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Air takes a long path on this Cummins. It comes in through the airbox and intake tube, gets compressed by the Holset HE351CW turbo, is cooled in the air-to-air intercooler, then runs through the intercooler pipe to the intake horn. The horn is the cast elbow that bolts to the head and grid heater and connects the intercooler pipe to the intake plenum. The grid heater is the electric element that warms intake air for cold starts. The factory updated the intake at 2004.5: the airbox inlet grew from about 19 to about 26 square inches, with a new cold-air baffle and an intake tube with turning vanes. Stock boost on 2004.5 and later trucks is electronically limited to about 30-31 psi.
Where the risk is
There's no failure pattern that belongs to the kits themselves. The risk is in how a truck gets built. Adding fuel without buying more air (turbo, intercooler, filtration) drives exhaust gas temperature past its limits and shortens injector life. The signs are high EGT, smoke and cracked injector nozzles or bodies. The guidance for 2004.5 and later engines is a 1,500 F maximum EGT, so pair any flow kit with a monitor that shows EGT, boost and fuel pressure.
Stock vs. upgrade: why bundles make sense
Intake and exhaust upgrades should be the first step on this engine, and an intercooler upgrade has a low cost-to-performance ratio and lowers EGT. Parts also work better together than alone. In one published comparison, a complete intake system (filter, box inlet and tube) gained 9.9 hp and 13.5 lb-ft on an 80-hp-fueled truck, while the same parts measured individually added up to only 5.6 hp and 12.2 lb-ft. The compliant flow stack for this platform is an intake tube with a sealed box and heavy-duty filter, a 4-inch cat-back that keeps the factory converter, silicone boots, and a 2-3 micron lift-pump system. Staged bundles follow the same idea: buy parts that work together.
What we carry
- WCFab WCF100528 3.5-inch high flow intake horn and intercooler pipe kit (2003-2007 5.9L).
- WCFab WCF100329 Stage 1 high flow intake bundle kit (2003-2007 5.9L).
- WCFab WCF100680 Stage 2 high flow intake bundle kit (2003-2007 5.9L).
Each product page lists exactly what's in the box. For intake parts on other trucks, see our intakes page. Cat-backs for this truck are in its Exhaust System section.
Fitment notes
Kits for this truck split by year. The 2004.5 change brought a new exhaust size with a converter, a new airbox and a new intake tube. 2005 moved the lift pump into the tank, and 2006 brought a CAN-bus ECM. The WCFab parts here are listed for 2003-2007 5.9L trucks, but read each product page for year notes before ordering. On a 2007, confirm the 5.9L, because the 6.7L shared that model year and is a different engine. If you're in California or another state that follows CARB rules, check each product page for its emissions status. When in doubt, verify by VIN.
Frequently asked questions
What does the WCFab intake horn and intercooler pipe kit replace?
It replaces the factory intake horn, the cast elbow at the head and grid heater, and the intercooler pipe that feeds it, with 3.5-inch parts. It's listed for 2003-2007 5.9L trucks. Check the product page for what carries over from your factory setup.
Will a high flow kit add power on a stock truck?
Some, but not much on its own. The ECM limits boost to about 30-31 psi and the turbine housing is the main restriction, so flow parts show their value as the rest of the truck is built up. Complete systems also outperform the same parts added one at a time.
Should I buy the Stage 1 or the Stage 2 bundle?
Both bundles are listed for 2003-2007 5.9L trucks. Compare the contents on each product page and pick the one that matches how far you plan to go. Parts that are designed together tend to perform better together, which is the point of buying a bundle.
Do I need gauges with a flow kit?
Yes. A monitor for EGT, boost and fuel pressure is the right pairing for any flow kit. The guidance for 2004.5 and later engines is a 1,500 F maximum EGT, and gauges show you when air and fuel are out of balance before it costs you injectors.
Will these parts fit a 2007?
Only a 2007 with the 5.9L. Trucks built after January 1, 2007 got the 6.7L Cummins, a different engine. Check the engine badge or your VIN before ordering, or call the shop and we'll confirm it.
Not sure what fits? Call the shop at the number in the header, or use the fitment checker on any product page. We install everything we sell.