CAC Pipe Woes
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CAC Pipe Woes
2016 F550 6.7 with 98k miles. The original factory CAC pipe blew with 20k miles on the truck, replaced under warranty. Second factory pipe blew at 70k miles, and replaced with the H&S silicone pipe. The H&S pipe now has a crack in it, and H&S is refusing to warranty it. For the price of the factory pipe at $70, and not having any better luck with an expensive aftermarket pipe (the H&S in particular), I'm about to just buy 2 factory pipes and just keep one on hand for when it blows. Anyone have any better ideas, or which aftermarket pipe has the best track record?
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Whatever works for you... At least you're prepared for if and when it happens.
BTW, how much is the OEM CAC cold pipe?
BTW, how much is the OEM CAC cold pipe?
Last edited by Overkill2; Mar 27, 2020 at 10:39 AM. Reason: Add to post
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Here are some aftermarket CAC one metal tube kits on eBay
Less than $75 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...UAAOSwc2ZePOHi
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...4AAOSwv-5ecE2P
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-11-16-F...YAAOSw4kheDDwT
Here is a Hot and Cold side for less than $80.00 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Cold-Si...0AAOSwxR1d6Cdg
Less than $75 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...UAAOSwc2ZePOHi
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...4AAOSwv-5ecE2P
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-11-16-F...YAAOSw4kheDDwT
Here is a Hot and Cold side for less than $80.00 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Cold-Si...0AAOSwxR1d6Cdg
Tuned
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From: Brookings, SD
Here are some aftermarket CAC one metal tube kits on eBay
Less than $75 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...UAAOSwc2ZePOHi
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...4AAOSwv-5ecE2P
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-11-16-F...YAAOSw4kheDDwT
Here is a Hot and Cold side for less than $80.00 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Cold-Si...0AAOSwxR1d6Cdg
Less than $75 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...UAAOSwc2ZePOHi
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Side-I...4AAOSwv-5ecE2P
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-11-16-F...YAAOSw4kheDDwT
Here is a Hot and Cold side for less than $80.00 with free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Cold-Si...0AAOSwxR1d6Cdg
I had an aftermarket cold side kit, I forget if it was a Rudy's or H&S, but the fit was absolute dog****. Alignment was poor, and the metal portion that slid onto the intake manifold was poorly made and didnt seal or lock in place well. I didn't want to chance it blowing off the hose continually or having the metal portion of the kit not stay on the intake.Thats when I sent it back and opted to stick with the OEM kit that fits well and installs easily.
Tuned
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I just checked my emails and found that it was a Rudy's kit that I had ordered and attempted to install. I did buy it from amazon, so maybe I got a knockoff? Either way, the fitment of that particular product was awful which is why I chose to stay OEM.
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I had an aftermarket cold side kit, I forget if it was a Rudy's or H&S, but the fit was absolute dog****. Alignment was poor, and the metal portion that slid onto the intake manifold was poorly made and didnt seal or lock in place well. I didn't want to chance it blowing off the hose continually or having the metal portion of the kit not stay on the intake.Thats when I sent it back and opted to stick with the OEM kit that fits well and installs easily.
Happy you are satisfied with the stock CAC and carry a spare for your assurance. But on the other hand, just because you found your Rudy's kit wasn't to your quality, doesn't mean it is not more than adequate for others.
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They can be a pain to install but my kit is still on and working. Larry wrote a great install thread here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-install.html
They now have kits that are one solid silicone pipe from the CAC right to the throttle body adapter. More expensive but JMO, worth it. If I ever have an issue with mine, this will go in the Rudy's place:
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...cold-side-pipe
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-install.html
They now have kits that are one solid silicone pipe from the CAC right to the throttle body adapter. More expensive but JMO, worth it. If I ever have an issue with mine, this will go in the Rudy's place:
https://spediesel.com/products/spe-6...cold-side-pipe
Tuned
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I never said it was not adequate for others. What I stated was why I chose to stick with OEM and my experience with an aftermarket product. I was answering for the Original Posters sake.
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It's good to see the price has become more reasonable. The OEM part at one time was over $200, actually closer to $250 if I remember correctly. Everyone switched to aftermarket which was cheaper at the time and much better built.