JCHGlad
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Anyone have a cutout available? I’ll pay it, shipping, and your time to mail it to me. Just message me, thanks!
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Dust
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Wondering if anyone has installed the hood cutout on a rubicon hood? Or if it will not work on the rubicon? Just trying to get answers before I purchase the Mopar CAI, as I would use the hood cutout. Thanks in advance for any info!
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I wish I could convert my Mojave hood scoop allowing it to feed the CAI.
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NateKY
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Bought my ‘21 off the lot and it had the Mopar CAI. I couldn’t figure out why the ‘21 was getting less MPGs than my ‘20 that I traded. I removed the high flow Mopar filter and replaced it with a WIX. I’ll be damned if MPG hasn’t improved by 1 MPG.
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I have 2 Gladiators. I got them about a week apart. The Rubicon came with the factory installed CAI. The Overland had (and still has) the stock system. No cutout in the hood of the Rubicon so I am thinking the vent on the hood isn't needed.
I did notice that the Overland has better gas mileage recorded over time. The Rubicon is clocking about 16 miles per gallon, the Overland is at 18.6 or thereabouts. Granted, I have take the Rubicon out on a few runs off road. The Overland has only been on desert dirt roads. I do notice the Rubicon has a bit more pep when I mash the throttle....
I did notice that the Overland has better gas mileage recorded over time. The Rubicon is clocking about 16 miles per gallon, the Overland is at 18.6 or thereabouts. Granted, I have take the Rubicon out on a few runs off road. The Overland has only been on desert dirt roads. I do notice the Rubicon has a bit more pep when I mash the throttle....
jac04
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Interesting. Was the Mopar CAI on your '21 a factory-installed option or dealer installed? I thought that if it was installed as a factory option it came with the standard paper filter (and no hood cutout).
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It was installed at the factory (according to the sticker sheet). You know that bag of stuff that comes with the truck that addresses the options (like the AUX switches and the heat shrink sections), it didn't have the vent kit.
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NJMAX
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Hey guys I have a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon on order and added the Mopar CAI to my build. I am trying to figure out how the side vent if cut into the hood helps. Is there a port/tube that runs from the hood vent to the air filter box? Or does the vent just add extra air to the engine compartment? Do you get any benefit if you do not cut out the side hood vent? Did you use the air filter that came with the Mopar CAI or get a different one? I apologize up front for my ignorance 
but I’m trying to learn. Thanks for your help!
Not sure if you are still active on here but reaching out.
@Russler @KurtP @Mr._Bill @Jeepmonster @El_Zorro
but I’m trying to learn. Thanks for your help!Not sure if you are still active on here but reaching out.
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@NJMAX The Mopar CAI comes with what you call a port/tube that runs from the air filter to the port that you cut in the hood. In my opinion you would reduce air intake if you installed the air filter and port/tube without the cut out as it would then stop at the edge of your hood significantly reducing your air intake.
Since it is a Mopar part and I have the stealership do all my services I used the Mopar air filter that came with the kit. I would have probably swapped it out if I was doing my own service work.
Let me know if pictures would help you make a decision as I could snap a few and upload them tomorrow.
Hope that helps.
Since it is a Mopar part and I have the stealership do all my services I used the Mopar air filter that came with the kit. I would have probably swapped it out if I was doing my own service work.
Let me know if pictures would help you make a decision as I could snap a few and upload them tomorrow.
Hope that helps.
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@Russler This does help. I am by no means a mechanic or or car guru. I hate bothering people but I have searched forums and YouTube and not found info or images of how the hood vent connects to the intake. From what I understand with the factory order it does not come with the side vent cut out. I am so torn between wanting the benefit of the hood vent but not wanting to cut the hood and cut out part of the Rubicon hood decal. I wish the vent was at the corner cowl like the Rugged Ridge AmFib Low Mount Snorkel.
https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-amfib-snorkel/rgr-17756-35/
Would I still get some benefit from the Mopar CAI even if I don’t do the hood vent? From what I understand there is an air port from the front behind the grille to the CAI.
Thanks again.
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