Nope, about an hour install in the driveway with tools I'm sure are already in your toolbox...

 

So, the intakes just add to the cosmetics? what about the sound, hp increase and mpg? also, how about the mopar intakes? are they any good or are the k&n's better?

 

cool, i really want to get an intake, hopefully this, or next week. im getting a spray in bedliner next week so i may have to wait a week or two

 

I am going to order mine to night

 

I have the k&n 77 series it took me about a hour to install, the longest part is taking the old intake out, I haven't noticed much of a difference in milage, but sound is awsome when you give it the juice, i have flowmaster dual out the back, I'm not sure bout the hp increse. My take on the mopar intake is it does the same thing as all the others but they cost a whole lot more, i haven't seen a mopar intake for under $425, hope this helps, I like mine.

 

Hammer is right, the difference isn't phenominal, but it's a nice addition. In terms of brand, I also agree....I've got a K&N primarily because I've got a buddy who works at a dodge dealership who sold to me at his cost. If it'd been an XDI, that's probably what I'd have....install is a snap. Generally they all have decent instructions and there's a good amount of room under the hood so it's not bad. Maybe an hour with tools most folks have laying around..

 

In my opinion, the Mopar intake is overpriced, as has been mentioned and the difference between that and a K&N for example will be minimal.

K&N sends you a copy of the Dyno sheet showing you the HP gains from the intake. They claim 10.96 peak hp. Other than that, it definitely makes the truck louder above 3,500 rpm.

Lastly, if you plan on doing other mods you can start to experience synergies between them. For example, exhaust alone doesn't do much. But intake & exhaust and you should see more than the 10.96 hp gain. Then if you throw on a chip for example, the extra air flow in & out paired with the more aggressive programming should show you even more significant gains.

 

I Went To Take A Pic Of My K&N..

And Well It's 5 Degrees Out Here Now, And My Camera Kinda Told Me To Go F*** Myself Because It Wouldn't Turn On...

I Am Doing My Recons Tonight So I'll Have It In The Shop and I'll Take Pics Then.

 

i just order a k&n 63 series should be here some time next week

 

ya mine took about an hour too and like bigbody said the hardest part was takin out the old one. i love k&n. i get better gas milage, they say it adds hp, and the sound when you stomp on it is pretty cool. id def get one if you dont have one