Diesel Intake Elbow

Reduce Intake Restriction for More Power

An aftermarket, performance intake elbow is a great budget modification for your diesel. It will compliment any additional modifications to the intake system, including a cold air intake or turbocharger upgrade. Relatively speaking, performance gains are low, but the additional airflow capability can compliment future or additional performance modifications.

Also Known As:	Intake elbow, air intake elbow
How it Works:	An aftermarket intake elbow features smooth transitions & optimized inlet/outlet designs, which reduces restriction on the intake side of the engine. By allowing air to flow easier & with less turbulence, pumping losses are minimized. As a result, EGTs are lowered, fuel economy is increased, and hp/torque output is increased.
Pros:	- Simple install. - Relatively inexpensive modification. - Most aftermarket intake elbows feature ports for nitrous, propane, or water-methanol injection, a bonus if you plan on using injectables.
Cons:	- Higher dollar per horsepower than many other modifications.
Possible Problems:	- N/A.
Power Gains: (estimated)	- 10 - 20 hp increase (varies greatly on application & additional modifications).
Product Availability:	5.9L Cummins (12v & 24 v), 7.3L Power Stroke, 6.0L Power Stroke.
Additional Info:	- An aftermarket intake elbow can outflow a stock elbow by: * 40-50% on the 6.0L Power Stroke * 30-45% on the 5.9L Cummins * 10-20% on the 7.3L Power Stroke *Information collected from various manufacturer's claims.

Performance Intake Elbow

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