Buck

Im always a day late and a dollar short. Im contemplating the AFE or Volant intake....could there really be that much of a difference between them and the AF1?

Mod (Ret.)

Great heads up tip! I could not pass up the K&N Air charger intake. They (K&N) seem to be one of the rare few that make one of these for a 4.2 liter, and at almost half off; I almost bought one of these a month ago. I would have been ticked to say the least.

LovetheTide

If I had to choose between the two, which I might end up doing, I would go with the AFE because the bottom opening looks a little better to me and people have said it is very similar to the S&B that people love. Either one is about the same. For the price and opening on the bottom I would go with the AFE.

Now I need to decide if I want this intake of Bi-xenon HIDS. Thoughts? In reality I should grab the intake bc it's soo cheap but idk what to do.

Buck

I almost think the Intake is too good of a deal to pass up. The ONLY thing that keeps getting me is the option to get the 3.5 Inch intake with AF1. Im sure the AFE is only a 3" tube...but how big of a difference could there really be once tuned.... Im so torn right now! buying one of these intkes would save me a bunch since I was expecting to pay close to $700 when I was ready to get an intake and tuner....

LovetheTide

The thing with the 3.5" is that you will have to have a tune in order to run your truck at all. With the AFE you can go back to stock settings when you go to the dealer but with the 3.5" you have to put to stock intake back on or just go in with your tunes loaded. Performance you will see some gains but IMO they wouldn't be worth the hassle.

Buck

Ya I plan on getting a tune in the future, But I just bought the AFE! Its really hard to pass up a deal like that. Its basically $200 off the regualr price! and Half the price of the AF1. I think I can do without the extra half inch worth of diameter for a deal like that If u dont buy one before I get mine, I will let u know what I think I should be able to run this intake on my truck until I get a tune without any problems shouldnt I?

LovetheTide

Yea you should be fine, atleast I hope so because if I get one it's going to be a long time before I get a tune.

SinCityFX4

I like my AFE!! Nice deep growl and great performance.

olyboy

I also just bought the AFE. I could not pass it up for the price! I can't wait. It will be the first mod to my F150. I think a dual exhaust will be next!!

Buck

Man Tide I think u should jump on the wagon and pick one of those AFEs up before they are all bought up. I can't wait to get it. I ordered right before my post that said I ordered it and like an hour later I got an email with tracking info through UPS. They got it shipped same day! $20 for shipping still puts u at over $200 dollars of off the regular price alone! I wish the top of the box was clear like the picture shows though, u only have the choice of black or brushed silver for the lid...oh well