HD Truck Inlet Upgrade Kit and Air Filter Box Reviews - April 2013 Parts Bin

LLY Turbo Inlet Upgrade Kit
A restrictive factory turbo inlet duct is known to rob airflow and horsepower from the LLY Duramax and even reduce the cooling efficiency of the radiator. PPE’s turbo inlet upgrade kit replaces the restrictive factory unit with a freer flowing unit. The result is cooler air entering the turbo, as well as lower operating temperature for the cooling system. The company’s upgrade kit also comes with a new silicone hose and two T-bolt clamps.
PPE
(714) 985-4825 • www.ppediesel.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin lly Duramax Engine Easy Breathin’
Volant’s new air intake for the ’10 to ’12 6.7L Cummins comes with a larger air filter box, high-flow intake tube, and its seven- layer, cotton-gauze, reusable filter. According to the company, this system blocks out heat, improves filtration, and provides additional cold air for optimum power and fuel economy. More than an inlet upgrade kit - Systems come with stainless steel clamps, rubber couplers, and all necessary hardware. Volant’s PowerCore filter is also available, which provides 99.97 percent filtration efficiency, is maintenance-free, and lasts 100,000 miles.
Volant
(909) 481-3888 • www.volant.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin volant Air Intake Engine Brake
Towing heavy with your 6.7L Cummins and need increased braking power? Pacbrake’s new P67 LoadLeash engine brake is said to double supplemental braking power and allow service brakes to last three times longer. The P67 replaces the rocker box (on top of the cylinder head) and uses oil pressure via a solenoid-activated valve to hold the exhaust valve open. The P67 is controlled by a module and can be used in conjunction with the factory VGT brake. They say an engine is just a big air pump, and some parts increase airflow like a inlet upgrade kit, while others do the opposite and restrict it when needed. Engine braking is a great benefit, especially while towing.
Pacbrake
(800) 663-0096 • www.pacbrake.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin pacbrake Engine Brake Air Bag Cradle
Daystar’s new Air Bag Cradle was designed to maintain the functionality and benefits of your air spring suspension, while maintaining full suspension travel. Its cradle mounts to your truck’s lower suspension, providing more room for the air spring to safely cycle. Units are made from tough polyurethane, fit most 6-inch-diameter, bellow-style air springs, and retail for just $79.95 from AutoAnything.com.
Daystar
(800) 595-7659 • www.daystarweb.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin daystar Airbag Cradle Quieter Cab
Boom Mat’s Under Carpet (UC) is perfect for older trucks and diesel swap vehicles that need more sound deadening and insulation. The 3⁄8-inch-thick mat features a top layer of flexible barrier material, and a bottom layer of high-quality, industrial acoustical-grade foam. It can be added under carpet, on firewalls, or anywhere else in your interior and can either be fastened or tacked in place with Boom Mat’s high-temp spray adhesive.
Boom Mat
(800) 264-9472 • www.boommat.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin boom Mat Power Stroke Fuel Fix
A known issue that’s surfaced with the 6.7L Power Stroke is the ability for water to pass through the factory fuel filter, potentially causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. DieselSite’s new fuel filter/water separator system prevents water and particulates from entering the fuel system on your ’11 to ’13 Ford Super Duty and filters particles down to 2 microns. Systems come complete with billet-aluminum, machined quick-connect fittings, stainless steel lines, and fuel filter minder. Kits fit any cab configuration and require no cutting of hoses or drilling of the frame.
DieselSite
(888) 414-3457 • www.dieselsite.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin diesel Site Fuel Filter New GoPro
The HD HERO3 is the latest generation of GoPro camera. It comes in at half the size of its predecessor (the HD HERO 2) and features built-in Wi-Fi technology. Three editions of the camera are available: White, Silver, and Black. According to GoPro, the HD HERO3 Black edition is one of the most powerful camera systems available—delivering 4K and 2.7K video resolutions—yet is comparable in size to a small box of matches.
GoPro
(888) 600-4659 • www.gopro.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin go Pro Hero 3 Power Steering Fix
Tired of leaking factory power steering lines on your Chevy or GMC? All Season Diesel Performance offers a permanent fix for this common problem. The company’s high-pressure power steering line upgrade kit replaces the OEM crimp-style fittings with high-quality, reusable stainless steel fittings, which are welded to the rigid tube. The factory hoses are also replaced with 3,000-psi rated, stainless steel, braided lines that don’t expand under pressure, and kits work on all ’01 to ’11 trucks with hydro boost brakes.
