The truth about 2017 - 2018 GM CAI Performance Intakes

[Orlando8]

After much research and finally talking to the right people I have found out that there is a difference between the  2015-2016 #84016022   and the 2017-2018 #84089441 GM performance  CAI intake.

The 2017-2018  intake has a hydrocarbon absorber built into the aluminum intake in a plastic cage, the 2015- 2016 does not.  The 2017-2018 trucks have to follow a more stringent emissions standard so this was added. Otherwise the two intakes are the same 

Also found that the dry performance filters are not washable and should be replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 miles depending on conditions. The cone filter part number is #23231630. If you google the part number online discount GM parts vendors incorrectly show this as a standard square filter which is incorrect.

I hope this helps and clears up some confusion on the intakes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[2017_whitez71]

Very informative, thanks for your research on this.  I put part #84016022 on my 2017 and have had no problems with it.

[2017SierraSLT]

More the reason to buy another brand intake, such as the AFE or Volant. They are cheaper, and most probably flow better. The Donaldson filter in the Volant is rated for 100k miles.

[Orlando8]

9 minutes ago, 2017_whitez71 said:

Very informative, thanks for your research on this.  I put part #84016022 on my 2017 and have had no problems with it.

 just may not pass emissions in states that test

[2017_whitez71]

Not a problem for me, thanks for pointing that out though 

[elKrusto]

Do they make one for a 6.2?

[Orlando8]

7 hours ago, elKrusto said:

Do they make one for a 6.2?

GM doesnt as far as I know

[SCSportsman]

Do these intakes offer any advantage without a tune and exhaust change?  

[2017SierraSLT]

They sure do. My truck is definitely stronger, especially when the temps are below 60 outside. The stock air box is a complete farce.

[sprayed99]

39 minutes ago, 2017SierraSLT said:

They sure do. My truck is definitely stronger, especially when the temps are below 60 outside. The stock air box is a complete farce.

Is this claim backed by any real testing?

[2017SierraSLT]

1 minute ago, sprayed99 said:

Is this claim backed by any real testing?

Use the search function. Blackbear has done CAI testing for the major manufacturers.

[MikeNH]

Enough with the bickering everyone. This is not a thread to discuss the merits of intakes.