What did I do wrong? New intake install

Kustom Bill · 04-29-2008, 08:51 PM

Ok guys I'm a little confused.

I installed a Aem Brute force intake with a dry filter.
Problem is the filter minder says the filter is dirty or needs to be replaced whatever.

No way is it dirty after a day. Do I need a better filter?

Also do you guys hear a blow off sound sometimes?

I feel so stupid asking these questions.
To me it would seem that the truck is not getting enough air, why else would it say plugged filter.
It still runs great, loud turbo whistle, my wife hates it...lol

Thanks

straight_six · 04-29-2008, 08:54 PM

your turbo is sucking it down.... AEM just put it in a crappy place..

***hillbillydeluxe*** · 04-29-2008, 08:59 PM

I know it sucks the minder all the way down and i called AEM on this and they said that it is from such a mass amount of air going into the tube but on the other hand if my truck is over stock modification which it is he would recommend the new bruteforce workhorse HD!!

drboost · 04-29-2008, 09:00 PM

no worries just clean it when it looks dirty mine been doin that since day one been on for 2 years enjoy the

awenthol · 04-29-2008, 09:02 PM

hillbilly, the HD is the same as the reg BF, it just has a bigger filter.

BOTH AEM intakes will suck the minder down because they put it in a horrible spot. period...however, since putting the Amsoil filter on mine, it hasn't sucked it down as far

joelliott · 04-29-2008, 09:02 PM

I had the same issues with my AEM. I guess you can call it issues. The first time I heard the hissing sound during tranny shifting, I freaked out thinking my tranny was going. Turns out its nothing more than me hearing the air flow throught the filter. My buddies ex-truck (07 5.9L) did the same thing.

And you must understand the stock filter change meter is that, set up for a stock filter. Pay it no mind. Just take the filter off and blow it out every couple months and youll be fine.

I love my AEM filter.
Joe E.

Kustom Bill · 04-29-2008, 09:24 PM

Cool, thanks guys

***BDekle*** · 04-29-2008, 09:36 PM

That noise you hear is turbo bark. Beware.

***BDekle*** · 04-29-2008, 09:38 PM

In case you dont know it's where the compressor wheel starts spinning very quickly for a short period of time and then tries to reverse the spin. Very, very bad stuff.

Kustom Bill · 04-29-2008, 11:02 PM

well how do you get it to not do that?

Kustom Bill · 04-29-2008, 11:11 PM

I hardly ever shift above 2000. I hardly ever run the truck above 2000 for that matter. I also noticed it doing this while pulling a hill with the cruise control on, the truck wasn't lugging or anything. Can you hear this bark with a stock airbox?

Now i'm worried again..lol

Do I need to change my driving style???

awenthol · 04-29-2008, 11:18 PM

Sounds like you are just getting whistle.

THIS is bark (WhooshWhooshWhoosh)

04-29-2008, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kustom Bill Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Kustom Bill's Truck Pics	What did I do wrong? New intake install Ok guys I'm a little confused. I installed a Aem Brute force intake with a dry filter. Problem is the filter minder says the filter is dirty or needs to be replaced whatever. No way is it dirty after a day. Do I need a better filter? Also do you guys hear a blow off sound sometimes? I feel so stupid asking these questions. To me it would seem that the truck is not getting enough air, why else would it say plugged filter. It still runs great, loud turbo whistle, my wife hates it...lol Thanks __________________ 2004.5 3500 6-speed single wheel stright piped, Silencer ring and baffles gone. Aem Brute force intake.:thumbsup

04-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
straight_six Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rupert, Idaho : Logan, UT Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 30 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews straight_six's Truck Pics	your turbo is sucking it down.... AEM just put it in a crappy place.. __________________ 06 Chevy LBZ 94 Dodge 5.9

04-29-2008, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
joelliott Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2006 Location: LaBelle, FL Posts: 499 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews joelliott's Truck Pics	I had the same issues with my AEM. I guess you can call it issues. The first time I heard the hissing sound during tranny shifting, I freaked out thinking my tranny was going. Turns out its nothing more than me hearing the air flow throught the filter. My buddies ex-truck (07 5.9L) did the same thing. And you must understand the stock filter change meter is that, set up for a stock filter. Pay it no mind. Just take the filter off and blow it out every couple months and youll be fine. I love my AEM filter. Joe E. __________________ SOLD! 06' Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 9"lift 38.5"tires Joe E.

