Roush cold air installed

[Gims04]

I am looking into getting a CAI on my ranger, specifically the ROUSH. But I was curious about some things before I take the plunge.
1. What is the real difference between the factory and AM filter? The location doesn't change so what benefits does the conical filter and new flow tube have?
2. Is the price to benefit ratio worth it?

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[Frenchy]

I am looking into getting a CAI on my ranger, specifically the ROUSH. But I was curious about some things before I take the plunge.
1. What is the real difference between the factory and AM filter? The location doesn't change so what benefits does the conical filter and new flow tube have?
2. Is the price to benefit ratio worth it?

To my understanding(not much experience with this particular kit but want as well) the biggest difference is the filter material. Similar to the cotton gauze of K&N it will allow more air flow compared to the stock paper filter. Unlike K&N you dont need a special cleaning agent to clean the filter and you dont use any oil. For performance you will get a small gain but you also dont have to replace the filter every other oil change. Now there are those on here that dont believe in the kit and feel that it is a waist but to each thier own. What I really like about the kit is you keep the lower part of the factory intake box and that will allow you to run the Safari Snorkel if you want to go offroad and want a cold air intake. That is my input. Perhaps someone else will have some better input on this.

 

[RangerMarc]

With the kit you are getting a K&N filter and the filter sits in the air box at a slant so it allows for a larger filter to fit in the air box. You can decide if adding a K&N filter is a benefit to you. Also the kit does come with a new flow tube and the flow tube is a larger diameter and smoother inside than the original so I would think this is a benefit as well but have no dyno numbers to prove it. Whether something is "worth" it is totally up to you to decide as it is your money and you decide how it is best spent. Like with any other purchase do your research and make decisions based on what you want.

 

[Frenchy]

With the kit you are getting a K&N filter and the filter sits in the air box at a slant so it allows for a larger filter to fit in the air box. You can decide if adding a K&N filter is a benefit to you. Also the kit does come with a new flow tube and the flow tube is a larger diameter and smoother inside than the original so I would think this is a benefit as well but have no dyno numbers to prove it. Whether something is "worth" it is totally up to you to decide as it is your money and you decide how it is best spent. Like with any other purchase do your research and make decisions based on what you want.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure Roush does not use the K&N air filters. They even state that when washing it you do not have to read oil it. K&N you do have to re-oil. Do you have a box that the filter was in?

 

[RangerMarc]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure Roush does not use the K&N air filters. They even state that when washing it you do not have to read oil it. K&N you do have to re-oil. Do you have a box that the filter was in?

Seems Frenchy is correct here its not an actual K&N filter.
I stand corrected...
Thanks Frenchy.!

I don't have a box for the filter as I remember it was in a plastic bag inside the box with the rest of the kit...

 

[Big Blue]

Shots fired lol

Now play nice, he has a ROUSH CIA in his truck. It must go faster.

 

[Gims04]

Seems Frenchy is correct here its not an actual K&N filter.
I stand corrected...
Thanks Frenchy.!

I don't have a box for the filter as I remember it was in a plastic bag inside the box with the rest of the kit...

I was going to ask about that but felt stupid. Thank you Frenchy and RangerMarc. Going to go ahead and buy the kit.

 

[Polar Bear]

You won't necessarily notice the 'growl' (more of a whoosh and whistle, so to speak) unless you change out the charge pipes too. I added the Roush CIA and the AFE hot and cold pipes. I do hear all the turbo/air noises on acceleration now. Even under light load.

 

[Saracino23]

I installed the Roush CAI. It fits like factory,

but I absolutely cannot tell a difference between stock and Roush. Both in performance and in sound. I was really expecting to be able to hear a difference but I can’t.I’ve purchased other brands on other models of cars and could really hear a difference at least. I’m sure it is because it is still enclosed in a sealed air box, thus not allowing for much noises to be heard.

 

[ryyck]

I put on the Roush CAI...I noticed a big difference.
I'm old, blind, not so mechanically inclined...and it worked perfectly.

I had to borrow the 7 mm socket from my neighbor. I really don't have many tools.

 

[ryyck]

I did get the MagnaFlo cat back installed previously...air in...exhaust out.

Guys on this forum explained this to me. Very beneficial information. It takes both halves to make a whole change. Until the CAI was installed (took 8 months to get one), the effort was not realized.

 

[Bsenecal]

I did get the MagnaFlo cat back installed previously...air in...exhaust out.

Guys on this forum explained this to me. Very beneficial information. It takes both halves to make a whole change. Until the CAI was installed (took 8 months to get one), the effort was not realized.

Thanks for the info. My previous experience with my Focus ST was the same as in I did a tune, CAI and exhaust and the combination completely changed the car in a very positive way.
I have already installed the AWE cat back on my Ranger and am VERY impressed with the sound and difference in throttle response. I am waiting to hear from more of you before I choose between the several choices out there.
Brian

 

[Whiskeybilt]

I did get the MagnaFlo cat back installed previously...air in...exhaust out.

Guys on this forum explained this to me. Very beneficial information. It takes both halves to make a whole change. Until the CAI was installed (took 8 months to get one), the effort was not realized.

Suck, squeeze, bang, blow. The formula really hasn't changed since the first engine. Just the technology.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Suck, squeeze, bang, blow. The formula really hasn't changed since the first engine. Just the technology.

I had never heard that explanation until recently and while it made me laugh it is very accurate.

Repeat after me - suck, squeeze, bang, blow

 

[Apples]

If you look around the net, you'll find the figure for upgrading the exhaust, and the intake. Roush doesn't give you any data on their cool air intake, as it were. This said, the guys at TFL did test it. As I recall, it was 5 HP to the rear wheels. Not significant, but there nonetheless.

The exhaust system doesn't do much by itself. Borla says 12 HP to the rear wheel, but you should be able to tell the difference, unless you have a dead butt!

With Ford's Performance tune (or anyone else's I suspect), the gain by adding both should be evident on the dyno. Again, I refer to TFL.

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