S&B Intake Issues

[Stoogey]

Hi all, bought an S&B intake a couple of months back, love it, great sound, etc.

However, I decided to fit the rubber side panel the other day in an attempt to keep the intake temps down and it’s extremely loose?

A friend has a RR with the same intake and his is loose as well, attached a video I sent to him. Is anyone else’s the same?

I’ve emailed S&B twice but they haven’t responded. Concerned when winter comes round in the UK it won’t fair too well off road with muddy water,etc.

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[Locust13CT]

hmmmm thats kind of interesting. I've never fit mine but I can try later tonight and let you know.

 

[Stoogey]

hmmmm thats kind of interesting. I've never fit mine but I can try later tonight and let you know.

Thanks, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion they’re all the same, but everyone enjoys the whoosh without it fitted so leave it off

 

[RaptorME]

Mine is loose as well but has stayed on alright. I should probably reach out to them too.

 

[Stoogey]

Looks like a common problem then! Hopefully you have better luck getting a response from them, cause I’m not getting one!
Might just have to buy a rubber trim to run around that hole…

 

[Locust13CT]

maybe its loose on purpose? Under normal operation negative suction holds it tight? Or maybe if it were to fill with water the positive pressure its supposed burst off/pop off to evacuate water quickly? lol, I don't know I making sh!t up......

 

[Stoogey]

maybe its loose on purpose? Under normal operation negative suction holds it tight? Or maybe if it were to fill with water the positive pressure its supposed burst off/pop off to evacuate water quickly? lol, I don't know I making sh!t up......

Definitely making it up needs to be a tight seal for wading through rivers, it sucked in one edge after some WOT usage already definitely not how they should fit!

 

[duhtroll]

JB Weld plastic

Mine stays.

 

[Stoogey]

JB Weld plastic

Mine stays.

Is that with JB Weld or is it just a snug fit?

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

Mine is loose as well, in the install video they say it’s optional to even have it. If you’re considering or regularly need to cross water that is above your tires, I personally think that’s snorkel territory…

if you’re going to go fast on washboard roads, put some loctite on the screws holding the BOV recycle PCV connection , otherwise this could happen to you (see picture).

 

[25PlatTrem350]

Oh man there is nothing worse then a loose hole.

 

[ozraptor]

Mine isn't loose like that, but it's not super snug either. I rarely use it though, even on dirt roads or in rain/snow. But I use the paper filter with the pre-filter cover. It doesn't need to create an airtight seal because all it's doing is preventing direct water and dirt from splashing onto the filter. That's already fairly low risk with the wheel well liners. I've driven through torrential rain, big mud puddles at speed, etc. and nothing has made it in through the side yet. Though I would be a little more careful if using the oiled cotton filter.

 

[JrHDRanger]

Is anyone with a 2025 running this without the cover installed? I read that with 2025 model RR get a CEL without it.

 

[crabby]

Is anyone with a 2025 running this without the cover installed? I read that with 2025 model RR get a CEL without it.

I ran my ‘25 with the plug installed for maybe 500 miles. Removed it and got about 800 miles before I got a CEL. I reinstalled the plug (which still fit pretty snug) and I plan to cobble together an in-between option. I enjoyed the added sound, so I plan to cut a hole in the plug and cover it with some sort of tight mesh. Hoping it restricts enough airflow to not trigger the warning, while still letting some sound though.

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