Bwoody CAI for JEEP WK 4.7L

[Tom@MHP]

Mike at Bwoody agreed to develop a true CAI intake for the WK 4.7L and if this goes good he's willing to look at other models. We went back a forth because Mikes' not sure if they will sell. We came to the following agreement. Mike will provide his time to develop it and make sure it flows,performs and looks great. I will need someone in the Edgewood Maryland area that would be willing to leave their Jeep with Bwoody for approx 3 days. The person willing to do this, must be willing to pay for materials and powder coating. If there is a demand(which I think there is) and we can move 15 units there will be no charge. If for some reason there's no demand then you have a great Bwoody CAI for less than 200.00. Mike said they should retail like the rest of their CAIs between 300.00 and 369.99. which we always do better than that. I'm thinking around 329.00. Again if this goes well we can look at other models.
So do I have someone that could leave their Jeep with Bwoody. Even more important how many would be interested it a Bwoody CAI for their WK 4.7L.

Thanks,
Tom.

[Travisl23]

I will buy one...

[Scottina06]

I'm in.......I set up a 4.7 for them before and they never contacted him. I will see if I can find him

[Tom@MHP]

Thanks Scott,

Tom.

I'm in.......I set up a 4.7 for them before and they never contacted him. I will see if I can find him

[Chris]

Hope this goes well, us 3.7 guys would jump all over it, we need the extra power and sound is a plus! :)

[Scottina06]

I have put out the word Tom at JU and JF. You wll sell 15 easy.

If I'm right...these should work on the 3.7 as well? Its TB is in the same area as the 4.7 V8. Does anyone know if the K&N for the 4.7 works on the 3.7. I know someone put a 3.7 K&N on a 4.7.

[Chris]

I have put out the word Tom at JU and JF. You wll sell 15 easy.

If I'm right...these should work on the 3.7 as well? Its TB is in the same area as the 4.7 V8. Does anyone know if the K&N for the 4.7 works on the 3.7. I know someone put a 3.7 K&N on a 4.7.

VERY interesting! We need this confirmed ASAP :)

[Scottina06]

yes we do....this would open up a huge market for the Bwoody 3.7/4.7

I will post an announcement on here

[Chris]

Sounds good, I will let you get to your research! lol

[Scottina06]

Mike at Bwoody perfromance has agreed to develop a TRUE CAI for the 4.7 V8 WK.
http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=892

I believe the CAI would work on the 3.7 V6 as well...but we need some confirmation. I need a 4.8 V8 owner with the K&N Intake to meet up with a 3.7 V6 owner and see if the 4.7 K&N works on the V6. That should be proof enough. provide pics etc.

All interested in a TRUE CAI for their WK.....POST HERE NOW!
Price would be between $300 and $369. Bwoody also needs a volunteer near Edgewood, Maryland for test fitament etc. Please apply within---LOL

[Tom@MHP]

Chris,

My K&N books shows different part numbers and they look different. I'll do some more digging also.

Tom.
I have put out the word Tom at JU and JF. You wll sell 15 easy.

If I'm right...these should work on the 3.7 as well? Its TB is in the same area as the 4.7 V8. Does anyone know if the K&N for the 4.7 works on the 3.7. I know someone put a 3.7 K&N on a 4.7.

[sousa]

I'm in for sure!!!

[Tom@MHP]

Thanks for posting the word Scott.

Tom.

[NHWK05]

I"d deff buy one.

[Scottina06]

the K&N's for the 4.7 and 3.7 are different. they kept the intake muffler on the 3.7 for some odd reason.

[NHWK05]

the K&N's for the 4.7 and 3.7 are different. they kept the intake muffler on the 3.7 for some odd reason.

But if you remove the intake muffler will the 4.7 K&N fit a 3.7?

[Scottina06]

But if you remove the intake muffler will the 4.7 K&N fit a 3.7?

I'm thinking they will....but we need someone to test to make sure. it wouldnt take 10 minutes....

[NHWK05]

That would be very sick if it was compatible for those two engines. Doesent the 6.1 and 5.7 share teh same Bwoody Intake?

[Scottina06]

yes

[Robert Palmer]

Yo Scott!!!!!!!!!


ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[SoCalMoparWK]

I'm down fro one!!!

[SoCalMoparWK]

i'm down to buy one. do you think the gains would be better than the AFE Stage2 I am running right now???

[jeeppro]

ill buy it

[NHWK05]

i'm down to buy one. do you think the gains would be better than the AFE Stage2 I am running right now???

Yes, after reading the AFE intake facts on a 5.7 vs the bwoody, i am gonna sell my afe for a b woody.

