so i think ive settled on getting an S&B intake for my truck for price, quality and me actually wanting the full tube, not just a cone filter with an heat shield, but i was wondering if anyone has any horror stories or positive feedback on these, or if anyone has a suggestion for a higher quality intake to buy

things are just so pricey :(

Moved to Intake Upgrades.

If you search, you'll find a ton of info on all brands of intakes. From my readings, most can fit into 3 catagories:
1) Modify stock intake=great and free and many think that if you're under 500hp, then it will flow plenty of air. Not everyone agrees on that, but stock is very good at least on the LBZ engines.
2) Best bang for buck is S&B, no complaints that I know of.
3) Best intake Banks, but also pricy. "Best" is subject to much debate and just my opinion and many others, but not all.

You should be very happy with your S&B.

S&B is a good intake for the price, just make sure you have a dry style filter. Or keep tons of MAF cleaner on hand!

I've had an S&B on my LB7 for about 15k now and have had absolutely no problems. Little Better gas mileage (about 1mpg in reality) and good sound on the turbo whistle. It was very easy to install and clean. I would definitely get another S&B if I ever get another truck (hopefully at 400k when this one dies :))

well thats good info, ill just grab the S&b, ive always liked there filters, just never expected them to be the budget intake for the dmax

S&B kits use an oiled filter which has not had any MAF issues to speak of. You will be very happy with your S&B intake.

i see the volant intakes cost about the same, not to get to picky, but how do they square up against the S&B's?

i see the volant intakes cost about the same, not to get to picky, but how do they square up against the S&B's?

S&B is better!:D

that's what i thought

Has anybody checked out/used "TrueFlow" Air Intakes?

ive seen those, there like 170 a piece maybe?

$200 delivered with filter, but on LB7, you retain stock intake box.
PS, I used to live in Baltimore in the early '80s and most recently in Frederick. I think my wife misses your mall!

the Fredrick mall or the white marsh mall?

if she misses that one she should see Arundle Mills Mall, its like more then a mile of walking if you go around the little oval setup it has, its ridiculously huge

i thought the restriction with the LB7's was the filter housing? i could be wrong, i think the whole factory intake system does rather well myself

I have the oem setup with TXCAI and the Donaldson/Amsoil filter in it

Yes that Anne Arundal mall is HUGE. Where we now live, no such thing as a traffic jam. Much slower pace of life.

the big rig air filter just exposed? is thats what you mean by the TXCAI?

No it fits in OEM Air box. There is a rubber (plate) cut out to fit around the airbox, preventing hot under hood entering the air box. It also fits tightly against the inner fender well.

i love my s&b, price is good too