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Jan 9, 2009 | 12:57 PM

miltontl

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Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

air intake

i want to put a intake on. not the expensive one just a piece of pipe and a filter. well my question is i have heard they make a big sucking sound can you hear this when the hood is down

Jan 9, 2009 | 12:59 PM

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

You won't hear the "sucking" sound at all inside the XJ unless you are really getting on it. Then it sounds VERY cool.

Jan 9, 2009 | 01:11 PM

XJ Stryker

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From: Smiths Station, Al

Year: 87

Model: Wagoneer

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ

You won't hear the "sucking" sound at all inside the XJ unless your GF is really getting on it. Then it sounds VERY cool.

Sorry couldn't resist

Jan 9, 2009 | 01:20 PM

seed

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From: pa

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

fab up a heat shield for around the filter or you'll just be sucking hot air in

Jan 9, 2009 | 02:48 PM

fivendime

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From: Washington State

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

I have the airaid on mine and it makes a huge sucking noise but you cant hear it inside and with the hood down its still not very noticeable.

Jan 9, 2009 | 02:54 PM

XJ?2010

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Year: 1987

Model: Comanche

Engine: I6 4.0L

I dont get a sucking sound but i do get a sqeak around 2100 RPMs I like it and everyone who rides with me thinks it sounds cool

Heres some pics of my setup just for some inpiration