It seems that for everyone out there that owns a diesel, 2005 was the year. With fuel prices sky-rocketing, we took the time to put some products together to get you in the mood to pamper your diesel-equipped rig. Check out these items and get ready to pick out the ones you like.
Power Play With Airaid Filter's SynthaFlow you'll be receiving hidden power for your diesel. The intake system replaces the restrictive inline air filter with a high-flow, high-filtration filter. The SynthaFlow filter is located in a heat-resistant area that will draw cool air from the factory location while providing additional airflow through the cool air dam on top. With the filter you'll receive throttle response and horsepower gains. It is available for Super Duty pickups and Power Stroke-equipped Excursions. For more information, contact: Airaid Filter Company, Dept. TR, 14840 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (800) 498-6951, www.airaid.com
Drop It Like It's Hot Give your diesel a hot new look with Kelderman's lowering kit. The kit is available for Ford F-250, F-350, and Excursions. You'll be giving your truck a 2-inch drop in the rear, and a 1-inch drop in the front. With the air compressor components in use, another 2-inch drop will be added, giving the truck a full 5-inch drop. The kit includes front and rear suspension, necessary wiring, a 12-volt air compressor, and computerized in-cab controls that will raise and lower the truck. For more information, contact: Kelderman, Dept. TR, 2686 HWY92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, (800) 334-6150, www.kelderman.com.
Predator Your Cummins 5.9L can be programmed to maximize the air and fuel ratio with Predator's Tunable Programmer. The tuner remaps the transmission shift points and increases the top speed of the speed limiter. The advantage? An increase in horsepower and torque. You'll be able to notice the upgrade in power almost immediately. With easy installation, there are no tools required. For more information, contact: Predator, Dept. TR, 3500 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 501, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (561) 750-4511, www.diablosport.com.
Up A Notch Give your diesel a raise with BDS Suspension. BDS offers a complete line of suspension systems for the '05 Ford F-250 4WD diesel pickup. Some of the kits come in 1-6 inches. This system comes in 4-inch and 6-inch sizes and includes a heavy-duty track bar relocation bracket to properly center the axle. With the 6-inch kit you'll have the add-a-leaf option. For more information, contact: BDS Suspension, Dept. TR, 102 S. Michigan Ave., Coldwater, MI 49036, (517) 279-2135, www.bds-suspension.com.
Break Through When you're carrying around heavy loads in your diesel you worry about the quality and life of your brakes and how much power you're going to get. With BD's exhaust brake, you can extend your stock brake life and add more engine braking power. The valve design gives your diesel power while driving and carrying heavy loads. While the electronics integrate with your engine and transmission, you receive increased efficiency and maintain low transmission temperatures. For more information, contact: Diesel Performance, Dept. TR, PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295, (800) 887-5030, www.dieselperformance.com.
Do A 360 If you want to save fuel and improve your throttle response, mileage, and horsepower, Air Intakes offers its new 360 air intake. Made out of aircraft aluminum with an S&B High-Flow Filter, the kit comes powdercoated to give you more durability. You can give it a fresh look with custom colors. For more information, contact: 360 Air Intakez, Dept. TR, 4201 W. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118, (702) 739-8464, www.360airintakez.com.