CFM + VS. BANKS

[onebigbad6.0]

Hello i have been trying to research and find out what intake manifold system i should buy. Im debating on whether to get the CFM + bigmouth system with hoses and pipes or Banks righ ram system. They both run about the same price. Banks is around $370.00 and CFM + is around $400.00 and has a carbon fiber appearence (looks cool!). This is for a 2003 f250 6.0 with a sct chip, intake and exhaust. But what i truely care about is which system performs betters and is worth while. Any answers or oppinions would be great!

[SuperDutyPSD6L]

With the 6.0 you really dont need to change the intake until you are outting out 500 RWHP. But if you are set on doing it the banks is a big NO NO. I would take a look at the AFE Stage 2. That is what most guys run and will get u the most bang for your buck.

[Lonno]

I think hes talking about the elbow after the intercooler. I think that is one part of the Banks system that I would spend the money for. My

[onebigbad6.0]

Yes i already am using a AFE stage II system, Im talking about an intake elbow and hose that run into the intercooler.

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by onebigbad6.0

Yes i already am using a AFE stage II system, Im talking about an intake elbow and hose that run into the intercooler.

its a bunch of hype and isnt even worth 2 HP on a dyno....ive seen it with my own eyes The only thing the intake elbows are nice for is easy mounting of boost lines and drug nozzles...

[06TWO50Diesel]

+1 on what Marc said... to make him feel good. haha but honestly- I just got the CFM+ bigmouth kit for my rig, it's a sweet piece! The piping to the intercooler will replace the plastic CAC tube I have now so that was one plus for me and secondly, more air is more air. It may be 2hp more on the dyno, but breathing is always a plus and I'm also running water/meth (2 injectors) and a boost line, which all 3 are tapped and ready to go. I'm installing in a few minutes... i'll post pics!

[720Deere]

I don't buy into "easy hp" hype very easily. I think the benefit of the intake elbow goes a little farther than 2 hp on the dyno. In the real world a better elbow will help reduce EGT. They are also better for water injection or nitrous. It's not something that I am ready to pony up for, but if you have done everything else already, it's not a bad investment.