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I have a 2019 LT Z71 Texas Edition with the 5.3L in it.  

 

So far I have done mostly small cosmetic things to the ride.  Like the illuminating bow tie, black vinyl stickers on the bow ties in the steering wheel and wheels, etc.  

 

I do have a Black Widow Venom 250 Muffler installed.

 

I just ordered the JLT catch can today and I kind of have the itch to do something else to the ride.  

 

Debating on buying this but I'm so indecisive lol.  

 

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/performance/2019-silverado-1500-air-intake-kit-performance-cold-air-53l-engine/84789802-p-92300615.html

 

Either that or maybe add the fog lights to the truck.  But Ehh, not sure any of these two mods will make much of a difference.  

 

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/electronics/2019-silverado-1500-led-front-fog-light-package-models-without-task-lighting-set-lights/84125494-p-92300703.html

 

What do you think?  

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Philipgonzales3
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Sounds good to me.  Sometimes SPG (Smiles Per Gallon) is more important than MPG.  

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I remember back in the day I used to tell my wife that dual glass packs and an open air cleaner saved gas. It’s true it does. It takes a long tim. And you have to keep your foot out of it. Who does th

Grumpy Bear
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Ops! The Holland tunnel would flow more air yet on a test bench as a stand alone. Thing is, the motor doesn't. If this were not so then 4X more air = 4X more power not 8 hp at peak rpm at WOT. A place

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I agree! They don't claim HP numbers, but what they do claim is air flow and air restriction. They "minimize air restriction and flows 51.69% better than stock."

The GM's air intake is rated at 13% air restriction.  So in theory the S & B is 4 times better than the Gm intake. So it probably makes 8 to 10 HP compared to GM's 2 that they claim if you take it from the performance package. 

When I put it on my 2018, I could truly feel the difference, and the sound was amazing. 

I can't wait for mine on my 2019, and the price is fantastic for the product you are getting. I don't believe even the RotoFab flows that much air and the S & B is $170 cheaper!!  You won't be disappointed. 

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6 hours ago, TNTSilverado said:

I agree! They don't claim HP numbers, but what they do claim is air flow and air restriction. They "minimize air restriction and flows 51.69% better than stock."

The GM's air intake is rated at 13% air restriction.  So in theory the S & B is 4 times better than the Gm intake. So it probably makes 8 to 10 HP compared to GM's 2 that they claim if you take it from the performance package. 

When I put it on my 2018, I could truly feel the difference, and the sound was amazing. 

I can't wait for mine on my 2019, and the price is fantastic for the product you are getting. I don't believe even the RotoFab flows that much air and the S & B is $170 cheaper!!  You won't be disappointed. 

Yep, I already pulled the trigger on this lol.  S&B CAI comes on monday.  Wohoo!!

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Ops! The Holland tunnel would flow more air yet on a test bench as a stand alone. Thing is, the motor doesn't. If this were not so then 4X more air = 4X more power not 8 hp at peak rpm at WOT. A place you visit about what? Once a year? The OEM is a CAI. On the road it will be within 2 or 3 F of ambient. In town it doesn't matter. What you buy with a CAI is noise. If you like noise then great. There are cheaper ways to get noise than a CAI. 

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For what it’s worth, I saw two different people on the FB group complain about loss of throttle response with the S&B intake. Safe to assume it’s pulling timing with the stock tune, but what they feel may just be perceived.


What isn’t just perceived is the “check engine air filter” message people get in the DIC with these “open” type intakes. 

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1 hour ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Ops! The Holland tunnel would flow more air yet on a test bench as a stand alone. Thing is, the motor doesn't. If this were not so then 4X more air = 4X more power not 8 hp at peak rpm at WOT. A place you visit about what? Once a year? The OEM is a CAI. On the road it will be within 2 or 3 F of ambient. In town it doesn't matter. What you buy with a CAI is noise. If you like noise then great. There are cheaper ways to get noise than a CAI. 

Well I already have an exhaust, and the noise does sound sweet.  Next up, turbo whistle in the exhaust! lol JK

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33 minutes ago, OnTheReel said:

For what it’s worth, I saw two different people on the FB group complain about loss of throttle response with the S&B intake. Safe to assume it’s pulling timing with the stock tune, but what they feel may just be perceived.


What isn’t just perceived is the “check engine air filter” message people get in the DIC with these “open” type intakes. 

I've read and seen lots of videos that say the throttle response is improved with the S&B.  Also may just be placebo effect but ehh either way.  I could always change it out if I'm not happy with it.  

 

Not really worried about any messages in the DIC, I know it's recommended to turn off the air filter life indicator as it won't be accurate.  Could always drop a chunk of change and get a tune :D.  

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1 hour ago, OnTheReel said:

For what it’s worth, I saw two different people on the FB group complain about loss of throttle response with the S&B intake. Safe to assume it’s pulling timing with the stock tune, but what they feel may just be perceived.


What isn’t just perceived is the “check engine air filter” message people get in the DIC with these “open” type intakes. 

All you have to do is turn off the air filter life indicator. Very simple. The S&B has a plexi-glass cover so you can see the filter condition without having to open the whole thing up.

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Y’all are gonna make me get one of these S&B CAIs here soon lol

Next up on the list will be the JLT Oil Catch can and the S&B CAI


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Can anyone elaborate on the difference between the difference between S&B Cold Air Intake with Dry Extendable Filter VS. the one with the oiled cotton filter?


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Can anyone elaborate on the difference between the difference between S&B Cold Air Intake with Dry Extendable Filter VS. the one with the oiled cotton filter?


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I went with the dry one, IMO it really doesn't matter that much.  Oiled filter technically filters more but is more maintenance I think.  I've never had an oiled one so I figured dry would be the way to go with me.  

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After looking more into this thread, I don’t want any error messages to pop up about “check air filter” etc. also I want the air filter indicator to be accurate. Are there any direct swap CAIs that don’t affect any of these electronics?


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I also have the dry one. The oiled ones can mess up the mass air flow sensor if not oiled properly.

 

@Grumpy Bear......that's your opinion, but I have had one of these and it makes a huge difference. Do you want to know how? Well, after racing my stepdads ecoboost, I gained a half a truck length, so you can take your ambient temperatures along with your stock air intake and grab a bowl of porridge and maybe you will be HappyBear!

Good Day!!

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Also with these CAI, you must unplug the battery for 2 1/2 hours and then shut off the filter light on dash, and you won't have any problems! 

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