BEST Air Intake For the 6.2L?

[MagicMtnDan]

If you want to keep dust out, use the R2C air filter. Donaldson Power Core does not offer the same protection levels and the restriction is higher, especially when dirty. We tried them. Look at the last 425 race and see what the teams are using now.

Replacement filter for the stock airbox is a waste of money. Zero gains and the filter is worse than stock.

Better off keeping the stock parts if this is an intention.

We had the Power Core filters tested for a few medium and heavy equipment applications.

High restriction, decent efficiency and a restriction climb that was near vertical as it got dirty. Not a very good design.



Not at all the case. We measured intake temps during a variety of driving methods. The speed of the air moving through the tube makes it almost impossible to transfer heat, especially during performance driving. Get a cheap anemometer and you'll see how fast intake air actually moves. I had aluminum intake tubes and applied over 250 degrees of constant heat to the exterior with virtually no change in intake air temps. The plastic tube intake air temps were virtually identical to the aluminum.

AFE allows dirt in during street use. Not recommended for Off-Road. Try one and look at the throttle body.

Glad to see someone addressing CAI/aftermarket filters for off road use.

The subject of Cold Air Intakes and aftermarket filters for Off Road Use has been addressed in many, many threads in vehicle forums across the internet.

If your intention is to use these products off road I would recommend doing a lot of reading/research as there have been a lot of issues with some of these products allowing foreign materials past the filter.

 

[Holland]

Off Road

Yes sir.

Only one filter to use if you intend on dealing with nasty environments.

Makes sense even street stuff I would imagine.

Holland

 

[BRAPPPP]

I have the afe with the optional lid and powercore filter. I would personally go with the volant if I were you. The lid that covers the afe doesn't give a complete seal.

 

[WhatsUr20]

I have the afe with the optional lid and powercore filter. I would personally go with the volant if I were you. The lid that covers the afe doesn't give a complete seal.

True, the Volant is a nice protected set up. And you can get a filter sock to protect yourself even more without really affecting performance.

 

[scarrjack]

I have the afe with the optional lid and powercore filter. I would personally go with the volant if I were you. The lid that covers the afe doesn't give a complete seal.

I am running the exact same set up, do you need a complete seal? A lot of guys are running without a lid at all, not sure of all the advantages of having a sealed lid.

 

[BRAPPPP]

I am running the exact same set up, do you need a complete seal? A lot of guys are running without a lid at all, not sure of all the advantages of having a sealed lid.

That's like saying you you even need a lid? It keeps it from sucking air from the hot engine compartment... Also it seals it from water, debri, etc.

 

[Holland]

Lid

The lid or covered airbox is a disaster. We tested these "enclosed" housings in the H.D. applications and the pressure drop went up dramatically. It did nothing for intake air temperatures. It's a torque killer with absolutely no benefits unless you like the look of two lids. This is a placebo.

Air speed through the tube is remarkably high. It's very difficult to impart/transfer any heat. You're moving 12-15 Cu.Ft. per second at times. You could put a blow torch on a pipe and not change the intake charge temps.

Water? You fill this thing with water and you have many simultaneous issues. Not worth the added restriction and a false sense of security by using a covered air box.


The "socks" are good at keeping mud and big chunks out of the filter. This would kill a Donaldson filter that already has high restriction as they also increase pressure drop. We tested several pre-cleaners as well as foam and polyester pre-filter elements.

The idiom: Serious and desperate times call for serious and desperate measures. These ain't it. Stay on the pavement with this stuff.

New Holland H.D.

 

[BigTruckn]

After much deliberation, reading posts and doing my own homework I elected to go with the PowerCore set up. I found some pretty great information regarding the filtration technologies of Donaldson regarding Military and Defense and I just can't imagine guys who depend on Donaldson Filtration technology for their lives could be that wrong.

http://www.donaldson.com/en/aircraft/support/datalibrary/068181.pdf

By the way the Donaldson website it chock full of crazy information about all the testing and applications they do regarding filtration. Pretty impressive.
Aerospace + Defense Product Literature Overview

 

[Holland]

After much deliberation, reading posts and doing my own homework I elected to go with the PowerCore set up. I found some pretty great information regarding the filtration technologies of Donaldson regarding Military and Defense and I just can't imagine guys who depend on Donaldson Filtration technology for their lives could be that wrong.

http://www.donaldson.com/en/aircraft/support/datalibrary/068181.pdf

By the way the Donaldson website it chock full of crazy information about all the testing and applications they do regarding filtration. Pretty impressive.
Aerospace + Defense Product Literature Overview

Donaldson makes adequate filters for many applications, including for the Defense Department. They don't rely on Power Core filters. The filter you have is nothing at all special. It's better than standard cellulose but its restriction is high. Coupled with the closed airbox it is installed in, it is not a good choice for high demand applications.

We have many Donaldson filters here. They are not bad filters on their face. There are better choices for the Raptor engine/application.

You didn't make a bad choice simply based on the brand of filter. The problem is how this decent filter is being utilized. This intake approaches 12" W.G. in it current configuration.

Maybe it's better if I unsubscribe from mailings in this thread and move on so we don't belabor this point.

Thanks

 

[SilentShooter]

Happy with my Power Core filter and Corsa CAI. Just ordered a sock for it and will be ready for off roading.