BHAF source

[BLMills]

Wanted to pass along some info for those looking for a BHAF source. After searching in the local area for a BHAF, with no luck, I came across this company (fleetfilter.com) on the web that sells WIX/NAPA/Duralite filters. They even have the Duralite 42790 right on the home page listed for the 5. 9. Cost $29. 41 + $12. 49 shipping from Texas to Colorado. Ordered on a Friday and received the following Wednesday.



www.fleetfilter.com



I am in no way affiliated with fleetfilter.com. Just wanted to share the information with other TDR members.

 

[Signal73]

Filter1.com is another good source FWIW...

 

[BigEasy]

your local NAPA couldn't get you one?

 

[dmhollister]

Bryan, have you tried either Colorado Kenworth or the McCandles international dealership? I have been able to give them fleetguard part numbers and they have had oil, air, and fuel filters in stock. They also have been able to cross reference with other filter numbers for my dads '93.

 

[biggy238]

NAPA gets right at $60 for the same 2790 filter.



John Deere usually stocks them... The number is stretched out to a 5 digit though with the numbers 2790 in it.

 

[Nate]

Do those filters even help? Some of the guys at the Idaho Bomb party were telling me putting holes in the stock air box will give you about the same performance.

 

[BigEasy]

NAPA 542790 cost me $32, tax included

 

[nps]

Do those filters even help? Some of the guys at the Idaho Bomb party were telling me putting holes in the stock air box will give you about the same performance.

Yes - they offer much more filter area and will help cool EGTs somewhat, assuming you need more air. Every little thing helps. In a totally stock truck will it 'help'? Don't know - probably got too many other restrictions. But the BHAF looks way cooler than a swiss cheese airbox. :-laf And it makes the dura-stroke crowd full of envy at the pumps when you pop your hood to check the oil.

 

[Nate]

I swiss cheesed my airbox today. Used a 1 1/4" hole saw. 3 holes on the front of the box, 3 in the back and 5 on the bottom

 

[firemanmarc]

Now all you need is my aFe insert and that thing will rock and whistle. Just by going on turbo whistle, My swisscheesed stocker with aFe insert is way louder than my current BhAf... But the BhAf does look more interesting..... Marc

 

[BLMills]

I tried a number of commercial truck supply companies around Colorado Springs and the local auto parts stores with no luck. NAPA could get it, but had a $70 price tag. I got tired of searching, found the fleetfilter.com site and took a chance. I am pleased with their customer service and quick delivery.



As to the benefit of the BHAF, I have no hard facts. (No gauges). I switched from the stock airbox, with a 3 in hole drilled in and Amsoil filter. I pull a fairly steep grade every day on the way to work and based on "my seat of the pants feel" the turbo seems to spool quicker and seems that I also don't have to jam my foot in the pedal as much. Maybe its all in my mind. Who knows? Also did the DTT noise filter and APES reset at the same time.



For me, I just wanted to try the BHAF after hearing good things on TUDOR. Also concerned about oil in the turbo from the Amsoil filter, although I think I over oiled it.

 

[Pawpaw]

What I want is a complete kit to replace the stock airbox and filter with a BHAF. I don't have the time, talent, or facilities to fab up my own.



It has nothing to do with improved airflow or reduced EGT's. I just don't like or trust the stock filter setup.



Bob

 

[JBrincks]

Pawpaw, below is a link (probably have to cut and paste into a web browser) that lists the different filters that will work along with a link to build a heat shield and a link to someone that sells the heatshields. They sell an aluminum and stainless steel one. I have yet to come across a complete kit.



http://www.cumminsdatabase.com/read.php?id=15

 

[nps]

What I want is a complete kit to replace the stock airbox and filter with a BHAF. I don't have the time, talent, or facilities to fab up my own.



It has nothing to do with improved airflow or reduced EGT's. I just don't like or trust the stock filter setup.



Bob

No kit is necessary. You just take off the hose attaching to the stock airbox, pull off the stock airbox by pulling up on it - there are 3 fastners that screw onto studs but the airbox press-fits onto rubber grommets and you want to leave the fasteners to keep the studs from contacting the filter cage. Then stick the rubber hose that used to attach to the airbox onto the end of the BHAF and tighten the clamp. You can take the other end of the hose off the turbo inlet to make it easier getting the hose onto the BHAF. The BHAF lays where the airbox used to go. YOU ARE NOW DONE.



Heatshields and the like aren't necessary. However if you do want one, get LarryB's turbo hot section heat shield. Looks good and keeps radiant heat from the turbo away from the filter. Only takes drilling holes for 3 self-tapping screws (included) to put it on.



edit - click here for LarryB's heatshield.

 

[Pawpaw]

Thanks for the info guys, but everything I found there was talking about 2nd Gen trucks.



The 3rd Gen set up is quite a bit different. The battery has been moved farther back on the fender and the stock airbox sits between the battery and grille. There's not much room there. I know some members have made the BHAF fit, but for me it would have to be pretty much a made-to-fit deal.



I'm jealous of how simple this seems to be on the 2nd Gens.



Bob

 

[johncameron]

Oh yes it is simple! It took me about a whole 5 mins to install.

 

[jcarey]

Pawpaw, look here:



http://desertracingconcepts.net/accessories.htm



Complete setup, very nice.



Greg's a TDR member.



Jim

 

[nps]

Thanks for the info guys, but everything I found there was talking about 2nd Gen trucks.



The 3rd Gen set up is quite a bit different. The battery has been moved farther back on the fender and the stock airbox sits between the battery and grille. There's not much room there. I know some members have made the BHAF fit, but for me it would have to be pretty much a made-to-fit deal.



I'm jealous of how simple this seems to be on the 2nd Gens.



Bob

Sorry about that Bob. Didn't even look at your sig to see that you have a 3rd gen.

 

[DJAustin]

I stopped using my K&N because it did not meet Cummins specs. Does anyone know if the BHAF meets specs? I definetly noticed a differance when I switched back to the Fleetguard stock filter.

 

[Pawpaw]

Pawpaw, look here:



http://desertracingconcepts.net/accessories.htm



Complete setup, very nice.



Greg's a TDR member.

I've been looking at that setup and plan to call when I have the time. It does look super nice. Unfortunately, it also looks like more $ that I want to spend right now.



Thanks