ANNOUNCEMENT-Bwoody TRUE CAI for the 4.7/3.7!!!!! [Archive] - JeepGarage.Org

Scottina06

06-24-2009, 12:25 PM

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

NHWK05

06-24-2009, 12:32 PM

I'm game for one for the 4.7. If thats the case i wont spend $$ on finishing mine.

mzh29

06-24-2009, 02:57 PM

Where's edgewood at? I'm in montgomery county maryland, and i just so happen to have a 4.7 wk.

robpp

06-24-2009, 04:03 PM

for me, I need to see real data compare against my K&N on a 4.7 before I do anyhting. My K&N comes witha dyno chart.

also, there are at least 3 know cases on srt8's of hydrolock motors when you TRUE COLD AIR CAI sucks water and hydrolocks the motor. :eek:

to be fair, i also found an instance of hydrolock witha AFE too.

Tom@MHP

06-24-2009, 04:05 PM

Matt,

It's about 20 or 25 miles north of Baltimore up 95. Around Emmorton Rd and 95.

Thanks,
Tom.

Where's edgewood at? I'm in montgomery county maryland, and i just so happen to have a 4.7 wk.

mjl2610

06-24-2009, 04:34 PM

for me, I need to see real data compare against my K&N on a 4.7 before I do anyhting. My K&N comes witha dyno chart.

also, there are at least 3 know cases on srt8's of hydrolock motors when you TRUE COLD AIR CAI sucks water and hydrolocks the motor. :eek:

Always my concern when it comes to any intake that has any possibility for water contact with where i live. Engine compartment gets soaked at times. I am interested but hesitant. :thumbsup:

robpp

06-24-2009, 04:37 PM

Always my concern when it comes to any intake that has any possibility for water contact with where i live. Engine compartment gets soaked at times. I am interested but hesitant. :thumbsup:

I just added to my post. To be fair, any of them could cause hydrolock if you go thru a big enough water hazard! I did find one on JU with an AFE ....

the key is to PAY ATTENTION. I have to say thats true with lots of mods. its like adding an SRT8 front bumper, than bitching when you hit the curb or parking thingy.

and in defense of this product, there are literally hundreds, maybe thousands, in use daily.......... without a hitch. check the red srt8 site to substaniate that!

the worst story is the one where the dealer tech ran thru the puddle and hydrolocked the motor of a customers car. Now that is jacked.

mjl2610

06-24-2009, 04:41 PM

Yeah i mean i don't go through flooding that is up to the bumper or anyhting (close) but not quite. I also don't fly through flooding or large puddles like a tough guy not caring about my Jeep either. Its just normal driving.

Robert Palmer

06-24-2009, 05:40 PM

the worst story is the one where the dealer tech ran thru the puddle and hydrolocked the motor of a customers car. Now that is jacked.

I sooooooo would've beaten the shit out of that fool if that was my truck.

Tom@MHP

06-24-2009, 05:53 PM

A K&N Drycharger works wonders and is cheap insurance. Now if you drive into 2 1/2 ft of water you're on your own.

Tom.

White WK Swagga

06-24-2009, 06:01 PM

3.7 here willing to meet up with a 4.7

NHWK05

06-24-2009, 06:51 PM

A K&N Drycharger works wonders and is cheap insurance. Now if you drive into 2 1/2 ft of water you're on your own.

Tom.

That would be my suggestion to anyone concerned of water in the intake.

First of all you need to really soak an oiled filter to get it to suck up water, (i dunno what filter bwoody uses but i prefer K&N filters)

But adding a dry charger to it (usually offered with the places that sell bwoody intakes) then your good to go unless you plan on water fording. And if you live in a high flood area and drive through deep water on flood days, your just an idiot any way.

Does the Bwoody intake cone sit any lower then any other brand of filter? Where it would be more likely to get wetter vs say a K&N?

Chris

06-24-2009, 07:03 PM

I for one am not worried at all about hydrolocking if I get this CAI. You can see how low my Mazda 6 is (other cars forum) and the filter of the AEM CAI is probably about 8-10 inches from the ground inside the drivers side fender, maybe even lower I will have to double check! ... Anywho.. I have never had a single issue with water in over 3 years of driving it with the CAI, you just have to have a different mindset when driving in the rain and through water.

