I think with the S&B filter you get a better flow dynamics than K&N version.
Top of the cone is correcting the air flow as the surrounding cone is
pulling in the air. These cones are already delivery over 1200CFM or
better. More than able for our likes.
Looking at the tube, it can be fabricate at what cost I have not done enough
investigation as of yet. Example is the pipe bending machine is priced at
199.00 and the welding as to be done by someone else. I can see some quick
modifications being made to add the additional heat shield (bracket arm) and
to keep it under the K&N price. Another quick change is the silicon hose to
the TB. Looks to cheap and can be replace with a Honda version that will
add more value for looks.
Already with the tube on, I can give kudos for John's work. Now for that new
billet TB and intake.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Crit Bennett [mailto:crit@engineer.com]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 9:02 AM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: RE: DML: Z Tube installed
Chris,
I've been hesitant to get a Z-Tube because of the use of S&B filters. I
asked the guys at Intense Performance if they'd sell me the tube with
everything minus the filter and never heard back. As long as ma Mopar is
selling K&N's, I feel better about using those than the S&Bs, considering
that I've got 33 months and 30k miles of free service left as long as I use
an approved filter. Did the filter include any documentation that they met
OEM specs? Does it look to be a good filter?
Crit
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:19:27 EST
From: Y2KDakuda@aol.com
Subject: DML: Z Tube installed hey steve
Hey steve
I put on the z-tube last night and did not reset the computer and it pulls a
lot harder off the line all the way to redline big differance. It might be
that I have the flowmasters and you don't see mine has more air in and more
air out yours just has more air in. The z-tube really woke up the truck
allot
more tan the home made one.
Chris Lambert
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