AFE Stage 2, interesting results.

[lpearson]

After reading the article from the latest TDR Issue (43); Titled Ultimate Air for "94-02 Turbo Diesels; I decided to purchase one of these boxes. I had a K&N drop in before and at this elevation plus with the Mach2's I wanted to get more air.



I bought the 54-10072; installation was simple enough; so off I went to test my new toy. Here is what I've seen so far.



0-60 with the K&N averaged 12. 79 sec. (4 runs)



0-60 with the Stage 2 averaged 12. 68 sec. (4 runs)



Difference . 11 Sec.



Just cruzing I noticed that there was a little less smoke and that the boost was lower by a little bit.



Another interesting fact is that full boost under WOT is 2lbs less; 36 down to 34.



Is it worth it? I don't know if fuel milage will increase then all the better. However, the article is misleading when it said; "Initial horsepower and torque gains were so unbelievable that we are double checking our numbers. "



I called them three times, wanting them to tell me what was so unbelievable. I asked for stats, = H. P, EGT's ect. No one was able to tell me. It was there article in the TDR, they put it in so they should know.



It's not unbelievable.



Lowell

 

[redram]

I installed an AFE Magnum on my 96 also replacing a K&N in the stock box.



I noticed increased off the line response and an average increase in fuel mileage of 0. 7 mpg at 17 to 18 mpg prior.



My truck is stock save for the cat is a 3. 5 inch straight pipe and I have an early Banks Cat Back on my 3500 5 speed.



i have not messed with the timing, fuel cam plate, or turbo. I have 152K on the truck with the mileage increase occurring at 145 with the installation of the filter.



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[lpearson]

I've now called AFE (5) times for info and so far they have ignored me. GEE Whiz, I thought since they advertise and want our business they wouldn't want any negitive press on customer service.



I'll keep trying and post how many times it takes.





Lowell

 

[Warpig]

AFE

Lowell, Don't you know it's a conspiracy?? Look at my signature. I have an AFE, and when I called them they got right back to me.



Tim W.

Proud owner of a AFE MegaCannon

 

[lpearson]

Re: AFE

Originally posted by Warpig

Lowell, Don't you know it's a conspiracy?? Look at my signature. I have an AFE, and when I called them they got right back to me.



Tim W.

Proud owner of a AFE MegaCannon

Ya think? Well they must have my number, just like you. Ha.



Lowell

 

[Warpig]

Re: Re: AFE

Originally posted by lpearson



Ya think? Well they must have my number, just like you. Ha.



Lowell

If ya want I'll give them a call for you, and use my ultra secret

32 degree password and stuff. That should do it!



Tim W.

 

[lpearson]

Tim,



I got a call from them today. Thanks for whatever you did for me



On a serious note, they said they would do more testing on a setup like mine, and if I wasn't satisfied they would refund my money. So I'm happy again.



Lowell

 

[Warpig]

AFE

Originally posted by lpearson

Tim,



I got a call from them today. Thanks for whatever you did for me



On a serious note, they said they would do more testing on a setup like mine, and if I wasn't satisfied they would refund my money. So I'm happy again.



Lowell

Great!!! Glad to help a "Brother" out!! TDR Brother that is

Afe is a great product, and I was shocked that you were not having good luck with them.



Tim W.

 

[lpearson]

After driving with the New Stage II for a week now. I'm really starting to like it alot.



1. No lose of power even though boost went down.

2. A Little less smoke



And



3. The turbo whine and interior sound is much nicer more quite. It's hard to describe, but it much--ah----nicer. ------Kind of like eating a peach. I can't tell you what it tastes like,-- you have to eat one for yourself; then you'll know.



Lowell