I have also seen these mesh, net looking bags that go over the filter that are supposed to help with keeping dirt and water out of the filter, although I have never used one.

mjl2610

06-24-2009, 11:49 PM

Well sometimes you go through low parts of your neighborhood that may have 2 feet of water to get to your house to sleep at night or do whatever you do at home. Its what happens when there's only one way to get to the house. Reasons for actions. :thumbsup:But i cant say its a regular occurrence.

NHWK05

06-25-2009, 04:56 AM

Scottina06

06-28-2009, 05:40 PM

come on people...awesome opportunity

Chaoul1

06-28-2009, 05:57 PM

Where's edgewood at? I'm in montgomery county maryland, and i just so happen to have a 4.7 wk.

I'm in Fairfax, Virginia....I could fine someone with a 3.7 WK to meet you up.

Relwarc

07-08-2009, 07:12 PM

i've signed up to be the guinea pig. stay tuned, after august 9th, i will have pics, vids and reviews of the performance adds.

My WK is BONE stock... i figure this will help them get a better gauge of the performance additions.

Scottina06

07-21-2009, 04:37 PM

an owner has been found and will be leaving his WK at bwoody the first week of August

NHWK05

07-21-2009, 04:47 PM

Relwarc?

I wonder what the final date/price will be for the rest of us?

Scottina06

07-21-2009, 04:54 PM

yes....no idea....but I dont see it being anymore than the bwoody for the 5.7/6.1

Chris

07-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Scott has this been confirmed to work no problems on the 3.7 as well, or are we still waiting on some people to swap and see..?

If there's anyone with a 4.7 in San Antonio I will be more than willing to see if a 4.7 CAI fits mine.

Scottina06

07-21-2009, 05:06 PM

it will be a wait and see unless someone with a 3.7 wants to go by bwoody after he gets it mocked up. I'm pretty confident it will be the same

AdamJ

07-21-2009, 05:50 PM

Is this going to be limited to the WK platform? I don't remember if the air intake system is on the same side on WJ version of the 4.7 as it is on the WK version (drivers side on the WJ).

In anycase I would be ready to purchase one as soon as its available.

If I can provide any help I would be more then happy to, as I worked with K&N on the development of their FIPK for the 3.5L Inline 5 on the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon so I am famliar with data logging things such as the ST and LT fuel trims, etc. (It only took 5 revisions before we got to the production design :) )

NHWK05

07-21-2009, 05:51 PM

This is for the WK only, its on the opposite side of the engine as the WJ.

Relwarc

07-21-2009, 06:34 PM

Relwarc?

yup, 'tis I!

I have yet to hear back from Mike, he is really busy at the moment, i gather. But i am planning on dropping it off on Aug 4th, and getting it back the 9th. expect a full write up on how it is no later than the night of the 10th.:cool:

mzh29

07-22-2009, 06:01 PM

Awsome, can't wait to hear about it!

Scottina06

07-22-2009, 06:26 PM

I would think we will know something the 2nd week of august

SoCalMoparWK

07-22-2009, 07:07 PM

still waiting!!! aaaagagagagaga

iJeep

07-22-2009, 07:15 PM

Im waiting too.

Scottina06

07-22-2009, 09:08 PM

me too....LOL. This K&N is ok....but its really noisey. I thought maybe something was loose....so i checked everything. I guess I was used to the whisper quiet AFE. I can feel more mid range power though.

NHWK05

07-23-2009, 05:20 AM

What makes you think the Bwoody will be any less loud?

The AFE is silent but only because it re uses the muffler. I took that out and its just as loud as any K&N,

The Bwoody is going to be a similar design to the K&N only the filter will be lower and the tube will be longer.

What filter does Bwoody use and will it come with a precharger cone cover?

Scottina06

07-23-2009, 09:44 AM

the little flimsy box attempt is what I dont like about the K&N, plus all the crazy nuts and bolts that are used

NHWK05

07-23-2009, 09:46 AM

Oh, ic.

B.P.O.D

07-23-2009, 07:05 PM

fabian was telling me about the bwoody and i am also looking forward to it! this will be my first performance mod:)

NHWK05

07-23-2009, 07:06 PM

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!

Scottina06

07-23-2009, 10:18 PM

someone with a 3.7 needs to meet up with a 4.7 to see if the intakes are the same

Relwarc

07-24-2009, 07:13 AM

Still waiting to hear back from Mike, must be crazy busy over there.

