Air Management Systems

Likarok · March 5, 2002

Help!! Now that I am throughly confused. Is there any system that has a metal tube? I know the Airaid has a metal tube for the older trucks but not the new models, and then I like the closed concept of the Volant and UPD, but most of all I like the power of the K&N FIPK. But recently a few of you have experienced melted plastic tubes and for a winter climate is the open concept of the Airaid and K&N a wise choice. Have I missed anything? Give me your most informed opinion PLEASE! ???

chevy4x4trucks · March 5, 2002

I've got a K&N FIPK and I live in Wisconsin, which I would say is a very cold climate. I've got no problems and no regrest w/ running an open air filter. Qutie frankly, compared to the rest, I would say it sucks the most (air that is). The way I see it is that there is more open area to let air get to the filter so in theory it would be able to suck the most.

MountaineerTom · March 5, 2002

I think there is one called AirForce, or something ike that, that uses a stainless steel tube. Maybe someone else will know the web site, because I can't seem to find it now. ???

gandolphxx · March 6, 2002

I have the K&N - put the cute little sock on it - my Whipple thinks it is just fine

Matts U.A.V. · March 6, 2002

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chevy4x4trucks · March 6, 2002

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Have you seen any pics of the actual silverado system or one installed on a truck? The generic picture they have is obviously not for a silverado and if it is, it's missing a few pieces. But, the stainless steel looks good, especially if you're going for a billet look under the hood.

Likarok · March 6, 2002

Have you read the post up in aftermarket about the FIPK. About the filter getting wet in the rain.....This is what I am worrying about. Tell me... you have them on yours, I don't know, now you know why I am confused, so many different claims.

Hey no cheap shots ....I already know I am a confused old bugger.

chevy4x4trucks · March 7, 2002

I haven't had any problems w/ my filter getting wet or any water getting near it after a hard rain fall. I dunno what problems some people are experiencing*shrug*

nojoke · April 28, 2003

Where can i get the K&N FIPK Cheap online? Anyone know? Its for my Denali

gnet158 · April 28, 2003

Where can i get the K&N FIPK Cheap online? Anyone know? Its for my Denali

Well you can get the look alikes as in my case and another member in the 1500 forum area with the only real difference is the cone color. K&N is red while ours are blue. He even hads pictures of it installed to judge for your self. It's excatly the same air intake system but with no name. I think it's funny because I used the K&N installation instructions (d/l off the web) to install my no name air intake kit. Not only that buy it's my no name is for the exact same model years as the K&N (99-03). They worked to the T. Word for word, picture by picture, detail by detail. Mine cost me $65 shipped off E-bay. However I'm not going to recharge/clean this filer I'm just going to buy a new K&N universal cone replacement (I'd do the same with the K&N only becase I can't see washing it and spray-ing something on it that may or may not get into my engine). Good luck!