Roush Cold Air Intake

If you get the ROUSH cold air intake then yes, you have to chip your car. Might as well.

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thunderstruck said:

I'm sorry but this information is incorrect. The Roush CAI has 2 options. It comes with a tube insert that allows you to run your factory settings.

You have the option to remove this insert but Roush then recommends you get a custom tune (not chip) for your car or your Air/Fuel ratio and detonation may be off.

I am going to be using a Roush CAI and and will be installing it this weekend (Pics to come!).

I went with Roush not only because I own one, but because I can use it without changing my factory tune (voiding the warranty), and for the fact that if I decide I want to be more aggressive I can get a tune and take the tube insert (which restricts the air flow) out and go to town!

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You're absolutely 100% correct about the Roush CAI, except for one minor detail ? changing the factory tune, does NOT void your warranty claim. Unless the aftermarket tune, is proven to be directly responsible for causing the warranted parts in question, to fail.. In addition, the Roush CAI is also designed and manufactured by Airaid

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thunderstruck said:

I agree, and I don't' agree . Your 100% right on the Airaid side of things. Roush = Airaid as a CAI is concerned.

Your other statement is where I get mixed answer from dealerships. Some Ford dealers in my area have told me if I touch the stock tune and anything goes wrong with the engine and they said anything, they will not warranty it.

However I was also told (by a smaller Ford dealership) your quote of unless the aftermarket tune, is proven to be directly responsible for causing the warranted parts in question, to fail..

So I'm on the fence on that subject I and would venture to say to check with a few local dealerships to get a feel for their responses!

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