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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 10:28 PM
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3.5 eco
Trying to decide witch one to get.

AFE stage 2 looks like has more flow but has open filters to engine heat

S&B has completely close air box but looks like it maybe lacking in the piping

I know lots will say it's a worthless mod, but it's the start to my engine mods. Also I personally love the extra sound it produces

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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 10:55 PM
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I just purchased an S&B ... I prefer the totally enclosed air box plus I like the look of the clear site glass a lot better. It received great reviews.. Just my $.02
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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I just purchased an S&B ... I prefer the totally enclosed air box plus I like the look of the clear site glass a lot better. It received great reviews.. Just my $.02
I'm assuming on a 3.5? Did it do anything at all to increase the turbo spinup sound?

OP, I've been looking at the S&B myself for a while, looks like a good unit.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:04 AM
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I run the AFE on a 2.7 not 3.5. I like the additional noise i get from it. With the enclosed ones they don't produce the additional noise AFE one does. AFE sells a cover to enclose it making less noise. However i feel that it is rather enclosed with the hood at least coming close sealing it. As with all intakes out there i wouldn't consider it getting HP gains but seat of my pant's I feel I have better throttle response although it could be because i hear the throttle response. The AFE momentum is enclosed as another option. This is pretty close to real world noise the stage 2 provides.

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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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I'm assuming on a 3.5? Did it do anything at all to increase the turbo spinup sound?

OP, I've been looking at the S&B myself for a while, looks like a good unit.
Yes on a 3.5. I actually just ordered it yesterday, so haven’t received it yet. Will let you know when I install. All the reviews say it’s a good unit.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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Yes on a 3.5. I actually just ordered it yesterday, so haven’t received it yet. Will let you know when I install. All the reviews say it’s a good unit.
Please do. I'm sure the OP and others would like to know. I'm all for some turbowhine. I don't think much but sound and looks is to be had on these gassers though.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 07:03 PM
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Looking forward to hearing your input when you get it!

anyone else running the AFE
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 07:43 PM
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Any update on the sound difference?
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