If you end up with this kit and ever bust a driveshaft, you could likely use the tube off this kit, some coat hanger, and some battery cables to weld it together and get off the trail. The construction of it is really that stout. also, it installs very easily, the price is reasonable, and it puts up some good power numbers too.
Msrp: $119.95
Install 1-10: 10
Filtering Element: Cotton Gauze
Average Peak Torque: 197.3 Lb-Ft
Average Peak Horsepower: 152.3 Hp
Pros:
Spare driveshaft under the hood
No need to flex constantly between engine and body, entirely mounted on top of the engine.
Air filter above the engine could save it from fan-flung debris
Cons:
No filter shield could pose a problem in deep water crossings.
A larger-diameter tube might make more power
No Carb number could mean an annual uninstall for emissions testing reasons.
We had no problems installing this kit, and we like the air horn design. also, you could use the metal tube as a personal protection device in a pinch. The air horn seals to the throttle body with a small rubber band and a clamp. We would prefer a true silicone coupler for a tighter seal.
Msrp: $180.00
Install 1-10: 9
Filtering Element: Cotton Gauze
Average Peak Torque: 197.9 Lb-Ft
Average Peak Horsepower: 151.7 Hp
Pros:
Awesome price point-great bang for your buck
Heavy-duty air tube good for both insulation of the incoming air charge and personal protection.
Neat air horn design could lend itself to snorkel and other modifications
Cons:
Intake seal not as robust as the couplers on other kits
Required to reuse factory bolts (could be a problem in rust areas)
No shield of any sort to protect filter from flying debris and water.
Rusty's Off road takes a very simple approach to adding power with the air intake system. The company simply uses the stock tube, and sells an adapter for a conical filter. We opted for the larger 6x9-inch filter for our testing purposes. install is as easy as removing the stock air filter box.
Msrp: $72.90
Install 1-10: 10
Filtering Element: Cotton Gauze (k&N filter)
Average Peak Torque: 191.6 Lb-Ft
Average Peak Horsepower: 146.9 Hp
Pros:
Most reasonable price point gets you in the door if the budget is tight. upgrade the tube later
Simplest install of the bunch
Choice of available filters to suit your budget and wheeling style or environment
Cons:
Retention of the stock intake tube hinders power production.
Unsupported filter tends to vibrate at a certain engine rpM. This could be unique to the big filter we chose
No filter shield leaves it vulnerable to all sorts of dirt and moisture when wheeling.