Megatron

07-24-2009, 07:20 AM

someone with a 3.7 needs to meet up with a 4.7 to see if the intakes are the same

the nearest 3.7 i can think of is Irf. (NJ)

White WK Swagga

07-24-2009, 09:21 AM

Suffolk county NY 3.7 here. Willing to travel within the tri state area

mzh29

07-24-2009, 12:21 PM

If/when they make one for the 4.7, if i get one i can test fit it on my dad's now.

Scottina06

07-24-2009, 02:05 PM

perfect Matt! Thanks!

does the stock intakes look the same?

mzh29

07-24-2009, 06:37 PM

I'll check it out this weekend.

Scottina06

08-05-2009, 04:37 PM

Update----
a mock up pic for you guys thanks to Mike at Bwoody!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/bwoodymike/DSC00502.jpg

Megatron

08-05-2009, 05:52 PM

wow... And I was just looking at the engine today.

That looks nice............

NHWK05

08-05-2009, 06:05 PM

Ooooh Sweet!

iJeep

08-05-2009, 06:12 PM

mmmm.. Im not sure.. Why did they remove the box?

Robert Palmer

08-05-2009, 06:18 PM

mmmm.. Im not sure.. Why did they remove the box?

All the baffle does is restrict more air from going into the intake.

NHWK05

08-05-2009, 06:29 PM

The b woody filter is way down behind the bumper not by the stock air box.

Scottina06

08-05-2009, 06:49 PM

mmmm.. Im not sure.. Why did they remove the box?

that resonator box is a restriction

NHWK05

08-05-2009, 06:50 PM

Oh yea, forgot about that box. lol

Relwarc

08-07-2009, 01:21 PM

haha... a picture of the engine bay of my own jeep... and here i sit on the other side of the country!

Scottina06

08-07-2009, 01:25 PM

are ya excited bro? Lucky dog will have the first woody on a 4.7!!!!!

jeepaholic

08-08-2009, 06:55 AM

I would worry about the heat soak due to the piping being made of metal.

NHWK05

08-08-2009, 11:56 AM

Plastic transfers heat too. These intakes have been tested over and over again and are leagues above the competitors.

Scottina06

08-08-2009, 12:37 PM

^^^^agree.

jeepaholic

08-08-2009, 12:47 PM

How is that one any better than the "MWOODY " ?

Scottina06

08-08-2009, 12:52 PM

we wont know till its finished, flow tested and dyno'ed

mzh29

08-08-2009, 01:49 PM

^^ They did make their's out of 4" pipe, I made mine out of 3". I wish I had done 4". Ah, well.

NHWK05

08-08-2009, 05:19 PM

How is that one any better than the "MWOODY " ?

The computer testing and flow testing they do makes sure that the air has follows the path of least resistance the entire way through no hard turns or sharp angles. It is built like any car or plane where the flow test it or wind tunnel it so there is optimum flow, least restriction, coldest air and as much air as possible.

Relwarc

08-08-2009, 09:33 PM

I'm not too excited yet. Haha. It seems as tho the intake will be another 2 weeks. Mike said that the digitizing machine is broken. It looks like it will be 2 weeks before i get one on the jeep. I will be sure to post all kinds of reviews once i get it. :thumbsup:

mzh29

08-09-2009, 09:31 AM

I would worry about the heat soak due to the piping being made of metal.

Metal will definetly transfer heat faster than plastic, but maybe the powder coating has some heat barrier properties to it.

Bigdiesel74

08-12-2009, 11:16 AM

any update on this?

Relwarc

08-12-2009, 11:51 AM

2 more weeks... i'll be sure to post pics and reviews ASAP.

NHWK05

09-23-2009, 10:37 AM

So are we ever gonna see these things or are we still waiting for more buyers?

Scottina06

09-23-2009, 04:50 PM

yeah...we need an update! I have a lot of potential buyers...but they want to see numbers and the intake

Relwarc

09-23-2009, 06:10 PM

still sitting on my thumbs. Mike is waiting for the tooling place. Sounds like they have a new die and its giving them trouble. I guess its made in Germany, so it takes a while to get the part fixed....

NHWK05

09-24-2009, 06:30 AM

I honestly dont even give a fark about numbers. I am not in it for that. i've just always wanted a bwoody intake for this and i can t stand my ghetto home rigged stock setup that i have now LOL.

NHWK05

09-24-2009, 06:44 PM

TimmyB is coming to my house this saturday to get my SRT8 exhaust and if we have time we will see if his 3.7 K&N intake will fit my 4.7 so we can rule in or out the 3.7 for this CAI.

