I need to replace my air filter. What do you guys recommend? Last one I did came from the dealer. Is there a better drop in filter out there? I would like to get a cold air intake one day... but for now I think a drop in is the way to go.

Thanks

 

PAPA, i use the airraid dropin. it has the extra layer of fiber protection that the k&n doesnt.

 

AFE drop in works really well too.

 

been using K & N for years, so that's what I went with...

 

stage ii afe is the way i went and i love it....easy install as well

 

I use the Airaid drop in and have no dust in the tube what so ever. With the Fleetguard my filter minder would get pulled down in the 1st few K. With the Airaid I can go much, much longer without any movement of the filter minder.
Joe

 

Another i recommend is trueflow. I’ve had the product for a few months and I am pleased with it. You can check them out at trueflow.com

 

ive got a K&N filter, and it works really good!i like how it uses the whole box instead of just sitting on top like the K&N did in my 2nd gen

http://www.kandn.com/images/l/E-0776.jpg

 

The regular Wix, or Napa Gold, replacement filter has a much higher flow rate than the Mopar. That is what I use.

 

Napa Gold

 

Air filters. Be very carefull what filters you use out there.
Here in the great white north. AKA Canada there has been a problem with air filters collasping in on themselves due to clogging with snow and or dirt. This has been attributed to, weak wire mesh in the filter front.
Cummins has redesigned the their stock air filter to accomadate this problem and added a more stiff steel mesh.
Although you can find or use other filters on this truck, be aware of the strength of the filter assy and use caution if driving in dusty, muddy, snowy conditions.
This is an internal DC notice for certain areas, Cummins has also done an internal note to their customers AKA dealers.

I have expieranced this myself with snow ingestion, and have seen and heard of guys trucks ranging from 03 to the new 07's with the same problems.

The stock air filter is more then enough for your engine, stay with the it.

 

interesting ... could you post the flow rates please?

 

Napa Gold 2846

Part Number: 42846
UPC Number: 765809428461
Principal Application: Dodge Ram P/U w/ 5.9L Turbo Diesel (03-06)
All Applications
Style: Air Filter Panel
Service: Air
Media: Paper
Length: 10.750
Width: 10.000
Height: 1.990
CFM: 675

 

What does the K and N flow?

 

Wix - 675 CFM from Wix website. I do not know at what differential pressure this rating was taken at.
Mopar - 452 CFM at 4.66 in. Hg. per this web site.