04-29-2008, 09:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kustom Bill Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Kustom Bill's Truck Pics	Cool, thanks guys __________________ 2004.5 3500 6-speed single wheel stright piped, Silencer ring and baffles gone. Aem Brute force intake.:thumbsup

04-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
*BDekle* Leaving my eco footprint! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay City, Texas Posts: 1,829 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews BDekle's Truck Pics	That noise you hear is turbo bark. Beware. __________________ 03 3500 4X4 Laramie Quad LWB NV5600. 6" Tough Country lift, 37" Nitto Mud Grapplers, 20" Black Rockstars, Superlift Trac Bars, Hamilton Big Stick, 110# Valve Springs, Billet Push Rods, AFE Stage 2 Si, Airdog 150, Arson Kit, Valair 3600 DD, ISSPRO Performax Pyro, Boost, Drive Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Rail Pressure.

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04-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
*hillbillydeluxe* Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 400 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews hillbillydeluxe's Truck Pics	I know it sucks the minder all the way down and i called AEM on this and they said that it is from such a mass amount of air going into the tube but on the other hand if my truck is over stock modification which it is he would recommend the new bruteforce workhorse HD!!

04-29-2008, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
drboost Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews drboost's Truck Pics	no worries just clean it when it looks dirty mine been doin that since day one been on for 2 years enjoy the

04-29-2008, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
awenthol Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,763 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews awenthol's Truck Pics	hillbilly, the HD is the same as the reg BF, it just has a bigger filter. BOTH AEM intakes will suck the minder down because they put it in a horrible spot. period...however, since putting the Amsoil filter on mine, it hasn't sucked it down as far

04-29-2008, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
*BDekle* Leaving my eco footprint! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay City, Texas Posts: 1,829 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews BDekle's Truck Pics	In case you dont know it's where the compressor wheel starts spinning very quickly for a short period of time and then tries to reverse the spin. Very, very bad stuff. __________________ 03 3500 4X4 Laramie Quad LWB NV5600. 6" Tough Country lift, 37" Nitto Mud Grapplers, 20" Black Rockstars, Superlift Trac Bars, Hamilton Big Stick, 110# Valve Springs, Billet Push Rods, AFE Stage 2 Si, Airdog 150, Arson Kit, Valair 3600 DD, ISSPRO Performax Pyro, Boost, Drive Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Rail Pressure.

04-29-2008, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kustom Bill Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Kustom Bill's Truck Pics	well how do you get it to not do that? __________________ 2004.5 3500 6-speed single wheel stright piped, Silencer ring and baffles gone. Aem Brute force intake.:thumbsup

04-29-2008, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kustom Bill Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Kustom Bill's Truck Pics	I hardly ever shift above 2000. I hardly ever run the truck above 2000 for that matter. I also noticed it doing this while pulling a hill with the cruise control on, the truck wasn't lugging or anything. Can you hear this bark with a stock airbox? Now i'm worried again..lol Do I need to change my driving style??? __________________ 2004.5 3500 6-speed single wheel stright piped, Silencer ring and baffles gone. Aem Brute force intake.:thumbsup

04-29-2008, 11:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
awenthol Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,763 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews awenthol's Truck Pics	Sounds like you are just getting whistle. THIS is bark (WhooshWhooshWhoosh) Last edited by awenthol; 04-29-2008 at 11:24 PM.

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