Nice mod. Remove the leaves that's another 20HP.

Before 0-50: 4.76 seconds After 0-50: 4.71 seconds

I have always used them on my mustangs and 5.3 trucks. The cheap eBay kits have worked well for me also. I’m about to get another for my 04 cat eye. Good video man. Love the channel.

I just had to watch this again because I was thinking about purchasing a CAI for my TBSS and remembered seeing your video. I agree it definitely can't hurt and has to be better than the factory tube,silencer and box, so I went out and grabbed one and yes throttle response has improved .

That "tumor" is a helmholtz resonator. It's designed like that to reduce resonance from the intake

For gas vehicles I recommend SB only. High flow intake that has a covered intake box is better than having an open box. Open box intakes are not CAI, they suck in the hot air in the engine bay.

like you said they need a cat back or a tune to really feel a difference. Great vid bro..

I put a Volant true cold intake kit on my '99 Silverado about fifteen years ago and it made a difference. It still works well.

I wrapped the chrome tube from this kit on my ‘04 Avalanche with black self-adhesive foam tape- looked cool and hopefully help keep temp and noise down a bit.

Cone air filters are always going to add more power on the high end, if and only if there's enough air flow getting to them. Sometimes you have to open up the grill a little bit to get a little more air into the engine bay.

I agree, removing the leaves would add 20 more horses by reducing the weight, lol. Seriously, nice video. I added a K&N filter setup to my truck and noticed a slight performance increase (that's what I like to think). But the sound is sooo much better when you step on it. Oh, by the way, I put a racing stripes on the sides and it gave me about 15 more horses.

The cold air kits will increase hp if you tune it for the increased airflow. I did a cold air kit, e-fan conversion with a Nelson Performance harness, and Pacesetter long tube headers with y-pipe. Then had it tuned and noticed a major difference.

what i'm considering is adding custom scoop fitted to front and bottom of airbox to have naturally forced air as speed increases, cold air in front of truck will be pushed into airbox, like free small kind turbo!

good point about combining it with straight pipe mod for more air flow

I have had lost of experience with eBay cold air intakes and they are fine, but my only complaint is the filters if being used for a daily driven vehicle. Only last maybe 12 months the fabric or material starts to decay and then your engine is sucking on the stuff that is falling off of the filter. Overall the tubing is great and no issues. The filters However are not the best. Invest in a decent filter right away it will be worth it in the long run. Good video and good content. Just trying to help you and possibly other enthusiasts(: Have a blessed day.

Love the responsiveness that i got with mine!

I made a heat shield for my intake, it just feels so much difference n better less heat into the engine

I love the sound of them

idk if they work or not but i like the way they sound

Yeah it makes a huge difference once you open up the exhaust as well

"What is that, a tumor?" 😂😂😂😂 sure looks like one! I noticed a little difference. Imo I think they are worth it. That truck is freaking sweet, especially for 600!!

Cant wait for the cam install

I improved my CAI heat shield by installing a Swimming Pool foam noodle onto the top to block the gaps from sucking hot air.

Got the same intake but put a k&n filter on it and bolted the stock bottom plate with the new heat shield, noticed a big difference

I agree with you man. There are too many dyno videos of before and after CAI are installed and the results show an increase in hp and torque. Now I do think it's crazy to spend 300+ on one. Most are structurally the same. I also have an S&B on my Silverado but I picked it up used for 1/3 of the retail price. Looking forward to the race truck build.

Love it. I have the some one in the blue accent and filter on my 05 Avalanche with 5.3.

The first thing I do when I get a vehicle (which is ALWAYS a used one with a V8). Is install a cold air intake then get a programmer for it. The two vehicles that I noticed the biggest difference on: 2003 F350 w/ bullet proofed 6.0 and a ‘05 WK (Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited) with the Hemi. The hemi just WOKE up on the wrong side of the bed with the cold air and programmer. My 6.0 loved the street tune. But, you said something and made a great point. All these mods we do; ie cold air, short or long tube headers with true dual exhaust, programmer, larger diameter throttle body etc…. They do best when working with other mods. There is no single performance mod that alone, makes a world of difference and/or is using 100% of its potential. A cold air intake and throttle body makes a difference however is not getting 100% of its potential unless there is a good exhaust. Why improve a air pumps ability to inhale air, if it can’t exhale it just as effectively.

I would definitely put that bottom plate back on to keep dirt out

Love to see em race

I think i gained maybe 10hp. I love the sound it makes under load.

