Intake or Exhaust first?
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Intake or Exhaust first?
I am considering an AFE Stage II with Pro-Guard and a 4" exhaust (Stainless) Any input on which to do first? Can only afford to do one at this time. Am concerned that intake first (what I'd like to do) would increase EGT's since I would still have stock exhaust. Am I wrong in my thinking? Also, any recommendations on exhaust? I like the name brand of banks, but want mostly to improve exhaust flow, small mpg, and a little exhaust note. How easy is exhaust to do at home? Pretty mechanically inclined, just not sure about connecting/disconnecting the exhaust from the turbo (Expensive part!)
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If you want a good intake buy the 6637 filter. Its only 20$ and it filters extremely well. Than you can get both of them. Get your Exhuast from MKO Diesel on ebay for pretty cheap. Disconnecting the exhuast from the turbo is easy just make sure you spray down the clamp the day before you are planning on installing it with rust breaker.
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I would start with a MBRP 4" ss exhaust first. I installed my system one morning by myself and it was not a difficult job, even getting the downpipe hooked up to the turbo. A sawzall made the removal of the old system a piece of cake. The old turbo clamp took a small amout of persuation to let go of the pipe with a small hammer and large drift punch. A little PB Blaster and a few taps opened it right up.
If your tight on money, you can't beat the Kwik 6637 air intake on price. Filtration is great and airflow about as much as you will need.
I would do both at the same time and save my money to buy an AFE later (if you think you will really need it after installing the Kwik filter)
If your tight on money, you can't beat the Kwik 6637 air intake on price. Filtration is great and airflow about as much as you will need.
I would do both at the same time and save my money to buy an AFE later (if you think you will really need it after installing the Kwik filter)
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If you do the intake you won't have any problems with egts, it just lets more fresh air into the engine. If i were you, and what i did last year when i bought my truck was install an exhaust(I choose a 5" mbrp) and a kwik filter intake. If you do a search you will find alot of info on the kwik filter. I buy mine at fleetfilter.com for 20 bucks a piece, after researching on this site found they filter as good as factory and aren't restrictive. The only down side is they are loud, you can here the turbo whistle and have a "drone" that some people don't like. You can do both of these and replace the intake when you get the money if you want. As for the exhaust it was pretty easy to do. The hardest part was the v-clamp for the down pipe by the turbo. Nothing that should intimadate you if you are mechanically incline.
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Weel you both mention the 6637 filter. Sounds good to me. Can I get that at NAPA? Also, about how much did the MBRP 4" exhaust set you back? Sounds like cold-air intake isn't really worth it. Saw some other threads that said it helps, but not worth it if towing intermitently, as in my case now. Eventually I'll go for the AFE, exhaust sounds good for now. Also, which is better for exhaust, aluminum or stainless?
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Last edited by bandlgeorge; Jan 16, 2007 at 10:55 AM.
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Originally Posted by bandlgeorge
...........Can I get that at NAPA? Also, about how much did the MBRP 4" exhaust set you back? .............
I found my cheapest price on a MBRP T-409 system and called DPP (FTE sponsor) who immediately matched their price, including the 5" tip and shipping (eBay guy's at the time). I don't remember the exact price right now but is was less than $400.
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You can get the 6637 from napa, I believe the part number from napa has 5 numbers but i don't remember what it is. It cost about 40 bucks at napa from what i've read. As for the exhaust stainless is better and will last longer, If you live where they salt in the winter the aluminum will eventually rust. The stainless is more durable but does cost more.
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Napa = $40 plus tax
Fleetfilter = $19-20 + shipping ($9 to Birmngham, AL)
Napa = "on the way home" quick
Fleetfilter = several days, not very long
Napa = $10 extra charge for convenience
Fleetfilter = $10 SAVINGS for a little patience
By the way... the filter from Fleetfilter is the exact same filter as that from Napa.
Fleetfilter = $19-20 + shipping ($9 to Birmngham, AL)
Napa = "on the way home" quick
Fleetfilter = several days, not very long
Napa = $10 extra charge for convenience
Fleetfilter = $10 SAVINGS for a little patience
By the way... the filter from Fleetfilter is the exact same filter as that from Napa.
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We have Intake kit with either the 6637 or an AEM dryflow you can see it at http://shop.lidiesel.com/displayProd...categoryId=139 it a little more then just the filter butyou get the new intake tube.
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Originally Posted by LI PerformanceDiesel
We have Intake kit with either the 6637 or an AEM dryflow you can see it at http://shop.lidiesel.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=296&categoryId =139 it a little more then just the filter butyou get the new intake tube.
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Get the Part # 46637 from fleetfilter. It's the best bang for the buck you will ever find.
Link with pictures and how-to.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...-my-truck.html
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Link with pictures and how-to.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...-my-truck.html
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