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#5128 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [obyone] by txyank1 Aug 11, 2005 (10:46 am)
Replying to: obyone (Aug 11, 2005 8:11 am) Where the K&N DOES have an advantage is after it starts to get dirty it will continue to flow more air than a dirty stock filter. So keep a clean stock filter in. (how to assure that I don't have a clue other than putting a new one in when you probably don't need one yet.) All in all the stock intake is a pretty efficient piece. If you want to improve it you need to get cooler air, not more air. Replies to this message: rayt2 (Aug 11, 2005 12:37 pm) txyank1 (Aug 12, 2005 4:06 am) rayt2 (Aug 17, 2005 9:51 am)
#5129 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [txyank1] by rayt2 Aug 11, 2005 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: txyank1 (Aug 11, 2005 10:46 am) As you said COOL AIR is what really makes the difference. Unless you supercharge your not gonna get any more air into system by adding a K&N kit over the stock filters. I got the optional increased capacity filter when I ordered my truck and believe it or not I still have the stock filter in place since truck was purchased (57k so far). I thought that little indicator they attach wasn't working after the first 30k miles and pulled filter to look at it and it was same as new just a few bugs. I don't travel in dusty conditons just highway so not collecting anything but bugs.   I can't really say I gained anything with my Borla Cat-Back system either but it sure made the truck sound healthier than that stock exhaust.   Ray T. Replies to this message: txyank1 (Aug 12, 2005 4:06 am) rayt2 (Aug 17, 2005 9:51 am)
#5130 of 5688 what transmission by gmtruckguy Aug 11, 2005 (5:39 pm)
I just bought a 2005 silverado 1500 crew cab with the 5.3L V8. I am not sure how to figure out what transmission I have in it. I have been told they come with either an Allison or some other kind, and I'm guessing the Allison it would come with is the 4L80e. If anyone has any idea how to find out, or what transmission the 5.3L engines generally come with in the 1500's, I'm all ears. Replies to this message: obyone (Aug 11, 2005 8:03 pm)
#5131 of 5688 Re: what transmission [gmtruckguy] by obyone Aug 11, 2005 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: gmtruckguy (Aug 11, 2005 5:39 pm) 4L60E
#5132 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [rayt2] by txyank1 Aug 12, 2005 (4:06 am)
Replying to: rayt2 (Aug 11, 2005 12:37 pm) I've had a Flowmaster on every truck I've owned, but never with any expectations of HP or MPG increases. It's all about the sound. Replies to this message: rayt2 (Aug 17, 2005 9:51 am)
#5133 of 5688 K&N by noobie1 Aug 12, 2005 (4:09 pm)
It's true about over oiling those things. I have the stock replacement in my truck. Recently registered a DTC, P0101-Mass Air Flow System. When I took it off I noticed what appeared to be soot coating the honeycomb and those other thingies just downstream. Soot? Didn't make sense. So I blasted it with some B-12 (frowned upon by the book) and put it back on noticing a little improvement. Later concluded the "soot" was a thin coating of oil from the K&N which had collected microscopic particles of dirt. That's the theory anyway. I intend to take it off again and do a more thorough job (before I spend 200 bucks on a new one).   -David
#5134 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [txyank1] by rayt2 Aug 17, 2005 (9:51 am)
Replying to: txyank1 (Aug 12, 2005 4:06 am) Ain't that the truth ! I always like to "hear" my truck, the stock exhaust just doesn't cut it. My wife still to this day can't get over my removing a perfectly good new exhaust system from a new truck to install a new Borla system, ahh woman what do they know about a motorheads thinking LOL !   Ray T.
#5135 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [m_boise] by srlbotanical Aug 17, 2005 (10:09 am)
Replying to: m_boise (Aug 09, 2005 12:33 pm) I have to disagree with some of the other replies to your message. I don't think I would modify a brand new truck while it was still under warranty, however I always have owned used trucks and I have always installed a K&N air intake kit. I swear by them. My current truck is a 1997 5.7L silverado. I installed a K&N FIPK. I can notice better performance particularly when I am towing. I also get better mileage on the highway by about 2 mpg.   As far as the issue of over oiling goes, I have never had that problem. The filter comes to you oiled and ready to go. When you do clean and oil it (50K later) you can look up the exact amount of oil you will need on the K&N web site. The oil is pink, so its easy to see how much your spraying on a nice clean white filter.   Also, you can save about 100 bucks if you buy your K&N kit on ebay.   I love it! Replies to this message: txyank1 (Aug 18, 2005 6:25 am)
#5136 of 5688 Re: K&N Air Intake System--Worth the $? [srlbotanical] by txyank1 Aug 18, 2005 (6:25 am)
Replying to: srlbotanical (Aug 17, 2005 10:09 am) Hmmm, I've never seen a white one other than brand new unoiled. Even after cleaning it. Always pinkish.
#5137 of 5688 Will glass packs be too laud? by srlbotanical Aug 18, 2005 (8:56 am)
I have a 97 5.7 (350) silverado. The OEM exhaust is completely dual, with two cats and two pipes until they combine in one huge muffler. the exhaust then comes out as one pipe and terminates behind my passenger side rear tire.   I am considering cutting off the exhaust right in front of the muffler and installing glass packs, continuing the true dual exhaust and terminating with a bend behind each rear wheel. I love the sound of glass packs, but I don't want to you to hear me from two blocks away. I just want a nice low throaty sound with out the excessive noise.   What do you guys think? My local shop ( I know the guy and he is really good) can do this for about 200 bucks, and it will be a lot fuller flowing then stock. What do you guys think?   Steve Replies to this message: rayt2 (Aug 18, 2005 9:45 am) txyank1 (Aug 18, 2005 11:51 am) grayshan55 (Aug 21, 2005 6:51 pm)

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