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08Hemi
08-24-2009, 05:54 PM
So I want to remove the air intake cover pictures below. Has anyone done this?:confused::confused::confused: Is this cover for debris and water or just water...I think that it will allow more air directly into the stock box for my AIRAID CAI (well actually Hot Air intake right? haha) Please respond asap as I want to remove this now as I have my grill off

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu174/bradsmith42/DSC00967.jpg

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu174/bradsmith42/DSC00968.jpg

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu174/bradsmith42/DSC00969.jpg
Marlin
08-24-2009, 05:57 PM
If anything, don't remove it as it at least channels the air to the airbox. I'd be more inclined to leave it in there and simply cut the front out, leaving a border of around 1 inch so it doesn't turn all floppy on ya.
mzh29
08-24-2009, 05:58 PM
I had it for a while before i built my intake. I never noticed any problems, drove through some heavy rain while it was like that.
Improvements were minimal.

Here's a pic
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/mzh29/IMGP1099.jpg
Scottina06
08-24-2009, 06:00 PM
thats the snorkel that catches cool air coming from the front......I would leave it
08Hemi
08-24-2009, 06:04 PM
I want to leave the snorkel but do like Matt did and remove the cover. IMO this will allow MORE cold air into my intake with the cover off...so should I leave it or take it off?

Did you cut the tabs on the top off Matt? Or how did you remove it?
Marlin
08-24-2009, 06:06 PM
it's quite a bit different from my '06 version from memory? The 06 actually aims the snorkel toward the front more as opposed to dragging hotter air from the area directly in front of the condensor/radiator..
Basically, where the plastic rivets are is where they've added the extra bit. I's take the rivets off and jet the extra front part.

I reckon this redesign is in reaction to all the drowned WK's.......
hemi.jon
08-24-2009, 06:10 PM
mine looked different, i didnt have the cover.. but i ripped mine out when i installed my bwoody. no problems since.
mzh29
08-24-2009, 06:15 PM
I want to leave the snorkel but do like Matt did and remove the cover. IMO this will allow MORE cold air into my intake with the cover off...so should I leave it or take it off?

Did you cut the tabs on the top off Matt? Or how did you remove it?

Flathead screwdriver, just wedged it in there and pryed it open. The plastic tabs will break, just to give you fair warning. In theory it should help, I just didn't notice much of a difference.
08Hemi
08-24-2009, 07:27 PM
I removed it...see pic below. there is no need for this flap...especially with my new SYR grill!!!

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu174/bradsmith42/DSC00976.jpg
rdculus
08-24-2009, 07:46 PM
leave the duct, but take off the cover... its like the srt 6.1's then :D
08Hemi
08-24-2009, 08:50 PM
Well I pulled it off and I don't want to get too excited....but I took her our for about 5 miles and noticed an increase in intake sound and a VERY slight increased responsiveness under WOT (probably negligible but none the less evident) . I did not notice this flap until I got my grill off...IMHO everyone needs to take this off if they have an after market intake!!!
Robert Palmer
08-24-2009, 09:16 PM
Well I pulled it off and I don't want to get too excited....but I took her our for about 5 miles and noticed an increase in intake sound and a VERY slight increased responsiveness under WOT (probably negligible but none the less evident) . I did not notice this flap until I got my grill off...IMHO everyone needs to take this off if they have an after market intake!!!

Thats just your mind messing with ya. :lol: :D
Marlin
08-24-2009, 09:24 PM
Yeah, i think you need to go and have a lay down dude :)
08Hemi
08-24-2009, 10:14 PM
haha you guys like that...guess I need to tone down the meds
Dylans3960ccs
08-25-2009, 03:42 PM
mine has one of these too, did you get an increase in power at all.
08Hemi
08-25-2009, 03:44 PM
No real power gain, but the intake is slightly louder under WOT from 25-60 mph!
ducks unlimited
08-25-2009, 03:46 PM
i just pulled mine out and my air fliter was filled with shit so its back on plus it on there for a reason!
08Hemi
08-25-2009, 03:50 PM
do you have an aftermarket intake or stock?
ducks unlimited
08-25-2009, 03:52 PM
Airaid
08Hemi
08-25-2009, 03:55 PM
$hit me too...well I will see what gets up in there and prolly put it back on or get a cover/dry charger for my filter
ducks unlimited
08-25-2009, 03:56 PM
i need a filter! might make one up
Dylans3960ccs
08-25-2009, 04:43 PM
I don't see what this could hurt in my air box :D
mosier
03-29-2012, 04:14 PM
Any "long term" updates on this? Leave it on? Take it off? Let's more crap in the box or no difference? Water issues??
ChrisWk
03-29-2012, 04:20 PM
I took my cover off left the tube to box part, One of first easy mods, I have done it to all my grand Cherokee I owned.
08Hemi
03-29-2012, 04:25 PM
I have since switched to a BWoody...but no long term issues. Even in the rain there is not a noticeable increase in the amount of water on the intake/in the engine bay...but i live in Sunny CA so if you have really bad weather I may think about it...but very easy and seemingly effective mod
mosier
03-30-2012, 01:22 PM
I keep thining if you all say there is really not a problem, then I may just pull that "flap" out, due a K&N drop in, then maybe find some silcone couplers and some smooth hose to connect from the box to the factory intake resonator thats bolted to the t-body. I would think that would give the most flow without the intake noise while keeping the IAT readings happy. All your input is appreciated:thumbsup: