WOW, The AFE Stage II Pro Guard 7 system really pumps some air!

[john3976]

I have had my AFE Stage II Proguard 7 set up on for a couple of days now and I see it is really letting some air into the engine, When you romp down on it it only gives off a little bit of smoke now, with the stock air intake system it would smoke pretty good.



I am liking this AFE set up, My mileage has improved with the AFE Stage II & MBRP replacement muffler.



Very happy with this set up.

 

[Nelssen]

Just installed the 06 stage 2 on my mega. I too have the MBRP replacement muffler. The turbo really whistles and you hear quite a bit of suction noise on deceleration. The fittings are all tight. Is this normal? i mean i can hear the turbo over the radio at reasonable listening levels. The truck runs great, just a bit more noise than I expected. I have read on this forum that a TAG may soften the turbo whine.

This thing really moves some air. Funny, many have reported little or no increase in noise. any thoughts?

 

[john3976]

I have a little more turbo whine noise with my AFE Stage II, but I have become used to it already and like the sound of the turbo. It no longer bothers me.



As far as suction noise, I don't really hear that from the cab while driving, I can feel the air going into this filter at idle with the hood up and put my hand on the filter surface.



Overall my AFE Stage II with the Proguard 7 filter is pretty quite except for the minor turbo whine.

 

[dbgator]

I have had my AFE Stage II installed for several days now and have the turbo whine and have noticed the suction noise on deceleration. The truck is running great. I too am consideringing the TAG III as I have heard it will quite it some. Anybody had any experience with the TAG?

 

[john3976]

I have had my AFE Stage II installed for several days now and have the turbo whine and have noticed the suction noise on deceleration. The truck is running great. I too am consideringing the TAG III as I have heard it will quite it some. Anybody had any experience with the TAG?

Do you have the air box lid installed?



I have the lid installed on mine and do not hear a suction sound from my AFE Stage II kit.

 

[dbgator]

The lid is installed. I installed the entire setup per AFE included instructions.

 

[ASaiz]

does anyone know of a place that i can purchase the afe stage II intake for a '05 1 ton at a good price???

 

[Diesel Power]

does anyone know of a place that i can purchase the afe stage II intake for a '05 1 ton at a good price???

you have a pm Oo.

 

[jwilliams3]

Cheapest I have seen is on ebay.

 

[Task125]

Getting ready to get a afe stage II,what is a good price on these ? Thanks Mike

 

[SHyans]

I've got the Stage I w/ the PG7 and a Torque Tube. What's the difference between the Stage I and Stage II? Checked a site and it looks that same except the Stage II has a TT the comes with it (?). More air flow??

Thanks.

 

[ACoffel]

I have had my AFE Stage II installed for several days now and have the turbo whine and have noticed the suction noise on deceleration. The truck is running great. I too am consideringing the TAG III as I have heard it will quite it some. Anybody had any experience with the TAG?

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a TAG ?

 

[CHolman]

For 450 bucks it better move some air... :--) I think my AEM Brute force intake that cost's 230 and 80 more dollars for a Pro guard 7 is a lot better. Anyway, to answer ACoffel's question. A TAG is a "turbo air guide". It looks like a honey comb and strightens the in coming air out on the compressor side of the turbo and is "supposed" to make the turbo spool quicker.

 

[ACoffel]

Thankyou CHOLMAN for the clarification.

My AFE STAGE 2 made the turbo whine quite annoying. I've thought about putting the

silencer back in to see if I could quite things down a bit. The truck did

feel a little more throttle responsive after this mod.

 

[CFiorina]

I removed the silencer ring when i installed the AFE stage II on my '03 and am very pleased with the way it sounds. Its hard to beat the sweet sounds of turbo whine and silverline duals :-laf



The TAG sounds like a good product, Black Cloud Diesel has a nice write up/purchase page.





http://www.blackclouddiesel.com/Dodge/tag.htm

 

[231jasonS]

I have the stage I AFE with the torque tube. Ive seen the difference in size between the two is atleast two inches at the filter side.



Has anyone switched from the stage I to the stage II?



what if any was the difference in egts, spool up and overall power?

 

[RonCar]

Can anyone tell me if the TT will fit on my Airaid setup??? ThaNkS...

 

[LewisD]

Just installed my AFE Stage II that I bought off eBay for $390 including shipping. I am very impressed but cruising at 70MPH on the e-way, I can see where the whine might drive a man batty on a long trip. Even so, it sure is awesome.



This is the first engine mod I have made on my 04. 5 now that it is starting to get broke in at 30k miles. I am not sure if I am ready for the juice yet but would a performance exhaust really make much of a difference off the stock? The stock sure looks pretty under there and I would hate to cut it up without some serious sense.

 

[sayrew]

Loose the kitty and muffler. Install an aeroturbine muffler and piece of four inch pipe. Done and sounds great w/150 drop in EGT's.



Bill

 

[231jasonS]

LEWIS, YES-YES-YES. When i lost my cat and installed a 4" Nelson in place of the stock muff i saw a great gain in spool up quickness and lower EGT's. Thats before any other mods i have now.



I still wonder if ant one has changed from the AFE stage I to the stage II and saw any difference in MPG, boost, egt's, power or sound???????



I dont want to waste the money to switch to the stage II for no reason.