Automatic like from me for not wanting chrome on your truck, I agree

Uhm, I'm not sure if anyone on here has said it or not, but that 'Tumor" is a resinator, and makes the air intake quieter, as well as smooths out the air as it flows through the intake tube, making it a little better for the TB and intake manifold. You should get a sealed box and have the intake tube come from under the fender, like the stock set up, and get actual cooler air, than what will be sucked in from under the hood.

Airaid tube with the stock air filter box is the way to go!

You are right about the air temperature. There is not enough temper differential to make air density matter. As for opening the bottom, as you drive air is pulled out of the bottom of the vehicle, not sucked into the filter. Shouldn’t matter at all

Im getting ready to do mine waiting for it in the mail. Yay or nay on taking off that bottom plate seems like it would allow more air but more elements in too.

Damn thats a cool truck

When changing air flow you gotta adjust tps and injector pulse timing or you'll be backfiring all over the place

I just got mine in for my 1999 5.3L and I have a cat back getting put on soon

FYI, Amazon has the cold same air filter kit for around $55 with free Prime shipping. I installed it on my 01 Suburban 5.3 and oh shit talk about a huge difference in acceleration and fuel savings😮😮

You can pick up a 50 dollar one and just put a k&n filter and get same performance as the 300 full set filter

The first time I popped the hood when I got my truck was look at how pinched off the tube to the air box is. I was certain that it was a bad design and can't possibly flow worth a damn. But after a lot of research it seems GM knew what they were doing. But its hard to convince anyone of that if they haven't done the research because to anyone looking at it it just looks painfully obvious that its just choking the air flow. But apparently its not. But it makes it sound a lot better and if you're planning to do headers and a cat back its worth it.

On my tahoe I built a stainless steel tube lined with a heat insulator to go over my cold air intake so it doesn't get heat from the engine and I mounted an electric fan infront of the filter to keep it cool, it feels alot peppier but I dont know numbers for performance increase or anything

When you take the air box plate off how does that effect us in the north were the elements are more extreme dusty roads slushy and wet in winter. Plate or no plate with 4 seasons of weather?????

The old Cateye Wheels would look good on the 6 blow, and maybe the old Duramax Tow Mirrors would be great too👍

put one on my 05 tahoe couldn't be happier.runs cooler use less gas and transmission shifts so smooth .not interested in the extra hp as its old high miles engine and it needed to breath.paired with 60 flow master and she runs and sounds sweet.

Just put one in on my 2000 5.3 short bed 🛌 single cab. Sheeeeshhh it makes a difference specially at takeoff. Engins sounds way better no lie. Straight piping it and tuning next

When I did mine on my 5.3 I wanted more mpg wich it did wonders. If it added any power that was just a plus.

Do you have a video on adding the fan system to your other truck so it won't over heat ?

Have you thought about installing a corvette 1 and 2 servos and fourth piston. It made a ridiculous difference with my truck. Combined with the same intake and a new muffler and she's a completely different beast now.

timed both runs with a stop watch, around 7.40 stock and 7 seconds with the intake.

I just bought one of these for my trucks. It’s fuckin identical from speed engineering, just crinkle coated in black and a k&n style filter

There's one issue with k&n filters. They're precoated and that can clog maf sensors. I had that issue with my 07 nbs lh6. I have the original 799 case heads and all aluminum block with cast iron rods and crank. I put a bully dog in her and redid full exhaust to 2.5 inch duals with an x pipe for scavenging. And dual in and out cherry bomb extreme. Done with 16 g 304 stainless piping cuz I live in iowa with 9x3.5 inch tips. And she sound beautiful now. Put on aftermarket highflow cats good for up to 5.9 litres in case I wanna bore it to a 5.7 and those are bolted straight to aftermarket ls1 designed log cabin shorty headers. And have the o2 sensors all intact. Gets 30-35 highway in economy mode. And I haven't raced it up I now roast tires with just a pedal drop. I run mickey thompson Deegan 38s for grip and I have no issues with laying rubber. I have yet to do a cold air intake. So idk. I have extra piping left and may do a custom designed intake as I can tig weld. Looking here to see if I can do it cheaper haha

by taking out that bottom plate do you think makes a diffference i have a afe magnum with the 3 sides i added the bubble wrap insulation on my 05 sierra with the 5.3 with a full custom exhaust and a mild tune

Find someone with hp tuners or some type of tuner that scans you’ll be surprised how much the intake temps go up with a intake like that

That 6.0 has some get up and go

Saw you driving down near William Byrd around lunchtime today. Had no clue you were local to Roanoke area.

