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6.2Frank Enthusiast

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I plan on putting in a CAI on my 6.2 next week and I know I'm buying a aFe air intake but I'm stuck in between oiled or non oiled, what do you guys recommend?

Tek74 Enthusiast

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I've run both and prefer the easier dry filter. I think the wet ones are better suited to vehicles that see more dusty roads, as you can regulate the amount of oil used.

6.2Frank Enthusiast

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I also read that the the Non-oiled also restricts more than the oiled? But I'd imagine that a non-oiled or any proper CAI would provide more airflow than the factory system.

smrr1 Senior Enthusiast

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dry filter for me. too much oil and you can screw up your mass air sensor.

Truckin 55 Enthusiast

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I would recommend Airaid JR Kit with Dry Filter or just an M.I.T It does just as good if for half the cost of CAI on a stock engine. Neither one makes any huge power gains but Engine seems breath a little easier and improve throttle response. Oiled filters as Tek mentioned are recommended for dusty areas and Hi Performace applications.

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6.2Frank Enthusiast

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Yeah I decided to buy the aFe Magnum Force Dry, just curious a cold air wouldn't void my warranty? I don't plan on doing a computer tune or anything like that.

Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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I did the airaid junior with the dry filter on my 6.2. It's there for the purpose of a cleanable air filter, intake sound and the fact I could toss that batwing silencer in the trash bin.

Tek74 Enthusiast

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Air inductions and exhaust do not affect warranty per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Motor mods do.

 

You may want to do some more reading on CAI's before you buy the Magnum Force.

There was a Silverado dyno comparison tests done on various CAI's, and the Airaid MIT or Airaid Jr. Kit with stock air box did well.

6.2Frank Enthusiast

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See the thing is I live in California so CAI selections are kind of limited for me. Also I had aFe products on other vehicles I've had so i have trust in the brand, also the magnum system only ran 250$

SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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I would recommend Airaid JR Kit with Dry Filter or just an M.I.T It does just as good if for half the cost of CAI on a stock engine. Neither one makes any huge power gains but Engine seems breath a little easier and improve throttle response. Oiled filters as Tek mentioned are recommended for dusty areas and Hi Performace applications.

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Smart man!

 

Ac-Delco filter will out flow AND out filter 99.9% of the filters on the market and the stock airbox can handle about 150% of the air that the motor can suck in.

 

In another words the stock air box flows more air then the motor can use and the stock filter can pull more air then the motor use...

 

 

I love the Airaid intake tube as I like the sound and throttle response, also like cleaning up the engine compartment, that LS series motor is a great looking motor, just needs a intake tube to get rid of the hideous air tube.

Truckin 55 Enthusiast

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Smart man!

 

Ac-Delco filter will out flow AND out filter 99.9% of the filters on the market and the stock airbox can handle about 150% of the air that the motor can suck in.

 

In another words the stock air box flows more air then the motor can use and the stock filter can pull more air then the motor use...

 

 

I love the Airaid intake tube as I like the sound and throttle response, also like cleaning up the engine compartment, that LS series motor is a great looking motor, just needs a intake tube to get rid of the hideous air tube.

Previously owned 2013 W/T had HD Air Box and could tell an improvement just by installing Purolator HD Filter.
George C Enthusiast

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IMO.

There are some upgrades that are worth it, some that don't make a difference, and some that are a complete waste of money and may harm your engine.

 

On a stock engine, the factory intake filter element flows more than enough air, and power is basically unaffected by any intake modifications.

 

Introducing a high flow filter has its trade offs. Take a K&N, put it up to the sun and look through it. Open holes that let in dust and dirt.

Maybe some after markets "might" flow better, but none filter as well as stock.

If you want to kill off your engine tolerances and gain nothing, run an aftermarket high flow filter. There isn't enough cubic inches, cam lift or head flow in these engines where any increase in available air will make a performance difference.

 

I'm sure I'll get flamed a little by those who want to believe that their vehicle somehow runs better, but the fact remains that the more unusable flow you might add, the less protection your engine will get. Either way, you will get absolutely nothing different in performance or gains at the pump, unless a little more growl does something for you.

6.2Frank Enthusiast

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Well, changed my mind. Decided to go with the Volant system instead, Prefered to keep the top closed. Ran 240$

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