S&B installed!!!! Finally.....

[VolsRam]

So I got home from work excited to install my new S&B in my '13 Ram 5.7 HEMI. I got started around 5:45 and it took me 2 HOURS!! Here's a couple reasons: I have a crappy cheap tool set so the ratchet set does not crank back after tightening or loosening, the A/C line was in the way AND all the way forward so I had to bend it (which it was still in the way), this have me trouble bolting the air box to the frame from inside the box, and it got dark by the time I got the fender liner back in place so I had to hold a flashlight between my shoulder and neck for everything else. Made me frustrated, but after starting it up and giving a little rev I am pleased with the sound. Looking forward to flying down the road and see what it does. To end this I'd like to find out how long it took y'all to install the S&B. If you could also add your mechanical ability and if youve install a CAI before. I'm just curious if I'm the only one that had that much trouble.

Edit: I didn't get a picture done after install since it was dark, so I took one today. I'm very happy with how the shifting pouts seem to come a little sooner and smoother. And the acceleration from rolling speeds is awesome!

 

[Phylodog]

I installed mine yesterday. I have a tool addiction and consider myself moderately mechanically inclined and it took me a little over an hour. I had to remove the wheel well liner a second time because I forgot to tighten the frame bolt and I'm **** about stuff like then hose clamps and all four had to be positioned just right. Overall it went pretty smooth and S&B did a nice job with the directions.

I forked around installing the BT Catch Can today for over an hour. I wish they'd include better photos but I got it done.

 

[argray90]

Nice no personal experience with the S&B install but my K&N took 40 minutes but I had 2 buddies helping who had done it before.

 

[ob1sw4n]

Look, it doesn't really matter how long it took to install it, some times I like to take my time even if it means taking 2x-4x longer then normal people do as long as I am making sure I am doing it RIGHT the first time, everything is good.

Enjoy your new S&B CAI, I know I do all the time!

 

[-Arana-]

Congrats

 

[audio1der]

Nice!! I bet it took me about 2 hours as well, tking my time (I'm an instruction reader) as well I have the scoop.
I've installed a few CAIs on a few vehicles, and can say the fit & finish is the best I've seen.

 

[Designflaw]

Look, it doesn't really matter how long it took to install it, some times I like to take my time even if it means taking 2x-4x longer then normal people do as long as I am making sure I am doing it RIGHT the first time, everything is good.

Enjoy your new S&B CAI, I know I do all the time!

That's a bad ass looking truck there Dude!!

 

[VolsRam]

I just updated the OP with an image.

 

[ramflava]

Awesome. I love mine.

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[Hemi450hp]

The intake looks great. Well done.

 

[arod412]

That looks great. Wish I had the funds.... just going to upgrade the air filter for now.

 

[daviddup78]

took me about a hour and a half to install my S&B
i did it in the hot Louisiana sun so took me some water breaks
i had to remove my fenderflares and then the liner
catch can took me like 10 mins to install