Would be nice if these worked, I miss my choo choo turbo noises.

 

Not me, I live in Cali! However I've seen many short ram intake systems that are counter=productive. My 2022 OB collects cold air from the front grill area. Some short ram systems suck air in from the hot engine compartment. Cold air is better that how engine compartment air as far as performance. The CAI above appears to have a box to surround the K&N filter, but where does the air come from? Inside or outside of the engine compartment?

 

I just ordered the intake, I’ll report back in terms of fitment

 

It’s backordered until October

 

That is a bummer friend. I anxiously await your results!

 

False alarm, company updated me and looks like the intake takes 3-5 days to ship, will post whether this bad boy fits or not

 

OH God yes, excitement back on.

 

I emailed ETS and they said that they’re pretty confident the intake tube itself will fit. However they are doubtful that the intake box/heat shield will fit. The shop I’m taking it to is really good with fabrication so I’ll report back what it takes to make the entire intake fit. I love testing out ETS products (Dyno test: ETS V2 header vs. KillerB Holy Header @33psi...)

I’m glad the CVT is weak, it prevents me from going off the deep end in terms of power LOL

 

I eagerly await a bunch of videos of that sweet, sweet woosh! Any plans to get their intercooler? Is it even worth it with no tuning available on our platform?

 

The intercooler will most likely be a waste of money without a tune, and the intake is really only gonna give you intake/turbo noise so if that's a waste of money is totally up to you. I myself wouldn't mind having those noises again after driving turbo cars my whole life, I kinda miss them.

 

Yeah I hope Cobb will release maps for this engine like they did for the Ascent. I doubt the JB4 on the WRX works on the Outback. I’d say a protuned 280whp stage 1 + intake (turbo noises!!) is a good stopping point. The FA24DIT has insane potential but is woefully hamstringed by the CVT. Stock outback XT TMIC will be more than good enough for those power levels. It is way bigger than the TMIC that the FA20 WRXs had

 

JB4 works as advertised for the 2.4T Outback. I did a small write-up on my recent install.

 

Following for updates!

 

If it works I will gladly add the ets intake.

 

My only concern with the ETS product is the possibility of MAF sensor fouling as they appear to use an oiled filter. I like the AEM on my WRX because it is a dry-flow filter.

 

Any updates on if the box mounted up in the engine bay?

 

My ETS intake is shipping out today and will try to get it installed this Friday

 

Big excite! Can't wait to hear this thing on our beloved dadwagen/grandmamobile. Surely you will flood us with vids or sound clips wont you? I don't believe I've seen external flybys with the intake. Mega bonus if you can sneak a mic into the engine bay.

 

Never thought I’d be so excited to spend 400 😂

 

ETS intake has arrived I’ll get it installed with the Whiteline rear way bar on Friday

 

Bad news, intake came up a little short, we could get a hose to lengthen it but I don’t know if “no tune required” claim by ETS still holds true. I rather not alter the flow dynamics without a way to definitively protune that car. I’ll notify ETS as a guinea pig, return the intake, and patient await their Outback intake release. No turbo noises for now

 

Bad news, intake came up a little short, we could get a hose to lengthen it but I don’t know if “no tune required” claim by ETS still holds true. I rather not alter the flow dynamics without a way to definitively protune that car. I’ll notify ETS as a guinea pig, return the intake, and patient await their Outback intake release. No turbo noises for now

That is a bummer! Thank you for keeping the community informed.

 

I believe that modifying the OEM Airbox is always the best route. Study it and look for options to 'open it up, or 'increase airlflow'. They manufacture the intake system to maximize within their parameters. I always look for spots that are 'under engineered' for a reason (safety & longevity).

That's been my experience anyway.

 

Yup I put on the JB4 and running E30 map3, it feels incredible