FIPK vs. UPD

greyghost03 · May 13, 2003

Newbie to the forum and lovin it already. I have an 03 Silverado 4.8L. Have Flowmaster dual rear exit. Looking for intake to compliment it. Been a fan of K&N for years and like the FIPK and also like the design of upd. Which would you choose & why?

decisions, decisions, decisions! ??? ??? ???

fmjcafe · May 13, 2003

It`s been a while since I`ve checked but the last time I was at K&N`s web site they weren`t listing an FIPK for the 2003`s yet....

greyghost03 · May 13, 2003

They just added the FIPK for the 03 Silverado a week or so ago - K&N part # 57-3021-1

pmaggan · May 15, 2003

You should consider the Volant Air Intake with Air scoop. I just installed one on my truck and love it. I also wrote a review of it in the Product review forum.

greyghost03 · May 15, 2003

pmaggan - I did consider the Volant but like you say, wouldn't buy it w/o the scoop. On the 03 Silverado's where there used to be an open hole on the front air dam there are now tow hooks set back in the holes and I think this is where the scoop goes. Without the scoop it would be a close replica of the factory air box - just my .02

Something else I considered was maybe having to install some sort of screen on the scoop at the air dam to keep large bugs and debris from getting in and damaging the filter element. We have the biggest skeeters in the world down here in LA you know.

By the way, did you notice that much difference with the new Granatelli MAF. I heard that to make that much of a difference you need to install a bigger (80 mm) throttle body too.

Thanks for the advice!

Blue Ghost · May 15, 2003

Would'nt install either, I have seen testing where if you use a "open air" intake system without a air box it causes loss of low end torque, which you can never have enough of with a full size truck with a 4.8 or 5.3

greyghost03 · May 15, 2003

Blue Ghost - Thanks for the heads up! :thumb:

Have you seen the Ultimate Performance and Design intake?

Ultimate Performance & Design

It uses the bottom half of the airbox and is still enclosed. What do you think of it?

toddoughty · May 15, 2003

I went U.P.D. and so far , less than impressed. I lost low end torque, the whole curve moved up about 1500 rpm and 10 mph.

Maybe the cat back will help, or maybe hurt,

pmaggan · May 16, 2003

By the way, did you notice that much difference with the new Granatelli MAF. I heard that to make that much of a difference you need to install a bigger (80 mm) throttle body too.

I can't really say anything about the Granatelli since it went in at the same time as the Volant Air box and scoop. It was on sale, so I bought it. Maybe I'll get a larger throttle body soon and see there are any improvements.

Blue Ghost · May 16, 2003

You know what they say about opinions but....

I ordered the UPD intake and was'nt impressed with the

fit or quality, to me $300 for 2 pieces of plastic you could

break with your bare hands and fit half as good as the factory was'nt worth the cash so I sent it back.

If you really want to spend your money on something that will actaully raise you performance and is worth your hard earned cash, spend it on the Diablo Sport Programmer, it is the only thing I have tryed that made a major improvement in performance, shift quality and shift points, plus the best part is you can adjust every part of the program yourself and is beyond easy to do.

Whatever you do, dont waste your money on a Hypertech Programmer if you want performance, that thing is a joke

http://home.sc.rr.com/dmperformance/dereks...ormance_001.htm

greyghost03 · May 16, 2003

Blue Ghost - again thanks! :thumb: :thumb:

Still undecided on the intake but had future plans of the HPPIII. Now after hearing all the good comments in the forum about the Diablo Predator when I have $400 burnin a hole I'll get one. aah dreams!

One day soon I'll decide on the intake.

greyghost03 · May 19, 2003

Just ordered the smoked UPD for the ghost.

Think the Flowmaster will love it.

Now..............the wait.

Thanks for the input guys!

BTW - GP on it through May 31 on FullSizeChevy.

Zane · May 19, 2003

let me just say this. UPD screwed us out of 2 months of supporting dealership fees.

As far as i'm concered they have no reputation and no-one should buy anything from them.

They don't even return out emails or phone calls.

greyghost03 · May 25, 2003

tod-

still waiting for intake to come in. I will update when it's installed and let you know the results since I already have exhaust installed.

BTW- nice avitar....... GEAUX TIGERS!

greyghost03 · May 25, 2003

Mervz-

Sorry, I didn't know that till after I purchased it. If I am not completely satisfied it will be sent back. Will try to send some business to the supporting sponsors when I get some more spare $$$$$.

Sucks to hear someone screwing you guys because you have an awesome site and the recent upgrades are great.