Cold air intake for 2016 2500HD

Tjeli · August 19, 2016

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55742651/Intake%20Testing/Intake%20Testing%20Results%20-%20Intake%20Testing%20Results.pdf

There is some real world data for you. These tests were done on a 2008 5.3L 1500 which has a more restrictive factory airbox and intake tube than the L96. The highest average gain was 5.8 HP/6.5 TQ. The only way a difference this small can even be detected is on a dyno. If you look at the MAP readings you will see they are basically identical. The highest gains were achieved using the factory airbox and just replacing the tube. I suspect the gains would be even less on the L96. If you like the sound, then go for it.

-Eli

Intake Testing Results - Intake Testing Results.pdf

Grumpy Tooch · August 19, 2016

All I was saying is that you do gain something. And most of these kits are just more direct tube to get the air into engine more efficiently. I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong. Any way you look at it if you know anything about way engine works.. More air in and expelled out will benefit more hp and torque whether it is minute or not.

That being said.. I can't get one anyways because not made for my truck yet.. Lol

I just replaced air filter with AEM high flow and kept old one for backup. They really did build these trucks right.. Right from factory

WilliamBos · August 19, 2016

Im sorry, thats just not true. It is proven it does increase performance while increasing air flow. The factory setup has restrictions to keep mpg down, and thus performance down as it has for generations. And I like the sound, if you dont..then dont buy it...lol

Not true - do some research here. BB did some testing, the factory air box is second to none. Add a MIT, keep the AC filter and box and you are all set.

Cowpie · August 19, 2016

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55742651/Intake%20Testing/Intake%20Testing%20Results%20-%20Intake%20Testing%20Results.pdf

There is some real world data for you. These tests were done on a 2008 5.3L 1500 which has a more restrictive factory airbox and intake tube than the L96. The highest average gain was 5.8 HP/6.5 TQ. The only way a difference this small can even be detected is on a dyno. If you look at the MAP readings you will see they are basically identical. The highest gains were achieved using the factory airbox and just replacing the tube. I suspect the gains would be even less on the L96. If you like the sound, then go for it.

-Eli

Intake Testing Results - Intake Testing Results.pdf

Nothing substantive that would cause me to shell out money to change the stock system. Torque numbers remained relatively flat. And torque is what does the work. HP did change, but nothing substantive. Something is going to have to make major changes beyond single digit HP to get me convinced it is worth the money.

I got the exact sound I want from my L96 just by replacing the trash can muffler with a Magnaflow. Nothing else. No change in any of the pipes. That was done purely to satisfy my desire for a deep, throaty sound but still not sound like I am at a Sturgis motorcycle rally.

Grumpy Tooch · August 23, 2016

Nothing substantive that would cause me to shell out money to change the stock system. Torque numbers remained relatively flat. And torque is what does the work. HP did change, but nothing substantive. Something is going to have to make major changes beyond single digit HP to get me convinced it is worth the money.

I got the exact sound I want from my L96 just by replacing the trash can muffler with a Magnaflow. Nothing else. No change in any of the pipes. That was done purely to satisfy my desire for a deep, throaty sound but still not sound like I am at a Sturgis motorcycle rally.

That test is for 2008 5.3

I have 2016 6.0

2015VORTECZ71 · December 16, 2016

I believe the 15/16 should be the same...unless something changed between the 2015/2016 Vortec 6.0's...

WhiTeOuT16HD · January 3, 2017

The 16 k&n is completely different part number.. the 2015 6.0 k&n has a port for a humidity sensor ... k&n finally produces one for the 2016 2500hd 6.0 gas