Gmpp Cai Installation?

WilliamsVMAX · March 3, 2008

Hey guys I just bought a GMPP CAI. I know alot of you guys have it, so I was wondering which is easier, to get dealer to install it or is it easy to do yourself. Is it time consuming?? Thanks for your help.

VMax2007 · March 3, 2008

Do it yourself, it's a 30 minute job, tops...and that includes a beer break.

slomo007 · March 3, 2008

I just looked at the price of this, it's over $300 on gmpartsdirect! From everything I have read on here, it does not really boost performance, it's solely for looks. Is it really worth it? For $300 you can get a custom tune! Now that's a performance mod!

I wouldn't waste the money personally, but then again maybe you've got more money than I do.

WilliamsVMAX · March 3, 2008

Do it yourself, it's a 30 minute job, tops...and that includes a beer break.

So its a pretty straight forward. An easy installation?

WilliamsVMAX · March 3, 2008

I just looked at the price of this, it's over $300 on gmpartsdirect! From everything I have read on here, it does not really boost performance, it's solely for looks. Is it really worth it? For $300 you can get a custom tune! Now that's a performance mod!

I wouldn't waste the money personally, but then again maybe you've got more money than I do.

Well its like $465 CAD. But I am getting it for $380. No CAI gives alot performance boost. But they help aliitle especially with exhaust. I also do have a handheld programmer...I know its only a handheld but thats all I wanted was a plug and play unit, and I am quite happy with the performance out of it.

slomo007 · March 3, 2008

I just looked at the price of this, it's over $300 on gmpartsdirect! From everything I have read on here, it does not really boost performance, it's solely for looks. Is it really worth it? For $300 you can get a custom tune! Now that's a performance mod!

I wouldn't waste the money personally, but then again maybe you've got more money than I do.

Well its like $465 CAD. But I am getting it for $380. No CAI gives alot performance boost. But they help aliitle especially with exhaust. I also do have a handheld programmer...I know its only a handheld but thats all I wanted was a plug and play unit, and I am quite happy with the performance out of it.

I understand completely about the handheld vs custom tune. I realize custom tunes are better, but someday I will get a Diablosport Predator simply for the convience of having a handheld.

I do like the looks of the CAI under the hood, but just can't justify the price for something I look at maybe once a month. Nice truck, btw.

mes · March 3, 2008

Do it yourself, it's a 30 minute job, tops...and that includes a beer break.

So its a pretty straight forward. An easy installation?

Yea its pretty easy just leave everything loose so you can set it exactly how you want it you'll be fine.

VMax2007 · March 3, 2008

I just looked at the price of this, it's over $300 on gmpartsdirect! From everything I have read on here, it does not really boost performance, it's solely for looks. Is it really worth it? For $300 you can get a custom tune! Now that's a performance mod!

I wouldn't waste the money personally, but then again maybe you've got more money than I do.

Yeah, it's mostly just for looks...and sound. But If you do a tune, exhaust and headers, then I could see it being important for performance.

It's extremely easy, like mes said, just leave the tube clamps loose to get the aluminum tube positioned/angled just right, then clamp her up.

Wait till you pull the stock one out...you will feel like a doctor pulling the intestines...with several organs attached...out of someone's body. That thing is a monstrosity!!!

alaska511 · March 3, 2008

Yeah, it's easy. You wont have any issues, just follow the instructions.

mes · March 3, 2008

Yeah, it's easy. You wont have any issues, just follow the instructions.

It came with instructions

alaska511 · March 4, 2008

Yeah, it's easy. You wont have any issues, just follow the instructions.

It came with instructions

LOL glad I wasn't the only one...I was just trying to be helpful

marko · March 4, 2008

Yeah, it's easy. You wont have any issues, just follow the instructions.

For some people it isn't easy because they have issues with following instructions. Others need a helper to read them the pictures.

WilliamsVMAX · March 4, 2008

Thanks guys for all the inputs. I find it hard to keep up with all ur trucks...d**n you guys all have nice trucks. I remember when I joined this forum my truck and VMAX2007's truck looked the same except for the rims....now f**k...mine still looks the same....except for the film of dirt I have on it and VMAX's truck is all done up. Ahh one of these days.....when the wife lets me....is exhaust.....MAGNAFLOW I am thinking....

slomo007 · March 4, 2008

Thanks guys for all the inputs. I find it hard to keep up with all ur trucks...d**n you guys all have nice trucks. I remember when I joined this forum my truck and VMAX2007's truck looked the same except for the rims....now f**k...mine still looks the same....except for the film of dirt I have on it and VMAX's truck is all done up. Ahh one of these days.....when the wife lets me....is exhaust.....MAGNAFLOW I am thinking....

What is that on the top of your front left fender? Looks like a small antenna of some sort?

WilliamsVMAX · March 4, 2008

What is that on the top of your front left fender? Looks like a small antenna of some sort?

I keep getting that question alot. Yes it is an external Antenna for my truck phone and or blackberry. I work in alot of remote locations where cell service is hard to get. That antenna connects to a booster which connects to my phones. Works great in isolated areas.