The K&N 69-1018TS is a Typhoon cold air intake built for the 1.5-liter four-cylinder in the Honda CR-Z. It replaces the stock airbox and paper element with a mandrel-bent aluminum tube and an oversized oiled cotton filter. The manufacturer describes it as a replacement for the restrictive factory air filter and intake tube, with an estimated gain of 4.76 HP at 5049 RPM. That is a modest figure, so buyers chasing large dyno numbers should plan on a broader build. For a single intake, though, it gives you a reusable filter and a lower-restriction path than the factory setup, which makes it a sensible first modification for a 2011-2016 CR-Z 1.5L owner who wants a documented, bolt-on upgrade.
Owners searching for a K&N Typhoon, a Honda CR-Z 1.5L cold air intake, or a 69-1018TS short ram intake are looking at the same kit, and the manufacturer lists fitment for the 2011 through 2016 CR-Z with the 1.5L L4 engine. The silver powder-coat tube is finished to resist wear in the engine bay, and the red filter is visibly distinct from stock. Because the filter is washable and reusable, ongoing cost is cleaning and re-oiling rather than repurchasing. If you ever need a new element, the manufacturer lists the RX-4950 as the replacement filter. Confirm your model year against your VIN before ordering, and check local emissions rules before installing.
The manufacturer lists fitment for the 2011 through 2016 Honda CR-Z with the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Confirm your model year before ordering.
The filter uses oiled cotton media and is designed to be washed and reused rather than replaced. The manufacturer lists the RX-4950 as the replacement filter when a new element is needed.
The manufacturer's estimate is a gain of 4.76 horsepower at 5049 RPM. This is an estimate rather than a guaranteed dyno result, so actual gains will depend on tuning, conditions, and the rest of the vehicle.
