Hello Gents,

Are air intakes worth it on these vehicles or would a drop-in K&N filter do just fine? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

I used the drop in K&N and streamlined the air tube as shown here.

 

I do not see how you can go wrong with a K&N or other brand hi flowing filter. We have a small bit of AWD dyno info that suggests that the K&N filter alone is good for 8 HP in an 06 H3? An intake tube to replace the resonator box helps quite a bit more and can be made for a lot less than buying a kit, like D Vader's, and others. More air in means better efficiency, and should help squeeze all the MPG you can.

 

I put a quick fit Airaid in my 07, got a few gains in MPG and alot more punch in the pedal. I also added a TBS, not sure what it did for me because I did them both at the same time, some will tell you it does nothing. Thought that I would tell you anyway just for information.

 

I have the k&n and love it.....even though the truck is still slow, it sounds like a rocket taking off

 

i dont think a full intake is needed,that is wht i made my own,you could too,or you could buy one

 

look for an old post by fireman.....he did some pretty good testing on the stock airbox and proved how damn restrictive it really is. The airbox sucks air through small hole in the fender...terrible design.

 

Well, I just added the K&N filter for now. I was thinking of going with the Airiad intake but decided against it because it reuses the stock intake "accordion" tubing to the TB.Am I correct in that assumption?

 

I think you have done fine. I also agree on your choice and logic to get there!

 

i am going to figure out a way to change the snorkel so thers can do it easily