Micallef

09-26-2009, 08:06 PM

I want one for my 3.7 tell me what to do so I can get this in my jeep asap!

Scott I know you are ontop of this so make sure you keep me posted I need one of these :)

Scottina06

09-26-2009, 09:40 PM

will do bro----

Chris

09-27-2009, 06:32 PM

TimmyB is coming to my house this saturday to get my SRT8 exhaust and if we have time we will see if his 3.7 K&N intake will fit my 4.7 so we can rule in or out the 3.7 for this CAI.

Did this ever happen?!

NHWK05

09-27-2009, 06:33 PM

No he could not make it.

Chris

09-27-2009, 06:34 PM

Damnit! So it's still not known if this thing will fit the 3.7 eh?

B.P.O.D

10-15-2009, 01:45 PM

so we still don't know if this fits the 3.7 huh

NHWK05

10-15-2009, 02:10 PM

Unfortunately not, Timmy and i did not have enough time to swap his 3.7 K&N to my 4.7 to see if it works or not but i am still confident it will.

Scottina06

10-15-2009, 02:13 PM

anybody with a 3.7 and a buddy with a 4.7 can meet up? Somebody here has a 4.7 and their dad has a 3.7....but we never heard from them. It would take all of 2 minutes...literally

NHWK05

10-15-2009, 02:18 PM

If i can find the time when timmy has it we can try again but dont hold me to it. life has been some what hectic lately.

B.P.O.D

10-15-2009, 02:26 PM

scott - you're talkign about matt who made his mwoody and his dad who has the 3.7....

Megatron

10-15-2009, 03:15 PM

I think he is. His dad rarely posts though

mzh29

10-15-2009, 03:19 PM

Dam guys, I didn't realize this was still in question. I will compare this weekend if it doesn't rain.

Megatron

10-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Nice!

mzh29

10-15-2009, 03:26 PM

NOTE: It is supposed to poor rain here until sunday, and i have to work on saturday.

I did glance at the two a few months ago, and just from a glance it looked like they would not work. The 3.7 is shorter that the 4.7, and just from looking at the mock up of the bwoody intake, it looks like it comes really close to hitting one of the ac lines. If that's the case, then it would actually be resting on the ac line for the 3.7, I really think it depends on how the final design is for the bwoody intake. I'll take some measurements as soon as i can.

B.P.O.D

10-16-2009, 07:27 AM

thanks matt!!!! looks like i'm not waiting on the bwoody then:) here i comek+n

Scottina06

10-16-2009, 01:12 PM

your gonna listen to a guess and waste your money? Yoiur money i guess....LOL. I know for a fact that the K&N for the 3.7 fits the 4.7.........

B.P.O.D

10-16-2009, 01:24 PM

Scottina06

10-16-2009, 01:41 PM

how is it a waste? lots of people have the 63-1545 for the 3.7....

does the 4.7 k+n fit the 3.7????? do you know that?? for a fact? NOOOOO u don't so why wouldnt i get the k+n.

again i have a 30 day warranty... i CAN return if i want to.. matt will let us know by monday...

well...I have the K&N and its a waste...totally does nothing but make a bunch of noise and look pretty. The 3.7 K&N doesnt remove the resonator box...which is a huge restriction. If I were you...since its a 30 day return policy...I would buy the K&N for the 4.7(it requires removal of the intake resoantor) and see how it fits. If it doesnt...get your money back. IMHO....a short rsam that doesnt remove the resontor is a waste...thats the big restriction. Plus if you are getting the ported TB...the K&N may help a tad. Even if the swapping of stock intakes doesnt work on the 3.7-4.7....it doesnt mean the Bwoody wont work on the 3.7.

B.P.O.D

10-16-2009, 02:24 PM

JeepKid

10-16-2009, 02:32 PM

I live close to jeeppro and i got a 3.7 and hes got a 4.7 with aftermarket intake. I duno if hes willin to try this out though

NHWK05

10-16-2009, 05:42 PM

ok i just looked at both instructions and they look the same bro

http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/63-1548_inst.pdf for 4.7
http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/63-1545_inst.pdf for 3.7

i dont see how the 3.7 doesn't remove the res, same instructions, unless im not seeing it

they both say remove the lower air box

The lower air box is where the stock air filter is. The air resonator is the one attached to the TB and that is what restricts the air flow. Any intake kit that keeps the resonator box is useless, i had one for my 4.7 and it was completely useless. the intake kit needs to remove the box attached to the TB or its a waste. I would try what scott suggested.

