Just go ahead and get the S&B and be done with it. I went with the oiled filter. No replacements needed, and it is supposed to flow slightly better then the dry one. I clean it a couple of times a year. In fact, I think its about due. I just use the locally available K&N branded cleaner and oil.

As for the whole 6637/"Tymar" thing, I think it just really looks "ghetto" in this application. All of the ones I've seen pics of look like the filter is just hanging out at the end of the tube, unsupported, and looking like somebody forgot to put some parts back on. Then there is the whole debate about sucking in hot under hood air vs the "cold" outside air that is routed by proper intake systems.

 

I have feedback on the hot air under the hood debate: I was in the camp with the rest of the purists on this - the intercooler is about cooling boost, so it stands to reason getting air from outside the hood is cooler. This is true... at idle. Once you start pumping enough air through the system to build significant boost, the air drawn under the hood never gets a chance to warm up enough to make a difference on the IAT, let alone the MAT. I have conducted tests on 105-degree days to bear this out.

 

I agree with the this. The 99.5+ trucks went to a plastic battery tray/filter housing combo deal and most just cut or mod this for the 6673 filter. I also think that with out the proper support, you are missing out on flow to the underside of the filter. I also don't like the idea of the filter flopping around or getting under the fender lip (think water) etc.

For me, I wanted a clean look and supported filter. I picked up a driver side E99 batter tray (metal) and bought the 6673 bracket. Here is my final product:

 

I like that set up. What bracket is that and where'd you get it?

 

Here is the part number I ordered. Donaldson Bracket (M002119)

 

Thanks. I have the Donaldson filter, pipe, and clamps in the mail already. Will order this as well. Didn't think about missing out on the air flow on the underside. That's a good point.

 

To use the clamp, you will need an E99 driver side battery tray. Im pretty sure this is the part number F81Z10732AB (they are pricey from Ford)

I went to a local Junk Yard and got mine for cheap.

 

Why so? Does it mount to the tray? I'm reading some people let it rest on the "feet" of the clamp. Or is there no room without it?

 

If you want the clean install that you see with mine, you need the battery tray. There is a hole on the tray to bolt the clamp to and make it match the angel of the filter coming of the tube.

IMHO having the clamp and not securing it to something is no different then just letting the filter 'flop' around with out the clamp.

 

Gotcha. Ok, to the savage yard to hunt. Been wanting to hunt for a 6.0 trans cooler anyway. Thanks!

 

Did you do the foil delete cooper? Is it worth the effort of removing it? Thinking of doing that mod too, myself.

 

Worth it? I think it looks 'cleaner' under the hood. Sound wise dunno, made to many changes

Work wise, PITA

 

While in the yard, find an e99 CAC tube, they didn't come wrapped. At least I don't think so. My truck is a used fleet truck and it doesn't have 'em. Can't imagine a fleet mechanic doing this kinda work.

 

I removed the foil on the CAC tube and it was not too bad using a wire wheel and a 7 AMP drill. I then painted both CAC tubes black to make the look even cleaner.

The 6637 mount is a great idea. I had not seen this before. If I were not so afraid of the truck/turbo sounding like a high pitched whistle constantly I would opt for this method instead of the Gen 2 S&B when I upgrade to the KC38R and 160/80 injectors.

I would probably loose my mind from the turbo whine though and start to hear it in my head even when not driving the truck.

 

Now I thought the dry S&B filter flowed more then the wet? Am I wrong here? I thought Rich looked into this very good and that's why every buddy went that route? I don't like cleaning the wet type filter, but if it flows more I'll go that route. I know on the K&N filter when it gets wet it don't flow very well at all. My neighbor had t hat problem when towing his 38 foot toy hauler.