7.3l Intake Manifolds (aftermarket)

[Thrill Seeker]

What after market intake manifold is anyone here running and what good and or bad do you have to say about it? Which one is better and which one would you buy?

AFE
AFE Bladerunner Intake Manifold - 03-04 Ford - 46-10031 - $275.00

Banks
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?attribute_value_string|Brand=Banks&cann ed_results_trigger=&category|category_root|-28=Performance&partfamilyid=2478

[CSIPSD]

Those are for the 6.0 trucks, not the 7.3...

There are aftermarket manifolds for our trucks, but I doubt you will see any performance gain from them. They do allow you to really crank down on your Boots so you dont have leaks, without crushing the cheap stockers...

Beans Diesel Performance - 7.3 Power Stroke Billet Aluminum Intakes (Powered by CubeCart)


I think WOP makes a set too...

[petec83]

I found this in the back of a diesel mag, really thinking about getting it. Check it out.

7.3L Intake System From CFM Plus

[Thrill Seeker]

Thanks for the link.

[Thrill Seeker]

Wonder which one performs better. The CFM one looks better to me.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

im not sure if they even make a diff... the CFM one does look way better though.. but its pricey

[CSIPSD]

The CFM one will not do one thing... Its overpriced Eye candy...

The Beans ones are a bit of an upgrade for a OBS or Early 99 guys as far as airflow, but otherwise they only allow you to really crank down on the clamps.


If your that into the CFM one, mod your stocker like this picture, then extend your hot side IC pipe and add a Vband flange... Same crap for about $25 bucks for the V band flange...


V-band flange...

V-Band Flanges and Gaskets - V-band Clamp Tube Weld Flange V-band Male and Femail Sealing Flange

[Thrill Seeker]

Originally Posted by CSIPSD

The CFM one will not do one thing... Its overpriced Eye candy...

The Beans ones are a bit of an upgrade for a OBS or Early 99 guys as far as airflow, but otherwise they only allow you to really crank down on the clamps.


If your that into the CFM one, mod your stocker like this picture, then extend your hot side IC pipe and add a Vband flange... Same crap for about $25 bucks for the V band flange...


V-band flange...

V-Band Flanges and Gaskets - V-band Clamp Tube Weld Flange V-band Male and Femail Sealing Flange

What exactly did you all do to it? I haven't looked at the stock one too closely to know what the difference is between stock and this one sorry.

[CSIPSD]

Originally Posted by Thrill Seeker

What exactly did you all do to it? I haven't looked at the stock one too closely to know what the difference is between stock and this one sorry.

The red one is from a few years ago, I just cut the compressor side off and then cleaned it up

I also ported it a bit, but doubt I got 10 grams of material out of it...

Dont mind the blue arrow, I must have done that for someone asking about the IAH delete...

[Thrill Seeker]

Thanks for the information and pictures, I might have to try that here soon. I like the added paint, nice touch.