Difference in AFE's intake styles?

[barna6vi]

I have looked at the different posts on here and have read A LOT of info on the AFE but the only thing i haven't found is what is the difference between the different AFE styles, AND which is the best for the 2008 5.7? They have the SI, the stage 2 pro5R Media, stage 1, and the stage 2 pro-dry S (which i think i will be getting). I just don't know what the difference is, other than price and what, if any, the performance differences are. Also, i have read on multiple threads that the Dry filter is the best, any thoughts?

Next, i know it is a little cliche', but since this is a new post i was wondering if anyone has found the best price lately. I think i saw on autoanything.com they were going for around $245. By the way, reading the tundraheadquarters test and the different posts on here, i am completely SOLD on the AFE as opposed to the Volant. I have been searching for a Volant for a while and read all of this info and i am relieved i didn't go through with the buy. That tundraHQ test is awesome and should be read by everyone. Thanks in advance for your help everyone!! I appreciate it!!


I just went on autoanything.com and they have 2 different models for the stage 2 - The CX and the SI, both pro-dry filters. What are the differences. The CX is $246 shipped and the SI is $322. I am way confused because the description of them is EXACTLY the same. Please help!