Cold Air Inductions Intake

[geswek]

I went back and forth on options; KN, Airaid, Volant, SB, etc.

 

After talking to Lew I decided to go on his recommendation. It cost me $400 and tho not cheaper then all the others, I am happy.

 

It sounds good, it looks good, and most of all I don't need to yank it out to change headlight bulbs.

 

Install wasn't bad and the packaging was top notch. The whole kit is aluminum and said to have heat reflecting spray inside it.

 

My buddy had SB sealed box and we will be doing some IAT tests in middle of day to see how big of a difference there is. I don't care much about the performance as we all know, it's a dang CAI. However, it definitely made my Borla exhaust more throaty!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Syclone3MT]

Looks nice. I was considering this same set up for my truck. Just installed a Flowmaster cat back Force II exhaust. Sounds awesome but really would like an intake now. Notice any difference as far as throttle response?

[dc1515]

What brand did you decide on?

[geswek]

Looks nice. I was considering this same set up for my truck. Just installed a Flowmaster cat back Force II exhaust. Sounds awesome but really would like an intake now. Notice any difference as far as throttle response?

 

Yeah I noticed it's a bit more crisp. I have a Diablew tune as well.

 

 

What brand did you decide on?

 

Cold Air Inductions Intake.

[hpd562]

Looks good. Wonder how much better the aluminum reflects the heat vs plastic...

[geswek]

Looks good. Wonder how much better the aluminum reflects the heat vs plastic...

 

I'll try to get some data next week. I was told the pipes are coated with a resistance inside and the box panels itself have the reflecting insulation.

[chriscamaro69z28]

I just installed mine as well I was wondering since my CEL is on the plastic piece that came with it where the MAF is did you leave the plastic piece inside the tube or take it off thanks chris

[geswek]

I just installed mine as well I was wondering since my CEL is on the plastic piece that came with it where the MAF is did you leave the plastic piece inside the tube or take it off thanks chris

 

 

I did leave it on -- did you unplug your MAF when you installed it?

[hpd562]

 

 

I did leave it on -- did you unplug your MAF when you installed it?

You have a chance to gather any data for us?

[emeryz28]

I have one of those on my Camaro. great fit and finish and it was proven to be one of if not the best CAI, so I am sure it will be great for the Silverado too

[geswek]

You have a chance to gather any data for us?

 

 

Tomorrow or Friday; I need to borrow my friends little OBD thingy and his tablet.

 

I don't own one.

[chriscamaro69z28]

 

 

I did leave it on -- did you unplug your MAF when you installed it?

Thanks Brother that was the problem my 2010 camaro CAI did have the plastic tube so i was really confused but works great now and no CEL thanks for the help

[geswek]

Here is a log file for steady state I sent to Lew.

 

It was 70mph at 2100rpms with 80F outside temp. I'll let you be judge. I'm pretty impressed it's at that temperature.

 

84-86F during the 3-4 mins of driving.

 

 

 

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[geswek]

I also just had my buddy check his with S&B intake--it's 73F right now and he's driving at 63mph and his intake temp is 81F.

 

81 IAT - 73 Ambient = 8F delta (My buddies with Lew tune and S&B intake)

 

84 IAT - 80 Ambient = 4F delta (Mine with Lew tune and Cold Air Inductions intake)

 

So there's about a 4F delta between aluminum and heat coating versus the all plastic S&B.

 

 

 

[hpd562]

I also just had my buddy check his with S&B intake--it's 73F right now and he's driving at 63mph and his intake temp is 81F.

 

 

 

81 IAT - 73 Ambient = 8F delta (My buddies with Lew tune and S&B intake)

 

 

84 IAT - 80 Ambient = 4F delta (Mine with Lew tune and Cold Air Inductions intake)

 

So there's about a 4F delta between aluminum and heat coating versus the all plastic S&B.

 

 

 

Very interesting info! Thank you!