5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

best cold air intake

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:56 PM
  #1  
lowelljb's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Fan
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: dayton nv
Question best cold air intake

there are so many to chose from i dont know if one could even look better then the rest they all look the same right now i have the stock intake with a k&n filter in it, will i get better flow with a cold air intake?
 
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:44 PM
  #2  
Diesel Dawgs Performance's Avatar
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,546
Likes: 843
From: Western NC
Default

AFE ProDry or S&B Dry Filter

Luke
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:15 AM
  #3  
RAW's Avatar
RAW
Administrator

iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,218
Likes: 684
From: Alberta
Default

"The Best" is always hard to describe, as you need what works the best for you. For others, it may be something different. I do agree with Luke to go with a Dry filter. After that, I can't really see much difference between a lot of these stage 2 air filter kits. Personally, I think whats best is the one you like the look of, and perhaps the price. They all flow air really well. If it was me, I'd go S&B, but that's me and my geographical location as reasoning.
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:29 AM
  #4  
diesel pap's Avatar
Site Sponsor - Mighty Diesel
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,184
Likes: 213
From: West Virginia
Default

afe or s&b
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:59 AM
  #5  
lowelljb's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Fan
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: dayton nv
Default

i live in dayton nevada about half an hour out of carson city the capital and am moving to montana in the fall for college what would work best geographically for those conditions
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:03 AM
  #6  
diesel pap's Avatar
Site Sponsor - Mighty Diesel
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,184
Likes: 213
From: West Virginia
Default

i have a afe on my truck. i believe if i was buying again it prob would be a s&b because they are a little cheaper. both very good.
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:09 AM
  #7  
cummins270's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 84
Likes: 1
From: Kentucky
Default

X2 on that
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:11 AM
  #8  
GuyWithA24Valve's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 933
Likes: 95
From: Lynd, Minnesota
Default

I'm going to be getting an S&B for my truck soon
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:37 AM
  #9  
RAW's Avatar
RAW
Administrator

iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,218
Likes: 684
From: Alberta
Default

By geographically I meant I can get the product in Canada without shipping, instead of paying shipping and border fees.
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:50 AM
  #10  
NadirPoint's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,257
Likes: 186
From: CO
Default

Just remember "best," regardless of what you install, is almost always with very rare exceptions (custom stuff), going to be a compromise between flow rates and filtration efficiency. Where you live and drive as well as how you use the truck can be big factors in that decision.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shawnecarter
6.0L Performance
5
Mar 17, 2015 05:49 AM
hoeky22
12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98
4
Jan 2, 2015 04:54 PM
Project_5.9diesel
24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98.5-02
4
Dec 11, 2014 09:41 PM
12vbomber
12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98
7
Nov 4, 2014 10:04 PM
petew
Chevy/GMC 6.2L and 6.5L
5
Oct 25, 2014 09:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:55 AM.