Cold air intake

pcgentry · 01-24-2008, 01:00 PM

I have had my 05' for about a year and I do a lot of hauling, I am an ag teacher and we show cattle, hogs, and goats. I want to start to upgrade my truck and am going to first install a new air intake system. I want to add some hp and would like to see my fuel efficiency go up some. Does anyone know what manufacturer I should go with to get the hp and fuel upgrades that I am looking for? I have researched a bunch of them and have a hard time believing some of the manufacturer’s claims. Also, can anyine tell me what I should expect once I have installed my new intake?
Thanks

wrglrroper · 01-24-2008, 04:34 PM

Sorry I cant help you. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I went the cheep route and put a BHAF and an outerwear cover on it. Does the school system you are in help pay for fuel to and from shows? Also fill out your profile so we know where you are.

***ynots57*** · 01-25-2008, 08:07 AM

I upgraded my 05's intake and it seemed to change my shift patterns, ran a little higher rpms before shifting and also gained a smoke cloud when stepping hard on throttle. I then dumped my stock exhaust can and added the aero 4040xl in its place and shifting went back to like it was stock. Now step on throttle and no smoke, even less than stock when stepping on it. Engine seems to pull much better as it breaths easier. Good mods to start with. I dont like to see my $$$ turn to black smoke from unburned fuel

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***CTDFan5.9*** · 02-29-2008, 04:57 PM

CFM seems to flow the best, contact Gus at Farm Boys Diesel (sponser) or put a request for price quotes in the sponsers sites and some of them will get back with you. I have seen a couple of home fabricated Cool Tubz on eBay and in classifieds that will help on a budget (around $180) fuel mileage seems to be 1 to 3 mpg gain (after you get over the initial period of romping on it to hear all of the new sounds and power)
Sorry, I went from cold air intake beyond the intercooler and all the way to the intake manifold. Did not mean to screw you up. I am waiting for a Volant, after 18 months of research, on boxes, but kept my K&N until I got the intake fixed.

Last edited by CTDFan5.9 : 02-29-2008 at 05:00 PM.

**Duluth Diesel** · 02-29-2008, 07:33 PM

Check out the new Injen/AMSOIL Nanofiber intakes.

For the Cummins 2003 to 2007 5.9

Info here: AMSOIL Injen Intakes

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INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems

Harry Adams · 03-04-2008, 06:07 PM

Check with other threads and see what other truckers are getting the best results. All the factory specs to promote their product are not telling us what else is on the truck. I don't believe one new part will make a great improvement, but inconjunction with other parts you will achieve your goal. Go slow, choose wisely $$$$$.
On another thread Duluth Diesel gave the most honest answer I have heard to date about the product. Thats worth some thing in my book.

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**Duluth Diesel** · 03-04-2008, 06:11 PM

Diesel intakes, from any company, don't add much power. These aren't like gassers that benefit from an intake with no other mods. The goal with a diesel engine is to get more air in and out efficiently. An intake on a diesel alone will have only slight increases in power on a dyno. The purpose, though, is to add more air to facilitate the use of other power mods that add fuel and demand more air. As you add programmers or injectors, or adjust pumps, on these engines, you need more air in and out. Don't expect big gains in power from doing an intake and exhaust, but when you do and intake along with other power mods, you can make that power with lower EGTs and better mileage. Starving an overfueled engine of air is not an efficient equation.

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AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG

TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL SHIPPED DIRECT

CHANGE YOUR THINKING, NOT YOUR OIL.

INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems

Drew · 03-05-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duluth Diesel

. . . . . . Don't expect big gains in power from doing an intake and exhaust, but when you do and intake along with other power mods, you can make that power with lower EGTs and better mileage. Starving an overfueled engine of air is not an efficient equation.

no but it does produce nice BCOD's

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bigblue24v · 03-05-2008, 02:08 PM

afe, icebox, and aem are all god companies, but that injen looks really nice too

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***mzcummins*** · 03-05-2008, 02:11 PM

I like my s&b, I think its the best bang for the buck, like others have said doing on thing you wont see a big jump but doing intake, exhaust and a milage chip it starts to add up, after those three steps on my truck I jumped 2-3 mpg.

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dynos 504hp and 1180tq
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bigblue24v · 03-05-2008, 02:14 PM

my only fear with an s&b is that they are oiled..not as oiled as k&ns but still oiled

and the air filter oil is still bad news in a diesel

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**jbarker** · 03-05-2008, 02:45 PM

I would recommend the Icebox over all of these

John

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Give us a call for the best of the best. Quality brand names with service you can trust all backed by nation wide warranties. Pureflow, Valair, BD power, DDP, HTT, Industrial injection, Dipricol, Quadzilla, S&B, Snow performance, Edge, Diamond eye, MBRP, PDR and more. We install what we sell

01-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
pcgentry Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 3 pcgentry's Truck Pics	Cold air intake I have had my 05' for about a year and I do a lot of hauling, I am an ag teacher and we show cattle, hogs, and goats. I want to start to upgrade my truck and am going to first install a new air intake system. I want to add some hp and would like to see my fuel efficiency go up some. Does anyone know what manufacturer I should go with to get the hp and fuel upgrades that I am looking for? I have researched a bunch of them and have a hard time believing some of the manufacturer’s claims. Also, can anyine tell me what I should expect once I have installed my new intake? Thanks

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01-24-2008, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrglrroper Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 110 wrglrroper's Truck Pics	Sorry I cant help you. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I went the cheep route and put a BHAF and an outerwear cover on it. Does the school system you are in help pay for fuel to and from shows? Also fill out your profile so we know where you are.

