Which CAC pipe have you used?
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Which CAC pipe have you used?
Thinking about the Sinister Diesel CAC replacement pipe kit. Has anyone used this?? Also looked at the Mishimoto, seems like one has the sensor on top, & one has the sensor located on the inside of the bend. Any input on these will help..
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Rudy's is the way to go, unless you want something way more expensive and pretty to look at under the hood. The Rudy's still looks nice, and I got mine for $135 shipped. Works like a charm.
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Others here have used cheaper kits from other brands. Some have had issues with band clamp fitment or needed windex to get the pipes fit together on those cheaper kits. The Mishimoto didn't need windex to assist with pipe installation either.
There are a couple threads here that have install instructions with images.
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I installed Rudy's kit.. Mine is the two metal tube kit which was prior to the release of the one metal tube kit as pictured above. I have had mine installed for 2 and half years with no problems. You can pay more or brand named kits or not, I am well satisfied with mine for the price I paid, $150, which it is cheaper than I paid. Now, can be found for approx $100 now days.
Here is the link with photos of my installation.
Rudy's Cold Air Kit Install - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Here is the link with photos of my installation.
Rudy's Cold Air Kit Install - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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I have a OEM one that I carry in my truck. Have since new. Still running the one that came with the truck. I forget what I paid for it though so the aftermarket ones maybe cheaper.
Some thought on that though, it is still the oem one so if the oem one fails then it could fail too. But at 70K miles and lots of heavy towing I am doing fine for now.
Some thought on that though, it is still the oem one so if the oem one fails then it could fail too. But at 70K miles and lots of heavy towing I am doing fine for now.
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I have the Rudy's kit like Larry. He did an awesome write up for his install. But if I was to need another or do it again, I'd go with SPEs. I like that it's one piece and has ports on the throttle body adapter for future use if needed.
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...18380335906927
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...18380335906927
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I have the Rudy's kit like Larry. He did an awesome write up for his install. But if I was to need another or do it again, I'd go with SPEs. I like that it's one piece and has ports on the throttle body adapter for future use if needed.
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...18380335906927
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...18380335906927
Is there mounting provisions for the IAT Sensor? I could not see any. If not, then aftermarket tuning might be required.
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The harness goes around the clamp bolt in the pic.
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Thanks again for all the replies, mine is a 19, so yeah it's under warranty. But I don't want to be stuck somewhere, and if the factory one goes, I really don't want another factory replacement. Just being proactive I guess, plus I want to retain all correct sensors & factory tune.
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Thanks again for all the replies, mine is a 19, so yeah it's under warranty. But I don't want to be stuck somewhere, and if the factory one goes, I really don't want another factory replacement. Just being proactive I guess, plus I want to retain all correct sensors & factory tune.
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Have the full silicone one from H&S on mine for about a year now. Works great! Just be sure to use brake or carb cleaner on the lower connection at the innercooler as recommended for a secure fit.Don't just wipe it off! Ask me how I know