Roush CAI, Suitable Replacement Filter Elements

[crjackson]

So, my pretty bright reddish Roush element (Phase III S/C part) is black now. I grabbed the install packet, looked up the filter element (cone) part#, and I can’t find one anywhere. Not even at the Roush website.

I thought this was a dry element, but a local shop told me (without looking at it), if it’s a red element, it’s an oiled-element. I’d rather have a dry element, as it’s easier to deal with than cleaning and oiling.

What do you guys think, and where can I find a suitable replacement?

 

[Laga]

Not all red filters are oiled. AEM sells red dry flow filters as do many others. When it comes to local shops, always take their advice with a grain of salt.

 

[crjackson]

When it comes to local shops, always take their advice with a grain of salt.

I did, that’s why the ask. If it’s a wet filter, is it obvious to the touch or anything? I’ve never noticed anything that gives it away in either case.

 

[Laga]

Take some white paper towels or tissue paper and squeeze/press against filter element and hold for a couple of seconds. If there is oil, it should come off and absorb into it.

 

[07 Boss]

Just measure the dimensions and get one that fits from Jegs or Summit. I used to have the roush/airaid intake and bought my replacement from Jegs. Color of the filter has nothing to do with the substrate. Just look at the description when you order.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

I use AEM, they are red and dry.

 

[crjackson]

Okay, that’s what I thought going into this, until I made the mistake of asking the shop.

It’s not that I have anything against the wet filter exactly, I’d just like to be able to pull and replace. Besides, I’ve heard it’s easy to over oil after cleaning, and contaminating the MAF sensor. I don’t want to practice on this right now. I just want a clean filter.

I have enough info on this now. Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[riffraff]

AEM sells a cleaner specifically designed to clean their filters, btw. $16 (32 oz).

 

[86GT351]

Did you call Roush? Not everything is shown on there website.

 

[crjackson]

Did you call Roush? Not everything is shown on there website.

I went to the Roush dealer and talked to the parts guy. He said it’s definitely a wet-filter and the part number is 1315 9601R-S.

He ordered me one, and another for the dealership stock. Once I get the new one, I’ll clean and prepare the original and store it in a large freezer zip-loc bag for future use.

Also, I’ll measure all the relevant dimensions, and find a dry filter as well.

 

[crjackson]

AEM sells a cleaner specifically designed to clean their filters, btw. $16 (32 oz).

Yeah, I haven’t gotten that far yet. I’ll pick up an exact replacement Roush filter by the end of the week. After that I’ll get a cleaning/oil kit to rejuvenate the original filter. Roush recommended K&N’s kit for the Roush filters (it’s right on the box that the filters are sold in). It turns out that Roush filters are made by K&N.

 

[07 Boss]

It turns out that Roush filters are made by K&N.

And their intake is a rebranded Airaid.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

You dont need their brand specific cleaner. Everyone i know uses simple green as do i.

 

[86GT351]

You dont need their brand specific cleaner. Everyone i know uses simple green as do i.

Correct. Just make sure it is dry and be very careful if yo oil it after the fact. Light spray only

 

[crjackson]

Yeah, I wanted to avoid the oil altogether, and I will next time. But at least I can keep a filter at the ready now.

Is it a bad idea to use one of these gauze filters without oil? I’m guessing - Bad idea.

 

[Pentalab]

The K+N panel filter in my 2010 GT can be re-used... if the mating K+N cleaning kit is used. Brand new, they already come PRE-oiled. Once cleaned, only a very light, quick spray of oil is used.

Folks will over do the oil...which then gets sucked into the CAI / MAF, etc, making a helluva mess.

A tiny bit of oil goes a long way.

 

[crjackson]

Folks will over do the oil...which then gets sucked into the CAI / MAF, etc, making a helluva mess.

A tiny bit of oil goes a long way.

That’s why I wanted to avoid an oiled filter. I don’t trust myself with it.

 

[Midlife Crises]

Is it a bad idea to use one of these gauze filters without oil? I’m guessing - Bad idea.

Gauze filters without oil don’t do a damn thing. I had glacier silt, dust inside my clean air tube in just a few days the one time I tried to run a K&N panel filter dry. Oil it and nothing gets through.

 

[crjackson]

As I figured. Just wanted some confirmation. Now I have it. Thanks.

Hopefully the Roush Dealership will call me tomorrow for pickup. Once I pull the old one, I’ll be looking for a dry filter match to keep on hand.

 

[crjackson]

Roush called and I picked up the new filter today. It was a bit pricey @ $110 after tax, but I got a free K&N filter “Recharge” kit (cleaner / Red Oil).

I’ll change it tomorrow if it doesn’t rain.