I was looking at AFE intake systems and saw this:

http://www.afefilters.com/BladeRunner/

Anyone running this product? Is it just for use with AFE Stage 2 intakes?

Does it really work?

They are proud of that sucker arent they dang and its no the best looking one out their by far i like the gdp and hellman ones myself and they are priced better than that.

MSRP is $410, but I think they will be selling for $349 or a tad bit less.

I have been running a preproduction unit for quite some time now.........it works well especially for towing.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Bob4x4/BobGoodwin5-18-07.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Bob4x4/AFEintake004.jpg
Bob

I think afe makes good products but I agree with creed the price is a little high. everything for these trucks cost too much but people pay it. I had the arcflow intake for a short time and didnt feel any difference. im going to get a hellman when I get some other bills paid off

anyone got a link to the hellman stuff?

anyone got a link to the hellman stuff?


http://www.hellmannperformance.com/

I like the price on this one:cool:

Already on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-AFE-Blade-Runner-Manifold-03-07-5-9L-Cummins_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36474QQihZ008QQ itemZ180151944098QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

What about a Swanker? I hear good things on other sites, But no first hand experience.

Try to find flow and or dyno #s before making your choices [coffee]

Bob

Does the Hellman intake have taped injection ports ? Their website is void of any decent information... The AFE looks pretty good for $300.00. Also, are folks ditching their grid heaters with these things ?

Also I sent Swanker an email last year on his intakes, bujt never heard back. Are his intakes for sale ? and if so how much ?

http://www.hellmannperformance.com/

I like the price on this one:cool:

What Price, I did not see any info on this thing with the exception of a picture ???:(

What Price, I did not see any info on this thing with the exception of a picture ???:(

Looked like it said 235 under the pic

My bad, I missed it... By the way I did some checking on the other forums with regards to the Swanker intake. There is a waiting list for them. They are not in production. Many folks are going with the intake from Glacier Diesel, which is very simmilar.

Well went ahead and purchased the AFE. At least there are some dyno numbers to support the claims. I also tow quite a bit, and could use the extra ponies & torque. I am also planning on adding a water/meth kit as well, and I will have the ports al ready for that. Got it for $310 delivered via eBay.

Please post your findings if any.

Why would you ditch your grid heater when installing this??

I have had the AFE blade runner on for about 3 weeks now, I do feel some more pull, by seat of the pants definition [coffee]. Just look at the stocker and the any aftermarket intakes, they have to do some good, so I will pick one up! As for the grid heater, there is no difference at all if you remove or leave it.

Why would you ditch your grid heater when installing this??

Why would you ditch your grid heater when installing this??

guys remove them to get rid of the restriction, that all the wires that run across the intake opening cause. it's easy to take them on and off so even if you live where it's cold you can do it.....but if you leave them off you may get a hard start when temps are low....

yea mine gets slow starts even with the heater when it gets real cold here.. still fires up first try... gotta love cummins... i do.

MSRP is $410, but I think they will be selling for $349 or a tad bit less.

I bought mine at a farm show for $275.00, $20.00 cheaper than what my Banks High ram cost. This intake was well worth the money IMO, runs 50-100 degrees cooler and boosts noticably quicker than the banks. Design is much smarter/cleaner + install went smoother. Comes pre-tapped in two locations W/ plugs for both holes if you don't have gauges. I love mine.

guys remove them to get rid of the restriction, that all the wires that run across the intake opening cause. it's easy to take them on and off so even if you live where it's cold you can do it.....but if you leave them off you may get a hard start when temps are low....

Can you notice any really gain by removing them??

Can you notice any really gain by removing them??

I still have mine in....I think member Jrussell has the grid heater eliminator block...from GDP