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06-02-2009, 06:16 PM #1Newbie
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best cold air intake system
I have a 99 K1500 Suburban 5.7 and am in the market for a cold air intake system. Would like to know what members recomend brand-wise, and performance. I know K&N is very popular, but I heard that the oil on the filter can cause problems with the MAF sensor. I also know there are many other brands out there but I do not have any experience with any of them.
Any help would be great!
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06-02-2009, 06:21 PM #2Legend
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There are many to choose from,I've been running a K&N, for 8yrs and I have been Very pleased with the Performance that I have Received from it.
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06-02-2009, 08:57 PM #3Jr. Engineer
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I have a volant on my 5.7. would not buy anything else.
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06-02-2009, 10:17 PM #4Legend
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Injen make one of the best on the market and has an AMSOIL filter in it (no oiling).
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06-02-2009, 10:23 PM #5Master Mechanic
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If you cruise through the "Appearance and Aftermarket" section there's quite a bit on this topic. I'm also in the market for a CAI for my 4.8 and from what I've seen from poking around quite a bit is that Volant seems to get very good reviews. I am about %90 leaning towards Volant. Hope this helps.
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06-03-2009, 12:09 AM #6Newbie
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Is there a big difference between having a stainless pipe vs a plastic pipe. Wouldn't the metal pipe heat up more thus reduce the effectivness of a cold air induction system?
Thanks for the input/info so far!
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06-03-2009, 12:59 AM #7Jr. Apprentice
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question?
which brand and mode of CAIl gives the greatest hp and torque gains?
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06-03-2009, 04:43 PM #8Jr. Engineer
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They are about the same. Alot depends on the truck and the tune.
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06-03-2009, 04:50 PM #9Newbie
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Volant is a very good brand, If I were to get 1 for the Silverado, it would def. be Volant
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06-03-2009, 08:20 PM #10Newbie
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I have a AEM Brute Force on my 6.0L and I gained 2.5 mpg. It was cheaper than K&N and had similer HP and Torque gains.
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