Upgrading your air intake system is one of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to your truck. Installing these systems is a cinch, and you don’t have to do anything extra before they start to work and show results. Issues with air intakes often come from choosing the wrong one for your particular truck. Be careful of these common mistakes people make when shopping for air intakes. Don’t get stuck with something you don’t want!
You’ll often see air intake systems that use different materials for their tubes. The most common materials you’ll find are plastic, metal, and resin. The benefit of choosing plastic for your tubing is that it tends to be quieter, but it may not achieve the look you’re going for in your truck. Metallic tubes often look more appealing, but you should make sure that the metal doesn’t hold onto heat for too long. Aluminum tubing is usually a safe option overall.
The air intake system you choose can have a large effect on your truck’s performance, but only if it has a good filter. Cold air intakes may help move more oxygenated air to your engine, but it’s all pointless if your filter still lets dirt and debris through. You can choose from an oiled filter or a dry one. Oiled filters require cleaning but last a very long time, whereas dry filters don’t last as long but you can easily buy replacements for them.
A basic mistake that people make when shopping for air intakes is not taking their brand into account. Many air intake systems will work for most vehicles, but some brands focus their efforts on perfecting their system for certain makes and models. A 6.7 Cummins cold air intake, for example, will usually perform most efficiently in a vehicle with a Cummins engine.
Be careful of air intake systems that boast enormous changes to your engine’s power or torque. Air intake upgrades can increase horsepower and towing capabilities, but less reputable models might exaggerate these claims to catch your eye. If you see an air intake system boasting 15 to 20 percent increases in performance, be cautious about taking their words at face value.
Norcal Diesel Performance wants to give you the opportunity to find the best air intake system for your truck without all the hassle. Take a look at our cold air intake systems to find the best choices for a variety of models.
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