-New 77 Series K&N Intake Kit For '05 Dak: Worth It?-

DakInBlack · #1 09-04-2005, 06:35 PM

K&N just released their new 77 Series intake kit for the 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7L and boy does it look nice. It's a well made highly polished piece of beauty that was dynoed at generating 7.3hp on an otherwise stock vehicle. I like it so much I was even considering replaceing my True-Flow intake kit with their setup, until I saw the price: $450.00!!!! Now that's factory direct since nobody stocks it yet. Will other people's prices be less?? Is it worth the expense? I remember the True-Flow numbers being higher than 7.3hp, like 11hp or something like that. I also removed that tube that connects the airbox to the fender since it was a bit restrictive, will the K&N really improve my performance over my current system? I'm really torn, if it was less I would seriously consider it, but $450 is pretty steep! What do you guys think??

swerve · #2 09-04-2005, 10:30 PM

looks nice, I'd prolly get one if it was more around $300 like the Gen II FIPK's

dakdeano · #3 09-07-2005, 02:19 PM

4 filters.com has it...$321 and change with free shipping. Let me know heo it works out. Not worth it for me solely for performance, but if I can sneak out a few MPG's I'll be stoked.

weaponRintake · #4 09-07-2005, 06:36 PM

Contact Leo @ www.weapon-r.com and they can take care of you. They made one for my truck and it works GREAT! I think he is charging about $250.00 and the HP gain on it was about 9.2 not to mention I am pulling about 2 or 3 extra MPG.

MoparREVolution · #5 10-04-2005, 04:54 AM

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ORIGINAL: DakInBlack

K&N just released their new 77 Series intake kit for the 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7L and boy does it look nice. It's a well made highly polished piece of beauty that was dynoed at generating 7.3hp on an otherwise stock vehicle. I like it so much I was even considering replaceing my True-Flow intake kit with their setup, until I saw the price: $450.00!!!! Now that's factory direct since nobody stocks it yet. Will other people's prices be less?? Is it worth the expense? I remember the True-Flow numbers being higher than 7.3hp, like 11hp or something like that. I also removed that tube that connects the airbox to the fender since it was a bit restrictive, will the K&N really improve my performance over my current system? I'm really torn, if it was less I would seriously consider it, but $450 is pretty steep! What do you guys think??

Hey man what's up, don't let the retail price scare you away...I'll be selling them for $310 shipped to the 48 states. Hit me up on DakotaUSA or Dakota-Durango.

MoparREVolution · #6 10-04-2005, 04:57 AM

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ORIGINAL: dakdeano

4 filters.com has it...$321 and change with free shipping. Let me know heo it works out. Not worth it for me solely for performance, but if I can sneak out a few MPG's I'll be stoked.

Cold air intakes will always give you better gas mileage......the problem is people start romping on it more after the intake so they never see the increase! lol....the sound of the intake and exhuast and the smell of burnt rubber is sure worth it tho.

DakotaStone · #7 10-04-2005, 05:42 PM

I looked into Air Aid and I was able to get mine for $210 because of my DodgeForum subscription. Click on this link: http://www.premiertruckaccessories.com/. This price also includes the S&H. Adds 9 to the wheels and 10#s of torque. Best deal I've found so far.

Disgorilla · #8 10-10-2005, 04:51 PM

Check it out on EBay EBay 77 series