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So I have a 08 Silverado, and it has the 4.3L V6, what can I say gas was $4 a gallon when I bought it. And I figured I don't tow or haul anything, so why not. Anyway, I have been looking into a CAI lately, and K&N doesn't have one for the 4.3, just the V8's. Would it hurt to use one of the V8 models? Would it gain anything, or would I be just pissing in the wind? Should I just suck it up and be content with what I got? Any and all opinions welcome.

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So I have a 08 Silverado, and it has the 4.3L V6, what can I say gas was $4 a gallon when I bought it. And I figured I don't tow or haul anything, so why not. Anyway, I have been looking into a CAI lately, and K&N doesn't have one for the 4.3, just the V8's. Would it hurt to use one of the V8 models? Would it gain anything, or would I be just pissing in the wind? Should I just suck it up and be content with what I got? Any and all opinions welcome.

 

I highly doubt that the V8 model would fit your 4.3. Even if you do find a CAI made for your truck it will do very little for the performance of an otherwise stock engine. It will make a neat howling noise when you accelerate and it will SOUND faster, though. And forget the drop-in K&N filter too--it won't do a thing either. Some owners will tell you that their trucks "have better throttle response" with the drop-in. For the uninitiated, that's gearhead-wannabe language for "My new gadget really didn't help a bit but I wasted some money on it and have to say something."

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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Come on, no one has any thoughts?

 

Come on man give us a break your post was at 7:56pm on a Saturday night people go out and party you know :thumbs: But to answer your question you already have a CAI on your truck just not as fancy, save your money for something else and keep it stock you wont see any gains that are worth the money.

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Come on, no one has any thoughts?

 

Come on man give us a break your post was at 7:56pm on a Saturday night people go out and party you know :lol: But to answer your question you already have a CAI on your truck just not as fantasy, save your money for something else and keep it stock you wont see any gains that are worth the money.

 

 

What? You have a life outside this forum? Blasphemy!! :lol: Seriously though, that was what I was thinking, just hoping my thoughts were wrong. I guess I am just having V8 envy. :thumbs:

Z71kris Senior Enthusiast

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Come on, no one has any thoughts?

 

Come on man give us a break your post was at 7:56pm on a Saturday night people go out and party you know :lol: But to answer your question you already have a CAI on your truck just not as fantasy, save your money for something else and keep it stock you wont see any gains that are worth the money.

 

 

What? You have a life outside this forum? Blasphemy!! :lol: Seriously though, that was what I was thinking, just hoping my thoughts were wrong. I guess I am just having V8 envy. :thumbs:

 

I hear that happens....

 

so adding the tornado wont give 30 hp, and 15 mpg more?

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no sorry the tornado won't. Only 28.5 hp and 13 mpg better tops. well thats what the ebay seller said so I tend to belive a man that calls himself fixityourselfandsave.

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So I have a 08 Silverado, and it has the 4.3L V6, what can I say gas was $4 a gallon when I bought it. And I figured I don't tow or haul anything, so why not. Anyway, I have been looking into a CAI lately, and K&N doesn't have one for the 4.3, just the V8's. Would it hurt to use one of the V8 models? Would it gain anything, or would I be just pissing in the wind? Should I just suck it up and be content with what I got? Any and all opinions welcome.

 

 

I have a 2006 with the 4.3.

I do a lot of driving in it..800 to 1000 miles a week.

 

After doing a lot of research, I have not come up with anything that might increase my power/mileage that I thought was worth risking / spending my money on except maybe a tune.

 

The ads you read for whatever product you are looking at, all say "UP TO" what ever it is they are claiming. Not hard numbers.

 

"UP TO" means absolutely nothing...if you get ZERO benefits from it, they can hide behind the "UP TO" part of the ad.

 

I will probably be buying the EFI-LIVE software soon, so I will be finding out if it does any good with a 4.3

 

It did help the Cadillac..,especially in the driveability area.

It is a lot more fun to drive now, and seems to get just a hair better mileage.

 

When I get the software, I will tune the 4.3 and see what happens.

matt3 Enthusiast

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Just get a Airaid modular intake tube and a performance drop in filter and you have a CAI that won't break the bank.

Reverendbiker Enthusiast

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Just get a Airaid modular intake tube and a performance drop in filter and you have a CAI that won't break the bank.

 

Unless I'm missing something, Airaid doesn't make a Modular Intake Tube that fits his 4.3.

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

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After doing a lot of research, I have not come up with anything that might increase my power/mileage that I thought was worth risking / spending my money on except maybe a tune

 

 

Agreed. A tune is your best bet. It's going to cost more than a CAI, but a good tune will be worth it.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Come on, no one has any thoughts?

 

Come on man give us a break your post was at 7:56pm on a Saturday night people go out and party you know :chevy: But to answer your question you already have a CAI on your truck just not as fantasy, save your money for something else and keep it stock you wont see any gains that are worth the money.

 

 

Dude, you have fantasy's about your CAI? That's just wrong man, seek help. :seeya:

 

:D

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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Come on, no one has any thoughts?

 

Come on man give us a break your post was at 7:56pm on a Saturday night people go out and party you know :chevy: But to answer your question you already have a CAI on your truck just not as fantasy, save your money for something else and keep it stock you wont see any gains that are worth the money.

 

 

Dude, you have fantasy's about your CAI? That's just wrong man, seek help. :seeya:

 

:D

 

 

Huh, what? dunno what yer talking about. :lol:

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