Anyone have it? With or without tunes? I've heard it wasn't worth doing unless you had tunes of which I have. How do you like it and how hard was it to install? Any drawbacks?

Would like to hear about some experienced insight before I make a decision. Thanks.

 

If you're talking about this here: Riffraff Diesel: AFE "Big Boost" BHAF Washable Filter

There are really no draw backs....

I first got the paper version back in 2006, then the big boost in 2009. Your turbo will since a beautiful siren song to you as you drive. You really can't lose with that filter.

It'll probably bolt right into your existing K&N setup too....don't hold me to that though...

 

Not an air filter, no. It's a kit that does something to the turbo boost. I watched a vid on Youtube from that guy powerstrokehelp I think his name is and I also read about it on another forum, but now I can't find either.

Increases torque at a lower rpm, I think. Some kind of bypass kit.

 

Found it. 1:40 into video.

7.3 HIGH PERFORMANCE MODS 1 OF 3 - YouTube

 

Bill Hewitt, while some of the information is ok at best and to the average person he sounds knowledgeable I would just recommend you read and stay in the 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Way more knowledge and tried and true methods by the knowledgeable members here than there, IMO.

 

I wouldn't try that junk that guy is dishing out. You don't want to "fool" your map sensor or ECM its not good for the motor.

The other part of it, the "waste gate bleeder" is just a leak in the waste gate hose. Causes the waste gate to stay closed longer causing more boost/overboost, and stuff. Get the power the right way, not the redneck way.

 

Agreed, there is always a proper way to build power. This is not a good way to do it, it's essentially cheating.

Like cheating, the end results are never pretty...