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....

 

Loving my AFE Stage 2... Sounds great.. People say my truck sounds like a Airplane taking off.....

 

I have the banks and zero complaints. Very nice unit and all the pieces are quality. Fitment is great.

 

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.....

 

I've had the AFE stg 2 for over 2yrs now with no problems, even on the same oiled filter!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

Bob

 

I have the Afe Prodry and I love it. Flows lots of air, easy to clean.

 

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...

 

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.

 

Afe Period!

 

Banks for 300 bux shipped were ? I see them for 400 bux I am deciding on a Volant or a Banks myself

 

It was in the classifieds but it was sold. I'd go Banks over Volant, but like I said I ended up with AFE