Just got one of the first production in.

 

is this the same one bob4x4 had a month or two ago?

brett

 

Yes, his was a pre-production test model. This is off the production line.

 

I will add a cut away view of the inside


Bob

 

Does this new manifold have any performance advantage?

 

I can't see it from work.

Two questions.

Does it have a place to mount a GDP 2micron filter like the stock elbow? If so, how much is it?

 

Yeah, it has the spot for the filter. AFE sells them of their website for $349, so it'll be somewhere around there or under.

 

Speaking of intakes, The banks sales rep called me today and tried to sell me a bunch of stuff for my 06 duramax. had to tell him that I did not have it anymore. then tried to sell me a bunch of stuff for the ctd. told him to tell gale to lower the prices and I would think about it. he tried to sell me the banks intake for less than $300 shipped to my door. not interested. but am interested in one of these units!

 

I just bought one this afternoon....so I will let you guys know how it is upon arrival. PM me if you want price and location

 

maybe my photo res. is bad, but the internal finish seems far from smooth. The polishing seems pretty bad.

Isn't the idea to be very smooth for max air flow without turbulence (sp?)?

Maybe a perf. shop could give it a little TLC.

 

The internal finish is fine - "polished" surfaces are actually detrimental to airflow - since slight surface roughness (such as a sand-cast finish or carbide bit texture) promotes good laminar characteristics, which helps to prevent the airflow from separating around the manifold/port turns.

Of course, forced-induction dry-flow intake systems aren't nearly as responsive to these issues!

 

thats exactly what i was thinking!

brett

 

I wonder how it would compare to the CFM model?

 

See?

Didn't DAD always say that great minds think alike?

 

Any dyno results after installing would be appreciated.