Cold Air Intake vs Warranty

No way to know exactly, but probably. If it flows more air, it's probably less restrictive, which means it probably doesn't filter to OE standards. If that is the case and there is silica or other elements found in the engine oil, it will probably be determined a cause for engine damage or failure.

Not as long as whatever you might have happen to your engine that requires warranty work can be traced back to the CAI as the cause.

Magnuson Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission

cotton oiled filters like that let dirt through ask me how I know. Imo they are not worth the risk and pain to maintain for the very minimal performance increase

two mods dealers don’t care about: Filters and Catbacks

its a Bronco, not a Range Rover, the Mustang of the trails. They’re expecting mods

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Following up, if you did your own oil changes or had to stop at some gas station because you're over due and you/they use non ford authorized oil and filter, they're not gonna react or void your warranty.

Ford's gonna also offer their own tune and CAI/Catback, they lowkey partner with Roush, so don't fret. When you decide to add Cams, big turbos and a custom tune, THEN you're asking for it

If you're still not convinced, do this one simple thing: Ask your dealership how they feel about it. They don't care, go for it, if they do, find another one that doesn't

I thought I read Ford Performance is going to come up with a tuning kit for the Bronco similar to the Ranger. That should come with a CAI. Maybe it is worth the wait.

corringtonwheeler

Will installing the Roush Cold Air Intake System void or affect the vehicle warranty?

I’m sure if you blow a 2.7 motor ford will blame you. Good luck.

Bronco 202?

I’m sure if you blow a 2.7 motor ford will blame you. Good luck.

They'd have to prove it was the Intake and not their own design flaws

ejaffe

I thought I read Ford Performance is going to come up with a tuning kit for the Bronco similar to the Ranger. That should come with a CAI. Maybe it is worth the wait.

Aftermarket>OEM+

Is there that much gain with the CAI on the 2.7? With the twin turbos already there, its not like its a NA motor sucking in air all on its own.

Speed Devil

They'd have to prove it was the Intake and not their own design flaws

I’m not up to fighting with ford over anything . Yes you are right ,IF you don’t mind a fight. With all the problems ford is having with the bronco I don’t want to give them any excuses. Just my opinion.

Mal

Is there that much gain with the CAI on the 2.7? With the twin turbos already there, its not like its a NA motor sucking in air all on its own.

CAI is only worth it on a st2 tune with an exhaust and one other mod backing up the ecu Upgrayedd, otherwise just noise and happiness

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Bronco 202?

I’m not up to fighting with ford over anything . Yes you are right ,IF you don’t mind a fight. With all the problems ford is having with the bronco I don’t want to give them any excuses. Just my opinion.

and thats fine, not everyone wants to go to war.

Speed Devil

CAI is only worth it on a st2 tune with an exhaust and one other mod backing up the ecu Upgrayedd, otherwise just noise and happiness

True that. I guess i just dont know how much Im going to monkey with the drive train. It seems like its plenty for what I want to do. Maybe (for once) I will leave well enough alone and not mess with it.... But probably not.

Mal

True that. I guess i just dont know how much Im going to monkey with the drive train. It seems like its plenty for what I want to do. Maybe (for once) I will leave well enough alone and not mess with it.... But probably not.

I'm waiting for more parts before I go much further. I don't like drone, so waiting for a High Flow Cat for exhaust work. I'm waiting for @Mishimoto to complete their intercooler/charge pipe kit as well, and then seeing what tuning options we have as well by then, as everything's in its infancy and just want to see whats what by say... this summer, or so

Dealerships, like Toyota for example, SELL TRD oiled air filters in parts department. It's not an issue to swap the paper filter itself. Period.

As for CAI systems. First, the new K&N CAI system is likely the choice to go with if you want a somewhat increase in power because the box and tubing are different. The Roush system likely not a huge difference and it only replaces the filter and the top of the OEM airbox.

As for dust getting caked into oiled filters. This is true, however, unless you live in the desert like I do, dust is a non-issue especially if you clean & re-oil your filter at least once per year. PLus the Roush system comes with a Pre-charger (Pre-Filter) to keep the filter itself from getting caked IF IN DUSTY environment like offroad. I don't know if you even need to re-oil your filter after cleaning it btw. Up to you. I've done both because I prefer non-oiled filters, sometimes. Oiled filters simply help the air pass through faster vs non-oiled.

As for oiled filters messing up engines. If this were true, millions of these filters would be scrapped. However, if you install your freshly oiled filter (after cleaning) before the oil has a chance to dry then go for a drive...might create an issue. Stress might. Just wait 24hrs for the oil to dry before driving. Or set the the filter out in the sun to dry or next to a fan to speed up the drying process.

I learned after installing a couple CAI kits over the years that (1) car mfg intakes are actually pretty good now adays vs say 20+ years ago (2) keep the factory airbox and simply upgrade the FILTER. The factory airbox on the Bronco likely has a better seal than the Roush and K&N systems which is what you want more than a few extra Hp.

I ordered the blue Whipple air filter (oiled) for my 2.3 MT Bronco. It should arrive today or tomorrow. I bought it for better Mpg and Performance. *The big benefit of upgrading to the Whipple version vs the K&N air filter is (1) the Whipple version is BIGGER than OEM and K&N filters which is key (2) it has a "V" shaped (Velocity shaped) OPEN top vs a closed top on the K&N design (3) works with your factory airbox & won't void warranty (4) much cheaper and just as effective, if not more, than CAI (5) easier to install. The V shape filter is mfg by S&B Filter Co...who I first used over 20 years ago on my 2000 Dodge Durango RT. Their Filter design is THE BEST! S&B supply's all other suppliers with the Whipple branded blue bronco filter.

