air intakes worth it?

Hummer Forums Hummer Classifieds Photo Gallery Member List Calendars Search Forum FAQ Contact HF Sponsors
Hummer Lineup Hummer News Hummer Recalls TSBs Timeslips Register Login

air intakes worth it?

Printable Version

Hummer Forum >> Hummer Lineup >> Hummer H3 >> air intakes worth it?

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

air intakes worth it? - 11/18/2007 2:56:30 AM

Brodie

Posts: 131
Joined: 11/11/2007
Status: offline

Hello Gents,

Are air intakes worth it on these vehicles or would a drop-in K&N filter do just fine? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

_____________________________

Max Brodie
2007 H3 "Tactical Edition" - Black
(Drop-In Filter - Magnaflow Catback)

Post #: 1

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/18/2007 6:20:28 AM

D VADER

Posts: 1197
Joined: 5/21/2007
Status: offline

I used the drop in K&N and streamlined the air tube as shown here.

_____________________________

2007 H3X w/lux pkg, black on black, Starship from the "Dark Side"
Central Ohio

(in reply to Brodie)

Post #: 2

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/18/2007 6:27:19 AM

Doc Olds

Posts: 3805
Joined: 7/11/2007
From: Boat Town USA (Michigan 48045)
Status: offline

I do not see how you can go wrong with a K&N or other brand hi flowing filter. We have a small bit of AWD dyno info that suggests that the K&N filter alone is good for 8 HP in an 06 H3? An intake tube to replace the resonator box helps quite a bit more and can be made for a lot less than buying a kit, like D Vader's, and others. More air in means better efficiency, and should help squeeze all the MPG you can.

(in reply to D VADER)

Post #: 3

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/18/2007 10:13:06 AM

rhill20

Posts: 4549
Joined: 10/27/2007
From: Delaware, Ohio GO BUCKS!
Status: offline

I put a quick fit Airaid in my 07, got a few gains in MPG and alot more punch in the pedal. I also added a TBS, not sure what it did for me because I did them both at the same time, some will tell you it does nothing. Thought that I would tell you anyway just for information.

< Message edited by rhill20 -- 11/18/2007 10:17:13 AM >

_____________________________

(in reply to Doc Olds)

Post #: 4

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/18/2007 11:32:45 AM

importkiller

Posts: 7254
Status: offline

I have the k&n and love it.....even though the truck is still slow, it sounds like a rocket taking off

_____________________________

(in reply to rhill20)

Post #: 5

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/19/2007 3:30:58 AM

hilljob26

Posts: 2069
Joined: 9/2/2007
Status: offline

i dont think a full intake is needed,that is wht i made my own,you could too,or you could buy one

_____________________________

dont sweat the petty stuff,pet the sweaty stuff

(in reply to importkiller)

Post #: 6

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/19/2007 8:48:24 AM

importkiller

Posts: 7254
Status: offline

look for an old post by fireman.....he did some pretty good testing on the stock airbox and proved how damn restrictive it really is. The airbox sucks air through small hole in the fender...terrible design.

_____________________________

(in reply to hilljob26)

Post #: 7

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 7:45:34 AM

Brodie

Posts: 131
Joined: 11/11/2007
Status: offline

Well, I just added the K&N filter for now. I was thinking of going with the Airiad intake but decided against it because it reuses the stock intake "accordion" tubing to the TB. Am I correct in that assumption?

_____________________________

Max Brodie
2007 H3 "Tactical Edition" - Black
(Drop-In Filter - Magnaflow Catback)

(in reply to importkiller)

Post #: 8

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 8:03:24 AM

Doc Olds

Posts: 3805
Joined: 7/11/2007
From: Boat Town USA (Michigan 48045)
Status: offline

I think you have done fine. I also agree on your choice and logic to get there!

(in reply to Brodie)

Post #: 9

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 10:36:20 AM

hilljob26

Posts: 2069
Joined: 9/2/2007
Status: offline

i am going to figure out a way to change the snorkel so thers can do it easily

_____________________________

dont sweat the petty stuff,pet the sweaty stuff

(in reply to Doc Olds)

Post #: 10

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 1:26:50 PM

RealJeep

Posts: 725
Status: offline

Speaking of the Air Box....Is the 06 box the same as the 07 or 08 box? I would assume that since the 07 has a bigger engine that the air intake would be a little bigger. Right or wrong?

(in reply to hilljob26)

Post #: 11

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 2:07:09 PM

branstone

Posts: 238
Joined: 2/1/2006
Status: offline

I put on the full k&n cai, i get better mpg and i can feel more power

_____________________________

2006 Hummer H3 luxury & adventure black w/black leather interior, K&N CAI, Gibson Extreme Dual Catback Exhaust--mine

2001 Audi TT HO Roadster 225hp , luxury package, silver w/black leather interior --hers

(in reply to RealJeep)

Post #: 12

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 2:20:45 PM

NJTEX

Posts: 270
Joined: 3/26/2006
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: RealJeep

Speaking of the Air Box....Is the 06 box the same as the 07 or 08 box? I would assume that since the 07 has a bigger engine that the air intake would be a little bigger. Right or wrong?

I belive the '07-'08 intake is different due to new EGR or idle-valve plumbing rather than the displacement increase.

(in reply to RealJeep)

Post #: 13

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 2:33:11 PM

NJTEX

Posts: 270
Joined: 3/26/2006
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Brodie

Hello Gents,

Are air intakes worth it on these vehicles or would a drop-in K&N filter do just fine? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

An ECM reflash with custom engine tune is supposed to provide the most improvement for the dollar. Many people have also done cia, exhaust, and ECM tune and have reported very noticable drivability gains. Don't forget to tell the engine tuner that you have cai and exhaust if you do the tune.

(in reply to Brodie)

Post #: 14

RE: air intakes worth it? - 11/21/2007 2:34:32 PM

hilljob26

Posts: 2069
Joined: 9/2/2007
Status: offline

the 08 takes a square filter

_____________________________

dont sweat the petty stuff,pet the sweaty stuff

(in reply to NJTEX)

Post #: 15