View window for airbox

[suzieque]

I'm thinking of using a hole saw and cutting a hole in the top and/or bottom half of my airbox and then epoxying a piece of plexi on the inside. This is just so I can visually check the airfilter without having to open it up.

I know some after market housings include this viewing window.

Has anyone cut a hole like this in their stock airbox?

[hemi.jon]

stock air box is a turd, i dont think anyone did it yet, but give it a shot, the only downside i can really see is that u need to look at the under side to see the real dirt and such.

[suzieque]

the only downside i can really see is that u need to look at the under side to see the real dirt and such.

yeah viewing the underside may not be easy.

the issue I have is that the diesel airbox is not available from aftermarket suppliers yet with the viewing window.

[hemi.jon]

u really dont need a window, or a box...do they have a cone filter setup?


also, these intakes are just cheap ass bent tubes. if u wanted to do a metal one you could hit up and exhaust shop and have them make you one, should be cheaper then buying it from someone

[Martyp]

I know this doesn't answer your question, but personally I'd look into a CAI solution as John suggests.

It's only 4 clips to get access to the filter anyways and unless you see the bottom you'll never know the true condition of it...

[Scottina06]

I think it would look cool and thats about it.....

what does the intake for the 3.0 look like?

[suzieque]

airbox is in the photo, you can see it with the k&n sticker, ignore the nutdriver sticking out of the engine cover. :)

http://www3.telus.net/albrecht/engine_cover_on.jpg

[Scottina06]

what aftermarket intakes are available for the WK CRD 3.0?

[Dylans3960ccs]

yeah viewing the underside may not be easy.

the issue I have is that the diesel airbox is not available from aftermarket suppliers yet with the viewing window.

mirrors :D

[suzieque]

what aftermarket intakes are available for the WK CRD 3.0?

none. :(

[Scottina06]

lets see that 3.0 with the covers off!!! I bet you could make your own by the looks of it....

[Burner]

You can but there is a sensor right on top of the air box that you have to put on the cone filter. That stoped me from putting on my cone filter that I have here.

[rdeterman]

ive been thinking about cutting some holes in my airbox around the sides for added air flow.. i know on my previous truck 2003 duramax many guys cut the side facing the fender out and replaced the standard plastic intake tube with a steel tube and it made a huge difference.. i wonder if that would also apply to these trucks? Made the turbo alot louder too which i wouldnt mind either

[suzieque]

ive been thinking about cutting some holes in my airbox around the sides for added air flow..

you could cut a hole on the fender side of the air box, there is actually an opening on the fender to the wheel well, not sure the purpose of that opening. I suspect the 3.0L CRD is not starving for air under part throttle. May help a bit in WOT. I think the issue with the jeep is that you certainly don't want to flood the airbox if you do water crossings.

[rdeterman]

im not concerned about water crossings im assuming im like most here and would probably never cross any amount of water that would come anywhere near the air box... i just wish there were more of these trucks out there and more people had tried different things..

[suzieque]

I actually removed the snorkel that goes from the airbox to the grille area and installed a straight 3" pipe, along with my k&N drop in filter, should be less restrictive than a stock setup. lots of guys have completely ditched the stock airbox and put on a cone filter, you just have to make a heat shied to protect from underhood temps.
I agree about water crossings, don't intend to do it myself, thats why I put in the straight pipe to the airbox.

[rdeterman]

i just need a dyno.. that way i could test these theories

[suzieque]

you may not want to cut a hole in your airbox if you drive in a place like this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DxoEEvwP1w&feature=player_embedded

[rdeterman]

that is just plain abuse.. i would never think of doing something like that.... not to my daily driver at least haha