Wake up Your 4.7! Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ THOR Cowl Intake Install

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Complete installation guide for the Trail Head Off Road (THOR) cowl induction system on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. This complete kit elevates your point of induction higher up the jeep, draws cooler air from under the cowl, and open up space in the engine bay for accessories.
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@danwall5010 14 күн бұрын

I put Thor cowl induction on my 4.0l Jeep WJ about 2 years ago. It performs great! I have a pre-filter it stays clean compared to being in the engine bay. The whooshing and whistling noise behind the glove box take a bit of getting used to.😂

@williamfrye9441 Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you’re posting Robbie! Digging the WJ so far

@danhambrick6331 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie,it was nice to see some Jeep content again.💪👍👍

@TattedTommysTv Жыл бұрын

Gonna mis my 00 Grand Cherokee limited patriot blue forced to sale got colon cancer at the beginning of last year it's whooping my arse fellas she's still here but on her way out IL still watch and maybe get another one later down the road good video my brother

@jarradrice5455 4 ай бұрын

I have that exact Grand Cherokee.

@charliedee9276 9 ай бұрын

Put some Cams from an 08 or later, those will really wake it up. I run a set from an 09 Ram in my 04, noticeable power increase especially past 3500.

@MyBacktrail 10 ай бұрын

Mine has that same air intake that you replaced! Can't wait to get rid of it. Bought it at an auction, also came with a bunch of cheesy led lights. Also came with some kind of lift and a touch of Death Wobble.

@717UT 11 ай бұрын

So glad to see a video detailing this install!! I too have a 2001 V8 WJ and have been wanting an intake solution for years. I eagerly anticipated when THOR was prepping this intake, but then got leery of it seeing the cutting needed. But, this makes me excited to order and utilize this intake.

@MuddyBeards4X4 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. The cutting is a little intimidating, but there is not much to cut out. I have been impressed how well the filter is protected from dust. Been doing many backgrounds trips and the filter stays pretty clean. Get the pre-filter though. It helps a lot.

@tylerdurden3027 3 ай бұрын

sweet wheels!

@bruceallen6016 10 ай бұрын

Are you still happy with this? Pros or cons you want to tell us about? Thumb up for the video. 😎

@Papa__Squatch 10 ай бұрын

Great video brother. I’ve been debating on one of these for the last year or so for my 4.7l and I think it’s a perfect solution. Frees up that extra space up front and keeps the filter clear from debris.

@MuddyBeards4X4 10 ай бұрын

I like it so far. It's loud inside, but does good at keeping the filter clean. Get the pre-filter for sure

@Papa__Squatch 10 ай бұрын

@@MuddyBeards4X4 oh no worries there. I rode around with no cat/ muffler for a few months last summer until I throw my flowmaster 44 on there. I think that sound paired with the intake will be mint!

@CPPDIYJEEPXJ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video Robbie, I have an XJ and was strongly thinking about this system. I have a snorkel I ordered, it’s been in the box, in the garage for over a year now and the negatives out weighs the positive for me. Negatives being cut hole in the fender, snorkel hanging out to potentially get knocked off by trees or rocks, grafting it into the factory air box and hoping it does not leak, or bypassing the air box and running a tiny in line aftermarket 3” tube with filter installed , which I also purchased. So thank you for showing me a good option to avoid all of that, to get the same if not better end results. Can’t wait to see the completion of the trail plug for testing purposes. I feel on the 4 door XJ moving the axle back like your going is great option for more tire clearance to sit lower and have a better departure angle. I know you are busy like we all are… I really appreciate your content.

@Wheelingoffthewrench Жыл бұрын

Wanted to do this but the cowl is a good catch all for debris and water. Good idea but some extra engineering could definitely benefit

@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports Жыл бұрын

I'm totally with you #wheelingoffthewrench

@jamesdewer Жыл бұрын

Can you pair this with a 2008 intake? Din't think so. Kinda solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Hold your hand in front of the intake duct and see how much draw a V8 pulls. That rain gutter isn't gonna cut the mustard. AFE is loud but that and an 08 intake with matched Throttle body and you're gaining 20+hp and 35ftlbs of Torque. Does sound nice.

@Kyle-ev4fk Жыл бұрын

Doing this or all the way into the firewall seems like it would be beneficial to any offroad vehicle.

@wulfclaw4921 9 ай бұрын

Need to wake up my 3.8L JK. Maybe someday. The cold air intakes aren't really all that like they say.

@fieryone3508 8 ай бұрын

I really like the idea, but how well does it really work? Im still running the stock intake, but am wanting to upgrade, how does it handle water?

@rvmagnum5415 Жыл бұрын

Nice, may do it to my 00 wj 4.7. 1 question, how well does it handle engine torque with one end fixed to the fire wall?

@Supercharged287SOHC 10 ай бұрын

Ported throttle body and intake manifold, do really wake up these 4.7

@RoyalBaboon247 Жыл бұрын

Maybe design a hood scope type thing from carbon fibre, thats what I'm going to do.

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

That could be really cool

@ghandi215 10 ай бұрын

Would this still work with a cabin filter?

@niclopez925 Жыл бұрын

Really like your video's and your wj have a question about what size of rims and tires are you running?

