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Should I get a cold air intake for my 5.9 Cummins?

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Hello fellow diesel fans! I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 with a 5.9 Cummins. It is stock besides some kind of fuel system modification that returns fuel to the tank if it detects to much fuel is being injected.( Not sure what it’s called). I’ve been researching if a cold air intake is worth it. To me it just looks like a rerouted air filter. But mechanics and other car guys are talking like it’s the king of diesel parts or something. Honestly, I would just take out the stock air routing and just do a direct air filter mount to the turbo. But mechanics are saying it’s bad for the engine. I’m confused please help. Thanks! color copies for low cost at 55 printing

 
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On 2/19/2021 at 8:10 PM, LorenS said:

Yes. Makes a guy wonder how they sleep at night, charging a person $106 for a $40 filter.  That's something you do to someone who deserves it, not the general public.

 

O'reilly isn't much better, about $102 for the wix there, only $59 on Amazon.  

I have run the NAPA in the past and the first one I bought they quoted me that high price and I rebelled on that a bit and they sold it to me for the "truckers price" which was about half of retail. Had to have that discussion the next and tired of having and went elsewhere. The Donaldson I have now I bought from Riff Raff diesel for about $40 delivered. After reading allof this and seeing a part # not mentioned I went to Donaldson's website. They dont recognize the part # B080171. Hmmmm?

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.