Intake Decision (Help Wanted...)

[R.E.Lee]

I am trying to decide on what intake to add to my '97 PSD to accompany my Exhaust and soon-to-be added Chip.

I am deciding between the common (3):

Tymar ($150)
S&B ($250)
AFE ($333)

From past experience I know its generally good to isolate the filter from engine heat, but everyone seems to love the Tymar intakes on their diesels.

Is it worth the additional money to get an intake with the heatshield (S&B or AFE) over that of the Tymar?

Thanks again!

[1badpsd]

tymar, had the afe on my 95 and the only advantage of the afe is its a lifetime filter. but i have a tymar on my 97' no complaints

[R.E.Lee]

Originally Posted by 1badpsd

tymar, had the afe on my 95 and the only advantage of the afe is its a lifetime filter. but i have a tymar on my 97' no complaints

No difference between having the heatshield and not? No effect on intake temps (the shield acting as a crude IC)?

[1badpsd]

none that i can tell. plus the paper filter filters more

[95dieselsmoke]

I love my afe

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

my vote is for the S&B all the way

[19558077]

s&b, its the cheapest for the same thing as an afe

[R.E.Lee]

S&B because its sealed off? Any other reason to choose the S&B over the Tymar?

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by R.E.Lee

S&B because its sealed off? Any other reason to choose the S&B over the Tymar?

its a reusable filter... a well oiled filter will filter better than a dry filter..

and its an enclosed unit...

-Raul