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Old 12-15-2014, 10:07 AM
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It isn't as quiet as the Ford AIS, that is for sure. But it does flow better. And yes, you will hear a sucking sound.....more so if you have some turbo upgrades.
 
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Andy, what kind of a filter are you using? The S&B? 6637? Stock?

You will hear that sound when you let off in a good pull, or when it shifts up to the next gear. I've heard some guys call it the "Darth Vader" sound.
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CampSpringsJohn
Andy, what kind of a filter are you using? The S&B? 6637? Stock?
I have this one:



I'm using the dry filter that came with it.

You will hear that sound when you let off in a good pull, or when it shifts up to the next gear. I've heard some guys call it the "Darth Vader" sound.
That definitely sounds like the noise I'm hearing. It's pretty loud.
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:11 AM
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Does it come with the intake snoot that goes all the way to the front of the truck?
 
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I used to run the 6637 which was much louder than the S&B. The noise you're hearing is common. From what others on here have said, the AIS is the most quiet along with the stock air box. The AIS just flows air much better than the stock, without the threat of possible leaks.
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 01:37 PM
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I'm hopin to buy this kit soon. it's good to see yalls input. good timing
 
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Does it come with the intake snoot that goes all the way to the front of the truck?

The intake snoot stops just past the grill side of the radiator....
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by andym
Does anyone else hear this thing sucking in air under the hood clearly from the cab with the windows rolled up, the blower fan on high and the radio up?

I hear it when the transmission downshifts (change in RPMs, so change in volume of air required). If I step on the pedal to get up a big hill and let off suddenly, I hear it hissing. It's not subtle or quiet by any means. Maybe it's time for a video...

I got the new style with the dry filter.
What year truck do you have? I ask because I had a similar sound when letting off and it was not related to the S&B....the S&B made things a bit quieter so that I could then hear things that I had not heard before.

Can you attach a audio or video?
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 05:49 PM
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The intake snoot stops just past the grill side of the radiator....
OK - Thanks jhl3 - That is a nice setup
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 06:07 PM
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What year truck do you have? I ask because I had a similar sound when letting off and it was not related to the S&B....the S&B made things a bit quieter so that I could then hear things that I had not heard before.
It's a 2000 Excursion.

Can you attach a audio or video?
Yes I can. I'll have to take it for a ride tonight.
 
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I'd like to here it as well.
 
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Unfortunately work interfered and I didn't get a chance to go anywhere tonight. I will try and find some time tomorrow.
 
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Old 12-16-2014, 08:24 AM
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Ok. No problem. I'll check back later.
 
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I do notice that I can hear it sucking air as well...the first intake modification on his truck. But, as with past experience on my motor cycles, every time I open it up to get more air flow, I also got more sound of air being sucked in... so far for me, the trade off was worth it!
 
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Old 12-16-2014, 12:42 PM
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Here's the video. That noise at the end is what I hear whenever there is a rapid change in intake air flow. It's quite a bit more noticeable in the truck than it is in the video.

 
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