01-25-2008, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
*ynots57* Slacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rsbg, Oregon Posts: 1,647 ynots57's Truck Pics	I upgraded my 05's intake and it seemed to change my shift patterns, ran a little higher rpms before shifting and also gained a smoke cloud when stepping hard on throttle. I then dumped my stock exhaust can and added the aero 4040xl in its place and shifting went back to like it was stock. Now step on throttle and no smoke, even less than stock when stepping on it. Engine seems to pull much better as it breaths easier. Good mods to start with. I dont like to see my $$$ turn to black smoke from unburned fuel __________________ 05 - 2500, 4x4x6 srw, 48re, aero, cai, other goodies

02-29-2008, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
*CTDFan5.9* Diesel Freak Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snellville GA Posts: 621 CTDFan5.9's Truck Pics	CFM seems to flow the best, contact Gus at Farm Boys Diesel (sponser) or put a request for price quotes in the sponsers sites and some of them will get back with you. I have seen a couple of home fabricated Cool Tubz on eBay and in classifieds that will help on a budget (around $180) fuel mileage seems to be 1 to 3 mpg gain (after you get over the initial period of romping on it to hear all of the new sounds and power) Sorry, I went from cold air intake beyond the intercooler and all the way to the intake manifold. Did not mean to screw you up. I am waiting for a Volant, after 18 months of research, on boxes, but kept my K&N until I got the intake fixed. Last edited by CTDFan5.9 : 02-29-2008 at 05:00 PM.

02-29-2008, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Duluth Diesel Twin Port Sales, Authorized Amsoil Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Superior, WI Posts: 6,165 Duluth Diesel's Truck Pics	Check out the new Injen/AMSOIL Nanofiber intakes. For the Cummins 2003 to 2007 5.9 Info here: AMSOIL Injen Intakes __________________ AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG *TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL* SHIPPED DIRECT CHANGE YOUR THINKING, NOT YOUR OIL. INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems**

03-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harry Adams Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Marietta Georgia Posts: 31 Harry Adams's Truck Pics	Check with other threads and see what other truckers are getting the best results. All the factory specs to promote their product are not telling us what else is on the truck. I don't believe one new part will make a great improvement, but inconjunction with other parts you will achieve your goal. Go slow, choose wisely $$$$$. On another thread Duluth Diesel gave the most honest answer I have heard to date about the product. Thats worth some thing in my book. __________________ 2006,Heavy Duty w/match shell, Superchip, Magnaflow exhaust, Injen/Amsoil filter, AFE intake, 2.5 CCM lift, KYB Shocks, 285-70-17 Nitto Terra Grappler AT on stock wheels, Running boards, grill guard, and Wilson (My Great Dane)

03-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Duluth Diesel Twin Port Sales, Authorized Amsoil Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Superior, WI Posts: 6,165 Duluth Diesel's Truck Pics	Diesel intakes, from any company, don't add much power. These aren't like gassers that benefit from an intake with no other mods. The goal with a diesel engine is to get more air in and out efficiently. An intake on a diesel alone will have only slight increases in power on a dyno. The purpose, though, is to add more air to facilitate the use of other power mods that add fuel and demand more air. As you add programmers or injectors, or adjust pumps, on these engines, you need more air in and out. Don't expect big gains in power from doing an intake and exhaust, but when you do and intake along with other power mods, you can make that power with lower EGTs and better mileage. Starving an overfueled engine of air is not an efficient equation. __________________ AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG *TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL* SHIPPED DIRECT CHANGE YOUR THINKING, NOT YOUR OIL. INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems**

03-05-2008, 02:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigblue24v Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange park, fl Posts: 2,655 bigblue24v's Truck Pics	afe, icebox, and aem are all god companies, but that injen looks really nice too __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above

03-05-2008, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
*mzcummins* Need More $ For HP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 1,115 mzcummins's Truck Pics	I like my s&b, I think its the best bang for the buck, like others have said doing on thing you wont see a big jump but doing intake, exhaust and a milage chip it starts to add up, after those three steps on my truck I jumped 2-3 mpg. __________________ 06 slt, 4x4, qc, sb, g56, smarty TNT/mp8, di pricol gauges, sbc 3600 dd, fluidampr, s&b cai, cfm+, 5" tb exhaust into 6" aussies, eliminator fuel system, arson II cp3 kit, rail cap, II edm transfer tubes, top gun customz leveling kit, hurst shift handle and roll control, ss bed rails, custom led light bar, truck nutz, and a lot more on the wish list dynos 504hp and 1180tq CUMMINS GUYS KEEP IT STRAIGHT, THE OTHERS SWING BOTH WAYS

03-05-2008, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigblue24v Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange park, fl Posts: 2,655 bigblue24v's Truck Pics	my only fear with an s&b is that they are oiled..not as oiled as k&ns but still oiled and the air filter oil is still bad news in a diesel __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above

03-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
jbarker Colorado Chapter Pres Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,990 jbarker's Truck Pics	I would recommend the Icebox over all of these John __________________ 99, QC short bed running the best of the best and proven to perform. A daily driver that gets 19+MPG and runs a 12.86 @ 104 mph 1/4 Holland Court Diesel Your one stop Diesel SUPER SHOP 303-986-0330 Give us a call for the best of the best. Quality brand names with service you can trust all backed by nation wide warranties. Pureflow, Valair, BD power, DDP, HTT, Industrial injection, Dipricol, Quadzilla, S&B, Snow performance, Edge, Diamond eye, MBRP, PDR and more. We install what we sell