Air intake and exhaust pairing?

[sid325]

I’m looking at replacing my muffler and intake and would like to know which combo would pair well. I like the replacement MBRP muffler, but not sure which intake; leave it stock, or Afe drop-in, or Afe stage 1. My truck is stock and will remain that way, just looking for less restriction and better breathing. Another question, I’ve read a few posts about loss of low end when going to a more open muffler, yes, no, how much? I have a 25’ boat I tow, will this set-up have any effects, pro or con?



Thanks for the info, first diesel, so I’m not sure which performance mods work well and what’s worth the money.



Jacob

 

[JCleary]

The AFE intakes are cool. The sound is great, especially if you get the Torque Tube. The PG7 filters well. I have not found any dirt in my intake after thousands of miles, many on dirt roads.



The main restriction is in the air box, so I don't think a drop-in will be a benefit.



I personally can't tell the difference with or without the intake by the SOP meter, but on a dyno I saw a 1hp gain with the intake and Torque Tube. The truck was otherwise stock, with the exception of the Banks exhaust.



I'm going to switch to a DRC BHAF intake. I prefer the filtering properties of paper over oil-on-media, but not until the rainy season comes and goes. I'm running my stock airbox for the winter. Nice and quiet, to go with my recently installed BFG 285's.

 

[Mark Craig]

sid325,



If you're not planning a module of some kind the AFE Stage I will be all you need, be sure to get the Pro Guard 7 to protect the engine from ingesting dirt.



Mark @ DPPI