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harveyfamily Enthusiast

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Just ordered the Airaid MIT and a K&N stock replacement filter. Saved $50-100 over the full CAI which I don't like the open element of the CAI filter due to temperature. Plus I've read here that the stock box does just fine. :)

 

Can't wait to hear the growl of the 5.3L once I install it!

bronco2977 Enthusiast

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Once you get in installed, could you post how you like it? I'm thinking of getting the same set up.

thanks.

SILVER SLED Senior Enthusiast

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I have that set up with a green filter. Sounds good at times. Sounds good at lower rpm, then gets oddly quiet past a certion rpm under moderate/normal acc. Under harder acc. it sounds decent.

harveyfamily Enthusiast

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Once you get in installed, could you post how you like it? I'm thinking of getting the same set up.

thanks.

 

Will do! I watched the video on the full K&N CAI and loved the roar the 5.3L did at full throttle but I just don't like the idea of an open element. Hopefully this will give me a similar sound.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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I have it on my truck. I honestly didn't notice any sound difference, but I already had my Corsa exhaust at that point. For aesthetics though, the MIT looks 100x better in the engine bay.

 

Just an FYI. After you put a few miles on the MIT, check your intake tube for oil. I had an issue accumulating oil in the intake from the two breathers on the valve covers. Ended up installing a clean side separator, and the issue went away.

bronco2977 Enthusiast

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Thanks guys! For those with this or similar setups, how about any notice in improved throttle response and slight power gains? I'm not looking to add a CAI or exhaust.

transam69230 Enthusiast

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I have it on my truck. I honestly didn't notice any sound difference, but I already had my Corsa exhaust at that point. For aesthetics though, the MIT looks 100x better in the engine bay.

 

Just an FYI. After you put a few miles on the MIT, check your intake tube for oil. I had an issue accumulating oil in the intake from the two breathers on the valve covers. Ended up installing a clean side separator, and the issue went away.

 

What this with or without a catch can? I installed the MIT and catch can within a week of eachother. I am hoping I can cut down oil in the intake.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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What this with or without a catch can? I installed the MIT and catch can within a week of eachother. I am hoping I can cut down oil in the intake.

 

I had a catch can before and after. The clean side separator is a totally different piece.

 

Catch can will keep oil out of the intake manifold. Clean Side separator will keep oil out of the intake tube.

harveyfamily Enthusiast

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Got it installed. You definitely hear more of a low groan between 2-3k RPM. It seems to accelerate quicker but that is most likely in my head. Engine now sounds like a V8 both out and inside.

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Thanks guys! For those with this or similar setups, how about any notice in improved throttle response and slight power gains? I'm not looking to add a CAI or exhaust.

I have the same MIT and it does improve throttle response in my opinion. It does sound good and makes the Flowmaster sound even better.

 

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