[robpp]

Scott, I could help if YOU can find someone here in CO with a 3.7. I could try my K&N that goes right to the TB. Its the 63 series K&N. Spiff has the Overland so he is out.

There was aChuck somebody or something from Fort Collins but I dont know if he's here.

[Tom@MHP]

Knowing Mike and the way his products work, you'll see some gains from it. He'll make sure it flows.

Tom.


i'm down to buy one. do you think the gains would be better than the AFE Stage2 I am running right now???

[NHWK05]

Knowing Mike and the way his products work, you'll see some gains from it. He'll make sure it flows.

Tom.


I was reading on your site the info for the 3.5" and the 4" Intake on the HEMI's. Do you expect that we will see similar performance increases?

There were signs of better 1/4 times and up to 17 WHP gain.

Also i mentioned this to scott. The 4" lists having a free extension wire for the IAT, so the IAT can be located farther to the filter making a colder air reading. They should do that for the 4.7.

[Tom@MHP]

Hello Kyle,

Knowing Mike it will perform well, but I won't throw any numbers on it until they get one in their shop. And yes I will bring up moving the IAT.

Thanks,
Tom.




I was reading on your site the info for the 3.5" and the 4" Intake on the HEMI's. Do you expect that we will see similar performance increases?

There were signs of better 1/4 times and up to 17 WHP gain.

Also i mentioned this to scott. The 4" lists having a free extension wire for the IAT, so the IAT can be located farther to the filter making a colder air reading. They should do that for the 4.7.

[Tom@MHP]

We still need someone near Edgewood Maryland that's willing to drop their Jeep off for a few days. Call me if you're willing so we can work out the details.

Thanks,
Tom.

[NHWK05]

Come on people someone has to be local enough to get this guniea pig jeep down there. I want a Bwoody Intake for my 4.7!

[Scottina06]

I found a guy with a 3.7 that is 20 minutes away....but we need a 4.7......

[NHWK05]

I cant believe there are not people running to go do this. if i could take a vacation i would drive down and let them use mine.

[Scottina06]

anyone close to maryland?

[sousa]

I'm about 1.5hrs away, but I just cant be without my ride for 3 days.

[Scottina06]

Tom-can you talk to Mike and see if he really needs one 3 days? Also...do you think we could rent a 4.7 WK for the test fitament? I would chip in.....

[Tom@MHP]

Scott, let me get with Mike and see want he can do. I would say 2 days for sure would be the min. Mike makes a few passes at it and puts in on a flow bench to find the best places for the bends and so on. That's why he always says 3 days to be safe.

Tom.
Tom-can you talk to Mike and see if he really needs one 3 days? Also...do you think we could rent a 4.7 WK for the test fitament? I would chip in.....

[Scottina06]

hell....I'll pay to rent the 4.7!@!

[Relwarc]

i'm in Towson, MD. I am totally willing to let someone do this to my 4.7.

<$200 is an awesome price too

count me in... as long as it can be doen the week of August 3rd. I can let you have it from that thesday the 4th through the weekend.

i'm happy to loan the Jeep for the greater good, and to keep you all from having to rent one.

[Bslagle05]

i'm in Towson, MD. I am totally willing to let someone do this to my 4.7.

<$200 is an awesome price too

count me in... as long as it can be doen the week of August 3rd. I can let you have it from that thesday the 4th through the weekend.

i'm happy to loan the Jeep for the greater good, and to keep you all from having to rent one.

You are going to be the best friend of every 3.7L and 4.7L owner on this site! :thumbsup:

[SoCalMoparWK]

we love you man!!! lol. thanks

[Relwarc]

Can we get an explanation on what makes this different from the K&N and Air Raid ones?

I'm a little nervous about "testing" and such... i know this is a well respected shop, but this is my trusted DD.. and.. my baby haha

[Tom@MHP]

Hello Doug,
If it's ok I'll contact you over the weekend and go over all the details and answer any questions. Thanks you'll be pleased with the results.

Tom.




Can we get an explanation on what makes this different from the K&N and Air Raid ones?

I'm a little nervous about "testing" and such... i know this is a well respected shop, but this is my trusted DD.. and.. my baby haha

[Scottina06]

Thanks Tom!

[DAVY27]

ne updates on this? put me down if all fits and works!

