MAC Intake??

jonny_4.8_Z71 · November 19, 2004

Hey Guys,

I've been checking out this board for the last month since I bought my 2003 Z71 in September and just registered today. I have to say that I like this site the best of all the forums that I've seen.

Does anyone have a MAC cold air intake? I know that they are big on making intakes for mustangs and thier price is very good. http://www.rpmoutlet.com/newgmcsuv.htm A friend of mine just bought a 360intake and he loves it but they recently jacked up the price. http://www.360airintakez.com/cat--Silverad..._silverado.html 360 is big in the mopar world.

I've done a lot of searchs and haven't found much info on either of these intakes. Anyone tried them?

killerZ-71 · November 19, 2004

i have the mac cold air intake on my truck, and it is really great. the system is made incredibly well, and looks killer. they use a huge chrome tube, instead of the cheap black plastic tube. i had it installed by the local 4x4 shop, so i can not tell you anything about install. my chevy truck LOVES it when it is cold outside, the colder the temp. outside the more she wants to run. you really notice the mac system when the air is cold outside, she just roars.

jonny_4.8_Z71 · November 19, 2004

Thanks Killer,

Thats all I needed to hear. I hate to buy somthing without anyone else reccommending it first.

Peter_C · November 19, 2004

Before you do anything read the posted link in the first post, especially looking at the charts.

Much of the power gains are from opening up the air box and replacing the restrictive intake tube. Personally I am going to go with a new intake tube then custom make some air box mods so my 8.1L gets some forced induction. Feeling the power gains and hearing more noise are two different things...Just ask someone running a dyno.

Oops forgot the link Air Filter Study

Stocklook · November 20, 2004

I had one on my 02 and when i got my 04 it went on it, the install was about 20min. it took longer to take the factory box off than installing the tube. the only problem I had was i had the old type and the filter holder broke, but I called them and said that it broke and they sent me a new one with a improved design the next day.

the 02 very noticeable, but the 04 with TQM not much, will do better when i get the tune.

IMO-best for the price

mcreyaufmiller · November 21, 2004

From the data in the file, although the K&N does not hold dirt or keep it from passing, it does have the least ammount of restriction.

Mike

Peter_C · November 21, 2004

Mike, you are correct on the least amount of restriction, but in closing they agreed that the A/C Delco filter flowed more than enough for any mildly modified engine. Most people are not running 500 BHP out of their engines.