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what are your opions on this topic? I have been told that with an intake the performance vairies on the wheather. Is this true? If i install an intake do you have to change any mass airflow sensors? Thanks in advance. I am going into this blind so before i make a decision i thought i'd check with you people. :crazy:
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What kind of vehicle to you have? I used both the drop in K and N and then the Intake on my 1996 GMC Jimmy 2Dr 4.3L. No noticable difference with the drop in. But I did notice better acceleration and fuel economy with the intake kit.

 

Just my .02

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I had the K&N FIPK on my 01 Silverado and I really liked it. Then I switched to Moble 1 and really noticed a difference. The engine reved very quickly.
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i have a 98 s-10 with a 4.3 liter. so if you add an intake you dont need to change any mass air sensors?

       thanks, Brian

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so if you add an intake you dont need to change any mass air sensors?

Correct.  If you decide to continue with more extensive (AND expensive) engine mods, a performance MAF might be worthwhile, but the stock MAF will work fine until then.

 

Good luck!

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You don't have to change it ie buy a new one, but you do have to move the stock MAF from the stock air intake to the K&N one. It isn't that hard to install. I really took my time and I think it only took me a about an hour and a half to install.
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Have the GEN II intake kits come down in price any?  I'd love to get a kit, but haven't priced them in a while.  For my 97 4.3 they were wanting around $250.

 

Imo, they are a bit overpriced.   :chevy:

The Beav Enthusiast

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Check out EBay.  I've seen a couple FIPKs for Silverados out there.  I'd bet you can find one for your ride too.  Just be patient, and check often.

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