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Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 12:26:37 PM

madmaxmyers

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Any recommendations on which cold air instake system to get. I have thought about AirRaid, K&N and Volant. All of them look like they install slightly different.

Thanks!

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 12:39:55 PM

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Any recommendations on which cold air instake system to get. I have thought about AirRaid, K&N and Volant. All of them look like they install slightly different.

Thanks!

I did K&N, took about an hour to install. Fairly simple. I love the sound and it is faster and more responsive. My mileage has gone down in town as I rev the thing (Gunny Highway) way to much.

Mileage is better on the Highway roughly 1.5 mpg.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 12:40:07 PM

Dennis

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There are pros and cons for any of these sytems..They are All good IMO..But for the money, I went with K&N..Oldest of the three you listed too.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 12:56:05 PM

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Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 12:57:23 PM

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Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

Complete swap out

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 2:11:27 PM

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Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

You can get just filter, for about 40.00 and use the stock box if you want, or you can replace the whole unit for more.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/26/2006 2:21:10 PM

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You can do both its up to you.
I have just the filter in the stock box $40.00
or you can buy the system a little over $200.
but the system i believe works better but gives you a loud noise inside the truck

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/27/2006 9:54:31 AM

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Monday night I installed an Airaid intake on mine. It uses the lower half of the factory airbox and a supplied metal frame to build up the sides. It took about 20 minutes to put together and put on. So far it seems to add a little more punch off the line and a great throaty groan under acceleration. I haven't checked the mpg yet. I'm hoping for a little gain.

After looking at it, I almost wish I had gone with the K&N set up. Just for the intake tube. The stocker is not the best I'm sure. I'm thinking about looking for another aftermarket tube to slap on there too. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/27/2006 10:09:12 AM

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Does anyone with the K&N cold air intake have any concerns about the air box not being closed (even though it seals against the hood)?

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/27/2006 10:54:42 AM

Dennis

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I don't..As I've said before on another post regarding this concern..

1. The Hole is open to the fender where the original air box was attached = fresh air

2. Driving down the road will sweep any engine heat away from that area of the engine compartment and force through the grille fresh air to feed that area of the intake.

3. If you use a brand that incorporates the original hole in the fender only, then any extra air volume you hope to gain, is restricted back to the original configuration..IMO, NO GAIN.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/27/2006 11:56:16 AM

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Well said Dennis!

Ram air anyone?

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 7/27/2006 1:39:43 PM

Fireman

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Yes, the best gains are by going with the entire system vs using the stock box. On my truck I left the stock box and used a K&N filter becuae I didn't want to tempt fate. My truck used to see a lot of mud and creek & river crossings and I wanted to know that my stock box had a lid to keep out any flying water.

On the H3 I'll probably replace the whole unit. More than likely I'll go with the Gibson exhuast, but the side swept single (I think it still exits out the back), and not the split rear.

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 10/26/2006 11:57:48 AM

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Just curious do these aftermarket intakes make a weird noise? If so, which one makes the least?

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 10/26/2006 2:56:50 PM

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i put the k & n air intake on mine, looks good, sounds good, maybe alittle power,but i drive like a granny. but i do average over 17mpg

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RE: Cold Air Intake - 10/27/2006 10:09:35 AM

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