2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

Joined Apr 26, 2014

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4,601 Posts

The factory intake draws cold air from infront of vehicle... Not sure why one would want to spend money to change it.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

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12 Posts

Discussion Starter · #3 · 7 mo ago

purely for shits and giggles and loud noises.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

Joined Nov 25, 2019

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18,594 Posts

For maximum induction noise, choose a "short ram" style, but make sure that the diameter of the tube where the MAF is inserted is the same as OE. The system can compensate for a

small

amount of intake system change but too much of a change will throw off its calculations.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2022 Onyx XT Abyss blue pearl

Joined Nov 30, 2019

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383 Posts

The decal on the glass will be good for about 10hp.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2008 OB Limited 2.5i, Portland OR USA

Joined Oct 3, 2011

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10,319 Posts

Which one do you recommend?

This one would work pretty well, I believe.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

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Discussion Starter · #7 · 7 mo ago

The decal on the glass will be good for about 10hp.

what do you mean?

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

Joined Nov 25, 2019

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18,594 Posts

It's a car guy joke that the more stickers you have the faster your car is...

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

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Discussion Starter · #9 · 7 mo ago

It's a car guy joke that the more stickers you have the faster your car is...

OHHHH got it. I was trying to figure out how that connected with air intakes. Thanks

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2017 2.5i Premium Lapis Blue

Joined Nov 15, 2017

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5,378 Posts

It's a car guy joke that the more stickers you have the faster your car is...

That is nonsense! It has to be the right kind of stickers.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward install. Good quality.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019

Install was straightforward but a little tricky. This fit a 2019 Legacy 3.6 R. The last of the flat 6’s. Even fits with the engine cover on, just a little tight. Good quality. It takes a little time to make sure the connections are right but looks and sounds good.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 13, 2022

Good product, good quality, but the rubber tube inserts could be a little thicker, had a few bends in the two locations. Think they will work themselves out and they do not interfere with air flow as best i can determine. Fit is good, no real problems. Replacement filter box top is ok, but i ended up removing the original box and fitting the parts together and reinstalled the box to get a correct, tight fit. Took 15 minutes longer. Used little drops of super glue to hold air filter box gasket in place until air filter box was clamped together. Air filter is high quality, high flow dry filter. All parts that were needed included. Nice improved sound with hard acceleration. I'd buy it again.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2015

Quick and easy to install, and looks good. However the photo in the installation manual does not look at all like my stock air intake, even though I have the exact car this was made for. I wrote to Takeda tech support twice, using their web site, and later left a detailed voice message, but received no response at all in over a week. Finally decided to take a chance and install the Takeda.

Don't know about any performance improvement yet, but I'm sure it's there. I was expecting to hear a difference under the hood, but the engine sounds the same. Perhaps that's because the Takeda uses the stock filter box and forward air duct. I may remove the front duct work at some later time.

Appears to be a good product and it fits well. Just hope you don't need any support because it's non-existent. Product would get 4-5 stars but not contacting a customer with a legitimate concern is inexcusable.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2019

Install was straightforward but a little tricky. This fit a 2019 Legacy 3.6 R. The last of the flat 6’s. Even fits with the engine cover on, just a little tight. Good quality. It takes a little time to make sure the connections are right but looks and sounds good.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward install. Good quality.
By Tim Cerula on April 26, 2019

Install was straightforward but a little tricky. This fit a 2019 Legacy 3.6 R. The last of the flat 6’s. Even fits with the engine cover on, just a little tight. Good quality. It takes a little time to make sure the connections are right but looks and sounds good.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 19, 2014

I'm using this on my Legacy 3.6R. I know others on the Legacy forums have found actual power gains on the dyno with this intake. And although I haven't had mine on the dyno with just the intake, after I installed it, the "Butt Dyno" felt more powerful. I've since added catback exhaust and an EcuTek tune, and wow the 3.6R is making a lot more power than stock. I'd highly recommend this as part of your 3.6R upgrade path, at least for the tube and airbox. Also once I installed the intake it gave the car a very nice roaring sound at WOT.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 7, 2019

Mileage /sound / power all much improved

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 23, 2016

Fits 2016 3.6r, very tight fit, but it works great, no change in mpg, but a little louder under acceleration.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 28, 2013

This product was nothing less than expected. Installed easy and sounds great too. Thanks AFE Takeda for making such an amazing product!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 31, 2021

Subarun 2019 Outback 3.6r Cold Air Intake (CAI)

Just in case any one is wondering, the aFe TR-4304P Takeda CAI does work/fit on a 2019 3.6r with a noticeable power bump. Only other mod on the car was the rear sway bar.

2019 Outback 3.6r, aFe CAI, no dash light of any sort. engine cover does fit after the CAI install. I did not check mileage as that was not my main concern. Sound level is slightly louder especially when under heavy acceleration, not really noticeable at idle. You can feel the pull when you push on the gas at 60mph and it will continue to pull easily to 80-90.

