very nice. A worthy upgrade if you desire.

 

I've seen these guys way back when they didn't make anything for the Fords. I believe they were just into the Cummins stuff. I really didn't think you could run their complete intakes being stock. But it appears I'm wrong.

I like the system as a whole but I don't like the fact that for my gen truck, the CAI filter is out in the open to absorb the heat of the engine. I also have to say that I like the design of the solid CAC pipes. Thanks for putting them back on my radar. It looks like I could use the CAC pipes and just the intake manifold. More brain storming for the future.

 

Would be a good gig with the vented hood to keep those pipes cool.

nice to have those npt ports for methonal injection


well, between the cp4 bypass, oil by pass, coolant filter, these pipes, my warranty scope would quickly shrink .

 

Since we are talking intakes here, since I haven't seen the new Ram Air intake yet for my gen 6.7, I have settled on this AFE CAI.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-50-73...-intake-system

I like that the 10R filter media is designed for use with diesel engines and has metal mesh on the outside to support the media from the high boost draw in the intake.

They also have this one that flows a little more and seals up against the hood. It has the 5R media for the greatest flow. But the 10R has more dirt holding capacity for more durability and life.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-11...-intake-system

What drew me to AFE is that they have extensive experience with the off road racing scene. Their filters perform well, flow well and keep dirt out of the intake. Not saying other brands aren't as good but I settled on AFE. I also want to do the AFE filter/pump and the S&S Diesel DPK first before anything else.

As for the vented hood, you are spot on. I've had these guys on my radar for forever.

RunCool Hood Louvers - Hood Vents For Your Vehicle - Cool Your Engine


Diesels - Hood Louvers | RunCool | Hood Vents For Your Vehicle -

Some time ago, I sent the owner an email and he's not shy about replying back. He gave me suggestions but this is what I will run when I do get it.

WideFlow Powder-Coated Gloss White Hi-Flow? - Hood Louvers | RunCool | Hood Vents For Your Vehicle -
This used to be available in black and natural aluminum. So if I had to buy it white, I'd rattle can it to the color I'd want. This would fit right in the middle of my hood. If need be, I could use the metal cut out as rain water diverters for the alternator or where ever needed. I'd put it in the area of the wiper fluid nozzles. I could leave enough metal in the area going across to still use them and install them right on top of the vent. Guys fought with me like crazy about this. But if you think about it, you are giving all that heat a place to go --- up and out. It would have to make the engine run cooler for sure, one would think. Cooler engine, cooler oil. Cooler oil, more life out of it. Water will not hurt the engine as long as areas of electronics, drive belts, alternators etc. are protected.

As to the ports for methanol injection, the SPE CAC cold pipe upgrade has ports in it also. Just FYI.

You sound like you plan on keeping your truck for awhile. Me also. That's why I'm willing to buy this stuff to prevent something from happening in the first place.

I see we think alike.

 

Went to the website. 1200 bucks for the whole system. Comes in neon green....no options for the powder coated silver. But the show stopper is that it’s not emissions compliant....off road use only .

thats a big show stopper and a surprise in light of all the stock sensors that get transferred over.


phooey

 

Yeah I saw that. that just means they didn't go about the CARB certification that I believes shows that the product doesn't increase emissions I believe. But I'm just trying to recall what I've read in the past.

Here's a link that, according to Banks, "Some products, such as intake systems and exhaust systems are not affected by this inspection. But any electronic product, such as tuning devices, will require a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB E.O.) number to pass the inspection."

https://official.bankspower.com/customer-support/california-diesel-smog-check/

Maybe that has changed as I think it has because companies like Banks and AFE have CARB certifications on their CAI's.

https://itstillruns.com/california-l...s-6362449.html

You've said before how tough they are down there in the Tri-State area because of the dense population there. You'd think a company like that would want to have EPA compliance in this day and age. I'm sure they sell a lot to the delete crowd as they have that throttle delete spacer. Now, with that said, if a person like myself can see this... I'm sure the Feds do.

 

well, they do emissions testing in NYC...so these things needs to pass the sniff test...

 

Do they also do the visual inspection as well? Where if you have an aftermarket part, it has to have a visual CARB EO # decal on?

I'm glad I don't have to deal with that here.


I switched up my choice of my future purchase of a CAI from the enclosed Momentum HD with the Pro 10R filter to the Magnum FORCE Stage 2 CAI with the Pro Guard 7 filter. The Pro Guard 7 is the most efficient filter they have when it comes to protecting the engine from outside contaminants. Plus it flows a lot more than the stock paper filter. I want to get this because it has more flow than the Momentum HD so you can hear it more when you get into the throttle.

Here's an article on their filter media which is interesting. If I posted it up before, I'm sorry.

https://afepower.com/air-filter-media

 

No they don’t do a visual inside engine bay.

They connect odbc connector, put the sniffer i. The exhaust tube....

They do visuals on Stacy items like tires, lights, remove one rear wheel to chalk brakes if they can’t see the pad thickness, etc.

Now I’m wondering if this intake system will throw an egr code on a stock trick.

 

I just started watching the video for your gen truck. There's no way to run that intake on a stock truck. They remove the aluminum lower intake manifold and the plastic upper as well. That eliminates the throttle valve the stock trucks have. The CAC pipes of their's could run but not the intake. On the new gen truck he was working on, the EGR cooler was already deleted and the block was plated.