K&N FIPK on dmax

pullinpower · April 9, 2002

Well I just bought a K&N intake kit for my dmax for 150 bucks ;) and was wondering if you guys think I'll see any increase in Turbo whine and some HP?

Shaners · April 10, 2002

I don't know much about that mod on a Dmax, but I bet you'll hear the turbo a little more, and should see some increase in HP. My buddy put a straight through "Bullit" brand muffler on his Cummins, and the Turbo whine was very noticable and very cool... The exhaust note was more of a "big" truck too.

At idle though there is no exhaust noise, just engine noise... We have to ask him to shut the stinken thing off so we can carry on a conversation while standing around BS'ing. The Cummins is a good motor but Dodge needs to do something to quiet it down a little. They don't even put insulation under the hood!!!

pullinpower · April 10, 2002

well after I get the FIPK installed im going to go to flowmaster and put their dmax muffler on and then when my mad money gets built back up im going to the juice box ;)

Kansas Kid · April 10, 2002

What I'm curious about is a decrease in EGT's. Since GM seen fit to use an air intake setup that is suitable for a gasser, I would hope helping the Dmax get the air it is lacking would help lower the EGT's, but that may just be wishful thinking.

As for the Cummins being quite, just wait until this fall. Its going to sound just like the Dmax, which is a shame if you ask me. Those ISB's sound good!

pullinpower · April 10, 2002

We havent seen a problem with EGT's even chipped and with propane,but yea the system might lower them just a tad.

akdiesel · April 10, 2002

I installed the air charger on my 02' duramax and I did not really see any noticable change in hp or mpg. The truck only has about 2000 miles on it right now so it still has not really broke in yet. I have heard that the hp is better than stock but it is to small to see with out a dyno.

pullinpower · April 10, 2002

Well for the price I gave for it (150bucks) its not a bad deal,the 230 something new so I said what the heck its got to be better than the stock P.O.S airbox.At least it draws cold air,im going to rum me some dryer duct to the front bumper to direct even more cool air into the FIPK.

CMNTMXR81 · April 10, 2002

You'll probably notice sharper throttle response if anything.

Anytime you mess with the intake tract and remove any restrictions you'll hear more induction noise.

pullinpower · April 10, 2002

CMNTMXR81,I have the same hitch setup you have on yours but I had to move the pintle hook in the top holes so it would pull level,I would get a lock for it as there not cheap. ;)

bumpsteer · April 11, 2002

I have no experience on diesels but with turbo cars, intake mods don't do much. Since the air is being compressed to the same pressure as before, the only help it will be is to get you cooler air and on a turbo without an intercooler that's good. The less restrictive air path will also cut down on pre-turbo vacuum but I doubt you will see much improvement from that. Any power you gain will most likely be from the cooler air.

CMNTMXR81 · April 11, 2002

My truck now sits about 2-3" higher due to the bigger tires and the torsion bars lifted, so the mid holes are the best for me.

It has a lock, you gotta look closely.

pullinpower · April 12, 2002

I put a pic or 2 in my 2500dmax folder if anyone wants to see it installed. Love that turbo sound!!

pullinpower · April 14, 2002

Well all I can say is WOW the new intake sure helped the dmax breathe.I saw my best mpg yet and it sure made my turbo whine alot louder(love it). It helped the turbo lag alot. I give it a thumbs up.