Intake elbow - Diesel Forum

Little Aj · 07-24-2008, 10:37 PM

To all those running intake elbows, have you seen any benifts or drawbacks, and what kind are you running?

DDarsey715 · 07-25-2008, 12:01 AM

Have seen no benefit or drawback....just looks better under the hood. Running a polished 05 accufab on my 2003 6.0. throttle body deleted.

HeavyAssault · 07-25-2008, 06:06 AM

Flows more air, better motor response, maybe 1MPG gain with the tuner/module I'm using, a boost port for a gauge.

It's simple, cheap and works well on base-to-mild trucks.

ralphinnj · 07-25-2008, 07:59 AM

I see no reason this device should add any measurable performance. There is not enough restriction in the stock air intake piping for this to make a difference. Hate to say it, but anyone seeing better performance is imagining it. I do admit, they look cool.

Ralph

jspd234 · 07-25-2008, 09:51 AM

unless there is an aerodynamicist responding, i would venture to say a smoother intake tube will flow better than a stock one.

OMCUSNR · 07-25-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jspd234

unless there is an aerodynamicist responding, i would venture to say a smoother intake tube will flow better than a stock one.

"Better" is a relative term. I'd say they probably do flow marginally "better" than stock, but not near enough to justify the cost. For looks & an easy tap point for a gauge, maybe.

OMC

HeavyAssault · 07-25-2008, 10:28 AM

Then why does Banks and CFM+ make kits for these trucks? You think this is Airraid spacer?

powerstrokesam06 · 07-26-2008, 07:24 PM

I was planning on upgrading the whole intercooler and already got the chip, 4 in turbo back exhaust and intake. Any suggestions? I was thinking either banks or spearco. this is for an 06 F250.

leros · 07-29-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by powerstrokesam06

I was planning on upgrading the whole intercooler and already got the chip, 4 in turbo back exhaust and intake. Any suggestions? I was thinking either banks or spearco. this is for an 06 F250.

I went with a Spearco and couldn't be happier, it fits great, built really strong and dropped my EGT's about 200° when I tow. They use a bar and plate construction which is much stronger and cools better than others that are made from an extruded construction. I know guys that are running the Banks that like thiers as well. I think the Banks is a little more pricey but you do get both tubes and the intake elbow. The Spearco just gives you cold side tube made of polished SS.
I have a new polished Accufab elbow for an 05-07 not being used. PM me if interested.

dfuser · 07-30-2008, 09:59 PM

The Banks Intercooler kit is a good one for these trucks and comes with their elbow for a really good price. Call me for details.

Fast Forbes · 07-31-2008, 06:50 PM

When you pop the hood of your truck and see the polished intake it makes me smile that alone is worth it.