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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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My intake should be arriving from Riffraff Diesel today and I must say that I;m excited!

I am curious about the install. Anything I should know about performing the install? I remember reading that there is something funky about removing the stock intake. Anyhow, please sound off if you have any tips..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Well, my airbox was already removed when I got the truck, so I can't really help much...

I'd say just take a BFH and beat the thing out of there... but that's just me.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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To remove the stock intake you unscrew the lid from the bottom, then unhook the sensor from the lower airbox half, then PULL HARD and it will pop out.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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ziptie the intake air temp sensor to the fender or the filter. give it a YANK, its in there good with rubber plugs
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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It's incredibly easy. I did it in like 15 minutes. If you use the dust cover just pull it on slow or the wire on the filter will snag it.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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What I did when I installed my cover was I put a plastic walmart bag over the filter (closed end of the bag over the open end of the filter) then pull the cover over the whole thing. When it's on then pull the plastic bag out. And you're done.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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I'm glad I asked, sounds like some good things to know. I'll have a BFH on stand by..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Brown Falcon
What I did when I installed my cover was I put a plastic walmart bag over the filter (closed end of the bag over the open end of the filter) then pull the cover over the whole thing. When it's on then pull the plastic bag out. And you're done.
I did that the first time... waste of time IMO. Just work it on slowly and you won't snag it. Turn the cover inside out and get the end started first then just work it on.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I did that the first time... waste of time IMO. Just work it on slowly and you won't snag it. Turn the cover inside out and get the end started first then just work it on.
I haven't done anything mechanical in some time.. I look forward to the benefits of the intake no matter what..

I'm guessing I'll get some good turbo whistle
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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I haven't done anything mechanical in some time.. I look forward to the benefits of the intake no matter what..

I'm guessing I'll get some good turbo whistle
It won't change much until you open up the exhaust.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Major Marvin
I haven't done anything mechanical in some time.. I look forward to the benefits of the intake no matter what..

I'm guessing I'll get some good turbo whistle
Yes, if the truck is stock you will hear the turbo big time.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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It won't change much until you open up the exhaust.
Bummerooski - Makes sense though - Got to kill the cat I reckon - Already have a downpipe from who knows who - Muffler is stock - Bet things will be feeling much better after the basic mods are done -
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Package arrived and everything looks great.. Thanks Clay! Tomorrow this truck will be breathing much better! Thanks everyone for your advice!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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I never heard too much from my turbo until after the 6637. Now I can hear it at will.
 
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