AFE Pro Dry S air filter
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AFE Pro Dry S air filter
Does anyone have any experience using the AFE dry filter in their 6.7? I have used K&N for years in everything, but seen these and wondered if they are any better/worse than my old stand-by. There are three of us around the shop with 6.7 but the other guys are still running a paper filter and are worried about putting an oiled filter in even though when properly oiled I have never had MAF issues in either my trucks, cars or motorcycles.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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This is old tech, but all I got on this subject - When I had a 7.3, the oiled filters were generally not looked favorably upon by most guys at the dieselstop forum. Many spoke of them not being efficient enough and dusted turbos, etc.
Although I used a K&N hardware setup on that truck, I sold the filter element and sock while it was still unused and went with a Donaldson marine grade paper filter.
Although I used a K&N hardware setup on that truck, I sold the filter element and sock while it was still unused and went with a Donaldson marine grade paper filter.
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How to you like the intake? Have you seen any increase in fuel mileage or seat of the pants feel like some have reported?
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Like the OP, I have never had an issue with the K&N oiled elements; i always made sure the oil dried for several hours before reinstalling the filter. I do have a Pro Dry S in my gas 5.4 truck, and really like it. Its just so easy to clean. Most of the time I just shop vac the majority of the dirt off and reinstall immediately. If its really dirty I will simple green it, but then it needs to dry well before installation.
That truck does feel like it gets a little more air through the Pro Dry S than OEM. I'm sure the big 6.7 would breathe better, too.
That truck does feel like it gets a little more air through the Pro Dry S than OEM. I'm sure the big 6.7 would breathe better, too.
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I had an AFE intake with the Pro-Dry filter on my 2008 F350 with the 6.4 PSD, was really happy with it. I have the S&B sitting in a box in my garage, waiting to go on. I too have never had an issue with either drop-in oiled filters or those in aftermarket intakes. I think it all comes down to the amount of oil you use.
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I had an AFE intake with the Pro-Dry filter on my 2008 F350 with the 6.4 PSD, was really happy with it. I have the S&B sitting in a box in my garage, waiting to go on. I too have never had an issue with either drop-in oiled filters or those in aftermarket intakes. I think it all comes down to the amount of oil you use.
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This is old tech, but all I got on this subject - When I had a 7.3, the oiled filters were generally not looked favorably upon by most guys at the dieselstop forum. Many spoke of them not being efficient enough and dusted turbos, etc.
Although I used a K&N hardware setup on that truck, I sold the filter element and sock while it was still unused and went with a Donaldson marine grade paper filter.
Although I used a K&N hardware setup on that truck, I sold the filter element and sock while it was still unused and went with a Donaldson marine grade paper filter.
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Just have to toss this in with regards to paper air filters versus reusable filters.
I see how many filters we toss everyday at the shop, and we are just one of seven across the country serving a fleet of 700 plus tractors and 15,000 trailers. It is ridiculous!
Now, I am no "tree hugger" , but anything I can do to save something of this planet for my grandson, I am all in.
With so many options these days for reusable filters, some good, some bad; it seems to make sense for both the environment and the pocket book. OEM paper filer runs $50 on the low end and the reusable filter drop in at $100 or so.
Just one more thing to consider I guess.
I see how many filters we toss everyday at the shop, and we are just one of seven across the country serving a fleet of 700 plus tractors and 15,000 trailers. It is ridiculous!
Now, I am no "tree hugger" , but anything I can do to save something of this planet for my grandson, I am all in.
With so many options these days for reusable filters, some good, some bad; it seems to make sense for both the environment and the pocket book. OEM paper filer runs $50 on the low end and the reusable filter drop in at $100 or so.
Just one more thing to consider I guess.
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