Scottina06

10-17-2009, 12:20 AM

I live close to jeeppro and i got a 3.7 and hes got a 4.7 with aftermarket intake. I duno if hes willin to try this out though

PM him please----

Micallef

10-17-2009, 01:38 PM

yea please pm him and see how it would work, i am highly interested in the Bwoody for my 3.7 but that is only if it fits,

if it does not fit, i will have to have one made and i am not looking forward to the prices haha

JeepKid

10-17-2009, 03:23 PM

10-4. lol

Grandcherokee51

10-17-2009, 04:04 PM

I have the k&n and i dont thinks its a waste ive gotten better mpgs, better responsiveness and power out of my 3.7 id say it was 240 well spent, im sure the bwoody is better but nothing wrong with the k&n if it doesn't work out for the 3.7s.

Scottina06

10-17-2009, 04:07 PM

ok i just looked at both instructions and they look the same bro

http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/63-1548_inst.pdf for 4.7
http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/63-1545_inst.pdf for 3.7

i dont see how the 3.7 doesn't remove the res, same instructions, unless im not seeing it

they both say remove the lower air box

Look closely Irfy...they arent the same. It shows a different style tube on the 4.7. The K&N for the 3.7 keeps the resonator box and the 4.7 design doesnt.

Robert Palmer

10-17-2009, 04:28 PM

Look closely Irfy...they arent the same. It shows a different style tube on the 4.7. The K&N for the 3.7 keeps the resonator box and the 4.7 design doesnt.

I spoke with him on the phone earlier today and pointed that out to him and I called him a dipshit. :lol: LMAO

DAVY27

10-17-2009, 05:26 PM

:nutkick: LOL

Chaoul1

10-17-2009, 05:33 PM

I'm actually interested because I think my new Jeep in January will be a 4.7L. I can wait til Monday and if it fits then I will order one. Takes forever though.

JeepKid

10-18-2009, 03:40 PM

Well i didnt get an answer from troy so its not happenin . . .

B.P.O.D

10-19-2009, 07:58 AM

The lower air box is where the stock air filter is. The air resonator is the one attached to the TB and that is what restricts the air flow. Any intake kit that keeps the resonator box is useless, i had one for my 4.7 and it was completely useless. the intake kit needs to remove the box attached to the TB or its a waste. I would try what scott suggested.

yes i had a lengthy talk with joe about this. thanks for the info!

I have the k&n and i dont thinks its a waste ive gotten better mpgs, better responsiveness and power out of my 3.7 id say it was 240 well spent, im sure the bwoody is better but nothing wrong with the k&n if it doesn't work out for the 3.7s.

that will be my route if the bwoody doesn't work.

Look closely Irfy...they arent the same. It shows a different style tube on the 4.7. The K&N for the 3.7 keeps the resonator box and the 4.7 design doesnt.

you were right dude i didn't go pass step 12:) lolol

I spoke with him on the phone earlier today and pointed that out to him and I called him a dipshit. :lol: LMAO

fawk you!!! LOLOL

Relwarc

10-19-2009, 08:00 AM

has anyone heard from Mike? i stopped calling him because i dont want to be a pain in his @ss

B.P.O.D

10-19-2009, 08:37 AM

ill call him today:)

Scottina06

10-19-2009, 10:48 AM

last update I got they were having problems with the machine that bends the piping

Relwarc

10-19-2009, 10:54 AM

last update I got they were having problems with the machine that bends the piping

thats been the problem all along

B.P.O.D

10-19-2009, 11:05 AM

so what does this mean?

Scottina06

10-19-2009, 11:43 AM

well....they are using 3.5" piping and having trouble with the machine that bends it. they may have to go 3" or 4' instead. One thing Tom told me was...during the initial testing the 4.7 Bwoody flowed better than the SRT bwoody.....good news in my book!

Relwarc

10-19-2009, 11:48 AM

as long as we get the 3.5 or 4" tube...

im just slowly losing heart... its been a long time since i picked the WK back up from his shop.

B.P.O.D

10-19-2009, 12:03 PM

yeah i really want this soon.... if not im gonna go k+n but then that doesnt remove the black box of death on the 3.7s

Micallef

10-20-2009, 07:01 AM

its either bwoody for me or i am gonna make my own cold air intake for the 3.7!

i am going to try a few things with either a 3 or 3.5 inch pipe and see how it goes..

