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Best aftermarket air intake...... If possible

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by JerseyTundra1260, May 15, 2017.

  1. May 15, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    JerseyTundra1260

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    Hey guys and girls. I'm currently looking for opinions on the best aftermarket air intakes for the 5.7... Is it worth doing? I have heard good things about Volant. Looking for hands on experience and opinions. I have heard the K&N of system is pretty good as well. But I have also heard aftermarket systems are also not so much bang..... But more buck$$$ Thanks in advance for any input.
     
  2. May 15, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    TheBeast

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    S&B, AFE, TRD..they all do about the same.
     
  3. May 15, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    Everyone here will say...you already have one dont waste your money o_O..but i got one anyways...IMG_20160504_091402.jpg love it
     
  4. May 15, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    Ok thanks :thumbsup: But all do the same meaning what? Are they Worth it. The K&N advertises 13 HP increase. Also does closed box or K&N style have an advantage.
     
  5. May 15, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    I like the enclosed ones better. open box is like a "hot air intake " :)
     
  6. May 15, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    What do you have?
     
  7. May 15, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    S&B looks to be
     
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  9. May 15, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    K&N filters aren't so good at filtering out dust. If you want to do something that will be more useful (and free) cut out the charcoal bed filter above the air filter. It's used to keep any un-burned fuel vapors from coming out the intake after you turn the engine off, but doesn't actually do any filtering.
     
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  10. May 15, 2017 at 8:28 PM
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    Its a S&B
     
  11. May 15, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    I've Dyno and track tested several intakes. No gain in power.

    You're better off running a Bullydog.
     
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  12. May 15, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    Given that this is a purely cosmetic upgrade, it all depends on your own taste. My personal preference is for the TRD.
     
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