drop in filter vrs air tube conv

[pastor scott.com]

on a 5.3 is the air filter K and N and a air/tube/filter conversion really that different? if you whats the real best one to get. Any side effects ?

 

 

Scott

[DEV1ST8R]

I got just the drop in K&N filter. It was MUCH cheaper and I still noticed a difference in power. I would say that the whole kit, with tube and cone intake filter, would be more condusive with an aftermarket exhaust and any other engine upgrades. But with a stock exhaust, the drop in is probably the way to go.

[Elwood 2000]

I have an AEM Brute Force intake system on my truck and when I installed it, I could tell a little "seat of the pants" increase. The issue with the tube/cone set up is that you will hear a little more engine noise in the cab than with an enclosed system.

 

I think I will try a drop in for the Suburban to see if there is a difference.

 

 

Remember, I don't have dyno numbers, just seat of the pants.

[jaslo]

Has anyone modified there stock air box and how do you do it? I have the airaid mit tube and want to modify the stock air box somehow.

[Scortch]

Has anyone modified there stock air box and how do you do it? I have the airaid mit tube and want to modify the stock air box somehow.

 

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In case you haven't found it yet, here is the link to the site that goes through the air box mod. Has pictures and easy to follow.

 

http://www.sshotrods.com/

 

I did the air box mod, air tube mod, and descreened the MAF at the same time. Added the K&N drop in too. I noticed quite a difference. More power, nothing dramatic but noticable. Throttle response really picked up. That is what I noticed the most. Much more noise comes from under the hood!

 

The air box mod only took me about 30 minutes, but I was watching NASCAR race while I was cutting the box. The first one I did with a hand saw. Did a friends truck the next weekend and used that as an excuse to buy an air saw! That took 10 minutes.

 

Well worth it IMHO

[PewterC3]

looks like the airbox mod lets in under hood air, which is hotter. I think the free mod where you cut a 4" hole in the "bottom" of the airbox instead of the side, and run a duct to the front behind a tow hook would be better?

[unkleJ]

Pewter C3, I did exactly when you said except I formed my own scoop. The pics are here.

 

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315183

 

I gained 0.1 seconds in the 1/4 with that mod with a stock paper filter.

 

 

Jeff