03-08 HEMI S&B intake kit

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This is my review on the 03-08 Dodge Ram HEMI S&B intake kit.

My first impression was "this is gonna be the same as all the others" but i was completely shocked when i opened the boxes to wat i saw.....

This kit is one hella heavy duty kit. With the beta testing they sent me the

intake kit- part number P/N: 75-5040 / 75-5040D
one dry filter
rechargable filter
prefilter
and cleaning & oiling kit for the rechargable filter

i will post back when i get better pictures and figure out how to upload them from the desk top hahaha

but here is a link to their website so yall can see before i post pics...

Kit w/ Cleanable Filter
 
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this was like christmas in september!!! Very nice kit, detailed instruction.
and on to the pics!!!
 

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As expected from S&B, that looks like awesome quality! Pics of it mounted in the truck?
 
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one thing i did notice when i went from a full 4" tube and filter to this one it seamed to make my idle a bit more stable.
 

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and BTW.... these filters are HUGE!!!!!!

And onto the install pics. its just like taking out the stock box, remove the wheel liner, seperate from fender, place box inside, and insert screw into tab and line it up with the hole....
 

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oh and i forgot to add, the tools needed are a 13mm socket, 11mm socket, 8mm socket, 3/8" rachet, philips head screw driver, flat head screw driver.

you will have to insert the drop tube/ snorkel in first so everything fits perfectly.


next in the inside of the box you will reuse the bolt from the stock bracket to secure the box to the fender.

once you have the box secured to the fender you can start bolting the drop tube to the air box
 

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next you will need to finish bolting the bottom of the box to the inner fender lining. using 2 bolts and nylon nuts

and to the filter and prefilter!!
the filter mounts to a plate that slides down into the side of the open air box.
 

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how do you get in to be a beta tester? how do you think this will fair offroad(ie mud and water crossing)?
 
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it just slides in and has a locking tab at the bottom.

after this^^ you can place the signature plexiglass cover (with the S&B symbol) on the top of the air box and secure it with the screws supplied. this is by far the koolest part of this kit!!!

next you can attach the vent tube that is included with the kit.

next you insert the gromet that fits in the intake tube for the AIT sensor. insert sensor and place tube from intake to airbox.
 

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and as you can see this intake system is complete and utter BADASSNESS!!!!!!
 

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how do you get in to be a beta tester? how do you think this will fair offroad(ie mud and water crossing)?

well THEY selected me. i was just minding my own business.... when bam!!! pm from one their guys and i thought it was spam till they wanted to call and work out the details..... sent them my info and had it ready for shipping!!!

and on the mud/ water thoughts. i think it would hold up perfect. it has a port on the bottom of the drop tube that they supply a plug for. i installed it on mine due to all the rain we get. and it is a completely sealed box besides the opening that pulls air directly from the fender.
the prefilter and oiled filter will help stop anything ffrom entering the intake for sure!!!
 

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well THEY selected me. i was just minding my own business.... when bam!!! pm from one their guys and i thought it was spam till they wanted to call and work out the details..... sent them my info and had it ready for shipping!!!

and on the mud/ water thoughts. i think it would hold up perfect. it has a port on the bottom of the drop tube that they supply a plug for. i installed it on mine due to all the rain we get. and it is a completely sealed box besides the opening that pulls air directly from the fender.
the prefilter and oiled filter will help stop anything ffrom entering the intake for sure!!!

Thats sweet i wish someone will pick to test some stuff.

You dont mean it pulles air from the fender wheel well right?
 
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It pulls air from the fender and the bottom of the tube goes down behind the bumper.

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So the fender well part acts as a snorkel? What were to happen if you hit a huge puddle at say.. 40mph?
 
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As you can see from one of the pics how the drop tube is formed, and how it fits in the section between the radiator and fender. It pulls air from the holes in the fender. And if you hit a big puddle at that fast it should be perfectly fine, you.might get some in the box but it won't go past the filter.

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So the fender well part acts as a snorkel? What were to happen if you hit a huge puddle at say.. 40mph?

thats the whole reason i have stuck with the stock box with an upgraded filter and a intake tube. I would definiatly look at this if i wasnt wanting to do a snorkel instead.
 

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Great review. The kit looks great installed on your truck.
 
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Thanks guys. One thing I forgot to mention was, this kit is QUIET!!!! Compared to ant Cai I've owned, and everyone i've heard........
I know everyone loves the loud roar from an open Cai..... But I guess i'm getting old lol. I'd rather hear the pipes sound off over heating the motor roar lol.

And i've decided to do a rating system on this kit.
I'm goin to rate, 1 being lowest, 10 as highest.

Quality-10
Durability-10
Simplicity of install-7
Looks-10 (of course)
Gains-8
Price-9(for all that comes and the craftsmanship that went into it)
And customer service- +20!!!!

This guys at S&B are awesome with the customer service!!! Any questions I had or concerns they answered immediately via email!! This is rare as I've found out through other companies. (none which are on here lol)
Ok my last review statement is..... This kit 0 flaws with install!!! I had no fitment issues, no rubbing on anything, this kit is solid and I would recommend it to any body and everybody!!!!

Thank y'all for reading! Robb




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