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Old 01-09-2009 | 01:57 PM
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i want to put a intake on. not the expensive one just a piece of pipe and a filter. well my question is i have heard they make a big sucking sound can you hear this when the hood is down
Old 01-09-2009 | 01:59 PM
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You won't hear the "sucking" sound at all inside the XJ unless you are really getting on it. Then it sounds VERY cool.
Old 01-09-2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
You won't hear the "sucking" sound at all inside the XJ unless your GF is really getting on it. Then it sounds VERY cool.

Sorry couldn't resist
Old 01-09-2009 | 02:20 PM
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fab up a heat shield for around the filter or you'll just be sucking hot air in
Old 01-09-2009 | 03:48 PM
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I have the airaid on mine and it makes a huge sucking noise but you cant hear it inside and with the hood down its still not very noticeable.
Old 01-09-2009 | 03:54 PM
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I dont get a sucking sound but i do get a sqeak around 2100 RPMs I like it and everyone who rides with me thinks it sounds cool

Heres some pics of my setup just for some inpiration


Old 01-09-2009 | 04:23 PM
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Let's keep it "G" rated there, Stryker
Old 01-09-2009 | 04:23 PM
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has anybody put a bored out tb on if so do u lose much mpg and does it gain much power
Old 01-09-2009 | 04:29 PM
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I dont get a sucking sound but i do get a sqeak around 2100 RPMs I like it and everyone who rides with me thinks it sounds cool

is that electrical tape?
Old 01-09-2009 | 04:32 PM
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haha yeah just something to keep from hackin up my arms on the metal i tried hose but it didnt work
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