cold air intake 2500 diesel
mitch_houser
11-25-2007, 07:05 PM
Looking at buying a cold air intake to help with fuel usage and to help run better.Does anyone know any company thats not trying to make you sell a limb for one?I'm looking at a S&B for 231.00 But would love not to spend that much,thanks for any help
pind
12-02-2007, 07:29 PM
Don't buy anything using oiled filter media for a diesel.
The air flow will suck the oil out of the filter, rendering its actual filtering capability useless.
The stock airbox and filter system on the 2500/3500 trucks is more than capable of supporting 400 - 450 hp, and in reality, having tested several different cold air systems, I didn't notice any difference in mileage, or better running overall.
I have seen several engines 'dusted' from the use of aftermarket air intakes, mostly due to bad filter media, or bad connections. A little better running is more than offset by an engine replacement.
Good Luck
The air flow will suck the oil out of the filter, rendering its actual filtering capability useless.
The stock airbox and filter system on the 2500/3500 trucks is more than capable of supporting 400 - 450 hp, and in reality, having tested several different cold air systems, I didn't notice any difference in mileage, or better running overall.
I have seen several engines 'dusted' from the use of aftermarket air intakes, mostly due to bad filter media, or bad connections. A little better running is more than offset by an engine replacement.
Good Luck
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