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. They are a 17x8 kansei wheel and 33 inch tires

@charlesnickell7257 7 ай бұрын

So i live here in Washington over in the rain forest area ish and before i go to buy this i was hoping what you think about it with all the rain that Washington gets

@MuddyBeards4X4 7 ай бұрын

It's get some wet debris in the cowl. But the filter stays mostly dry. That shield deflects the water pretty well. I have had no issues.

@thousandoaksauto1696 Жыл бұрын

Hey Robbie, good video! I have a 2000 WJ, I was considering the same install, looks easy enough. I did put cooling louvers on the hood & I think the hot air from the engine/exhaust goes into that vent area. Because of that my A/C isn't as cool.

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

Hmm interesting. Wouldn't think that would effect your ac

@chriswhitehouse9764 Жыл бұрын

Since inside cabin air is pulled from the cowl I assume he may be noticing more engine heat coming into the cabin thru the cabin filter. This should be omitted if running with recirc button on. The THOR doesn't seem to create a tight seal and... Maybe his cutting was different than yours. I like the concept alot. I have a 2002 Overland and would love the underhood space opened up.

@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports Жыл бұрын

I wanted to do this mod on my ZJ but couldnt justify the price and not sure about the location for the filter in the cowl as I live in a snowy and wet area of the world. So it would be cool to see your opinion on this mod after a year or so!!

@sparkie5571 5 ай бұрын

been running one for a while on my zj, through last years heavy snow (where we live) and had zero issues. Lots of people concerned but even with my cowl intake, and hood louvers with the trip tray removed, no electrical issues, and no water in my intake. win win for colder air in the engine, and more heat exiting the engine bay

@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s good to know. 👊

@slowfox89 Жыл бұрын

Yep that's a hot air intake. Lol. Any power gained from flow is lost by hotter air. 10 degrees cooler air is 1 hp typically

@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports Жыл бұрын

Right

@natewj1587 Жыл бұрын

Are you gonna post a video on the xj

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

I am working on it yes.

@jarradrice5455 4 ай бұрын

Probably can’t use that filter if you have a cabin air filter.

@johnrobert1053 Жыл бұрын

This cherokee needs a snow wheeling/camp out!

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@koreywilliamson3737 Жыл бұрын

Great video what's going on with the trail plug 1 ton swap haven't seen it in along time ? Any plans for finishing it up in 2023?

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes I have been working on it. I'm am for sure going to have it done this summer

@slowfox89 Жыл бұрын

I love that build

@withak9097 9 ай бұрын

Great idea, but, I gotta tell ya my dude, in reality I truly wouldn’t rely on it. Not without somehow completely sealing off the cowling area around the large opening cut into the firewall from the engine compartment. Water intrusion level is really no better with the THOR setup, quite possibly even worse, than that of the previous intake.

@drewbelansky9427 Жыл бұрын

Hey man love your wj videos/build you got going. So how are you liking the intake now that it's been installed for a few weeks? What are any if noticeable differences of this kit vs the stock air box?

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

I really don't think there has been a noticeable power gain. Filter is staying dry though, and I really think I'm going to enjoy the extra space under the hood when I do my dual battery and switch gang under the hood

@drewbelansky9427 Жыл бұрын

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Nice. I hope to see a video on how you add the second battery. I've got a project this weekend for my 04 wj that I cant wait to get done but also dreading the job. Ha ha oil pan and gasket time. My wj has just under 250k. Leaking like a sieve. Wish me luck!

@Bulletz4Breakfast13 10 ай бұрын

@@drewbelansky9427you are not gonna like the oil pan removal, you most likely need to remove the exhaust to get it out of vehicle and the transmission bracket between oil pan and transmission to get all the bolts out. Use RTV the gaskets only work so long.

@Deviousmendez Жыл бұрын

I want to do this mod to my 4.0, one to gain space in the engine bay for additional battery, possibly better MPG, and cleaner air. But I wonder if it conflicts with the cabin filter mod, can you confirm that?

@MrBigjoe2400 Жыл бұрын

that's what I was wondering?

@rextimmy 10 ай бұрын

Cutting into the firewall was a huge hell no for me, i was interested until i saw that horrifying part of the vid lol

@withak9097 9 ай бұрын

Hate to tell ya but, that ain’t no belt squeak my dude….that’s a bearing. 💯

@martinstoianov91 Жыл бұрын

Do you plan to slap axles ?

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

Not at this point no. They should hold up to what I want to do

@martinstoianov91 Жыл бұрын

@@MuddyBeards4X4 I run 33s with a similar suspension set up (diesel 3.9 gears) and it is fine. Also the IRO steering is a nice upgrade.

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

I plan on doing the iro steering here real soon

@Domino705- 6 ай бұрын

News reporter does repairs. Gg

@eliluso Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but this is not a good place for a air filter. Cover brkt will not protect the Filter to get wet. Also all the water will run out of this big cut out 😢

@MuddyBeards4X4 Жыл бұрын

We have had some torrential down pours and snow. Both driving and parked it's stayed bone dry. That cover diverts the water and from there the cowl does its job and channels the water out. Guess I am just lucky 🤷‍♂️