AIS filterminder problem
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Originally Posted by rbaker6336
Just cheched filter minder on my new AIS it was pulled down about half way
got maybe 15 mi since installed maybe I have a bad one also
got maybe 15 mi since installed maybe I have a bad one also
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Originally Posted by rbaker6336
Just cheched filter minder on my new AIS it was pulled down about half way
got maybe 15 mi since installed maybe I have a bad one also
got maybe 15 mi since installed maybe I have a bad one also
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How close is too close? Is there a flap that could possibly cover part or all of your snorkel during high RPM? The front of my snorkel is about 2-3 inches from the radiator support (which is hard plastic, no rubber flaps). There is a rubber cover that goes over the radiator area, but I don't think there's any way that could get to the snorkel opening.
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Originally Posted by rbaker6336
it shouldn't only done it with stock unit on hard pulls
it ain't even been out of city traffic and flat where I am now
it ain't even been out of city traffic and flat where I am now
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Originally Posted by tlocklear
In your experience, would it pull all the way down, or does it stop at some point?
The fender sleeve seems to help a lot of allowing more in for the filter not to show retriction.
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From: Blairsville,Ga
Originally Posted by tlocklear
How close is too close? Is there a flap that could possibly cover part or all of your snorkel during high RPM? The front of my snorkel is about 2-3 inches from the radiator support (which is hard plastic, no rubber flaps). There is a rubber cover that goes over the radiator area, but I don't think there's any way that could get to the snorkel opening.
nope nothin down there,lifted top flap ad looked down,nothing but snorkle
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Many people that have installed the AIS system over the years have had this issue. Most have the people with the issue have been running a chip or some sort of tuner. If you do a search in the FTE forums, as well as TDS forums, you will see many heated arguments full of tons of numbers that will give you a headache to read. The short version of the tale is that the AIS filter flows all the air that our engines can gulp down. The problem is that the air can't get into the filter housing fast enough, hence the development of the fender sleeve mod. Most individuals either perform the fender sleeve mod, or the zoodad mod. In my truck, I would opt for the zoodad mod. Is one better than the other? I am not sure, I just think the zoodad would be a cleaner install.
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Originally Posted by dfuser
Typically of the one I have seen with just an exhaust about half way when new. Once you add a wheel and or any chip they tend to close all the way.
The fender sleeve seems to help a lot of allowing more in for the filter not to show retriction.
The fender sleeve seems to help a lot of allowing more in for the filter not to show retriction.
With the exhaust mod, do you think the filterminder will pull all the way down with an RV (5000 lb) in tow? Engine problems due to lack of air...What a way to blow a camping trip.
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You will be fine. Just do the zoodad for now or my new way of allowing air in, which does not allow water to directly feed into the intake.
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Originally Posted by tlocklear
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "wheel"? An aftermarket turbocharger?
Originally Posted by tlocklear
With the exhaust mod, do you think the filterminder will pull all the way down with an RV (5000 lb) in tow? Engine problems due to lack of air...What a way to blow a camping trip.