S&B CAI Install Q's

PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

Went ahead and installed my S&B CAI on my 2016 1500. I know it's not going to be the loudest CAI, but from watching the installation video and comparing to what mine sounds like I just want to make sure I've got it done all right.

Everything from the box is installed except for two screws, which seem to be extra material. The filter itself was pretty darn oily too.

Tried attaching a video but didn't work. I'll try on my computer in a bit. Maybe my exhaust is too loud to hear it even?

Thanks in advance!

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quietpeen · Apr 15, 2017

With the cover I'm going to say that the s&B is not a loud noticeable CIA. I could be wrong

PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

quietpeen said:
With the cover I'm going to say that the s&B is not a loud noticeable CIA. I could be wrong

I'll try posting a video. I don't really care about sound so just making sure the installation is done right

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12sportmc · Apr 15, 2017

I have the S and B on my Hemi as well and it's not loud...which for me is a huge plus. Not sure if that answers your question but like Quietpeen said the lid makes it pretty much stock noise level.

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PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

12sportmc said:
I have the S and B on my Hemi as well and it's not loud...which for me is a huge plus. Not sure if that answers your question but like Quietpeen said the lid makes it pretty much stock noise level.

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Thanks. I'll post a video once this forum lets me!

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PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

Check it out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahuFWLIr6FA&feature=youtu.be

Kotta390 · Apr 15, 2017

The S&B is a very quiet design. After I installed nine I could only hear the difference under WOT and it wasn't very noticeable.

PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

The only reason I'm suspicious is because the S&B install video has it sounding so freaking loud, haha

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Mbrigh3 · Apr 15, 2017

I have one too... I only noticed it at high RPM's before I put the exhaust on my truck. Now with my muffler swap I don't even notice it. S&B is probably one of the more silent intakes but its in my opinion one of the best.

Kotta390 · Apr 15, 2017

If you want a loud intake, grab a K&N or do a homemade with just an open cone filter element. That will yield the loudest results.

PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

Kotta390 said:
If you want a loud intake, grab a K&N or do a homemade with just an open cone filter element. That will yield the loudest results.

I would go with K&N if I was looking for a loud one, but I'm not! Therefore the choice of S&B[emoji1360]

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0212353 · Apr 15, 2017

yeah, mine (installed last night) - I can't hear it over my delete pipe.

PDXRam · Apr 15, 2017

0212353 said:
yeah, mine (installed last night) - I can't hear it over my delete pipe.

I figured!

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daveray9 · Apr 16, 2017

LonghornSwede said:
I figured!

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Try the vararam if your going for sound.

Casper · Apr 17, 2017

LonghornSwede said:
I'll try posting a video. I don't really care about sound so just making sure the installation is done right

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Your installation looks just like mine, so you probably nailed it. I've had mine for over three years.
S&B is a lot quieter than those open CAI's like K&N or Airaid--but there is a pleasant little throttle growl that will complement your exhaust note when you get in to the skinny pedal.
You really don't want an open model (IMHO) because they may have good air flow, but they do not give you colder combustion air because they suck on the engine bay, AND, the big downside with them (open models) is tooth rattling noise under acceleration that kills conversation and drowns out your music.
Unless you cart your mother-in-law around a lot, you don't want all that noise.

MADDOG · Apr 17, 2017

I just put one on my Cummins and other than a bit of turbo whistle, I can't hear much difference in intake noise.

The exhaust tone changed a bit, though.

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