Tire size / Cap/ Air filter questions

Tire size / Cap/ Air filter questions

09-29-2007, 02:57 AM

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JWareing

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Tire size / Cap/ Air filter questions

Hey all- still fixing up my new-to me 1996 2500 4x4...

when i got new tires, i went from 245's to 265's.... can i still put up a 245 spare? or will I fry a differential if i run one?

also- anyone have any experience ( good or bad ) with a century E-wedge cap?

finally - when bought, my truck had a homemade monkey-job PVC and duct tape air filter "upgrade" with a K&M cone on the end.... I got the stock box with the truck..

when i took the air to turbo hose off to get at the oil filter, i noted a layer of dust on the collar right before the turbo.... so i think its sucking dirt.... whatever i replace it with im more interested in efficiency than raw power upgrade..... should i put the stock box back in? air raid? any specific reccomendations/experiences good or bad? thanks!

Jim

PS heres what im fixing up....
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