AFE Mega Canon ?

[ramfan2]

I was at a diesel shop here in Portland checking out some upgrades and they had the AFE Mega Canon on display. What a great looking product! I'm currently running a K & N replacement in my stock box, and I have a couple of concerns about switching over. The Mega Canon is wide open under the hood. I would think it will get dirty or wet very easy. Is anyone using this had any problems? They do sell a water proof pre filter you can pull over it. Kind of looks like a nylon sleeve. Their specs do say that you'll lose about 10% of the air flow. It may not be a bad idea to put it on if you were to travel for an extened period on dusty roads.



They quoted me $295 intalled. I almost jumped at it, but wanted to post here first for some input. Let me know what you think. I have money burning a hole in my pocket.



Chris

 

[Patriot Diesel]

AFE MegaCannon...Very Pleased

I have had my AFE MegaCannon since it first came out. I love it. I have had every filter combo imaginable and I like this one the best. My EGT's are at least 100-250 degrees lower than what I had experienced before the purchase of the AFE. I also have the nylon prefilter installed. I have had no problems with water or dirt getting on the filter. It will probably be a very long time before I have to clean the filter, considering the fact that the prefilter stops a lot of the big stuff before it gets to the filter. Andy and Doug at ADT sell them for a good price, give 'em a call.

 

[Ken55]

AFE Mega Cannon

I installed this on my truck at the end of April and so far have experienced no probs with either dirt or water. I even took the truck thru a HP car wash and that didn't get it wet. You will hear the turbo whine with this filter installed! I say go for it. I bought the filter,cleaner kit and with shipping it was around $100 less than you were quoted.

Ken

 

[ramfan2]

Thanks Patriot. Did you have the K & N in the stock box? If so, how much louder is the Canon?



Ken. Where did you get yours? The cheapest I've seen is $250 without shipping?



Chris

 

[24V-DSL]

Got mine here....

Chris... .



Got mine from www.mrbobsdistributing.com for less $$ than any of these other figures posted. Bob is great guy to deal with.



The AFE replaced a K&N RE-0880 and pre-filter. Turbo whine is not annoying at all to me. I don't think it's loud at all, but you know it's there.



As you say, this is a very high quality system. I also have the Outerwears prefilter. After 6K hwy miles, both filters look new.

 

[Ken55]

AFE

I got mine from Tom at Davis Distributing in Salt Lake City.

801-487-8596. $172. 58(filter kit) $9. 06 (Cleaner & oil) + Shipping.

I ordered on a Friday and had the box the following Wed. I'm sure you'll like the set-up.

Ken

 

[Patriot Diesel]

RAMFAN2... the AFE is noisier than any other configuration out there that I know of. It just depends on what you are willing to live with, the drop in EGT's was worth the additional turbo music for me...

 

[tschwab]

Noise? What noise? That turbo whine is the sound of power I have had my aFe Mega Cannon since around March and love it. I had the K&N before, no comparison. I highly recommend the aFe. Paid $200. 00

 

[Joel Richards]

I had the K&N at first as well - had one on my '98 for it's whole life (no BOMBing on that one though). I put the AFE on at 8k miles when I added all the power, and I love the filter. It's quite a bit louder than the K&N - mainly because there isn't an enclosed box that the filter sits in... But the added noise is worth the protection, lower EGT's and increased air flow you get.



BTW, I have been looking for the nylon sock, and AFE doesn't even show it on their site. Any idea where to find one of them??



Thanks

Joel

 

[ramfan2]

Joel



The AFE advertising pamphlet I looked at today showed the sock as an extra. It was about $30. It claims it's waterproof, which would be a plus. It might be a new item, so check where you bought yours to see if they can get it.



Chris

 

[Joel Richards]

I checked... They have never even heard of it



I'll try to call AFE in the morning and see about getting one.



Thanks for the info.



Joel

 

[ramfan2]

Joel



I think the info is out in my truck. I'll take a look and get back to you.



Chris

 

[Joel Richards]

I'm looking forward to the info Oo.



Thanks again

Joel

 

[ramfan2]

Joel



I went out and grabbed the advertising pamphlet, but it doesn't show the item. I think I saw it in their main advertising book at the shop. The owner did say it was new and they didn't even have it in stock. I emailed AFE and hope to have an answer tomorrow. I know it's available. One of the other members mentioned he had one.



Chris

 

[Joel Richards]

One of the local guys here in Denver has one on his truck, but doesn't remember how he got it Crazy...



Thanks again for all the help

Joel

 

[24V-DSL]

Chris and Joel.....

I think the pre-filter you're asking about is the one I have on my AFE.



It's an Outerwears..... I ordered it from them... . can't find their website, but the phone is 800. 967. 3450



PN is WR27. 22. 95T



It's a slip-over, nylon?? cover. Fits perfect, and was ~$30 shipped to me.



Hope this helps.

 

[Joel Richards]

24V-DSL - thanks for the info. I'll give them a call in the morning.



Thanks for everyone's help. It's much appreciated...



BTW, Just found their site - Outerwears Racing



Joel

 

[rono]

What Ken55 said!!! I ordered mine from Davis Dist. and the price was as quoted by Ken55. Have it installed and the turbo really whines. I had the

K&N 0880 but really like this one better. Came with mounting bracket and shroud assy. And now I have no more oil all over the fender well.

Ron

 

[ramfan2]

Here is the answer I got from AFE in regard the the pre- filter.





>We call this pre-filter the Magnum Shield series. The one to fit our kit for the Dodge Cummins (aFe kit number 50-10071) is the 28-10031 and it sells for $55. 00. We do make some other sizes as well.



If we an answer anything else for you, please let me know.



Thank you for your interest in aFe.



Eric Griffith<



Chris

 

[ramfan2]

I'm this close.....

. . to springing for the AFE. (and since you can't see, I'm holding my thumb and index finger close together. ) I currently have the K&N in the stock box. Will I really see a big difference in performace with the cannon upgrade? I'm getting ready for some 275 injectors and thought it would be a good combination.



Chris