Air Filters?
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Yep, Greg, John, and Bob isn't that great that we each have different results 
Maybe that's why they sell so many different COLORS of trucks - so we can get the one we want and not have to convince everyone that THAT'S the best color
Maybe that's why they sell so many different COLORS of trucks - so we can get the one we want
and not have to convince everyone that THAT'S the best color
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I just checked my intake tube. No dust. K&N installed for about 35,000 miles. I noticed it can be a little tricky to get the filter seated properly. Also, my K&N had one of the foam gaskets coming loose. It could easily get folded over and create an air leak.
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From: Middle Geogia
To date I have to oil samples with two different filters installed.
When I bought the truck it had a Hastings Air Filter - oil sample silicon level 6
I replaced that filter with a dual filtration oil high flow - oil sample silicon level 8
Since I have seen factory filters with as much as silicon level 50 from oil samples, I am going to accept the 8 for now.
When I bought the truck it had a Hastings Air Filter - oil sample silicon level 6
I replaced that filter with a dual filtration oil high flow - oil sample silicon level 8
Since I have seen factory filters with as much as silicon level 50 from oil samples, I am going to accept the 8 for now.
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From: Denton,TX
Originally Posted by mcjones44us
You guys have me convinced to buy the Tymar but am curious whether the battery tray comes with the kit?
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From: Medford, Oregon
Originally Posted by PeteC
JackFlack: Sorry, didn't mean to repeat your link.
Chocktaw Bob: You are right in that the best bet is to test your own vehicle. And yes, we have to be careful in trying to separate fact from fiction on the web.
All: There is a HUGE discussion on the Chevy diesel forum regarding some air filter tests that were recently done. The K&N did not look very good, but it is hard for me to believe it was as bad as they indicated. A guy from K&N is interacting with the guy that initiated the testing, which was supposedly done by an independent lab. I will be following this discussion for sure.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_p...642&PN=1&TPN=1
Chocktaw Bob: You are right in that the best bet is to test your own vehicle. And yes, we have to be careful in trying to separate fact from fiction on the web.
All: There is a HUGE discussion on the Chevy diesel forum regarding some air filter tests that were recently done. The K&N did not look very good, but it is hard for me to believe it was as bad as they indicated. A guy from K&N is interacting with the guy that initiated the testing, which was supposedly done by an independent lab. I will be following this discussion for sure.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_p...642&PN=1&TPN=1
Did you guys look at the data this link provided?? This is from the manufacturer of test stands that the industry uses to test their filters for bragging right (excuse me, marketing data). The idea presented that the only test that matter is your own I have a problem with. I don't have the financial resources to run a completely un-biased test, and just slapping a filter on my truck & looking at it doesn't cut it as unbiased or scientific.
One oter thing that is swaying me is the techs over at flatratetech. These guys have no lost love for Ford Corp., and are there to help people like you & me. Not many of them will recomend an after market of any brand.
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by PeteC
I just checked my intake tube. No dust. K&N installed for about 35,000 miles. I noticed it can be a little tricky to get the filter seated properly. Also, my K&N had one of the foam gaskets coming loose. It could easily get folded over and create an air leak.
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From: Broussard USA
K&N filters work! Nothing that I have ever seen gets dirt into an engine better! How these thing still sell is beyond me, sure thay make more power but so does running no filter and heck both ways filter just as well!
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by daimon1054
K&N filters work! Nothing that I have ever seen gets dirt into an engine better! How these thing still sell is beyond me, sure thay make more power but so does running no filter and heck both ways filter just as well!
This is in addition to the dyno numbers of 387 HP and 723 Ft Lbs of torque.
You would have to admit that My k&N FIPK works very well on my truck!
Don't you think?
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From: Jackson, TN
Originally Posted by Jackflack
From what I saw and read of your (Choctaw Bob) Blackstone report, it didn't look good at all.
Aluminum 4
Chromium 1
Iron 15
Copper 3
Lead 1
Molybdenum 1
Tin, Nickel, Manganese, Silver, Titanium, Potassium, Boron, Barium 0
Silicon 4
Sodium 1
Calcium 3595
Magnesium 7
Phosphorus 1065
Zinc 1209
SUS Viscosity@210°F: 73
Flashpoint °F: 420
Fuel Percent: <0.5%
Insolubles: 0.3%
Antifreeze: 0%
Water: 0%
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From: Jackson, TN
Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
I don't understand how that logic works...
Since I've got a stock filter, a beter filter will get my Silicon better than the 9 range ?
Since I've got a stock filter, a beter filter will get my Silicon better than the 9 range ?
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From: Middle Geogia
I just received my second oil analysis back.
The first one was done with a Hastings paper filter Silcon=6
The second was done with a foam oil filled filter Silcon = 8
Hence I am tossing the oil filled filter for the paper ones again. Hopefully to reach the 4 range. I want as little as possible hoping to get as many miles as possible out of my truck.
JR
The first one was done with a Hastings paper filter Silcon=6
The second was done with a foam oil filled filter Silcon = 8
Hence I am tossing the oil filled filter for the paper ones again. Hopefully to reach the 4 range. I want as little as possible hoping to get as many miles as possible out of my truck.
JR
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