All S&B intake kits come complete...
All S&B intake kits come complete with detailed instructions, including color photos. Installation was a breeze, and you can even get custom engraving on the lid.
Plug-In Performance ModulesAfter installing the intakes, we added Edge's Juice with Attitude to both engines while the hoods were still up (5.9L P/N 30106 and 6.7L P/N 30107). The Juice module is a reliable and well-known product in the diesel market, and Edge was quick to bring the Juice to the market for the new 6.7L engine. The Juice module install on both trucks, placed between the ECU and the wiring harness with factory-style connectors, provides altered injector timing and duration for improved mileage and power. Both units were very similar, and installation was plug-and-play, the only difference being the location of the MAP sensor. While Edge didn't include the same detailed color instructions that S&B did, high-resolution photos and installation instructions were found in PDF format on Edge's Web site. Edge is currently expanding its installation video library for these products, and is planning to include an instructional CD with every purchase by the time you read this.Advantage: Tie
The new S&B filter not only...
The new S&B filter not only offered greater surface area and airflow, it's also washable and reusable. No need to ever buy another intake or add to the county landfill-this filter will last as long as our diesel truck.
Edge Attitude MonitorThe Attitude in-cab monitor works in conjunction with the Juice performance modules to allow five different power settings that can be selected on the fly. The Attitude display monitors boost, exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), transmission temperature, and a variety of other user-selected functions. The Attitude also has the ability to reduce power when excessive EGT or transmission slippage is sensed, making it smarter than many competing products. On the 6.7L trucks, the Attitude can also display the critical diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration status. This is a feature we have yet to see offered from other manufacturers, but it provides a great sense of security when modifying a new emissions-equipped diesel truck. Advantage: 6.7L Cummins
EGT Probe InstallIn order to monitor the exhaust gas temperature (EGT), a pyrometer was added to the exhaust manifolds on both trucks. This was a relatively simple process for the 5.9L engine, but we could hardly even see the exhaust manifold on the 6.7L Cummins! We returned to Flash Auto and let its staff of experts perform the task. The money spent was well worth it when we drove away without any skinned knuckles. Advantage: 5.9L Cummins
The air intake tubes provided...
The air intake tubes provided by S&B featured a smooth radius to allow maximum airflow into the turbo. This resulted in more induction noise than the stock system, but would only be a problem if you consider the sound of your turbo spooling up as "noise."
Exhaust System InstallWhile the S&B intakes and Edge modules were very similar for both trucks, the Silverline exhausts were dramatically different. Both exhaust systems are constructed from mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel and come with a limited lifetime warranty (5.9L P/N DS105 and 6.7L P/N DS109). Some other exhaust manufacturers can make these same claims, but it was the details that really set Silverline apart from the pack. Welded hangers, easy fitment, polished exhaust tips, bolt-on construction, and excellent packaging were included with both Silverline exhaust kits. While the construction was the same between the 5.9L and 6.7L systems, there were a few differences. The 5.9L system was 4 inches in diameter from the turbo back and used a polished 6-inch muffler with internal louvers. By contrast, the Silverline 6.7L exhaust started behind the DPF (by law all aftermarket exhaust systems must be this way) and used 5-inch diameter tubing with no muffler. We were nervous about running the daily-driven Mega Cab without a muffler, but the exhaust catalyst and DPF provided plenty of muffling-both trucks are scarcely louder than stock. While the noise did not change significantly, the fuel economy increased on each truck and the EGTs decreased. We were very surprised by the improvements offered by the DPF-back exhaust on the 6.7L.Advantage: Tie