttle lag was eliminated. Whether it was the intake, my smoothing work on the factory intake snorkel, or the installation of a second path for air into the airbox I don't know because I did it all at once.
While installing the AIRAID I noted that the factory intake snorkel was poorly designed and had lots of design features that unnecessarily and peculiarly would introduce chaotic turbulence into the air. I smoothed out those features for the same reason one gets a multi-radius valve job. Then I installed another air intake path to the airbox because the factory snorkel was a much, much smaller diameter than the intake hose that runs from the airbox to the engine. Lastly, I asked AIRAID to send me a second length of rubber gasket to completely seal the airbox against the underside of the hood. They were very obliging and didn't charge me for it.
The result has been quite good. Most of the throttle lag was eliminated. Whether it was the intake, my smoothing work on the factory intake snorkel, or the installation of a second path for air into the airbox I don't know because I did it all at once.
DFWBraaaptor
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Interested as well. I want as much spoiling and sound as possible. Without shelling out almost a grand for an afe. I think I’ve researched for a few days and still can’t pull the trigger.
Which one is the super raptor?
Tactical Bulldog
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just ordered the Magnum FORCE Stage-2 'Super Raptor' Dual 3-1/2" Cold Air Intake System w/Pro 5R Filter Media yesterday. Hoping to get it in by Friday for a weekend install. Check out my thread a few down from this one titled " cold air intake? " Just was inquiring about the same thing. It is on sale right now for 700 usually 827.
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