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 07:09 AM

yes i am currently working on some ideas with another jeeper so if it works out i will post pics!

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 07:45 AM

are we giving up on the Bwoody so easily?

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 07:51 AM

no but im also not holding my breath on it. we haven't heard anything and it's been a while.

i am also very impatient:)

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 07:59 AM

Can we try to get mike to post? maybe get some comforting words from the man himself?

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 08:09 AM

i would think you would know first hand since he did have your jeep

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 08:14 AM

i know... and im still holding out hope.

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 08:21 AM

when did you call last?

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 08:25 AM

2 or 3 weeks ago

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 08:30 AM

give him a buzz today if you like:)

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 09:54 AM

just got off the phone with Mike...

The shop that is making up the tube is still having machine trouble (as stated above)

the engineer is supposed to be there some time by the end of the week.

ETA is still unknown, pending the outcome of the engineer visit.

Mike is a little miffed because it never takes them this long to get an intake made, but its really out of his hands at this point.

I'm standing behind him 100%, he has been cool with me and patient every time i call and ask. I trust him.

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 09:57 AM

hehe me too!!! he said i called 30 secs after he got off the phone with you!!!

the engineer is coming from germany!!!

Relwarc

10-20-2009, 10:06 AM

haha poor guy is like... WTF....

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 10:19 AM

yeah prob!!! hopefully it's done soon

mzh29

10-20-2009, 03:26 PM

Well I finally compared my intake to my dad's. To sum it up, I don't think the 4.7 will fit the 3.7. I measured from the opening of my throttle body, the ac refrigerant line= 11.5". On my dad's 3.7 = 10.75". Not only that, but where the motor sits, from the seal for the hood right behind the throttle body to the opening of the throttle body on my 4.7 was 4.5", on my dad's 3.5", so assuming that they have a tab welded on for a bracket to attach to the body, the lengths would have to be different, here's some pics. Please excuse my dirty engine bay, it's rained alot this past week.

My 4.7
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/mzh29/IMGP1204.jpg

Dad's 3.7 (Nice and clean)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/mzh29/IMGP1205.jpg

Dirty Mwoody
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/mzh29/IMGP1207.jpg

My dad pointing to the metal line that to me is the main issue.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/mzh29/IMGP1206.jpg

Chris

10-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Well shit, that sucks!

Scottina06

10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

guys,,,,,he's just guessing. I dont see it as an issue at all....

Scottina06

10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

thanks Matt!

mzh29

10-20-2009, 04:20 PM

No problem, sorry it took so long. I'm not definetly saying it won't/can't work. I'm just saying I don't think it will. The 3.7 is shorter than the 4.7. Just look at the relation of the oil fill cap to the brace across the top of the motor. It's a few inches closer on the 3.7.

Scottina06

10-20-2009, 04:31 PM

I see what your saying now. the problem may be the oil filler cap. I will find the pic of the bwoody 4.7 mock up and see how close it comes in those areas. It will still be hard to see though with the TB on the 3.7 setting farther back in the bay. That may help some

Scottina06

10-20-2009, 04:37 PM

here is tthe bwoody mock up
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/bwoodymike/DSC00502.jpg

Chris

10-20-2009, 04:38 PM

is there a welded brace the tube mounts to the engine bay with? I think that will be the main issue if the size is different inside the bay..

Scottina06

10-20-2009, 04:51 PM

not sure Chris. This is the only pic we have

mzh29

10-20-2009, 06:56 PM

^^That's another issue i was thinking about, if it does bolt the the tab near the stock airbox, then i really don't think it will work. But who knows.

B.P.O.D

10-20-2009, 07:04 PM

that really sucks!!!! so if this doesn't work guys me and another 3.7 have been working on a solution for the k+n and another piece from another jeep that will fit so let's see. i may know by the end of the week if that will work. if it does we can remove the air res for the 3.7 and use the k+n 3.7 63-1545!!!

4.7v8wk007

11-09-2009, 03:36 PM

any word on this?

B.P.O.D

11-10-2009, 07:08 AM

nope

jeeppro

11-15-2009, 12:29 AM

i will send my cai to jeepkid9 my 4.7 for his 3.7 i never got his pm and i just seen this

mzh29

11-15-2009, 06:14 AM

Unless you have the Bwoody, or an exact replica of one, I wouldn't bother Troy. Their design is unlike any cai on the market for the 4.7 right now.

