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04-11-2012, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
Not at all, check out this thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/to...ations-107035/
I checked out dukies build thread. I like the cowl intake of his. Simple. And doesnt look bad at all. But i really like the looks of that intake i linked to. And i like the fact it removes the factory airbox all together.
My only hang up now is that the included filter is like a k&n and needs oiled. Its a pretty unique shape and i dont know if i could find a paper replacement. But i will probably bite the bullet and get it this week.
04-11-2012, 12:06 PM
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by the way...it definitely works...only a little bit of waiter in to bottom of the box after I totally dunked the truck
04-11-2012, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Thank you sir. Great thread there. Lots of unique intake ideas. Lol. Made me feel good about the cowl intake.
I checked out dukies build thread. I like the cowl intake of his. Simple. And doesnt look bad at all. But i really like the looks of that intake i linked to. And i like the fact it removes the factory airbox all together.
My only hang up now is that the included filter is like a k&n and needs oiled. Its a pretty unique shape and i dont know if i could find a paper replacement. But i will probably bite the bullet and get it this week.
Love it, but a bit noisy. But then again I have no carpet/insulation so everything's noisy. If I hadn't gotten this, I would have followed dilutes write-up.
04-11-2012, 12:49 PM
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I want to design one like this:
It want to route mine through where the wiper motor is located somehow.
04-11-2012, 01:08 PM
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the head is cracked and i have been driving it to and from work as its my only vehicle right now dont want to chance doing just the head and have bearing failure soon after plus i found a sweet deal on a motor from a 2000
04-11-2012, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
by the way...it definitely works...only a little bit of waiter in to bottom of the box after I totally dunked the truck
As for the cost of that intake. I don't think $150 is bad, when compared to ones that cost $250 and still take it from the engine compartment.
Another plus is I can then use my stock air box from my dd in my trail rig which needs one to fix the front end damage. Then I can make a cowl intake similar to yours. I wanted a snorkel but I just despise how they look.
04-11-2012, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ehracing67
I'm using the exact same one.
Love it, but a bit noisy. But then again I have no carpet/insulation so everything's noisy. If I hadn't gotten this, I would have followed dilutes write-up.
04-11-2012, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BODCherokee
I want to design one like this:
It want to route mine through where the wiper motor is located somehow.
04-11-2012, 01:41 PM
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Nice! Was your filter wet at all? Just curious.
As for the cost of that intake. I don't think $150 is bad, when compared to ones that cost $250 and still take it from the engine compartment.
Another plus is I can then use my stock air box from my dd in my trail rig which needs one to fix the front end damage. Then I can make a cowl intake similar to yours. I wanted a snorkel but I just despise how they look.
As for the cost of that intake. I don't think $150 is bad, when compared to ones that cost $250 and still take it from the engine compartment.
Another plus is I can then use my stock air box from my dd in my trail rig which needs one to fix the front end damage. Then I can make a cowl intake similar to yours. I wanted a snorkel but I just despise how they look.
i hate how roof snorkels look also...thus the cowl mod.
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Nice pics dukie, always nice to see the cowl intake in action! Or any XJ for that matter 
Hah! Retailer here sells the official K&N kit for $530 :P
I take it you want to get rid of the stock airbox to free up some room? I just thinks it's crappy - I'm looking for a larger air cleaner from a truck or tractor that takes a canister style filter, but will still fit in the stock location. Like this: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirFilter.htm
Originally Posted by DieselD
As for the cost of that intake. I don't think $150 is bad, when compared to ones that cost $250 and still take it from the engine compartment.
I take it you want to get rid of the stock airbox to free up some room? I just thinks it's crappy - I'm looking for a larger air cleaner from a truck or tractor that takes a canister style filter, but will still fit in the stock location. Like this: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirFilter.htm
04-11-2012, 03:06 PM
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I take it you want to get rid of the stock airbox to free up some room? I just thinks it's crappy - I'm looking for a larger air cleaner from a truck or tractor that takes a canister style filter, but will still fit in the stock location. Like this: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirFilter.htm
04-11-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Nice pics dukie, always nice to see the cowl intake in action! Or any XJ for that matter
Hah! Retailer here sells the official K&N kit for $530 :P
I take it you want to get rid of the stock airbox to free up some room? I just thinks it's crappy - I'm looking for a larger air cleaner from a truck or tractor that takes a canister style filter, but will still fit in the stock location. Like this: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirFilter.htm
Hah! Retailer here sells the official K&N kit for $530 :P
I take it you want to get rid of the stock airbox to free up some room? I just thinks it's crappy - I'm looking for a larger air cleaner from a truck or tractor that takes a canister style filter, but will still fit in the stock location. Like this: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirFilter.htm
I will definitely have to find a paper replacement for the filter element. I dont want to deal with oiling a filter. Got enough fluids to keep track of.
Im pretty sure this is the one the kit uses:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-HPR9882/
Anyone seen a paper filter like that. ?