Feedback on Air Intakes
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Phoenix, Az
Hey man I had a 14 2dr and now a 15 4dr. I have an AFE dry filter intake I don't remember the exact name but I paid just under $300. The thing sounds absolutely amazing I always get compliments on it. I just recently added a Gibson cat back dual exhaust system which gives a real nice rumble. I'm very happy with both. You'll probably loose some mpg's just because your gonna wanna hear that intake scream lol. As for worrying about getting mud and dirt and water into your intake I can't say I could relate to it because my Jk's haven't seen anything that extreme. However I had an 04 TJ with an AEM brute force intake on it. I wheeled it at least twice a month. It had 6" of lift with 35's, I used to hit deep mud holes and do some river crossings and never ever had an issue. If u plan on going into stuff over your hood then yes I recommend a snorkel. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=639699"/>
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: missouri
perfecty good is debateable. to me the stock jk exhaust is terrible. its way too bulky and way to quiet. i like to be able to hear the engine rev i need a little sound / feed back.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
I have the same Flowmaster exhaust and just installed a Volant with Powercore and prefilter......I like the set up, the intake changed the sound of the exhaust slightly which was a surprise. There was a bit of rasp that i didn't care for at certain RPMs/throttle position but the intake pretty much eliminated that. I thought it was just me but one of the guys at work noticed the change as well so its not in my head.....
So far MPG are the same and it sounds good. I like the powercore filter, i was running a K&N drop in for a bit but i was getting silt past the filter....so i took it out and ran the stock filter till i installed the new intake. HTH
So far MPG are the same and it sounds good. I like the powercore filter, i was running a K&N drop in for a bit but i was getting silt past the filter....so i took it out and ran the stock filter till i installed the new intake. HTH
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Phoenix, Az
I have the same Flowmaster exhaust and just installed a Volant with Powercore and prefilter......I like the set up, the intake changed the sound of the exhaust slightly which was a surprise. There was a bit of rasp that i didn't care for at certain RPMs/throttle position but the intake pretty much eliminated that. I thought it was just me but one of the guys at work noticed the change as well so its not in my head..... So far MPG are the same and it sounds good. I like the powercore filter, i was running a K&N drop in for a bit but i was getting silt past the filter....so i took it out and ran the stock filter till i installed the new intake. HTH
JK Enthusiast
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From: St Louis
Had one on 2012 Sport, Auto, 3.73 and 35s.
Drove trip from STL to Moab and back... Averaged 16.1
Following year made the same exact trip, but had Banks CAI and Dynomax exhaust... Averaged 16.8
No gain , like everyone says. Kept the exhaust cause I liked the sound. Sold the CAI for $200
Drove trip from STL to Moab and back... Averaged 16.1
Following year made the same exact trip, but had Banks CAI and Dynomax exhaust... Averaged 16.8
No gain , like everyone says. Kept the exhaust cause I liked the sound. Sold the CAI for $200
JK Enthusiast
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
I know that "its not possible to have any gains with an intake, the OEM intake was created by aliens with superior technology and could never possibly be improved upon" but I'd say the Jeep definitely has a bit more pep in the higher RPM range, like passing, merging etc. I don't notice much in the lower RPM range but i didn't expect to. Though it's hard to put my finger on the Jeep seems.....freer, seems smoother, which i will admit could totally be in my mind. The sound however is not in my mind its in my ears and in concert with the Flowmaster, i think it sounds really good.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Clifton nj
I feel there is def a better throttle response and I do feel it is a little more torquier. Yea I have to agree with the guy above. It does seem smoother and more noticeable power at higher rpm's. Like between 4K-7k rpm's.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Throttle is fly by wire and is controlled by the computer.. Throttle response can be changed only with programming and that is all.
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2014
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From: Virginia City, NV
I run the exact same exhaust, not for performance gains but because it is tucked up where I won't be dragging it on rocks or logs. I wouldn't run that oiled k&n filter on my jeep (like I do on my drag bike) based on the recommendation of a few mechanics which say the oil can mess with the mass airflow sensor.