Cold air intake

[oilmoneymerch]

Has anyone done the upgraded cold air intake, im in California and not sure if i can even order one here smh but theres ways around that, im curious as to if its even worth the hassle of getting one, i feel the 6.2L would really like it, anyone got anything for this topic? I really appreciate all the info that i read from everyone on here yall are great, thanks for all the positive feed back so far!

 

[scubatech]

Has anyone done the upgraded cold air intake, im in California and not sure if i can even order one here smh but theres ways around that, im curious as to if its even worth the hassle of getting one, i feel the 6.2L would really like it, anyone got anything for this topic? I really appreciate all the info that i read from everyone on here yall are great, thanks for all the positive feed back so far!

My friend did an S&B on his 2021 5.3 liter. The air mass sensor didn't like it and he kept getting an engine light. Took it off.

Get the Air Raid Junior. Several threads on it. Cold air box is already there.

 

[ZR2NYC]

Has anyone done the upgraded cold air intake, im in California and not sure if i can even order one here smh but theres ways around that, im curious as to if its even worth the hassle of getting one, i feel the 6.2L would really like it, anyone got anything for this topic? I really appreciate all the info that i read from everyone on here yall are great, thanks for all the positive feed back so

Has anyone done the upgraded cold air intake, im in California and not sure if i can even order one here smh but theres ways around that, im curious as to if its even worth the hassle of getting one, i feel the 6.2L would really like it, anyone got anything for this topic? I really appreciate all the info that i read from everyone on here yall are great, thanks for all the positive feed back so far!

prob do better with Ulimate9. forum search with good info

 

[TimShaw85]

Has anyone done the upgraded cold air intake, im in California and not sure if i can even order one here smh but theres ways around that, im curious as to if its even worth the hassle of getting one, i feel the 6.2L would really like it, anyone got anything for this topic? I really appreciate all the info that i read from everyone on here yall are great, thanks for all the positive feed back so far!

I have the K&N Black Hawk and have had no issues with it. I have a 2023 6.2L.

 

[ZR2EDDYB]

When installing any intake system, it’s important to disconnect the battery during install. You will throw a CEL if not.

 

[securityguy]

BIG WASTE OF MONEY!

 

[Leonidas]

BIG WASTE OF MONEY!

Due to no measurable increase in HP? Or that it can cause warranty issues? Or that it doesn’t help the growl sound much?

 

[securityguy]

They look pretty, but no increase worth mentioning. It can actually hurt your performance. In addition, relocating the MAF can also create issues. The STOCK air box is great and not worth changing. If you want to clean up the engine bay, do the Airaid Jr kit I mentioned quite a while a go. It leaves the factory air box and MAF in stock position.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

I agree with Securitguy here on all points. The stock air box is literally a ram air set up from a high pressure area in the lower grill.

I’ll be adding the Airaid Junior Kit only because it looks tidy. I’m going into it knowing that and expecting zero performance improvement.

 

[DNZR2]

I followed @securityguy recommendation after looking at the factory airbox. I went with the K&N air tube is the only deviation I made. I have been extremely satisfied, achieved what I was after and saved some money to boot.

 

[Leonidas]

I followed @securityguy recommendation after looking at the factory airbox. I went with the K&N air tube is the only deviation I made. I have been extremely satisfied, achieved what I was after and saved some money to boot.

What were you after? That’s a real question, not being smart. Does it improve sound?

 

[securityguy]

What were you after? That’s a real question, not being smart. Does it improve sound?

Nothing with sound. Just gets that monstrosity of an air baffle out of the engine bay and makes the truck easier to work on.

 

[DNZR2]

What were you after? That’s a real question, not being smart. Does it improve sound?

The goal was to make the 6.2 sound like a proper American V8.

 

[securityguy]

The goal was to make the 6.2 sound like a proper American V8.

Put a nicer exhaust on it and there you go. A CAI won’t really do it for you.

 

[AXE]

CAI will add a deeper growl to the motor from inside the cab. Definitely changes the harmonics of the intake.

 

[securityguy]

CAI will add a deeper growl to the motor from inside the cab. Definitely changes the harmonics of the intake.

While it reduces performance......

 

[ZR2BIZON]

But you sound moar fasters

 

[AXE]

While it reduces performance......

How? Air is air, fuel is fuel! There's always performance gains when you increase fuel and air. If you haven't been on a dyno you'll never know. Show me one dyno test on a 6.2L motor that lost power after a CAI. You might not gain enough to notice, but you not likely losing power or any other performance variable.

 

[DNZR2]

Put a nicer exhaust on it and there you go. A CAI won’t really do it for you.

I did the Borla s which I love as well as the K&N FIPK and left the factory box as you recommended.@Axe get ready here comes the it’s too loud comment from @securityguy

 

[MO_ZR2]

How? Air is air, fuel is fuel! There's always performance gains when you increase fuel and air. If you haven't been on a dyno you'll never know. Show me one dyno test on a 6.2L motor that lost power after a CAI. You might not gain enough to notice, but you ain't losing power or any other performance variable.

He’s on a mission to rid the world from CAIs…doing the Lords work man.