Which CAI?

VanoFord · Feb 26, 2013

I'm leaning towards an AFE Stage 2 Si Air Intake System with 18" Scoop w/ ProGuard 7 Filter.

Anyone have reviews on this? Do you have others that you believe would out perform this kit? Links work best so I dont have to constantly google, and ask "is this the one you meant?". Thanks guys!

tbsimmons · Feb 26, 2013

Depends what you are going to do and expect from the truck.
I just have a AFE Drop in Pro-Guard 7 and it works fine.
I pull approx. 18000# on the Innovative Street Tune and does not move the filter minder.
I used to pull the filter minder in about 50% with the stock filter and Innovative tow tune.

VanoFord · Feb 26, 2013

tbsimmons said:
Depends what you are going to do and expect from the truck.
I just have a AFE Drop in Pro-Guard 7 and it works fine.
I pull approx. 18000# on the Innovative Street Tune and does not move the filter minder.
I used to pull the filter minder in about 50% with the stock filter and Innovative tow tune.

truth be told, I wont be going to any major builds. I'd like to get my truck to 550-700HP range, and I'm not wanting to go more than that. I wont ever be towing more than my 72 C-10, and the occasional couple Cubic Yards of river stone or mulch.

I'm mainly wanting it to improve MPG. I'm also due for a new filter, and cant justify paying $50 for a throw-away when I can just invest in a CAI kit now and just re-use from this point on. Not a fan of throwing money away...

The main reason I went w/ this one, was because it had a scoop. I found I can get this for $385 new, and shipped. Seemed like a good deal to me...

blk350on20s · Feb 26, 2013

S&B. Best bang for the buck. Never had an issue with it until i put the 71mm in. My s&b will be up for sale soon

STROKIN N STYLE · Feb 26, 2013

what problem did you have with the S&B? I'm going full No Limit with mine soon I hope

3brorce · Feb 26, 2013

Have not any issues with my S&B either

Sneeky08 · Feb 26, 2013

My wife and I have had no issues with our s&b cai intakes on our 6.4s. Like a lotta people say. Best bang for your buck!

tbsimmons · Feb 26, 2013

I would just get the drop in then. I am sure it will be fine. Might have to modify the stock box some when you start going over 550, but even then I doubt you are going to pull more air than I tow with pushing 50-52# of boost for a long pull over a grade.
S&B are good though, my brother in law has one on his truck. Other than removing the filter he likes it. I am a cheap bastard though and drop ins have always done great for me.

Powerstroked162 · Feb 26, 2013

No limit. Can't beat the performance or the finish. Thanks mike!!

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3brorce · Feb 26, 2013

S&B is like $280. New design helps with removal.

blk350on20s · Feb 26, 2013

I pull the filter minder with the bigger turbo. Stock it was great though. If youre spending 400 on an afe skip it and do what steve said. No limit. Its clean and you will never have an issue with the filter minder if you decide to upgrade

nickg3130 · Feb 26, 2013

I have an s&b for sale if you like. I never had issues with it even with my 71mm. Just wanted to make my own.

Wayne · Feb 26, 2013

Some food for thought:
http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24516&page=33

powr2stroke · Feb 26, 2013

Powerstroked162 said:
No limit. Can't beat the performance or the finish. Thanks mike!!.

i agree

VanoFord · Feb 27, 2013

i have looked repeatedly for this No Limit CAI and i cant find specs or listing or anything for sale. can you guys provide a link so I can check this out? i'm a tech kinda guy and i love to read before I buy.

AirFishAutomotive · Feb 27, 2013

I can pull the filter minder a little bit running h&s hd mild tune pulling 15k using a s&b for whatever that is worth

Diesel23 · Feb 27, 2013

Another for NO LIMIT , had ran the afe w/scoop , ran the afe stage 2 no scoop , liked that more ,seemed to get more flow , But upGraded to no limit , just recieved mine yesterday !!! Awesome looking kit well worth the wait ,good luck with your decision

VanoFord · Feb 27, 2013

Can I get a LINK to where I can find/read about the No Limits?

I have googled and just get YouTube vids but cant find the actual intake for sale.

Is there a Vendor I should be talking to?

blk350on20s · Feb 27, 2013

Here ya go
http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23958

VanoFord · Feb 27, 2013

I forgot to even ask the question...

Should I be putting a CAI on w/out having a tune/tuner on the truck? I should be getting one in a few months once the OT starts to roll up. Didnt even think about this being an issue or not... :fustrate: