I finally got my new air filter installed. I have been working on this for a long time. I had to move the battery over to the left side. That turned out to be more of a project than I anticipated.
So far I like it though. I shouldn't have a problem getting all the air I would ever need. Only thing I have noticed so far is that the exhaust brake sounds much better. The hiss is gone and now it is just a deep rumble. Sounds much better. Running around empty I would swear the EGTs are lower. I haven't been able to tow yet so that will have to wait to see if they are lower than before.

It is a 2422 from NAPA. I was surprised to get it for $32. That is about $2 cheaper than the BHAF I had before. If you don't know about their sale check this out: https://www.dieselbombers.com/genera...tml#post622399

Now, what do I call it? So far all I can come up with is a VBBHAF (Very Big Big Honkin' Air Filter!)

 

, that's huge!

 

Holy smokes Dude that thing is huge

 

i have a duralite i believe it was bout 75$ its huge ill snap pics an get them up here for you guys

 

If they get any bigger they'll have to be mounted in the bed That would be cool

 

that or be strapped to the side of the front fender!!!jesus!!!

 

This will be next:

 

So whats your MPG looking like?

 

I wonder how that would look on my rf fender

 

LOL,
You guys are fun! In all honesty, I don't know if it helped it or not. It seems like my EGTs are down but so far I have only pulled very lightly. If I can get time to take the toy hauler out again that will let me know (That thing is HARD to pull!).

I won't be going any larger! (And believe me: I thought about 'ducting' it and mounting it somewhere else.... Just couldn't get that to work.) In fact, when I replace it I will probably buy one about an inch or two shorter so I don't have to use the Cobra air fitting (90 degree elbow) to shoe horn this thing in there.

I did it because the BHAF that we all use didn't seem to get me enough air. My filter minder would still max out at around half throttle. I don't think it will be doing that again anytime soon! As for mileage, this truck has always done poorly. New it got 14 - 15 off the lot (And that is empty!). Everything I have done to it and working it hard as I can for the last 60,k it is up to around 16 or 17. I guess I should stop trying to get any better. I have a lot more power than stock now so at least I didn't go lower than before I did all these mods. If you have ever wondered how poor of mileage a Cummins could get: When we brought the toy hauler home, we got just under 6. After all the mods we get between 8 and 10 with it now.