I am very happy with this mod.

The CAI is not CARB certified for any model > 2014, so you would have to restore to factory for a smog, but as far as fit and function is concern, it works great.

There were a few sharp edges that I had to take my Dermal to smooth out, but in general, pretty easy install. Took about 30 minutes, but I am handy around cars, so YMMV. The hardest part might be to put on the rubber trim for the CAI and keep it there while mating it back to the front of the airbox.

Did not have any issue with the length of the EGR tube and the clearance was fine within the engine bay.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

5.0 out of 5 stars Confirm to fit 2019 Outback 3.6r
By Ben Szutu on March 30, 2021

Subarun 2019 Outback 3.6r Cold Air Intake (CAI)

Just in case any one is wondering, the aFe TR-4304P Takeda CAI does work/fit on a 2019 3.6r with a noticeable power bump. Only other mod on the car was the rear sway bar.

2019 Outback 3.6r, aFe CAI, no dash light of any sort. engine cover does fit after the CAI install. I did not check mileage as that was not my main concern. Sound level is slightly louder especially when under heavy acceleration, not really noticeable at idle. You can feel the pull when you push on the gas at 60mph and it will continue to pull easily to 80-90.

I am very happy with this mod.

The CAI is not CARB certified for any model > 2014, so you would have to restore to factory for a smog, but as far as fit and function is concern, it works great.

There were a few sharp edges that I had to take my Dermal to smooth out, but in general, pretty easy install. Took about 30 minutes, but I am handy around cars, so YMMV. The hardest part might be to put on the rubber trim for the CAI and keep it there while mating it back to the front of the airbox.

Did not have any issue with the length of the EGR tube and the clearance was fine within the engine bay.

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2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

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4.0 out of 5 stars a Must Buy for all 3.6R Subies

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 12, 2016

I bought this on sale at Amazon for a really good price. It was actually cheaper than getting a custom intake. Thank you aFe for making this fantastic intake for our Subarus. The installation was easy until I had to install the silicon couplers. It seemed the front coupler was a bit too larger and it allowed it to wrinkle and bend possibly blocking airflow. This is because the MAF sensor housing holds or stops the coupler. So I had to trim about half an inch off the coupler for it to perfectly fit. Other than that it was a fairly easy 1 hour install job and the overall package is made of good quality materials. As for its performance, It sounds fantastic at high RPMs (5000+) and it makes a howl reminiscent of my 911 flat-6. At low RPMs it is fairly quiet although It is honestly difficult to hear things at low speeds in my car due to my muffler deletes. Overall I would buy again.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

4.0 out of 5 stars a Must Buy for all 3.6R Subies
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 12, 2016

I bought this on sale at Amazon for a really good price. It was actually cheaper than getting a custom intake. Thank you aFe for making this fantastic intake for our Subarus. The installation was easy until I had to install the silicon couplers. It seemed the front coupler was a bit too larger and it allowed it to wrinkle and bend possibly blocking airflow. This is because the MAF sensor housing holds or stops the coupler. So I had to trim about half an inch off the coupler for it to perfectly fit. Other than that it was a fairly easy 1 hour install job and the overall package is made of good quality materials. As for its performance, It sounds fantastic at high RPMs (5000+) and it makes a howl reminiscent of my 911 flat-6. At low RPMs it is fairly quiet although It is honestly difficult to hear things at low speeds in my car due to my muffler deletes. Overall I would buy again.

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2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits 2015-2019 Legacy 3.6R!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 11, 2022

I was skeptical at first but decided to order this intake to try it out on my 2018 Legacy 3.6R after seeing the comments and various forum posts. It does indeed fit, no additional modifications were needed. I have not noticed any change in MPGs but the intake sound is nice on acceleration.

2022 subaru outback cold air intake

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits 2015-2019 Legacy 3.6R!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 11, 2022

I was skeptical at first but decided to order this intake to try it out on my 2018 Legacy 3.6R after seeing the comments and various forum posts. It does indeed fit, no additional modifications were needed. I have not noticed any change in MPGs but the intake sound is nice on acceleration.

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2022 subaru outback cold air intake
2022 subaru outback cold air intake

2022 subaru outback cold air intake
2022 subaru outback cold air intake

Does Subaru make a cold air intake?

AEM Subaru cold air intakes are a simple way to add performance and great looks to your vehicle. 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.

Do cold air intakes do anything?

When you introduce a high volume of cold air to the combustion process, the engine is able to burn the fuel more completely, and that results in additional horsepower. So yes, a cold air intake system does work.

Is the Subaru Outback underpowered?

The Outback with the base engine feels relatively underpowered and isn't as fun to drive. The extra power from the turbocharged engine makes merging onto the highway or passing a slow-moving truck a lot easier.

How much HP does a cold air intake and tune add?

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.