Ranger Raptor K&N Cold Air Intake being released +27HP

[chasvs]

Wonder if the 27hp would be added to a V6 with Ford Performance Tune on it!

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[chasvs]

It doesn't take a genius to see that the hood does not close against the opening on this particular CAI. CAI systems that seal against the hood have a compression seal around the opening.

Just like the S&B the clear top is just not installed so you can see the filter in the Ad!

 

[hand-filer]

Just like the S&B the clear top is just not installed so you can see the filter in the Ad!

You didn't even bother to take a minute to look at the link did you? There is no lid.

 

[Troporex101]

Wonder if the 27hp would be added to a V6 with Ford Performance Tune on it!

I’m curious if there would be any HP increase with the tune already installed. More air can’t hurt. I looked on the bronco forum for any dynos with the combo installed but didn’t see anything.

 

[jskrillz]

Although I do love to watch a good ol’ argument… after just I stalling the K&N CAI in my 24’ RR, I can confirm that the hood does not seal the air box. Had an S&B on order for over a month and the ship date kept getting g pushed so once this came out, I canceled the order and picked the K&N up from buckleup off road( was at my house two days later). I’ve had them in my last 3 trucks and always liked them.
No plans on doing a dyno so I can’t comment on performance. I’ve got FP tune and about 9500 miles. Mainly wanted to see if I got any increase in MPG. Likely nothing impressive but even +1 is a win for me. I’ll update when I’ve got some miles on it.

 

[Boosted6G]

The hood closes against that genius…

If that's true (it's not) then why not just design it with a cover? That's a more reliable "seal" than hoping the hood covers it. Fluid flow follows the path of least resistance. This CAI is just going to suck hot air in from the engine compartment and mostly ignore the narrow cold air runner coming in from the grill.

This thread is full of pseudo-science, engineering nonsense tbh. I say this as someone who's studied fluid dynamics and did CFD finite element analysis as part of their job.

At least the thread has been entertaining.

 

[Fordfknranger]

$449 and claiming +27HP

I hope it makes for a better intake sound than the S&B reviews I've seen.

That thing isn't making anywhere near that

 

[cleffe]

How does it sound?

 

[Havasu RR]

If that's true (it's not) then why not just design it with a cover? That's a more reliable "seal" than hoping the hood covers it. Fluid flow follows the path of least resistance. This CAI is just going to suck hot air in from the engine compartment and mostly ignore the narrow cold air runner coming in from the grill.

This thread is full of pseudo-science, engineering nonsense tbh. I say this as someone who's studied fluid dynamics and did CFD finite element analysis as part of their job.

At least the thread has been entertaining.

I personally don't see anything positive about this intake. Definitely going to be sucking. Extremely hot air seeing it's cooped up in there with two turbochargers.

 

[Sauce]

I’d watch the hearsay if I were you. The K&N CAI most certainly does not take air from inside the engine bay!

I was literally told by k&n that the hood does not seal the enclosure and that it does take in air from the engine bay. Maybe it was a misinformed customer service agent but that’s from the horses mouth. I wanted to buy one until they told me that.

 

[RonM_TX]

27hp?. Lmfao

Buy two and skip the tune

 

[RonM_TX]

Go to their website and see if they give specs on the filter media. (They try to hide it as much as they can)
I know S&B does and the oiled gauze type actually filters less dirt than OEM and the dry filter type filters slightly better than OEM.
So basically you are sucking in more dirt than stock if you take it offroad.

I've used a K&N air filter for 230K miles on my daily driver. No issues, no blow by, car runs almost like new. Last vehicle had 330K miles with a K&N when I got rid of it. I buy all my cars new so I know the complete maintenance history. Cars started new with K&N.
I'll go by my own experience over all these biased studies.

 

[BrrRaptor]

I've used a K&N air filter for 230K miles on my daily driver. No issues, no blow by, car runs almost like new. Last vehicle had 330K miles with a K&N when I got rid of it. I buy all my cars new so I know the complete maintenance history. Cars started new with K&N.
I'll go by my own experience over all these biased studies.

Wondering, did you drive it offroad? In very dusty conditions?

 

[Daweism]

Just like the S&B the clear top is just not installed so you can see the filter in the Ad!

Brother theres literally pics of people with it installed in this thread and no one has a lid lol

 

[RonM_TX]

Wondering, did you drive it offroad? In very dusty conditions?

Did not drive off road but drove on many dirt country roads and do travel through many dusty construction areas on a routine basis. I find a fair amount of sand and grit in filter box and in filter.
I would you would need to clean the filter more often if driven in dusty conditions off road. Should not affect the filters filtering performance

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