My Pete rebuild

[Nostalgic]

It seems to be a contested topic, but my CAC had a crack and I needed a new one. I can only guess if it was OE or not (no Paccar embossing?). Anyway, after making my rounds with eyes glazing over and not really finding a clearer picture of what exactly makes one CAC design better or worse one way or another, I went with a Spectra Premium. Compared to the original, I have 3 additional bars/tubes (slightly closer spaced), otherwise, I can't see any other differences, other than cleaner looking welds. Tube fin, bar fin, welded or boxed...?

I assume the real test will be reading turbo output temp/pressure vs intake manifold temp/pressure to see how well it cools and flows?

Worst case scenario, I'll replace it after the truck has generated a $1. On the other hand, if it performs, I have lifetime warranty on it.

Either way, it's better than running one with a leak lol.