[B.P.O.D]

matt posted in the other thread he will try it out this weekend for us 3.7 users but he says most likely it won't work the engine bays are slightly diff as far as hoses go

[Scottina06]

well....I know for a fact thaT someone with a 4.7 put the K&N for the 3,7 on their 4.7

[B.P.O.D]

but will it work the other way around? that's what matt said he wasn't sure about. i have a 30 day return warranty for my k+n so i guess we'll see what matt says

[Scottina06]

not sure....I would testy fit my K&N on a 3.7....but there are none around me

[pkang21]

u can always come to vancouver canada:)

[Scottina06]

sure.....Ill be there in an hour----LOL

[B.P.O.D]

i thought matt said he tried this with his father's 3.7 and it didn't work

[Scottina06]

he didnt try anything....he was just going by eye

[B.P.O.D]

oh ok cool

[mikskillz]

we talking gen 1 or 2 4.7?

[Scottina06]

it will fit both IMHO. The only difference between the 08 and 05-07 4.7 is the coolant tank.(disclaimer-as far as the intake) Sousa put a 05-07 AFE on his 08....

[Chaoul1]

Did somebody do it yet?

[mikskillz]

it will fit both IMHO. The only difference between the 08 and 05-07 4.7 is the coolant tank.(disclaimer-as far as the intake) Sousa put a 05-07 AFE on his 08....


in that case i'm interested. this moving ahead?

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

so what's the verdict? 4.7 CAI work on 3.7 ?

[Scottina06]

we dont know yet....the 3.7 has a couple stainless lines near one of the accessories that could be a problem

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

I'm willing to sacrifice my 3.7 for the test fitment ... although not too sure if there are any 4.7's with CAI around Dallas ...

but if you do know of any I'm willing to do the drive ...

[Chris]

I'm willing to sacrifice my 3.7 for the test fitment ... although not too sure if there are any 4.7's with CAI around Dallas ...

but if you do know of any I'm willing to do the drive ...'

I had said the same thing about my 3.7, but afaik there's no one else from san antonio on here, and finding someone with a cai!? forget it! lol

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

I know right lol ... I might go down to Air Ram they are 20 miles away from my house ... they have tons of things for the 4.7 might check out see what does fit for the 3.7 and what doesn't ... should be an interesting project

[Chris]

Sounds like a plan, let us know!

[mikskillz]

so the 4.7 version is going to happen at least?

[Scottina06]

I will find out Monday. It has been developed.....but they were having problems with the manufacture of the tubes.

[JohnsonUSAF]

I will find out Monday. It has been developed.....but they were having problems with the manufacture of the tubes.

BUMB!!!!! What happened with this?

[Scottina06]

its in production now from what weve been told

[NHWK05]

Any idea if the Group buy is still a go and price/availability?

[jim@mhp]

email me at jim@modernhorsepower.com

[Relwarc]

wish we would hear something. the pic of that thing on MY jeep makes me sad! haha cuz its not there now!

[silicastorm]

Did this ever get off the production table and out to 4.7 owners?


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[06RC22]

i would like one for my 3.7 still

[Chaoul1]

Lol this probably will never happen. It's been going on for a year now.

[06RC22]

that sucks. I didnt see the dates on the posts until now

[Relwarc]

update!!:
talked to mike today. August 23rd.

he says he has tried 4 or 5 bending shops and they all refuse to bend it because the bends are too sharp. He has decided to do a vaccume form plastic model.

a couple issues:

#1 he needs a 4.7 WK. I can't help, way too busy to give up the jeep.
#2 he has already sunk a lot of money into shipping this unit and getting these shops to quote him.
#3 he is going to need a pretty big pre-sale of them before it is even worth while. they may ask him to order 100 before they even manufacture it.

input? ideas?

[NHWK05]

I would tell him to get online and start paying attention to all the poeple that want one. I am sure if he had a solid groupe buy going he could get enough orders. Then if he takes the time to get a 3.7 wk and make sure that it fits both then he will for sure be able to get some numbers built up really quick.

[White Chocolate]

Yep, Im sure even having 20 people with a 4.7 who want it would be sufficient.

I think he does need to start coming onto the boards, and talking to the 4.7 people in hand.

[Chaoul1]

There's people on here an a lot on JU. I'm sure he could find almost 50+.

[Relwarc]

pretty sure he's just too busy to mess with this. Thats the main problem.

[White Chocolate]

Thats turning down a lot of customers though

[Relwarc]

a lot of potential customers... he has people in his shop with projects that keep him booked solid... one in the hand is better than two in the bush....

[White Chocolate]

Lol...I like that reference haha

[hummer recovery team]

anything come of this?

[Scottina06]

a prototype was built...but they couldnt get it manufactured

[paroxysym]

lol can we lock this thread? its a dead idea- the cost associated with it just wasnt worth it and the interest wasnt enough to justify the cost- at least thats the way it was explained to me when i talked to mike.