Another air intake question...
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Another air intake question...
So I'm leaning towards getting a S & B air intake with the washablefilter. Does anyone run this one? If so is it quieter than the 6637? Also howoften do you wash them? Next question, If I replace my 6637 and ad the wickedwheel will that make it quieter? Thanks guys, I'm going to be doing this the next day or two and just need help deciding. 6637 and wicked wheel or S & B
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So I'm leaning towards getting a S & B air intake with the washablefilter. Does anyone run this one? If so is it quieter than the 6637? Also howoften do you wash them? Next question, If I replace my 6637 and ad the wickedwheel will that make it quieter? Thanks guys, I'm going to be doing this the next day or two and just need help deciding. 6637 and wicked wheel or S & B
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Keep the jokes to a minimum, but I sucked on both of them when I swapped them and could definitely tell a difference that the new one was easier to move the indicator.
But yes if you have very many mods done the AIS kit isn't good for much more than an exhaust and tune.
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I am learning that I agree. My 400 HP is a bit too much for the AIS. This is a special research project for me, because nothing on the market really does the job of the AIS with the flow I need. Joey pulls 52 PSI boost out of the air, he has an AFE big boost II or something like that - I have a thread running where he mentions it.
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My AIS kit pulled my vacuum indicator about 25% when new. Then I found a thread (I think here) that said the new vacuum gauge with the AIS kit is more sensitive so I swapped my old one in and I haven't had it pull any vacuum yet even when towing.
Keep the jokes to a minimum, but I sucked on both of them when I swapped them and could definitely tell a difference that the new one was easier to move the indicator.
But yes if you have very many mods done the AIS kit isn't good for much more than an exhaust and tune.
Keep the jokes to a minimum, but I sucked on both of them when I swapped them and could definitely tell a difference that the new one was easier to move the indicator.
But yes if you have very many mods done the AIS kit isn't good for much more than an exhaust and tune.
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First impressions...I really like it. I dont know if the 6637 was either way dirty or the S & B flows a lot more. But it sure seams to wake things up a bit. I'm really happy with it. I did have it on stock before I turned it back up once I had a clean air filter on there.
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My truck came with the S&B, so nothing to compare to. I do like it - just the right amount of whistle. I clean it about once a year, which is 15K miles for me. I often wonder what vacuum it creates as it loads up - might be a small part of the haze I get WOT. When bigger sticks, 1.0 exh housing and riffraff ported housing wheel get installed, I'll be revisiting the airbox.
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So what's a good way to check for vacuum in the intake besides a filter minder? I wonder if there's a gauge with a follower pointer that would stop at the highest vacuum - some mechanical guage that could be tapped into the intake? Any merit to making this a dedicated gauge in the cab with an electrical sender? Might be a good way to keep an eye on filter effectiveness.
Now about what Rich mentioned, could a filter like Joey is running be put in an S&B? Are these filters all 4" openings, so just a matter of what will fit in the box?
Now about what Rich mentioned, could a filter like Joey is running be put in an S&B? Are these filters all 4" openings, so just a matter of what will fit in the box?
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So what's a good way to check for vacuum in the intake besides a filter minder? I wonder if there's a gauge with a follower pointer that would stop at the highest vacuum - some mechanical guage that could be tapped into the intake? Any merit to making this a dedicated gauge in the cab with an electrical sender? Might be a good way to keep an eye on filter effectiveness.
Now about what Rich mentioned, could a filter like Joey is running be put in an S&B? Are these filters all 4" openings, so just a matter of what will fit in the box?
Now about what Rich mentioned, could a filter like Joey is running be put in an S&B? Are these filters all 4" openings, so just a matter of what will fit in the box?