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AFE stage 2 VS. Banks Ram Air

Old 05-14-2008, 02:01 PM
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AFE stage 2 VS. Banks Ram Air... and why

I can't decide on which to go with... I know everyone bad mouths Banks for the price but AFE is actually more so help me out. So far everyone says AFE but why....
Old 05-14-2008, 02:12 PM
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Loving my AFE Stage 2... Sounds great.. People say my truck sounds like a Airplane taking off.....
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I have the banks and zero complaints. Very nice unit and all the pieces are quality. Fitment is great.
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I have the Banks as well...tried others, ended up here. No complaints. Banks in definitely quieter, so you won't here the turbo as much. I didn't mind. I also have a custom made air scoop run into the bottom and sits below the air dam. I am able to pull more cool air with the scoop and closed system. You will get good performance with either. A lot of others are running the AFE and have great results. Flip a coin IMO.....
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I've had the AFE stg 2 for over 2yrs now with no problems, even on the same oiled filter!
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Thanks for all the response. I am not really concerned with sound I want the best bang for the buck. I would like to know the major difference between the two if any.
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i know the afe will flow massive amounts of air. if you plan on upgrading turbos later check and see how much air the banks will flow. i can run any turbo i want to with the afe stg 2 and never be concerned about starving it for air.
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I don't really plan on bombing the truck to much. (guess I should of mentioned that before) An intake to start maybe a small programmer later. Nothing crazy 'cause I don't have the cash to do any trans mods. I just want a little safe reliable power and definately some mileage.
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I have not looked at the filter element in the new banks but I have not seen any from banks that compare to the progaurd 7 yet

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I have the Afe Prodry and I love it. Flows lots of air, easy to clean.
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well here's the debate a used AFE Stage 2 w/ prodry filter and outerwear for $250 plus shipping or a brand new Banks Ram Air for $300 shipped. Unless someone here has something they want to get rid of...
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Thanks for all the input guys. I ended up getting a good deal on a new AFE Mega Cannon and I'm loving it so far.
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Afe Period!
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Banks for 300 bux shipped were ? I see them for 400 bux I am deciding on a Volant or a Banks myself
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It was in the classifieds but it was sold. I'd go Banks over Volant, but like I said I ended up with AFE

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