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Old 01-10-2009, 04:21 PM
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Amsoil 4510?

Is anyone running an Amsoil 4510 instead of the standard BHAF? They're not much more at $50 and claim to be cleanable, plus you can get a prefilter for it for an extra $18.60.

I've heard you need a PVC adapter and clamps from the hardware store, but are there any other disadvantages or advantages? Any info on installation is greatly appreciated.
Old 01-10-2009, 10:37 PM
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I swapped my BHAF for one a while back. PVC adapter and clamp is all you need. It supposedly flows more air and you'll hear the turbo some more.

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There was quite a long thread on 'Cummins Forum' regarding the Amsoil 4510.

Seems a few people were experiencing failures, the filter allowing dirt to pass.

I had one I was running on an AEM Workhorse, I removed the filter and swabbed the intake pipe with a white t-shirt, not one single trace of dust!

I still have it, and intend to use it for a spare, while waiting for my AFE to dry.
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I poked around over on the Cummins Forum for quite awhile and the only Amsoil failures I found were with the drop in filters. It was a little confusing since people were talking about drop-ins and BHAF alternatives in the same posts, but nobody was directly complaining about a 4510.
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Does anyone have dimensions of a 4510 compared to a BHAF? I already have a nice heat shield for my BHAF, and will need to replace the filter one of these days. If I can get a washable filter that perfoms as well as the BHAF for about the same price, I'd be all over it.

Anyone have pros or cons? Is this the new greatest thing?
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I've been runnning my 4510 for a year now and love it, but my opinion would be jaded since the 4510 is all I have personal experience with on this truck. Going from stock to open element anything is a drasitc improvement.
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And for the 3rd gen guys here's what you need for the adapter for 4510. Not sure on 2nd gen..
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