Is OEM GM CAI worth it?

lt1z · June 11, 2020

MAF location on the S&B isn’t great, especially for a no tune intake.

Other then the GM/ tune update I’d say Rotofab has the best product

OnTheReel · June 11, 2020

1 hour ago, nobaddays said:

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.

That’s someone with the S&B. I’ve also seen the same type of complaints and CELs with the open lid AFE one. Maybe it’s not a widespread problem, no clue. But it happens.

lt1z · June 11, 2020

That’s someone with the S&B. I’ve also seen the same type of complaints and CELs with the open lid AFE one. Maybe it’s not a widespread problem, no clue. But it happens.

Even the GM CAI tells you to turn off the air filter life monitor using your steering wheel controls after install

OnTheReel · June 11, 2020

My point is, as he said, it’s still throwing warnings with the monitor off. The truck doesn’t like what it’s seeing from some of these intakes that are designed with only air flow, sound or appearance in mind.

7,000 miles into my Roto-Fab. Not a single code or check air filter message. I didn’t even have to turn the monitor off. Is it still accurate? Probably not. But it tells me this intake can play nice within the stock tuning and not cause a bunch of quirks.

MaverickZ71 · June 11, 2020

Your fuel mileage goes down with a CAI. Because you put your foot in it harder, because it sounds louder. That's about it.

Philipgonzales3 · June 11, 2020

49 minutes ago, MaverickZ71 said:

Your fuel mileage goes down with a CAI. Because you put your foot in it harder, because it sounds louder. That's about it.

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

GA_RST · June 12, 2020

Anyone have any experience with the AFE Momentum GT CAI?

https://www.americantrucks.com/afe-53silverado1500-momentum-gt-cold-air-intake-pro-dry-s-filter-black-50-70044d.html

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Supercup · June 12, 2020

I have 2019 AT4 Carbon Pro with 6.2L - came with cat back, but not the CAI - so I added the GM OEM one - it came with a tune to adjust for the flow of CAI and factory cat back exhaust - per GM 15 hp and 9 ft. lb. of torque increase - likely not enough to feel - but you can hear it and it sounds great - and every little bit helps! 5.3L has similar bump with CAI, cat back and tune. With just cat back you get about 10hp per gain with 5.3l.

I would say the CAI is worth it just for how nice it looks under the hood. And you can get it on internet for well below $625 list and then have dealer install and add tune.

Link: https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/vehicle-upgrades/new-silverado/exhaust

Link: https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/vehicle-upgrades/new-silverado/intake

Here is something about 6.2L

CHEVROLET ANNOUNCES 6.2-LITER 'PERFORMANCE UPGRADE PACKAGE' FOR THE 2020 SILVERADO, WITH 435 HP!

June 21, 2019

Where the torque-beast L87 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. of torque was previously only available in the top-tier 2019 Silverado and LTZ and High Country trim levels, Chevrolet recently announced that for 2020, the engine option will also be available in the Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss and RST trims, and will be standard equipment in the Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4.

As if that wasn't enough, buried in a press release touting the features of the all-new 2020 SIlverado 1500 was the very big news that Chevy will be offering 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s equipped with the big L87 V8 and even MORE horsepower and torque, announcing the development of a 6.2-Liter Performance Upgrade Package that boosts the already stratospheric horsepower numbers by 15 horsepower and nine foot-pounds of torque, to 435 hp/469 lb-ft.

According to the press release, the Performance Upgrade Package will consist of a high performance air intake and cat-back performance exhaust, adding horsepower through free breathing. By all appearances, the gains are identical to those achieved by the $1,645 cat-back exhaust system and the $625 cold-air intake sold through GM's Chevrolet Accessories Catalog for the 2019 Chevy Silverado.

Edited June 12, 2020 by Supercup

Grumpy Bear · June 12, 2020

10 hours ago, TNTSilverado said:

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!!

Actually, it isn't an opinion any more than gravity is an opinion. It's physics.

Specifically, gas laws.

God made those laws.

Robert Boyle, J.A.C. Charles or Joseph Gay-Lussac explained them to us mere mortals when in school

Look them up for an explanation

OR

Argue with God. Tell him he made a mistake. Explain it to him.

Pup, my porridge has gone cold and now I'm REALLY GRUMPY!!!

:crackup:

KARNUT · June 12, 2020

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 that? So just admit it. You want it for the noise. My wife started reading my hot rod magazines. And put me on allowance. That was 40 years ago. Funny thing though, she has the collector car now. I don’t anymore.

Grumpy Bear · June 12, 2020

9 hours ago, KARNUT said:

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 that? So just admit it. You want it for the noise. My wife started reading my hot rod magazines. And put me on allowance. That was 40 years ago. Funny thing though, she has the collector car now. I don’t anymore.

She sounds like a keeper.

TNTSierra · June 12, 2020

15 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Actually, it isn't an opinion any more than gravity is an opinion. It's physics.

Specifically, gas laws.

God made those laws.

Robert Boyle, J.A.C. Charles or Joseph Gay-Lussac explained them to us mere mortals when in school

Look them up for an explanation

OR

Argue with God. Tell him he made a mistake. Explain it to him.

Pup, my porridge has gone cold and now I'm REALLY GRUMPY!!!

Well Scruffy, luckily we live in the 21st century. We now have microwaves so take your porridge, warm it up, sit down, and look up some information on all of these CAI. There is a lot of dyno sheets and data proving they do help and have benefits!

You might find some useful info, and it might spark a light in you to mod your truck and enjoy it more!! Good day and have a great weekend!

moconnor72 · April 18, 2021

Good points on here. I have a 16’ GMC denali ultimate with the 5.3. I bought my truck new with 2,000 miles on it. It had a weird idle within a week so I figured it was something I was doing wrong. Nope. Fast forward to 2021 and I have put pirelli all seasons tires on, RXP catch can with a clean side separator, factory cat back Borla exhaust. The 2 biggest gains in throttle response were the 1. Borla and immediate. 2. Catch can- no more rough idle but a lot of gunk to be cleaned out periodically. Intake stays clean for the most part. I did buy a ARaid air Filter and elbow and took it off and tossed it somewhere in the garage. The COI are ok at mid range and with premium gas and a tune. The GM is a decent setup and they do tune it as a part of the package. I’d say the COI and exhaust with a tune won’t hurt anything. These V8 do suck in a lot of air.

DarkSky20 · April 20, 2021

Just installed an S&B on my 20 Denali with a 6.2. Can definitely hear it. I like the sound. Filter is massive. Did it add any power? I don’t know. I was averaging 17mpg, we’ll see how I do now. Some parts of the install were a bit tedious. Putting the stock inlet tube into the bottom of the air box with the rubber gasket was a pain in the butt. Also, keeping the rubber grommets from falling out on the backside of the air box was a minor annoyance. But that was the worst of it. Otherwise everything went together pretty easily. If you’re on the fence on one of these, I’d say buy the S&B. At least it’s the most cost effective. No reason to spend more than the cost of the S&B IMHO.