Upgraded Intake Systems
Performance Upgrades — Cheyenne, WY
A turbo diesel making real power needs airflow the restrictive factory intake tract wasn't designed to deliver — an upgraded intake feeds the turbo more air, drops intake restriction, and adds a little turbo note in the bargain. On a tuned truck it's a supporting mod that helps everything else work: cooler EGTs, quicker spool, cleaner combustion.
The caveat in Wyoming is dust. An intake that trades filtration for flow will sandblast your engine on the first gravel road. TDC installs intakes with quality filtration that can survive ranch-road life, and says no to the ones that can't.
What's Included
- More airflow for turbo and tune to use
- Quality filtration — no engine-dusting oiled-gauze junk
- Supports cooler EGTs and quicker spool
- Matched to your turbo and power level
- Gravel-road-proven filter choices
How TDC Approaches a Build
- Start with the mission
Towing, daily driving, or fun — the truck's real job decides the parts list.
- Check the foundation
Compression, fuel system health and transmission condition get assessed before power gets added on top.
- Build as a system
Turbo, fuel, airflow, tuning and transmission have to match. Mismatched parts make heat, smoke and broken trucks.
- Support it after
The same shop that built it maintains it — no finger-pointing between the tuner and the mechanic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does upgraded intakes cost at TDC Automotive?
Labor is billed hourly at $125/hr for gas vehicles and $135/hr for diesel, and you'll get findings and an estimate before repair work begins. Call (307) 996-0980 with your year, make and model and Trevor can give you a realistic idea of what's involved.
Do I need an appointment for upgraded intakes?
Call ahead at (307) 996-0980 — as an owner-operated shop, TDC schedules work so your vehicle gets Trevor's full attention rather than sitting in a lot for a week.
Where is the shop, and what area do you serve?
The shop is at 8407 Aztec Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and serves all of southeast Wyoming plus the Nebraska panhandle and Northern Colorado — customers regularly drive in from Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine Bluffs, Wellington, Fort Collins and Greeley.