S&B Intake-'13 Cummins

I helped my buddy install an S&B intake on his '13 2500 Friday after work
Because of the new-for-'13 Ram Air Active intake this was the most involved intake installation I've ever done


The new trucks have a shutter sytem that allows the intake to pull air from the grille or the fender depending on travels speeds and weather conditions
The stock airboc has a motor mounted to the side and butterfly valves connected by a linkage that opens the grille opening or fender opening. The new S&B air box uses a swing gate mounted to the factory motor on the bottom of the air box that opens and closes one or the other. This also allows you to remove the swing gate easily and leave both open at the same time
You can see in the picture below that the swing gate doesn't seal the openings but more or less blocks the elements from getting to the filter


Overall construction of the box is really nice from S&B, I would say nicer then the factory air box. Installation took around 2 hours with three guys (estimated installation is 3 hours per the instructions)
I had to head home before he actually got the filter in the airboc but I'll get final pictures from my buddy. He called me on his way home and said there was a lot more turbo noise which is what he wanted. I'll update if it seems to affect fuel efficiency at all

Nice!!! The S&B boxes really dress up the engine compartment... I just wish they did more than look nice and add a little turbo noise

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Factory intakes are pretty damned good anymore.
Makes aftermarket modifications pretty pointless.

Gotta ask, is it dealer specific whether this mod voids a warranty? Ive got a 2011 still under warranty and really want to hear her spool up so Ive been looking at putting one on.

DonVito said:

Gotta ask, is it dealer specific whether this mod voids a warranty? Ive got a 2011 still under warranty and really want to hear her spool up so Ive been looking at putting one on.

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It really depends on the dealer and what ends up going wrong... If something goes wrong. My dealer has a standard policy that they will not warranty any parts that are removed from the truck or replaced with something aftermarket... But my dealer is very mod friendly and loves doing warranty work when needed.

You should take the time to get to know yours... Be honest with your plans for your truck and they should be honest about what they will look past and what they won't.

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It can also depend not he brand and style of filter
One of S&Bs slogans is "Breathe easy. Your engine & warranty are protected."