Toadster

OK - so I've been reading that the LQ4 airbox in my truck actually flows pretty good, so a CAI may not really be needed... what I'm interested in is getting some sound out of the intake... and pretty things up a bit.

do the CAI makers sell just the intake 'tube' between the stock airbox and the TB?

is that a possible mod? seems cheaper and would get rid of the big ugly unicorn silencer tube in the engine bay...

L7 Sierra

Yes you can get a air raid jr kit like I got. Tube $100 and add in a filter $150 from summit.

I've never seen a test side by side, but everyone else on these boards say its works just as well, and I will agree.

Toadster

I just upgraded to a gauze filter (Air Hog) for $9 off Amazon - it's identical to K&N except orange in color, so I don't need that part - do they just sell the tube alone?

Toadster

ahh - i see it now

http://www.airaid.com/ProductDetail....ductID=200-912

just the MIT is what I need (Modular Intake Tube), but dang - it's $100 for a stinkin tube!!

Toadster

i'm assuming there's not any really any HP increase beyond the filter change - but has anyone dyno'ed this setup?

although, since I upgrade to the airhog filter & new fuel filter - my MPG went up by 1.1MPG!

neilownz

And if you change to an electric fan you can use the less restricting tube.

http://www.airaid.com/ProductDetail....ductID=200-919

My plan eventually...

StrokerAce03

iTrader: (7)

You could make your own tube really. You can either go with PVC or aluminum with silicone couplers. You can get all the pieces from intakehoses dot com.

Toadster

what's the diff?

there's a hump in the 200-919 so it should clear the shroud right?

neilownz

No that's to clear the coolant line. Check out the pics in the instructions pdf for it.

Toadster

ahh - doesn't say it will work on my '01 model though... are the clearances 'that' different?

what's the flow difference on the 2 parts?