Table of Contents
Can you run a cold air intake without a tune WRX?
Pretty much every air intake on the market for WRX’s or STI’s will require a tune to ensure they work properly. We highly recommend COBB’s SF air intake or AEM’s cold air intake for the 2008+ WRX and STI.
Does Subaru make a cold air intake?
Cold air intakes are available for the Subaru models shown below. AEM cold air intake systems will add power and torque and they come with a limited lifetime warranty.
Is cold air intake worth it WRX?
It’s been proven time and time again that a /good/ (because there are bad ones) cold air intake is a good investment on anything stage 2 and up on both GD WRXs and STIs.
Do you need to tune your car after cold air intake WRX?
Registered. You don’t need a tune with an intake as long as it remains the same diameter as stock. To see any gains and keep the car at its utmost efficiency, a tune would be advised. In all likelyness, you won’t notice any difference at all except for a loud whooshing sound when you enter boost.
Do I need a tune for Cobb intake WRX?
The COBB Tuning SF Intake was designed to be easy to install without having to modify your car. This COBB SF Intake does not require additional tuning once installed. It is designed to work perfectly with the stock MAF sensor. Simply install and go!.
What is a short ram air intake?
The short ram air intake is a form of aftermarket air intake for automobiles with internal combustion engines. It replaces the OEM air intake with a short metal pipe and a conical air filter inside the engine bay. To counter intake heat problems, many short ram intakes include some form of heat shield.
Are cold air intakes really worth it?
To answer the question of whether a cold air intake system is ultimately worth it, the answer is yes. Even if you don’t notice the benefits, they are still present and are actively helping your car to run more efficiently.
Does cold air intake make a difference?
What’s more, not only does a cold air intake reduce the air temperature, but it also increases airflow. Cold air intakes remove the need for a box surrounding the air filter, and instead use large diameter intake tubes that are smoother, have less bends, and are often wider than the original factory versions.
What are the cons of a cold air intake?
The cold air intake does typically get denser air than the stock intake. However, since it is longer and more requires more complex routing, it is often more expensive. This increased complexity also leads to a more difficult and time-consuming installation.
Does a WRX exhaust need a tune?
a catback exhaust system DOES NOT REQUIRE A TUNE. however, a catback exhaust system is compatible with what most refer to as a “stage 1” tune.
Do you need a tune for headers WRX?
no, you don’t have to. You’ll see gains from just bolting them on the OTS map and you won’t hurt anything.
Do you need a tune after turbo inlet?
No need for a re-tune after the inlet (that is unless your stock one was pro-tuned with a ripped inlet). Also unless the cobb intake comes with a cold air box (I.E. filter is enclosed and the engine heat is blocked out) then don’t bother with a short ram air intake get a Cold Air Intake (CAI).
Do you need a tune for SPT intake?
There are a number of intakes out there that do require a tune for them to work properly (and safely). Fortunately, this does not apply to the SPT Intake because it was designed by Subaru to work correctly, and not need any custom calibration.
Do you need a tune for a Grimmspeed intake?
TUNING NOTE: Please note that a tune is required for this intake and it is not recommended to operate the vehicle without a proper tune.
Does Mishimoto intake require a tune?
Senior Member. If you have a chance to pick up a Mishimoto intake at a good price, then do it. If you like it without the tune then great. If not, you can resell it, no problem.
Does a short ram intake do anything?
A short ram eliminates the resonator and filter box, giving the air a short travel distance and hopefully increasing power. That said, it’s pulling air from the engine bay, thus the intake air will be warmer than by using a cold air intake.
What is the point of a short ram intake?
The goal with the short ram intake is to direct air into the engine in the shortest route possible. The shortest route is also straight. These characteristics combine to create a path that has the least amount of resistance for air to get into the engine.
Is a short ram air intake worth it?
Is this worth it? Absolutely. If a heat shield is available for your aftermarket intake system, we recommend to get it. Usually this allows a short ram intake to make more power, since it blocks off some engine heat from reaching your open element air filter.
Are cold air intakes bad for your engine?
Cold air intakes can potentially damage your engine if small pieces of the filter tear off and enter the engine or if they are improperly installed. Install them right and conduct regular maintenance to ensure that you have a beneficial system that will last you a long time.
How much HP gain from cold air intake?
That’s why a cold air intake is a small investment with a rather big payoff. It makes such a big difference, in fact, that the simple process of redirecting the filter to draw cooler air is good for a horsepower gain of about 5 to 20 ponies in most cars.
Are K&N cold air intakes worth the money?
For those in the market for an air intake system, a K&N air intake system is often recommended, and rightly so. A popular choice not just because of K&N’s extensive history and great reputation, K&N intake systems offer proven performance gains for minimal cost and installation effort.