JeepKid

11-17-2009, 09:19 AM

You dont gota send it to me Troy. Ill be down in Utah on Thursday if u got time we can meet up and see if it fits. I think it'll still be worth to see cuz the K+N 4.7 removes the air res.

DJ BoNiOmArIo

11-17-2009, 09:52 AM

so ... ???

what's the verdict i just read through seven pages of posts and nada!!!

B.P.O.D

11-17-2009, 09:54 AM

you're good with the k+n omar.

DJ BoNiOmArIo

11-17-2009, 09:55 AM

thanks Irf :)

jeeppro

12-02-2009, 06:46 PM

any updates on the 4.7

jeeppro

12-08-2009, 06:20 PM

put me on the list

NHWK05

12-08-2009, 06:22 PM

I'm out for this i think. Its taking waaay to long and i just dont have the cash. Id rather put it towards new tires for my new wheels.

I have my own custom setup in the works any way.

B.P.O.D

12-09-2009, 12:26 PM

yes, please take me off this list as well

jeeppro

12-12-2009, 06:20 PM

any updates on the 4.7

06RC22

12-13-2009, 01:30 PM

ok so did we come up with an idea of when this would be out and if its possible for the 3.7?

iJeep

12-13-2009, 01:40 PM

Yeah... WHEN!!!

Chris

12-13-2009, 01:54 PM

Still waiting.. Holdin' out and trying not to buy a k&n lol

Scottina06

12-13-2009, 01:58 PM

no updates

06RC22

12-13-2009, 05:01 PM

Still waiting.. Holdin' out and trying not to buy a k&n lol

haha im right there with you! its tempting but i wanna definitely wait for one of these

B.P.O.D

12-14-2009, 12:46 PM

ok so did we come up with an idea of when this would be out and if its possible for the 3.7?

the 2 metal pipes ( i think ac lines) pose a threat of the 4.7 working on the 3.7

06RC22

12-14-2009, 03:02 PM

the 2 metal pipes ( i think ac lines) pose a threat of the 4.7 working on the 3.7

yea i have seen pictures where those would be in the way. Well hopefully it can work

Relwarc

12-15-2009, 06:18 PM

Small update:

There were issues with the company making the tube. Mike gave up, thought it was too shady. He sent the prototype out to a new shop this week. Updates to come soon.

Scottina06

12-16-2009, 05:27 PM

awesome

NHWK05

02-12-2010, 06:46 AM

Any Updates? We all still want one.

Chaoul1

02-12-2010, 07:34 AM

2 months later....:(

Relwarc

02-17-2010, 07:20 AM

the process of finishing the design and comming up with a price point and figuring out how to mass produce it should be finishing in the next couple weeks. I heard 60 days about 5 weeks ago.

Chaoul1

02-17-2010, 07:21 AM

They are just trying to make up more time to make it....

Relwarc

02-17-2010, 07:29 AM

it is a completely different tube company.. this company only got the prototype 5 weeks ago.

jeeppro

02-17-2010, 03:59 PM

cant wait for the results

NHWK05

02-17-2010, 06:48 PM

This Fricking CAI better put out after waiting so long for it.

06RC22

02-17-2010, 06:49 PM

i wonder what the price will be when it first comes out... Im thinking i might wait for this instead of buying a different one right now

FlyinRyan

02-17-2010, 08:00 PM

Am I missing something, or is the Bwoody just a powdercoated metal tube w/ filter? I don't understand what is so great about it.

Scottina06

02-17-2010, 08:08 PM

they have actual numbers....dyno and flow numbers to show what it does-----not too mention they look awesome

06RC22

02-17-2010, 08:09 PM

i had the same thought about it.... but i think it looks sick powder coated.

NHWK05

02-18-2010, 02:58 PM

The filter is much lower (behind fogs) and the air sensor is moved lower getter colder air in a dn cold air readings as well. It can also be raised up for those who have issues with water and want to cross deep water or 4 wheeling.

jeeppro

02-26-2010, 06:23 PM

any news yet

Relwarc

02-26-2010, 06:33 PM

another 30 days before the timeframe I was given is expired

mzh29

02-27-2010, 07:56 AM

Just a heads up, when I had my filter in the same location as where the bwoody will be the filter did get pretty darn wet while driving in the rain. The tube stayed dry, but the filter was very wet. Maybe not an issue during the summer months, but it could freeze if it gets wet during the winter months. I would definetly recommend cover for it.