If i'm not mistaking k&n makes a cold air for the newer patriots. I remember it being a bit pricey and I'm not sure of anyone running it on this site?! feel free to purchase one and share the results! I personally want to get a cai, but I find myself doing other mods every time I'm about to get one.

 

I have one, and it improved the sound a bit on my rig, looks cooler under the hood, and possibly gave me a couple extra MPG.
Here's what I run:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=57-1552

And here's what you'll probably want:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=63-1567

Here's how mine looks under the hood, lol.

 

I have the K&N its kinda loud with the CVT, but it lowered my intake temps and increased my mileage.

 

instead of starting a new thread, figured i'd ask here. Are there two different generations for intake setups on our jeep? 2010 and before vs 2011 and up?

 

Yes there are, for the K&N there are 2 different part numbers, I had the K&N on my 2008 Patriot as well, slightly different design. The design difference is due to the different placement for the 2011+ ECM (Computer)

2007-2010 = http://www.knfilters.ca/search/product.aspx?prod=57-1552
2011+ = http://www.knfilters.ca/search/product.aspx?prod=63-1567

 

I have the AEM brute force, I really like it. It gave a deeper sound and looks much better than stock. Ignore the dirty bay we are working on the wiring.

 

is the k&n the only option for 2011 and up?

 

From what I have seen yes, that new computer location is pretty bad, and relocation isn't much of an option as the cables themselves are rather short.

You probably could gut the stock airbox and cut holes and open it up similar to the K&N design, and keep the factory location of the computer intact.

 

For those of you who have used K&N CAI on pre-2011 models (Tyler and Rosso), were you able to keep the stock snorkel or does the CAI kit not use it?

 

And what's the best place to buy K&N CAI? I saw some places for $289 with free shipping.

 

The factory intake is a cold air intake. Stick a k&n filter in it and call it good.

 

Not sure if the K&N CAI is worth almost $300 from the performance aspect. However it probably improves the sound of the engine, might help MPG's slightly, and certainly looks awesome!

I'm fine with my factory intake however with a K&N round filter inside.

usaf: nice to see another NV resident!

 

I'll give one a try. I know the performance won't improve but if I can get some MPG improvement it'll be worth it. Plus I can report back on my findings. I was able to get one on eBay for $250 via Best Offer option. It should be here Thursday.

 

I bought my K&N from a local Auto Value. I know the guys there, they can use the business, good folks. The snorkus fits very loosely, if you still have the clips on it, you can set it up there but the air has a little escape right where it feeds into the CAI. I just haven't been using it, seems to work ok like that, and still get good MPG. Here's the receipt from the Auto Value, showing the price I paid for the K&N, and Magnaflow parts.