I was recently speaking to the owner of GotExhaust.com about air filters, and Andy (owner) told me about the Donaldson filter available on some intakes. Not normally being a fan of "cold air intakes", I am, however, a fan of Donaldson filters. I have used them in farm and heavy equipment for years. They are among the best out there. I was given the opportunity to install one, and test its filtration, and other impacts on the Jeep (2013 JKRU). I will take oil samples, and compare them with samples taken from an oil change with the OEM filter/housing. I will also monitor engine functions, such as load, intake air temps, A/F ratio, etc., and compare them to stock intake operation. The tools needed for install are very few. You need a 10mm socket, 8mm socket, 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench,a small (3") 1/4" extension and a #3 Phillips screw driver. Parts needed to buy; 1 1/8" hose clamp, and (2) 1/2" rubber lined clamps. I DID drill 2 holes in the bottom of the box to allow for water to drain from the box, as seen in the pic.
Pull your engine cover off, then remove the 2 10mm bolts holding the intake to the radiator.
Pill the coolant over flow hose off the intake.
Using an 8mm socket, loosen the hose clamps at each end of the intake tube. 1 at the throttle body, and 1 at the air box.
Separate the intake tube from the air box, and slowly separate it from the throttle body, rotate it up, and disconnect the IAT censor from its harness.
Take the IAT sensor out of the intake tube. You will need to lift the locking tab over the plastic "hump" to rotate it counter clockwise, and remove. OR, you can go to the dealer and pick up a new one for 20 bucks.
Pull the crank case vent tube off the air box.
Pull the OEM Air box out of the vehicle. 3 rubber grommets hold it to the bottom, so just give it a good tug.
You will need to rotate the vent tube 1/4 turn to get clearance from the alternator.
With the new intake tube, install the IAT sensor in the rubber grommet provided. I found it best to remove the grommet, install the sensor into it, then install the assembly into the tube Use a small screw driver to work the grommet back to its location. The locking tab on the IAT sensor has to face the throttle body end of the tube.
Install the silicone couplings on the throttle body side of the intake, along with the hose clamps. Leave clamps loose.
Remove the 10mm bolt on the fuse box, as in the pic.
Install the flexible silicone to the air box, along with the hose clamps provided. Remove the lid of the new air box, and install in vehicle. You're gonna have to try a few times to get the box into the 2 OEM grommets, as its blind, and hard to feel their location. Use 10mm bolt to secure the air box to the fuse box. Tighten the air filter inside the air box with provided large hose clamp, then tighten the flexible silicone to the ir box with the hose clamp.
Install the intake tube into the air box, and check clearances. If something isn't right, manipulate the silicone attachments until everything is clearing. When all is good, tighten all clamps, and install the case vent tube to the intake tube. Use a 1 1/8" hose clamp (not provided). At this time, you can put the intake cover on, using the #3 Phillips screw driver.
Pull the vibration dampeners off the OEM intake tube, the spacers where the bolts for the radiator mounting were. Using the 1/2" rubber lined clamps, insert the coolant overflow hose, insert the 10mm bolts, then put the spacers on, and re mount to the radiator.
Results from the testing will be posted as they come available. Its gonna be a while before I get enough miles on for the oil samples, but I can update other details.
All in all, dealing with Andy at GotExhaust.com was a fantastic experience! FANTASTIC person, and always quick to respond to questions!
Pull your engine cover off, then remove the 2 10mm bolts holding the intake to the radiator.
Pill the coolant over flow hose off the intake.
Using an 8mm socket, loosen the hose clamps at each end of the intake tube. 1 at the throttle body, and 1 at the air box.
Separate the intake tube from the air box, and slowly separate it from the throttle body, rotate it up, and disconnect the IAT censor from its harness.
Take the IAT sensor out of the intake tube. You will need to lift the locking tab over the plastic "hump" to rotate it counter clockwise, and remove. OR, you can go to the dealer and pick up a new one for 20 bucks.
Pull the crank case vent tube off the air box.
Pull the OEM Air box out of the vehicle. 3 rubber grommets hold it to the bottom, so just give it a good tug.
You will need to rotate the vent tube 1/4 turn to get clearance from the alternator.
With the new intake tube, install the IAT sensor in the rubber grommet provided. I found it best to remove the grommet, install the sensor into it, then install the assembly into the tube Use a small screw driver to work the grommet back to its location. The locking tab on the IAT sensor has to face the throttle body end of the tube.
Install the silicone couplings on the throttle body side of the intake, along with the hose clamps. Leave clamps loose.
Remove the 10mm bolt on the fuse box, as in the pic.
Install the flexible silicone to the air box, along with the hose clamps provided. Remove the lid of the new air box, and install in vehicle. You're gonna have to try a few times to get the box into the 2 OEM grommets, as its blind, and hard to feel their location. Use 10mm bolt to secure the air box to the fuse box. Tighten the air filter inside the air box with provided large hose clamp, then tighten the flexible silicone to the ir box with the hose clamp.
Install the intake tube into the air box, and check clearances. If something isn't right, manipulate the silicone attachments until everything is clearing. When all is good, tighten all clamps, and install the case vent tube to the intake tube. Use a 1 1/8" hose clamp (not provided). At this time, you can put the intake cover on, using the #3 Phillips screw driver.
Pull the vibration dampeners off the OEM intake tube, the spacers where the bolts for the radiator mounting were. Using the 1/2" rubber lined clamps, insert the coolant overflow hose, insert the 10mm bolts, then put the spacers on, and re mount to the radiator.
Results from the testing will be posted as they come available. Its gonna be a while before I get enough miles on for the oil samples, but I can update other details.
All in all, dealing with Andy at GotExhaust.com was a fantastic experience! FANTASTIC person, and always quick to respond to questions!