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Fish Slayer

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Hey guys. I'm new here. Just picked up a 2015 Silverado LT 5.3 liter. It rides like a Cadillac! I had to get the double cab as my wife is pregnant and I need room for a car seat! I'm one happy man!

 

So, I'm looking to add a cold air intake system and wanted to see if any of you have upgraded. Looking to get an idea of what's been good for you in terms of power and mileage.

 

If this has been discussed before, my apologies. I ran a search and nothing came up. I appreciate any feedback.

 

 

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Lots of options out there. They all seem to have a benefit

 

Personally I would go with Cold AIr Inductions. They have a nice high quality system. Have one on my camaro with no complaints

 

https://www.coldairinductions.com/

Sean D Enthusiast

Sean D

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I went with the Airaid MIT and happy with that. There is a post somewhere on here showing the best gains with the different brands.

Brian Long Enthusiast

Brian Long

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I ordered a Volant yesterday. I like that it still has a top cover, but opens to the fender, radiator support, and bottom. You can also add a down tube to fee from the bumper.

Colossus Senior Enthusiast

Colossus

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Give us feedback once you get it on and have driven it a bit, RPM. Good luck

Rosedog Enthusiast

Rosedog

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I'm curious how those older cai now compare to the gm performance intake.

Brian Long Enthusiast

Brian Long

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Give us feedback once you get it on and have driven it a bit, RPM. Good luck

 

I will work on more of a write-up later (have photos to go with), but the assembly is installed. The fit is not what I expected so I have contacted Volant, waiting on a reply. Essentially the silicone coupler is too short by what I estimate to be 1.5" from an acceptable fit, and about 1.75" from a nice fit. To get things sealed and working I have pretty much maxed out every section to where the only connection is directly under the clamps. Not great, but it is currently holding.

 

The box itself is impressive. Solid, lots of opportunity for drawing in air, and I like having a cover over the filter to help keep it dry and air coming in from around the engine compartment instead of from within.

 

I went with the 15260, as opposed to the more expensive 152606. The 606 has the "PowerCore" filter that does not need oil. Since the truck sees significant dust, I opted for the oil treatable filter, although the filter did not come pre-oiled. There is a pretty good price difference between the 2 options even though the filters themselves are only about $30 apart. I purchased from autoanything.com and was able to secure a $26 discount at time of order, and then Volant has a $25 rebate on top of that. When all is said and done, I am going to be in it $209 + a stamp for mailing the rebate.

 

Performance wise, it did not change much. Stock tune on the DiabloSport still shows engine never gets beyond 69% load @ 6k RPM, WOT. Air intake temp average is 6 degrees above what outside air temp shows, but it has been a couple of very hot days and both sheet metal and pavement are hotter than the air. Engine does seem to rev out a tad quicker, but I have not downloaded any data yet. Reality is I may never know what it is really doing performance wise since I will be have Squires make a custom tune after I get some miles on a new set of 35's.

 

If Volant takes care of the coupler issue I will say I am really happy. Worst case I will pick up I will drop $12 on a turbo coupler and bit a bit rubbed.

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I will work on more of a write-up later (have photos to go with), but the assembly is installed. The fit is not what I expected so I have contacted Volant, waiting on a reply. Essentially the silicone coupler is too short by what I estimate to be 1.5" from an acceptable fit, and about 1.75" from a nice fit. To get things sealed and working I have pretty much maxed out every section to where the only connection is directly under the clamps. Not great, but it is currently holding.

 

The box itself is impressive. Solid, lots of opportunity for drawing in air, and I like having a cover over the filter to help keep it dry and air coming in from around the engine compartment instead of from within.

 

I went with the 15260, as opposed to the more expensive 152606. The 606 has the "PowerCore" filter that does not need oil. Since the truck sees significant dust, I opted for the oil treatable filter, although the filter did not come pre-oiled. There is a pretty good price difference between the 2 options even though the filters themselves are only about $30 apart. I purchased from autoanything.com and was able to secure a $26 discount at time of order, and then Volant has a $25 rebate on top of that. When all is said and done, I am going to be in it $209 + a stamp for mailing the rebate.

 

Performance wise, it did not change much. Stock tune on the DiabloSport still shows engine never gets beyond 69% load @ 6k RPM, WOT. Air intake temp average is 6 degrees above what outside air temp shows, but it has been a couple of very hot days and both sheet metal and pavement are hotter than the air. Engine does seem to rev out a tad quicker, but I have not downloaded any data yet. Reality is I may never know what it is really doing performance wise since I will be have Squires make a custom tune after I get some miles on a new set of 35's.

 

If Volant takes care of the coupler issue I will say I am really happy. Worst case I will pick up I will drop $12 on a turbo coupler and bit a bit rubbed.

Just to make sure you have a 2500 not a 1500??
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Installed GM CAI today and a great install, I have had other CAI Kits before, but always required some kind of modification of drilling holes or extra bracing. This kit is plug and play, straight forward.

First test drive gives much better performance and throttle response. Instructions are clear and all GM parts. Only disappointment is comes withm Chevy performance badge which you install. I left off since a GMC.

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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What's ur rwhp on Camaro?

??? Never dynoed

 

 

Ryan

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