Amsoil Air Filter Works Great For our Vans - Diesel Forum

biomedical · 04-30-2001, 01:17 PM

I have been looking at air filters since I installed my W-D chip. Installed the Amsoil filter and got a lot more air. My engine was starving for air before ( I could tell by the black smoke when my foot was in it). Now there is not much smoke, runs better too. I am now getting the added mileage that W-D said I would get with the chip. I had been getting 16-17 now I'm getting 19+.

HeyBob · 04-30-2001, 09:28 PM

Bio,

Where did you get the filter and how much$$$$

As I understand it, these engines are not capable of smoking, or is it because you have a chip that it smokes?

Bob

biomedical · 05-01-2001, 08:46 AM

These engines will smoke with more fuel from the chip. Unless you have enough air to burn all the fuel you will get black smoke. I got the filters from Bob Riley who advertises on here. The filters were $70 for the pair including shipping and filter oil. Remember they are reusable. I'll bet my diesel is faster than anyones who is not using propane. Maybe I'll do that next [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

HeyBob · 05-01-2001, 08:46 PM

Bio,

How much cash do have invested in the mods, and is it worth it.

The reason I ask is that I know I need a little more get up and go when towing, but I am really nervous about engine and drive train damage, I have been vacillating for quite a while about a chip or a gear swap.

Bob

Jeeperman · 05-01-2001, 09:47 PM

Bio,

So how do these compare to the K&N's. I've seen lots of folks recommending the K&N filters, but this is the first time I've seen someone mention an Amsoil filter.

Jeeperman

**DIESELSITE** · 05-01-2001, 10:00 PM

Jeeperman,
The Amsoil filter filters much better than the K&N, but our filter was a special order type till about three weeks ago. Now it is a stock item in the wharhouses, so expect to see a little more about them in your vans.
Bob

biomedical · 05-02-2001, 08:44 AM

Bob H,
How about a lot of get up and go. The chip was the most expencive. The muffler and filters were relativly cheep. This van screems now. I would not worry about the drive train if you do your maintanance on it. Remember the F-350 4X4 duelies have the same tranny and engine and they are a lot heavier. I sure don't have to worry about passing on a hill now.

The Warden · 05-02-2001, 03:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bob Riley:
Jeeperman,
The Amsoil filter filters much better than the K&N, but our filter was a special order type till about three weeks ago. Now it is a stock item in the wharhouses, so expect to see a little more about them in your vans.
Bob<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey, Bob, are the filters available for an older diesel van? What's the price, approximately?

TIA [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**DIESELSITE** · 05-02-2001, 07:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The Warden:
Hey, Bob, are the filters available for an older diesel van? What's the price, approximately?

TIA [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure are , about 30 bucks.
Bob

HeyBob · 05-02-2001, 09:19 PM

Bob,

Your profile says you sell superchips also, how are they?

Will the air filter fit the existing housing or is there something different?

Bob

**DIESELSITE** · 05-02-2001, 09:33 PM

I have SCs and Diablos as well.

The filter fits the factory box. No changes needed.
Bob