Installed a new AirRaid MIT on my 2010 Yukon - old intake wtf?

[2010gmcyukon]

I picked up an AirRaid MIT the other day thanks to someone pointing out the $50 off coupon. I installed it in about 15 mins no problem, and I do like the improved sound when I get on the pedal. My question is about the factory intake tube. That thing has like extra 4 chambers on it. Does anyone know why it was designed that way? It seems to be very inefficient for air flow. Maybe emission or sound related?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I picked up an AirRaid MIT the other day thanks to someone pointing out the $50 off coupon. I installed it in about 15 mins no problem, and I do like the improved sound when I get on the pedal. My question is about the factory intake tube. That thing has like extra 4 chambers on it. Does anyone know why it was designed that way? It seems to be very inefficient for air flow. Maybe emission or sound related?

They are Helmholtz chambers to quiet it down.

 

[swathdiver]

I picked up an AirRaid MIT the other day thanks to someone pointing out the $50 off coupon. I installed it in about 15 mins no problem, and I do like the improved sound when I get on the pedal. My question is about the factory intake tube. That thing has like extra 4 chambers on it. Does anyone know why it was designed that way? It seems to be very inefficient for air flow. Maybe emission or sound related?

Sound.

 

[2010gmcyukon]

They are Helmholtz chambers to quiet it down.

Thanks, had not heard that term before. Makes sense.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks, had not heard that term before. Makes sense.

It's more "commonly" found on exhaust systems to eliminate certain frequencies or "drones." The chamber is engineered to catch and trap/isolate certain length waves if that makes sense.

 

[trevG]

I have a question where could I find the $50 coupon?

 

[2010gmcyukon]

I have a question where could I find the $50 coupon?

The coupon was directly on the Amazon product page for a short time. It seems they are gone now. :-(

 

[trevG]

:-(

 

[iamdub]

Thanks, had not heard that term before. Makes sense.

Yup. That "improved sound" you like is the growl/drone those chambers eliminate, thus, one of the benefits of the MIT.

 

[gooffeyguy]

:-(

Save yourself about $100 and just get a higher flowing filter, like the AEM Dry Flow or AirRaid Dry Filter.

The MIT just unclutters the engine bay a bit and adds some noise.

I personally didn't like the added noise. My Denali's engine really can't be heard on the inside due to sound deadening option. I can hear the rumble of the exhaust though when I give it gas.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I removed the bulky intake with all of it chambers, and I replaced it with a straight tube from Airaid.

 

[BrainDead]

I removed the bulky intake with all of it chambers, and I replaced it with a straight tube from Airaid.

Did you notice any difference with just the straight pipe?

 

[2010gmcyukon]

Did you notice any difference with just the straight pipe?

I noticed the sound first time I hit the pedal. It definitely sounds better/louder. I don't really feel any power difference, but my mileage did increase by around .5 mpg.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Did you notice any difference with just the straight pipe?

I can't honestly say that the straight pipe, itself, produced a noticeable difference in perceived power or acceleration. The sound coming from under the hood during acceleration is certainly more pronounced.

I viewed this mod as an incremental step building up to the Black Bear Performance tune.

 

[mainecrab]

Thanks, had not heard that term before. Makes sense.

Me either at least the correct term of it. Thanks!

 

[Peacock]

So what's the consensus on this, other than better sound does it do anything for performance and is this used one worth the $95 dollars ???
Will it help the BlackBear make easier power, along with a Jones muffler ?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Peacock wrote: "So what's the consensus on this, other than better sound does it do anything for performance and is this used one worth the $95 dollars ???
Will it help the BlackBear make easier power, along with a Jones muffler ?"

I'm not an expert in this area, so I cannot reply to you as an 'expert'.

What I can tell you is that leading up to my Black Bear Performance tune purchase, I asked Black Bear Performance if any cold air intake mods would increase the performance improvement associated with a Black Bear Performance tune, and they advised me that the MIT (only, and not the entire conical air cleaner and housing assembly) would be a good addition, as my Denali already had a sufficient cold air intake as OEM equipment. As such, I installed the MIT prior to obtaining my Black Bear Performance tune.

 

[Bob2C]

Not sure if any gains, but does sound a bit deeper under hard acceleration. Took advantage of the discount a while back.

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[Peacock]

I'm going to opt for a full kit, this is available on my local Buffalo,NY craigslist

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/d/niagara-falls-silverado-airaid-air-duct/7090282459.html

 

[GreyStone]

I'm going to opt for a full kit, this is available on my local Buffalo,NY craigslist

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/d/niagara-falls-silverado-airaid-air-duct/7090282459.html

The best bang for your buck would be a DiabloSport Predator. Honestly the stock intake and exhaust are already very good - and for the money it will cost for all of these upgrades you will see very little performance changes over stock. The Predator performance increase will be immediately noticeable. There is no special prep involved, and you don't have to rely on someone else to tune your truck. Your truck is ready right now, it's all plug and play simple stuff. If your going to start spending money on performance mods - why not start with the best one.