Air intake systems

gnet158 · March 17, 2003

Hi everyone,

As my username states I'm a newb here and have a questions about air intake systems. I've already order one for my 2002 GMC Sierra (6' RCD suspension lift, 3' Body lift, running 315x75x16 Pro Comp All Terrains) and have read that they COULD be bad for the engine. The one I ordered looks exactly like the Airaid intake system (P/N 200-211) and even comes w/their installation instructions. However I only paid $63 shipped. Here are my questions:

1. Will it let more air into the engine?

2. Should I OIL the reusable filter out of the box?

3. Should I just buy another K & N type filter enstead of reusing the one that came with my kit?

Thanks for all your help! :thumb:

wonderl33t · March 23, 2003

Ah... you got a cheap one... I have heard bad things about those, that they actually let less air in. I don't have any firsthand experience with cheap ones, I just have a K&N FIPK II intake and it's great. But it cost me $250 haha. If you go through with the install, let us know if it helped your engine power.

And about them doing bad things to the engine, the only thing I have heard is that since there is more air coming in to the mix, your engine will run at a higher temperature internally. But I believe it is a negligible amount of heat, nothing to worry about. Hopefully some other people can add what they know...?

gnet158 · March 25, 2003

I installed it this weekend using the Airaid instructions I downloaded off the net. I was amazed on how the Airaid instructions worked to the T. The install took about 1 hour to complete. The only difficult part was getting the Mass Air Flow (thing) disconnected from the top part of the stock air box. I took it slow because I didn't want to break anything. Everything else went smoothly. After the install I took her for a spin. It defiantly helped with horsepower power. Now when I stepped on the gas and she really moves. This is a great mod. As for being a NO name air intake system, you think Airaid really makes their air intake systems themselves? Someone somewhere makes it for them (probably over seas) and they in turn make some for themselves to sell with no markup, no stickers, and no support. It's a pretty basic setup, which for the price I can live without the extras. However I'm pretty confidante that this is an Airaid intake system being that there are to many similarities between the two like same model years supported 99-02, same size bolts used in kit (using the Airaid instructions told me the correct socket size), same Cool Air Dam assembly instructions (again using the Airaid instructions), same Mass Air Flow disconnection. However I would like to see the actual Airaid cone for myself to compare it to the one under my hood. It even has the 4-barrel sound when stepping on the gas. I'll keep you posted if any problems arise from this install. One more thing, I'm seeing a gas mileage increase as well, not a huge one but I'll keep you posted. However I've never been the type to race from stoplight to stop light. I have my truck in D all the time and the RPM's never get past 3500 (only when passing or trying to make a light). If anyone is interested in the air intake system I purchased I'll be more than glad to tell you which one I got. I just don't want to break any rules on this board by promoting the place where I got mine. :thumb: