Cold Air Intake

Any recommendations on which cold air instake system to get. I have thought about AirRaid, K&N and Volant. All of them look like they install slightly different.

Thanks!

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ORIGINAL: madmaxmyers

Any recommendations on which cold air instake system to get. I have thought about AirRaid, K&N and Volant. All of them look like they install slightly different.

Thanks!

I did K&N, took about an hour to install. Fairly simple. I love the sound and it is faster and more responsive. My mileage has gone down in town as I rev the thing (Gunny Highway) way to much.

Mileage is better on the Highway roughly 1.5 mpg.

There are pros and cons for any of these sytems..They are All good IMO..But for the money, I went with K&N..Oldest of the three you listed too.

Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

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ORIGINAL: madmaxmyers

Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

Complete swap out

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ORIGINAL: madmaxmyers

Does the K&N use the factory air box? From the pictures it looks like replaces the side, but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks!

You can get just filter, for about 40.00 and use the stock box if you want, or you can replace the whole unit for more.

You can do both its up to you.
I have just the filter in the stock box $40.00
or you can buy the system a little over $200.
but the system i believe works better but gives you a loud noise inside the truck

Monday night I installed an Airaid intake on mine. It uses the lower half of the factory airbox and a supplied metal frame to build up the sides. It took about 20 minutes to put together and put on. So far it seems to add a little more punch off the line and a great throaty groan under acceleration. I haven't checked the mpg yet. I'm hoping for a little gain.

After looking at it, I almost wish I had gone with the K&N set up. Just for the intake tube. The stocker is not the best I'm sure. I'm thinking about looking for another aftermarket tube to slap on there too. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Does anyone with the K&N cold air intake have any concerns about the air box not being closed (even though it seals against the hood)?

I don't..As I've said before on another post regarding this concern..

1. The Hole is open to the fender where the original air box was attached = fresh air

2. Driving down the road will sweep any engine heat away from that area of the engine compartment and force through the grille fresh air to feed that area of the intake.

3. If you use a brand that incorporates the original hole in the fender only, then any extra air volume you hope to gain, is restricted back to the original configuration..IMO, NO GAIN.

Well said Dennis!



Ram air anyone?

Yes, the best gains are by going with the entire system vs using the stock box. On my truck I left the stock box and used a K&N filter becuae I didn't want to tempt fate. My truck used to see a lot of mud and creek & river crossings and I wanted to know that my stock box had a lid to keep out any flying water.

On the H3 I'll probably replace the whole unit. More than likely I'll go with the Gibson exhuast, but the side swept single (I think it still exits out the back), and not the split rear.

Just curious do these aftermarket intakes make a weird noise? If so, which one makes the least?

i put the k & n air intake on mine, looks good, sounds good, maybe alittle power,but i drive like a granny. but i do average over 17mpg

Please forgive the naive question, but what is a cold intake for?

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ORIGINAL: Sugardaddy

Please forgive the naive question, but what is a cold intake for?

it lets the engine breath more air easier, and if its a true cold air intake, it brings in cooler air (which is more dense). more air in lets the engine produce more power, an extreme example of this would be a turbo (although without intercoolers, those push out some hot air, as compressed air is hot)

Uh huh, I see. Thanks! Hey aren't you suppossed to be writing a paper? Then again I'm suppossed to be seeing patient's.

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ORIGINAL: Sugardaddy

Uh huh, I see. Thanks! Hey aren't you suppossed to be writing a paper? Then again I'm suppossed to be seeing patient's.

Hey it's Friday. The paper can wait until Sunday night.

not on a halloween weekend.. i might be out of commission come sunday

love my Hummer cold air intake, really works fine, utilizes a high-flow air filter. that draws breath from outside compartment where the air is cooler. 

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ORIGINAL: danzel

love my Hummer cold air intake, really works fine, utilizes a high-flow air filter. that draws breath from outside compartment where the air is cooler. 

 
This person again.  Reviving an old thread, and his second post is the same sales type pitch as in his first.  Sure does look like a "plant" to me.  Not slamming the product or site, but just be honest about it bud.

Yep..I noticed too Karl..Good catch..

I have to agree, with the K&N.  I put one in my H3 and it sounds good and runs great.  I felt the power boost right away.  But I am still getting only 15 mpg as an average per tank.  Does anyone have information on this and how to get better milage.

hey all.  There's lots of talk on here about K&N, Air Raid etc. but noone mentions the setup offered by the dealership.  My dealer has a CAI they recommend/sell for ~300 I think - inc install.  I'll see if I can locate some photos and post them up here.  Does anyone else know the system I'm talking about or have it installed?

If so - aware of any advantages/disadvantages?  Does the K&N void any warranties?  I definitely don't want to void my CPO 6yr/100K bumper to bumper coverage!  Thanks!