2014+ Intakes (CAI) & Air Filters

TXGrantDuke · January 14, 2014

It looks like it from the design of the airbox but I'm not 100. Think I'm leaning towards the Airaid tube with the stock box. I still haven't heard any real world reviews of feeling a increase in power or if it's just a expensive decorative piece lol. Edit-- http://afepower.com/shop/details_new.php?partno=54-74104&menu=gastruck&searchtype=family&brandID=56 This one from AFE is the only other well designed one I've found. They also make one for the 6.2 motor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My local 4WheelParts shop was offering the aFe for 249 last week. Might be a larger sale going on.

robman8023 · January 14, 2014

Are there any real-world benefits to a CAI or is it mostly cosmetic? When I was in there adding HIDs the filter box assembly snorkels out of the engine bay, so they kind of already are "cold-air" intakes. Unless the filters and pipes are narrower and more restrictive on the stock assembly, I can't imagine any gains other than cosmetic, but I'm new to pickups so maybe you guys have actual dyno runs etc to support them...

Chris · January 14, 2014

Very little in gains. The air aid tube with stock box and high flow filter is best value and delivers the mosy hp on a 2010ish truck

TJay74 · January 14, 2014

I don't know if that is going to be true on the 2014+ trucks Chris. Airaid showed some decent gains on the 5.3 and I can tell you from the seat of the pants that my 6.2 picked up some power as well. The truck was really choked down from the factory, plus the stock snorkel is in the fender and is rather small in open at maybe 3"x5" versus the multiple larger openings the Airaid is using.

Ljrussell94 · January 19, 2014

I installed the airaid for the 5.3 on my 6.2 jus now. I turned the truck on and the engine light is on. Havent driven it yet. Anyone else have that issue? I also just installed HiDs but i wouldnt tjink that would cause an engine light to come on?

Dj0nes · January 19, 2014

Is everything plugged in and secure with the new system?

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Ljrussell94 · January 20, 2014

Well now after i drove it around the block its still had the light on. Turned it on an drove out about an hour later and its been off since. Maybe it had to get use to extra air flow or something. Im not really sure but yes i had checked several times and everything was conmected fine

Dj0nes · January 20, 2014

How do you like it? Worth the loot?

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Ljrussell94 · January 20, 2014

Hell yeah i love it. Sounds great and actually seems to give some power gains. It feels quicker. I have a 22" magnaflow like a few others got on here and like it. But you can hear the intake iver the exhaust which i like alot better personally

Dj0nes · January 20, 2014

Looks like I'll have to order one.. The truck could use some extra go.

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CorvetteOJ · January 20, 2014

Hell yeah i love it. Sounds great and actually seems to give some power gains. It feels quicker. I have a 22" magnaflow like a few others got on here and like it. But you can hear the intake iver the exhaust which i like alot better personally

I agree with Russell. The Airaid does sound great, and I guarantee, you can feel it in the seat of the pants. How many more HP, I have no clue, but it feels like a lot! Yes, when you put your foot in it, the intake does overpower the sound of the exhaust. I also have the 22" Magnaflow catback duals. That huge snorkel on the Airaid is underestimated in reference to the amount of air it can suck in. I still give TJay full credit for talking me into it, or should I say, for taking the time to answer my numerous questions about it, over and over. I forgot to mention, the reason I had so many questions was due to the fact we were putting a system designed for the 5.3 on our 6.2. He said it would work and install easily. Man was he ever so right. Best kept secret in town, especially for 6.2 owners, because out options are pretty limited right now.

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Dj0nes · January 20, 2014

I should have mind by Thursday I'll post pics and leave feedback for the effects it has on the 5.3 motor.

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mike94silverado · January 20, 2014

I'm sure more options will come with time personally I always liked the volant products but I just put a k&n drop in in my 11

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Dj0nes · January 31, 2014

Just installed my Airaid on my 5.3 and wow. It really woke the truck up and the sound is really impressive. Easily noticeable gains thru out the rpm range. Next is Corsa cat back and custom tune and dyno. Highly recommend this intake.

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