View Poll Results: Mag-HYTEC diff cover, worth it or NO?
Yes its definetly worth the $250 for how you use the truck
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NO, its a waste of money and not worth the $250, you dont need it
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Mag-HYTEC diff cover, worth it or NO?
08-01-2006, 09:36 PM
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Mag-HYTEC diff cover, worth it or NO?
Since my 05 rear diff cover is already starting to have a little rust spots, im thinking of making it look better. So other than the fact of easier diff oil changes and cooler diff oil, is the MAG-HYTEC worth the $250 a diff cover? My truck is pretty much a daily driver back and forth to work, local towing( under 5k lbs) within 500 miles about 2-3 times a year, some occasional street and highway racing and thats about it. Well I definetly dont think of getting the front, but only the rear. Is it even worth it for how I use my truck? Yea, I will be getting a TST chip and a bigger turbo down the road(thats about it). If not, what can I do to my old one's or a cheaper alternative so I can get rid of the rust?
08-02-2006, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
For what you do its a waste of cash. Just paint the stock cover.
08-02-2006, 12:50 AM
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They're definately more appropriate for harder worked trucks. One will look good on your truck and probably lower diff temps a bit, but I doubt your temps ever get high enough to warrant the expense. I'd spend my monet elsewhere.
08-02-2006, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
There definately more appropriate for harder worked trucks. One will look good on your truck and probably lower diff temps a bit, but I doubt your temps ever get high enough to warrant the expense. I'd spend my monet elsewhere.
somewhere else.
08-02-2006, 02:02 AM
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If you like the looks of the Hytec, take a look at PML covers. They're good looking, and with exception of the dipstick, do everything the Hytec does for less. And yes, I know the Hytec has slightly more fluid capacity. Not worth the difference in cost to me. I'll eventually get the PML covers. I like 'em.
08-02-2006, 05:09 AM
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Well I guess im the lone dissenter so far. I love it. I think it was well worth the money, but mainly for the looks. It's not going to make your truck any faster and the cooling is probably not that big of a deal unless you pull heavy all the time. It will make gear oil changes a little easier. But, dang, the main thing is I think they look sooooo nice. My 2 cents.
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08-02-2006, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CTDinMT
If you like the looks of the Hytec, take a look at PML covers. They're good looking, and with exception of the dipstick, do everything the Hytec does for less. And yes, I know the Hytec has slightly more fluid capacity. Not worth the difference in cost to me. I'll eventually get the PML covers. I like 'em.
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DPP has them for slightly cheaper. www.dieselperformanceparts.com
08-02-2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by carcrz
I voted yes, but I would buy the PML one for $100 less.
08-02-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
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You only pretty much do the rear, right? Absolutly no need to the change the front?