Ryan S.

I can understand the objection to CAI and in most cases I would agree they aren't that much better than the stock intake. The current system is not really a cold air system as the air has to travel up the hot radiator and then through the baffles to the inlet tube. In my opinion Stillen did some great work in acknowledging that the factory design is good, but simply needed some changes to get the coldest air possible to the intake. From what I see, it looks to be the best way to isolate the front inlet area. I do think the piping is where my water got in looking at it further today, the tubes are not solidly placed and I can see how the suction effect can cause water to get ingested easier than I should expect it to. Looking at the piping today I can't say there is a P trap style shape to the piping, as it looks more L shaped instead. Thinking if i can get the lower box out and pipe out I'll be able to waterproof them with tape and possibly silicone sealant.

I like the idea of the seal, however I'm a little concerned with it being reinstalled properly when the truck is serviced. I'm likely to go a slightly easier route and seal the joints together at the pipe connections with silicone and then wrap the enter set together with waterproof tape. Would also want to look into something to deflect water away from the area with he possibility that water is getting past the inner liners. Couple that with the Stillen cold air inlet and a CAI that places the filter higher near the hoodlike should take care of this permanently.

Consider that the aftermarket units still use the stock lower tube from the inlet area. Some even use the stock lower air box assembly. With water below the headlight level, water is more likely to get suctioned in to the engine from the lower intake tube due to the lack of a seal. Currently I'm considering using the Stillen Cold Air Intake Scoop and one of the aftermarket cold air units where the filter is relatively higher in the air box. The Stillen unit removes the baffles and only allows air from the grill area as opposed to letting air (and possibly water) from splashing into that upper area. Plus it's somewhat sections off from the inlet so it looks like water has less of a chance of getting in there. Additionally I'd love to see if someone might take a crack at a 3D printed one piece intake tube with some type of flange where a seal could be installed to seal it to the lower portion of either the stock air box or aftermarket cold air setup. More work than I'd like to have to fix a design issue, but it's likely the only route possible.

A shield may/may not be deep enough. Wondering if anyone with a 3D printer or Disappointing design to say the least in leaving the ECU exposed like this. Wondering if there’s been some thought in manufacturing a one piece inlet tube although the rectangular bottom section of the air box makes sealing near impossible.

I've not seen liner extensions so far. Any idea on how you might be doing that?

I've been running the stock DuraTracs that came with the truck. I've heard before this isn't a sealed connection which is troubling since water could easily make it's way in from an even lower position with a minimal wading depth. Wondering if anyone has any creative solutions to this issue. Although I suppose I could wrap the connecting joints in something like Gorilla Tape or Flex Seal. Thoughts are appreciated.

Never though that anything could be loose or not sealed properly. Engine is replaced and all is ok for now, so I can't retrace them, but something I should check now that I have it home to prevent something from happening again.

This is a great solution, if Chevrolet made it for the TB. I'll have to check with AEV, they may have something similar.

There's easily a foot or more distance between the rocker and the middle of the headlight.

It was mentioned that being up to the rockers would mean it was near headlight level. This isn't remotely the case. There's at least 1'-1 1/2' distance between the two. In either case, this sounds like a decent idea although losing cooler air could be an issue. The snorkel is intriguing although there's no real options that I wouldn't have to build myself and I don't want to have to cut the fenders and with the air box on the driver's side this could be an engineering feat I'm not equipped to address. Definitely worth some more investigation. Thanks for the suggestion.

Please read the post. I’m not looking for driving advice here and certainly not the criticism of the situation. I have a driver’s license and the lesson is learned. If you’ve had experience with an air intake that works given the situation, I’d love the input. If not, keep it to yourself.

It was definitely weird. I never saw water come up over the hood during the drive through the water and figured it was getting pushed away from the truck as I saw some spray. Additionally with a seal from the upper radiator trim to the hood, it seemed less likely to happen. The truth is, I don't drive it off road much at all so an aftermarket option could work if it had a deep lower section so if water did get in, it could puddle up in there. Not that I'd want it to, but maybe a drain hole could be made for it.

Hey all, Somewhat new to the forum, but I've been stalking posts to stay up to date. Having an issue and wondered if anyone has come across this and any solutions the community may have found. Long story short, is that I drove through a flooded parking lot in June. Water barely came up to the rockers and after driving about 500 feet at about 10-15 MPH, there was a steering system alert, and then an oil pressure alert shortly after. Truck was towed to the dealer I purchased it from and was initially told it was covered, but after tearing down, was told there was water in the intake that caused the engine to hydro lock and blow out a rod. I had no choice but to have the insurance cover the repair and get a reman engine installed from GM. Just got the truck back, but can't help but feel that it's really a truck made of glass if i can't drive a trail truck (obviously understanding that it's really not a true trail truck) and traverse a stream or creek that's 2-3 foot deep without fear of ruining the motor. I called Chevy and got the run around that it was an act of God and that they simply would not cover it. Again, I knew that's what would happen but figured it was worth a shot. In either case, I'm between dumping it (looking at about $45k and some equity if I do) and keeping it. If I do keep it, I have to think there would need to be a replacement intake installed. I'm wondering if anyone has run across this type of situation and any solutions you may have come up with whether that's a recommended intake system, air scoop modification or waterproofing or if you had luck with Chevy in this type of situation. Sorry for the lengthy story, but unfortunately that's about as short as I can make it. Thanks all in advance and I hope you all can help.