LTT True Cold Air Intake for KJ's

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:18 am

sleeve84028 wrote:

Who's got an update on the first gen KJ parts?

Still dreaming of a setup like this.

No word from Tom on this yet. But if anyone else wants to play around with ideas over the weekend, feel free. Just get some cardboard and duct tape and fab up one that will fit on the 02-04 models. Then if you just send it to me, I will take all the measurements from the mock-up, model it in CAD, tweak it and round off all the sharp corners and print a 3D prototype to try. Same offer applies for any KK's out there that want to make a stab at this.

lil black liberty · **Posted:** Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:43 pm

Texan you still making these?

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:34 pm

Yep. Sure am. I have 2 sets in the garage right now ready to ship out.

Also, I am waiting for someone with 02-04 model to make up a cardboard model that will fit behind the grill of those models.

SS-Virus · **Posted:** Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:12 am

long_tall_texan wrote:

Yep. Sure am. I have 2 sets in the garage right now ready to ship out.

Also, I am waiting for someone with 02-04 model to make up a cardboard model that will fit behind the grill of those models.

Is it ready for old models yet? We all need this great things :lol:

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:10 am

Well, I installed one of the new models on mine today. Took a few pics. I figured I would post the details on installation here for future reference to anyone that gets one. Maybe this will help someone.

Here is the front of mine with grill removed. I also popped the fog light out just to make sure the wire plug didn't get in the way.

It was a pretty tight fit to get the 3" aluminum tubing thru without bending a flat along one side, so I cut away just a little from the flat piece on the left.

After that, the aluminum went in quite easily.

I then re-installed the plastic push-rivet and the fog assembly. After re-evaluating this today. I really don't think that the two tabs are even necessary. It is such a snug fit, it is not going anywhere, and once the grill is put on, it will hold in place just fine. I may delete the 2 tabs from any new ones that I build since they really aren't necessary.

Here is a pic inside the engine compartment after pushing the tubing thru from the front.

Then I just connected it up to the airbox adapter and tightened down the clamp.

Lastly, I just re-installed the grill.

I think that making that little extra cutout of the plastic and removing the fog light during the routing makes it a lot easier to install. Let me know if you try it again and what results you get. One other thing... Remember to disconnect the battery to reset the computer. That may or may not be necessary, but it is a good practice to make the computer recognize the change.

kAwBoy · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:36 pm

Has anyone ever had a problem with this installed and water fording?

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:10 pm

Not yet. But I would suggest using the stock airbox adapter if you are going to be going thru deep water. This airbox adapter just slides into the stock box. Very quick to change out if you plan on going thru water on a wheeling trip. Because yes, it does make your intake considerable lower than stock. But it brings fresh/cold air into the box. I guess it depends on how often you run thru high water.

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:22 pm

Has this been worked out for the 02-04's yet?

I am definately interested.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:51 pm

I have been looking, measuring etc but there is enough difference between older and newer that there would have to be some changes in shape, area where it goes through etc. I think I have a solution and will forward them to the main man soon :wink:

Tom

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:00 am

I hear ya, since I first saw this thread I've taken my grill off 3 or 4 times and scratched my head trying to figure something out. Last weekend I did the gutter guard grill inserts, and while the grill was off I must of stood there for a good hour trying to figure out where and how I could make it fit. Came accross a shop vac hose attachment at Canadian Tire a few weeks back that struck me as possibly working well as the scoop on the 02-04 but I'll have to take some measurements/pictures.

At anyrate, if I have any spare time I'll continue to play around with the idea until someone comes up with a better one.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:28 pm

I am up for modeling and printing any 02-04 mock-ups anyone does until we get something that works. It is just a lot tighter in that area on the earlier models. Not sure that 3" hose will fit thru at all. May have to go down to a smaller diameter to fit in there...

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:15 pm

With respect to LTT and the great work he has done with this, and I dont mean to hyjack this thread, but would you guys consider a snorkle a cold air intake, or should I pick up one of LTT's set up?

Thanks.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:40 am

Yes, I would consider a snorkle a CAI. It is pulling fresh "cool" air from outside of the engine bay directly into the airbox. It is just overkill for my needs. But they are a cool looking addition to the KJs...

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:52 pm

Thank you. I like that a snorkle pulls air in from so high off the ground. I drive a lot of long logging roads and Id like to avoid intake of dust as much as possible.

zzack92 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 371

only problem with snorkles is you gotta remove your attena to put it on. I love them though if i had the money id definetly pick one up!

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:08 pm

I didn't think about the antenna. I wonder where people are putting their antennas afterwords?

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:19 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

I didn't think about the antenna. I wonder where people are putting their antennas afterwords?

majority of them don't care, cuz they have satellite radio

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:26 pm

0311_DoC wrote:

CRD Joe wrote:

I didn't think about the antenna. I wonder where people are putting their antennas afterwords?

majority of them don't care, cuz they have satellite radio

I'll 2nd that.

lil black liberty · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 1:06 pm

Long Tall Texan: Man I got your CAI installed and I must say with my K/N Filter I have driven approximately 500 miles this week. I filled up monday and today is Friday and I just now am a little below 3/4 of a tank.. My KJ is a daily driver not strictly Highway either so I am going to crunch the numbers but I think I am getting some darn good MPG..Also I might say this, I think the front plastic part of the intake needs to be done in aluminum man because I about broke mine all to hell when I put mine in because my Spectre racing air hose wouldn't fit perfectly in there but I got it to fit and it's amazing.. Have you had any problems with bugs in your airbox??

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 2:52 pm

You may have had trouble because of a stiffer hose. I use the aluminum dryer vent hose which is easy to route thru the tight spots and easy to fit over the scoop. I would love to have them out of Aluminum, but those would be way too much $$$. Aluminum parts in low quantity are outrageous. Glad you like it.

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