CFM+ intake install

[wildcat]

With all the talk lately on the boards about intakes, I decided to upgrade my stock intake.

I contacted Gus at FarmBoys Diesel when I was ready to purchase. My past experiences with purchases from him were outstanding and this transaction was no different!
Farmboys Diesel can get you all the popular makes and models.

I decided on the CFM+ Carbon Fiber look alike with the three ports tapped in the back.
Shipping from Farmboys Diesel was prompt, as usual.



Due to my work, and personal life, I was a little slow in getting it installed.
I had some time today, so I decided to tackle the project.

The kit from CFM+ was VERY complete.
It comes with everything needed to do the install and Hand tool requirements are minimum.



There are 3 plugged pre-tapped ports on the back available for use.



After a quick inventory, and reading the installation instructions, it was time to get busy.
This installation was done on a 2007 5.9L. Here’s a before picture.



First step is to remove the negative leads on both batteries. 10mm
Then remove the dipstick bolt, and rotate it out of the way. 10mm.
Remove the nut and washer that holds the wiring harnesses on the back of the stock intake, and remove the harnesses from the stock intake. A screwdriver may help.



Loosen the boost hose clamp. 11mm



Remove the 4 bolts holding the stock intake in place. 10mm



Remove the stock intake from the truck. The wiring harness stud will be used in the new CFM+ intake, now is a good time to swap it over.




I was able to leave the wiring to the heater block intact, and swing it out of the way.
Remove the Graphite gasket, and scrape any remaining gasket material from the mating surface.



Loosening the bolts closest to the block caused some rust and debris to fall into the intake, plus a little gasket material invariably finds it’s way in there, so I used a Shop Vac to clean up the intake before proceeding.



Place the new Factory Graphite gasket on the manifold, then the heater block, and to save trouble fitting it on later, (Clearance to the valve cover is tight.) the Aluminum reinforced gasket on top of the heater block. Install the studs by hand at first to get the threads started. Then use the 2 13mm nuts tightened against each other to tighten each stud into the manifold.



Before installing the CFM+ check the tightness of the 3 port plugs (3/16 allen wrench) or install fittings to the ports you wish to use. Your wiring harness stud should also be installed before this step.

Install the CFM+ on the studs, and start the end into the boost hose



Using the provided Flat washers and self locking nuts (13mm) snug the CFM+ down, then torque evenly to 140 in. lbs.



Place the wiring harnesses and washer on the wiring harness stud, and tighten nut.




Rotate the dipstick tube to its new mounting point. Start the dipstick-mounting bolt by hand to keep from cross threading, and then tighten with wrench.



Tighten boost hose clamp to 100 in. lbs.



Reconnect negative battery leads.



Finished install



Note: dom42 pointed out to me that the wiring harness rubs on the dipstick in it's relocated position. He stated after about 50K miles, vibrations from the motor will cause the dipstick to wear through the wiring, and cause the wiring to short to ground through the dipstick. You can see the problem area in the pic right above this text. I've since gone back and insulated the wiring to prevent the dipstick from rubbing through the insulation

Whichever intake you choose to put on your truck, give Gus a call 704-290-2289

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Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, KORE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. FBD TC & VB 418hp/800tq

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Last edited by wildcat : 04-20-2008 at 04:43 PM.

[GETERDID]

looks good man Nice instructions tol..

[05hummincummins]

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[BBRam]

Great Article!!!!!!!!!

If later on you don't mind we could move this into the Tech Section.

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

[Graphic Man]

Originally Posted by BBRam

Great Article!!!!!!!!!

If later on you don't mind we could move this into the Tech Section.

i was just thinking the same thing

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2001 4X4 Q-cab Sport black, full billet DTT trans, billet F-plate Mach 7's, B1-B2 twins, Blue Chip Special X VP, Adrenaline, studded & O-ringed, BD-RAD,Flex-A-Lite electric fans, Autometer Gages, Egt, Boost,Fuel, Oil &,drive pressure, trans temp, RASP, Big line kit, Track bars 2" leveling kit, 271 T-case, DSS, 3rd gen trac bar 623 HP 1175tq with old set-up

[wildcat]

That's fine with me.

I was unsure where to put it, and since Gus at FBD was so helpful and went out of his way to please me as a customer, I just thought it was supposed to go here.

Move it now, if you like.

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Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, KORE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. FBD TC & VB 418hp/800tq

[04cumminsram]

looks great, great in detail post...

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[2141pete]

Wow that looks great. Nice pics for the write up too.

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12.71@104 #2 only 569/1080

[BBRam]

Thank you wildcat/Bill.

Moved to the 3rd gen. Tech Articles.

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

[wildcat]

Today I had the opportunity to drive the truck after the installation of the CFM+ intake. Fuel economy went up .5 MPG, to 20 MPG. Not a real signifigant gain, but at least it didn't go down.

Another benefit seemed to be in throttle response and Turbo spooling. Again, it was nothing to scream about, but it was a noticable "seat of the pants" performance improvement.

I can't help but think a Heater grid delete would take better advantage of the increase in flow.

At this time, I use the truck in cold weather, in remote locations in Northern Arizona, where plugging in the block heater isn't going to be an option, so I don't know if I'll be doing the Heater Grid delete any time soon.

Still, I'm happy with the purchase and would do it again.

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Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, KORE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. FBD TC & VB 418hp/800tq

[farmboysdiesel]

Thanks for the write up Bill and thank you again for your business.

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[wildcat]

No problem, man.

Guys, if you want an intake, or anything else for your Dodge, give Gus a shot at your business. You wont regret it!

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Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, KORE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. FBD TC & VB 418hp/800tq