That’s a nice beater truck

If you get a tune and mix it in with cold air intake it’s definitely worth it lot more power

That “beater” truck would bring in 5-6 grand up in Michigan lol you got a killer deal, even for the miles.

Just installed cia in my 05 yukon slt rwd noticed low end power but it will need a tune to accept the extra airflow so your CEL won't keep popping up besides a decent tune will give u more power and more power without the CEL

I bought the same kit and I love it my filter didn't come oiled so make sure you oil yours

They do not create more. Just makes your truck sound badass.

I wish there was a dyno result with hood closed just like you would drive down the road. On the sportsters it was proven a cold air intake and a tune just moved the power curve to lower rpm

Only really got mine for fuel mileage. Went from 11 to 14.3 miles a gallon.

You gotta tune it. UPREV!

Put a K&N black series cold air on my 13 Z71 with a tune and saw about 1 to 2 mpg increase. Also on a side note with 87 tune a buddy has a 15 Z71 and tried to pass my 13 Z71 both are crew cab's and I walked off and left him.

If u open up the exhaust it will work. The catalytic converter is already causing congestion open duel exhaust then cold air. There’s no way to push the air out faster so more air or colder air coming in won’t do a lot.

gd job bro im new to the Chevy family like two days new just got me a 02 tahoe Z71 5.3 pretty cool I think so but if possible I'll like to know some do and don't

Yo how are those rock lights working out i might get a set I just cant find Out anything about them other than your video

def make adiffrince in throttle response for sure.on my 6.0 lq4

Does water and dirt get close to the filter when you take that intake plate off.

bro wrap the chrome tube with exhaust fiberglass wrap and it’ll keep air cooler and it’ll look cool

so my air flow sensor keeps falling of the pipe wont connect to it help

I see that your filter is on the edge of the hood do you worry about water been suck in ? Please let me know because I have the same long filter

Nice!! just sent you a message on instagram about the kit!!

Will it keep the engine compartment cooler with out all that plastic

Deffently depends what vehicle you put them in

Good stuff

I just ordered the black one and want the chrome, if yours still looks good still I’ll trade ya

I know it’s a 2 year old video I just installed same cold air intake it works good but my engine light will come occasionally is there any solve? Would a bully dog tuner work?

Short ram is for low end torque and throttle and cold air is for high end torque. Its better for gas mileage as well.

That tumor is there for when your at wide open throttle and you snap the throttle closed it allows air to escape in that cavity and not mess with the mass air flow sensor.

did not fit my 01 2500 at all had to do custom work myself to get it to happen. huge pain for little pay out

should have done a mpg test too

Which cold air intake is on the cateye?

good oil pressure in that truck. 50lbs? Nice...

Maybe I missed it but what was the brand?

I put a K&N air intake in my 5.3 and it struggles to start every time and no noise difference. Do i need to tune it to see a difference

Yes, still saving up for my 4th out of 5 cars now. The Mustang had a Ford Performance intake from Shelby. I am getting a Mopar for the Dodge.

You need to come up with a better nickname for that, "6-blow" is patented to Ford. These GM small block V8s, especially the 6.0 are practically bulletproof! I'm getting the same 'cold air' intake for my Envoy XL 5.3l with 240k miles. It runs silky smooth and gets over 20 mpg on hwy, but accelerates from 0-60 in 6.8second's in stock form in a 5100lb marshmallow. It's already quicker now with a couple minor bolt-ons.

You know what’s wrong with my truck?? Every time I try to floor the gas .. it doesn’t pick up the speed when I step on it but then out of no where it picks up the speed

You need a tune take advantage of the cold air intake

Do a race truck for the beater!!

What year is that truck with the intake??

Will this work for my 8.1 vortec in that same body style?

You can hold 500hp in stock air filter on your duramax. Cai drops temps very little degrees wise

Nice

Put one on a 2015 HD 2500 6.0 gas. I am at 270,000 miles. I do have some insight on the subject. Mine is an Airaid SynthaMax.. Save your money. Leave it factory.

Definitely need to race them after you get the 6blow modded a bit more

Sounds definitely better, did you disconnect the negative side of the battery? I’ve done that on every mod for my truck, it’s supposed to help the computer relearn parameters.