Video below of the filter I'm talking about + install. Enjoy.

Hope this helps.

NT AUTOMOTIVE

Dealerships, like Toyota for example, SELL TRD oiled air filters in parts department. It's not an issue to swap the paper filter itself. Period.

As for CAI systems. First, the new K&N CAI system is likely the choice to go with if you want a somewhat increase in power because the box and tubing are different. The Roush system likely not a huge difference and it only replaces the filter and the top of the OEM airbox.

As for dust getting caked into oiled filters. This is true, however, unless you live in the desert like I do, dust is a non-issue especially if you clean & re-oil your filter at least once per year. PLus the Roush system comes with a Pre-charger (Pre-Filter) to keep the filter itself from getting caked IF IN DUSTY environment like offroad. I don't know if you even need to re-oil your filter after cleaning it btw. Up to you. I've done both because I prefer non-oiled filters, sometimes. Oiled filters simply help the air pass through faster vs non-oiled.

As for oiled filters messing up engines. If this were true, millions of these filters would be scrapped. However, if you install your freshly oiled filter (after cleaning) before the oil has a chance to dry then go for a drive...might create an issue. Stress might. Just wait 24hrs for the oil to dry before driving. Or set the the filter out in the sun to dry or next to a fan to speed up the drying process.

I learned after installing a couple CAI kits over the years that (1) car mfg intakes are actually pretty good now adays vs say 20+ years ago (2) keep the factory airbox and simply upgrade the FILTER. The factory airbox on the Bronco likely has a better seal than the Roush and K&N systems which is what you want more than a few extra Hp.

I ordered the blue Whipple air filter (oiled) for my 2.3 MT Bronco. It should arrive today or tomorrow. I bought it for better Mpg and Performance. *The big benefit of upgrading to the Whipple version vs the K&N air filter is (1) the Whipple version is BIGGER than OEM and K&N filters which is key (2) it has a "V" shaped (Velocity shaped) OPEN top vs a closed top on the K&N design (3) works with your factory airbox & won't void warranty (4) much cheaper and just as effective, if not more, than CAI (5) easier to install. The V shape filter is mfg by S&B Filter Co...who I first used over 20 years ago on my 2000 Dodge Durango RT. Their Filter design is THE BEST! S&B supply's all other suppliers with the Whipple branded blue bronco filter.

Video below of the filter I'm talking about + install. Enjoy.

Hope this helps.

well said, whaddya want beer wise?

NT AUTOMOTIVE

Dealerships, like Toyota for example, SELL TRD oiled air filters in parts department. It's not an issue to swap the paper filter itself. Period.

As for CAI systems. First, the new K&N CAI system is likely the choice to go with if you want a somewhat increase in power because the box and tubing are different. The Roush system likely not a huge difference and it only replaces the filter and the top of the OEM airbox.

As for dust getting caked into oiled filters. This is true, however, unless you live in the desert like I do, dust is a non-issue especially if you clean & re-oil your filter at least once per year. PLus the Roush system comes with a Pre-charger (Pre-Filter) to keep the filter itself from getting caked IF IN DUSTY environment like offroad. I don't know if you even need to re-oil your filter after cleaning it btw. Up to you. I've done both because I prefer non-oiled filters, sometimes. Oiled filters simply help the air pass through faster vs non-oiled.

As for oiled filters messing up engines. If this were true, millions of these filters would be scrapped. However, if you install your freshly oiled filter (after cleaning) before the oil has a chance to dry then go for a drive...might create an issue. Stress might. Just wait 24hrs for the oil to dry before driving. Or set the the filter out in the sun to dry or next to a fan to speed up the drying process.

I learned after installing a couple CAI kits over the years that (1) car mfg intakes are actually pretty good now adays vs say 20+ years ago (2) keep the factory airbox and simply upgrade the FILTER. The factory airbox on the Bronco likely has a better seal than the Roush and K&N systems which is what you want more than a few extra Hp.

I ordered the blue Whipple air filter (oiled) for my 2.3 MT Bronco. It should arrive today or tomorrow. I bought it for better Mpg and Performance. *The big benefit of upgrading to the Whipple version vs the K&N air filter is (1) the Whipple version is BIGGER than OEM and K&N filters which is key (2) it has a "V" shaped (Velocity shaped) OPEN top vs a closed top on the K&N design (3) works with your factory airbox & won't void warranty (4) much cheaper and just as effective, if not more, than CAI (5) easier to install. The V shape filter is mfg by S&B Filter Co...who I first used over 20 years ago on my 2000 Dodge Durango RT. Their Filter design is THE BEST! S&B supply's all other suppliers with the Whipple branded blue bronco filter.

Video below of the filter I'm talking about + install. Enjoy.

Hope this helps.

Well said! I couldn't agree more. The only thing I would add is to emphasize your statement about dusty environments. It's CRITICAL to keep that air filter clean with a turbocharged engine. So, if you spend a lot of time off-road, especially in dusty environments, please, check/change/clean that air filter often it could save you a major headache.