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04-28-2009, 07:35 PM
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Rustys Off Road Cold Air Intake
Just installed my cold air intake system from Rustys Off Road. Installation was very simple took about 15min + a trip to Autozone for a longer 1/2" rubber hose. Shipping took about 5 days, ordered it Friday, received it Tuesday.
Took it around the block and I notice a big difference in acceleration. I did also notice a slight whistle when I'm idling and I'm not too thrilled about the K&N filter and its rough reputation.
overall I give it a 8/10,
Heres some pictures! 
http://www.freewebs.com/aodwic/GEDC0628.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/aodwic/GEDC0632.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/aodwic/GEDC0634.JPG
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04-28-2009, 07:40 PM
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i was thinking about getting one of the rustys intakes do you think its worth it?
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04-28-2009, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WJsteve
i was thinking about getting one of the rustys intakes do you think its worth it?
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For the price its not bad at all, you can feel the extra HP. The quality I'm not sure yet...
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04-28-2009, 07:51 PM
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04-29-2009, 05:47 AM
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nice little unit... how much? (i should prob just check myself)
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04-29-2009, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ZJPunk98
nice little unit... how much? (i should prob just check myself)
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With the 6x9 Filter it was $155 shipped to my door.
Also noticed a nice MPG improvement today !
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04-29-2009, 08:09 AM
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That wistle is probably the air going through your throttle blades or something to that effect. I have it alot on my honda since I have a sort of cold air intake. But if you are going to make this somewhat a "cooler" cold air intake, don't ya think a heat shield is in order?
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04-29-2009, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tirus89
That wistle is probably the air going through your throttle blades or something to that effect. I have it alot on my honda since I have a sort of cold air intake. But if you are going to make this somewhat a "cooler" cold air intake, don't ya think a heat shield is in order?
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Yea was pondering ideas of how to build a effective heat shield. Thinking of picking up some abs plastic from home depot.
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04-29-2009, 08:58 AM
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has anybody tried the trotle body spacer or exuast from rustys?
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04-29-2009, 09:22 AM
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Rapist Wit
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Originally Posted by dmarko3
has anybody tried the trotle body spacer or exuast from rustys?
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Those things are pointless.
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04-29-2009, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GraKee99
Those things are pointless.
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x2 The TB spacers worked well on older 4.0L's, but on the WJ they are a waste of $. I don't remember the exact #'s but on the older 4.0s the spacer added something like 20-30% more volume to the intake runners. The WJ's 4.0L intake manifold was redesigned with much more volume. The same spacer only increases the WJ's intake volume by ~ 5%.
Also, OP do you realize you paid about $130 for that orange rubber hose? With no heat shield, your setup is just as good/bad (whatever makes you feel better) as the $30 "CAI's" on ebay. Hell, I made something similar in order to facilitate swapping out my windshield washer fluid for a ZJ bottle. I left the box over the TB on, used a 3" to 3" rubber connector ($3), 3" PVC street elbow ($3), and a K&N Filter ($30).
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04-29-2009, 09:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GraKee99
Those things are pointless.
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TB is debatable subject, but the exhaust is far from pointless.
I just went with kolak setup for the exhaust.
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04-29-2009, 09:49 AM
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Rapist Wit
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I was talking about the throttle body spacer only. Sorry should have specified.
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04-29-2009, 10:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GraKee99
I was talking about the throttle body spacer only. Sorry should have specified.
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Yea I miss read what your saying lol 
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04-29-2009, 10:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YHC2000WJ
x2 The TB spacers worked well on older 4.0L's, but on the WJ they are a waste of $. I don't remember the exact #'s but on the older 4.0s the spacer added something like 20-30% more volume to the intake runners. The WJ's 4.0L intake manifold was redesigned with much more volume. The same spacer only increases the WJ's intake volume by ~ 5%.
Also, OP do you realize you paid about $130 for that orange rubber hose? With no heat shield, your setup is just as good/bad (whatever makes you feel better) as the $30 "CAI's" on ebay. Hell, I made something similar in order to facilitate swapping out my windshield washer fluid for a ZJ bottle. I left the box over the TB on, used a 3" to 3" rubber connector ($3), 3" PVC street elbow ($3), and a K&N Filter ($30).
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Yea I realize what I paided for and I'm happy with it. Thats the main reason I posted this thread. I saved 100$ from buying the K&N setup and all I need to do is Fab up a nice heat shield.
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Rustys Off Road Cold Air Intake