All Season Diesel Performance
(989) 479-0444, www.allseasondieselperformance.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin power Steering Lines 22 Percent More Cooling
BD Diesel’s new Xtruded transmission coolers are designed to keep your automatic in the safe zone—under any condition. According to the company, the cooler’s use of 200 Micro Extruded passages yields a large surface area to transfer heat for external airflow cooling and offers 22 percent more cooling than competitive designs. A 10-inch, 800-cfm electric fan offers great fluid temperature control. Installation packages can accommodate 5⁄16-inch to 5⁄8-inch transmission cooler lines and come with all fittings, clamps, hoses, hardware, and a DIY galvanized bracket kit.
BD Diesel Performance
(800) 887-5030 • www.dieselperformance.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin bd Diesel Transmission Cooler Maximized Stability
Synergy Suspension’s heavy-duty sway bar links are now available for Rams with 3- and 6-inch lifts. With ultimate stability in mind, its links were constructed from high-quality, 1020 cold-rolled steel. The stem top adapter does away with the problematic factory pancake bushing on the sway bar end, all units are zinc-plated for corrosion resistance, and they’re available for ’94 to present Dodge and Ram trucks.
Synergy Suspension
(805) 242-0397, www.synergysuspension.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin synergy Suspension Swaybar End Links Better Ride Quality
Want better ride quality with your lifted ’11 to ’12 Chevy or GMC HD? Firestone’s R4Tech system may be what you need. The hybrid, air-over-leaf suspension system combines Firestone’s Airide air springs with SANLUIS Rassini leaf springs. A uniquely positioned architecture creates a fully functional suspension that adjusts for varying loads. The company’s rear-only systems are for use on trucks with 6-inch front lift kits.
Firestone
(800) 247-4337 • www.firestoneip.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin firestone Air Bag Installed Affordable TIG Welder
Ideal for mobile fabricators looking to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the field or at the shop, Victor Technologies has released its Thermal Arc 186. The AC/DC inverter’s digital interface makes tailoring the TIG-welding arc (for a specific application or purpose) possible and provides up to 200 amps of TIG- and stick-welding power. The Thermal Arc 186 weighs just 48.4 pounds and retails for $1,899.
Victor Technologies
(636) 728-3000 www.victortechnologies.com
  |   april 2013 Parts Bin victor Tig Welder SuperBLOK
New from ProRyde Suspension Systems is its 3-in-1 rear spring block kit for ’03 to ’12 Ram ¾-tons. It was designed to put the rake back into your leveled truck for tow and haul duty, or complete your lift if you’ve already installed a front lift kit. Kits feature cast-iron, black, E-coated blocks with integrated centering pins, and nine interlocking points of contact. Blocks allow for rear lift options of 1-inch, 1½ inch, or 2 inches.
ProRyde
(888) 813-7933 • www.prorydeliftkits.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin proryde Leaf Spring Block Kit Light Up The Night
In need of superhigh output LED lights? Delta Tech’s new 40-watt, Silo-4 searchlight produces an impressive 6,400 lumens. According to the company, its 6,000 kelvin light temperature can create near-daylight illumination in a 20 degree, long-range pattern. The Silo-4 features a die-cast aluminum body, an IP68 waterproof rating, and easily mounts to any existing mounting tab or surface. A convenient thumbscrew, vertical adjustment makes aiming a snap as well.
Delta Lights
(909) 673-1900, www.deltalights.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin delta Led Light Custom Grilles
Looking to make your truck stand out in a crowd? Royalty Core offers one-of-a-kind grilles for the Big Three. You can choose from a variety of finishes, meshes, bolts, designs, graphics, and metal fabrication to personalize the face of your ride. All its grilles are done in-house, are made from T-304 stainless steel, and every detail is machined then handcrafted for utmost durability and quality.
Royalty Core
(541) 870-1982 • www.royaltycore.com   |   april 2013 Parts Bin royalty Core Grille Thanks for reading this month's Parts Bin. We like to share with you the latest diesel parts and upgrades available on the market that we think are worthwhile. Company's new product lines and applications like for instance the LLY Turbo Inlet Upgrade Kit and Volant’s new air intake for the ’10 to ’12 6.7L Cummins are what we tend to cover, as well as other products that aren't necessarily new but that we are familiar with and like.

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