Pulling the trigger on tuner and CAI

Donelam304 · Mar 9, 2017

Ok y'all, I'm finally gonna pull the trigger on the Diablo tuner from hemi fever tuning and a K&N CAI. Anyone have any other recommendations I may want to do. I already have an exhaust. 3" true duals from the cats back with 40 series flow master mufflers. I'm wanting to finally open it up with a tuner and take advantage of the exhaust and CAI.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

MADDOG · Mar 9, 2017

Sean will do a good job with your 6.4L HEMI. I really like how my tuning turned on the truck.

Do you want to keep MDS or turn it off? Let him know if you decide you want it off.

I just let him know what my mods were, that I wanted MDS off and that I wanted WOT shifts to occur at around 5300 RPM, just below the redline and max HP rating/RPM.

Donelam304 · Mar 9, 2017

Here in West Virginia where I live the MDS never kicks in.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Ratket · Mar 10, 2017

I personally would get the measurements of that filter from K&N"s web site - And go to afe"s web site and order their "Dry " version in the same size and order up a " Pre filter" bag for it. I have been wanting to do a cold air intake but I am personally not a fan of the oiled filters. I have looked into this as it is what I would do since K&N is the only one to currently offer a Cai- Afe has one in the works but it's not done yet. I know they have the same size filter and the bags and I think it would cost a extra 100$ from the last time that I looked into it. If you had some 456 gears ur mds would activate a hell ohf a lot more. " wish I did" lol - keep us posted. Gratz on the new mods to come-

68PowerWagon · Mar 10, 2017

Donelam304 said:
Ok y'all, I'm finally gonna pull the trigger on the Diablo tuner from hemi fever tuning and a K&N CAI. Anyone have any other recommendations I may want to do. I already have an exhaust. 3" true duals from the cats back with 40 series flow master mufflers. I'm wanting to finally open it up with a tuner and take advantage of the exhaust and CAI.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

If you have some extra time to tinker, Viking on here had a DIY Mod to the air box. While I was installing my K&N I did this as well. Go to the 4th Gen DIY & you will see how he did it. Basically adds another 3" tube from the grille to the bottom of the air box. It's not going to throw you back in the seat but I would imagine it adds 1 or 2 HP. It only costs a few bucks & about an hour of your time.

Snake_Eyes · Mar 10, 2017

Ratket said:
I personally would get the measurements of that filter from K&N"s web site - And go to afe"s web site and order their "Dry " version in the same size and order up a " Pre filter" bag for it. I have been wanting to do a cold air intake but I am personally not a fan of the oiled filters. I have looked into this as it is what I would do since K&N is the only one to currently offer a Cai- Afe has one in the works but it's not done yet. I know they have the same size filter and the bags and I think it would cost a extra 100$ from the last time that I looked into it. If you had some 456 gears ur mds would activate a hell ohf a lot more. " wish I did" lol - keep us posted. Gratz on the new mods to come-

aFe already sells one. Search for 'Power Wagon' on their site and it'll show up. It's a true CAI intake so it's a closed unit.

MADDOG · Mar 10, 2017

I'm waiting for AFE to release that CAI in lieu of getting the K&N setup that is currently available as the AFE is enclosed, takes cold air from the fender connection and has a LOT smoother inlet tube than the stock setup.

MADDOG · Mar 10, 2017

Donelam304 said:
Here in West Virginia where I live the MDS never kicks in.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Hardly ever happens out here in Orygun either.

But I didn't care for the drone I got in full auto when MDS kicked on so I told Sean to shut if off.

Bigdaddy · Mar 19, 2017

Man I would love to get a tuner, maybe one day, but I'm looking on getting a light bar first maybe a 20" to 24".

68PowerWagon · Mar 19, 2017

Donelam304 said:
Ok y'all, I'm finally gonna pull the trigger on the Diablo tuner from hemi fever tuning and a K&N CAI. Anyone have any other recommendations I may want to do. I already have an exhaust. 3" true duals from the cats back with 40 series flow master mufflers. I'm wanting to finally open it up with a tuner and take advantage of the exhaust and CAI.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

This is nearly the exact same set up as I have minus the tune. Tell me how it turns out. I may finally pull the trigger on a tune within the next 12 months. Viking on here has the bass ass set up! I just can't get myself to purchase all of that with some of the other priorities/responsibilities I have now. Really would like to have headers but they have them way overly priced right now. Headers & tune probably helps a great deal with it's ability to pull loads.

theviking · Mar 19, 2017

IMO, I would use the K&N money towards headers or a torque converter. Both will give you much greater benefit than the CAI, unless you're just looking for sound. The tuner will definitely help a bunch, especially with the right trans programming. But that said, just make sure you get a custom tune and not just the DS tunes. Otherwise you will be disappointed.

Donelam304 · Mar 19, 2017

I'm going to get the hemi fever tunes.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

68PowerWagon · Mar 20, 2017

theviking said:
IMO, I would use the K&N money towards headers or a torque converter. Both will give you much greater benefit than the CAI, unless you're just looking for sound.

SOME OF US ARE NOT THAT RICH VIKING!!!
:roflsquared:

Just kidding.
Those headers are really high though. I am guessing cause they have the converters & O2 Sensor mounts in them. :shrug:

theviking · Mar 20, 2017

If you'd sell that nice 68 Power Wagon you would have more than enough money for header, tune, and whatever else one could dream up

theviking · Mar 20, 2017

Yes, they are catted headers. No doubt they are expensive, but if you see the build quality and spot-on fitment it helps explain the price. ARH, Kooks and SW are the premium (made in the US) brands are all pretty similar price wise. When I bought Kooks for the Mustang it was pretty much the same ballpark. Guess I just get numb to it after a while. But when you compare them to the stock POS log style manifolds it's easy to understand why they make such a big difference.

68PowerWagon · Mar 20, 2017

theviking said:
If you'd sell that nice 68 Power Wagon you would have more than enough money for header, tune, and whatever else one could dream up

Unfortunately that is not mine.

That is one of my dream trucks. :naughty:

I think that one is a 52'. When I win the lotto I am going to buy a fully restored one & then another one to play in & get dirty.

When you did your headers & exhaust, did you cut the long tubes at the Y Pipe & run true duels or run a single in duel out muffler?

theviking · Mar 20, 2017

No, the ARH headers bolted right up to the stock exhaust assembly. I later bought the MF19200 (single out) and obviously that bolted right up to the headers/midpipe. No cutting involved. Nobody makes a true dual and I don't trust anybody local to fab something up out of stainless.

webdogg · Mar 27, 2017

Is there any reason to buy brand new / from a certain retailer vs a used on on eBay? Looks like you can find intunes for $250 on ebay. Is it cheaper to get a custom tune right away vs down the road? Main changes on my truck I want to make would be adjust speedometer and turn of MDS; more interested in the tuning features for the Challenger.

wyo2track · May 16, 2017

Donelam304 said:
I'm going to get the hemi fever tunes.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

So. How do you like the tunes?

Pulling the trigger on tuner and CAI

Senior Member

Out Exploring Arizona

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Out Exploring Arizona

Out Exploring Arizona

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Similar threads

Forum statistics

Share this page