Best CAI for 5.3L?

[soulsea]

They switched the location of the MAF sensor in 09 so all the aftermarket cai's are split between 07-08 and 09+.

Yeah but is there an 09+ version of the GMPP one?
I can't seem to locate it.
Or did GM stop making them for some reason?

 

[Zed 71]

I really don't see why it would be any different than 07 & 08 models. Biggest differences that year were transmission and ecu. I don't see how it would affect anything, unless there is something I'm not aware of.

Flow measurement. If the MAF is not receiving the correct information, you may get a CEL or rough running engine. At least one of the aftermarket CAI was having an issue with this as I recall.

Soulsea, I have not seen a 09+ GMPP but I have not searched for one.

 

[ROB'S-HOE]

I was about to buy the k&n but i like the one gmpp. I wasn't aware they made one. But i would need the 09+. If anyone knows about this, please reply..

 

[domin8]

I just quickly browsed and couldn't find an intake for 09+ trucks. However, I wonder if the only real difference would be the couplers, which could be bought online. I wish I could get my hands on a 09+ truck to do some test fitting.

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[Ben]

Nice. I paid a hundred less for the AIRAID CAI but I think I might get that one since its factory.

and it looks better...

 

[ChrisAU]

I like the looks of the Volant

 

[Ben]

I like the looks of the Volant

It looks good as well. But I still prefer the GM PP

 

[soulsea]

Isn't there some issue with these CAIs spitting out codes on the 09+ trucks?

 

[Ben]

Isn't there some issue with these CAIs spitting out codes on the 09+ trucks?

Which one?

 

[soulsea]

Which one?

I dunno ... one of them.

 

[felixgun]

Which one?

The volant one for 09+

 

[wolenzo]

One of the members was getting CEL with the Volant on his 09+ but he later said it could be something unrelated to the Volant. I think he was still getting CEL without the Volant. I went ahead and installed the Volant on my 2011 (make sure you get the 09+), it's been 2+ months and so far so good. It's much louder when you step on it. Wife drove it for 2 months and had no idea I changed to a CAI. I'll be doing the BBP tune next and see if she can tell.

 

[Zed 71]

Yeah a few of the folks on here and other forums have had issues with the Volant for 09+ NNBS. One person is still having CEL issues after removal.

 

[Djay762]

This CEL issue all stems back to the location of the MAF on the 09+

 

[JennaBear]

There are issues with some CAIs, but that can be fixed with tuning. Do a quick search, you can figure out which ones they are. DO NOT waste your money on a ram air, they don't work.

We offer all different brands of CAIs, feel free to hit me up for pricing.

 

[ROB'S-HOE]

so overall, what is the best cai to buy. i had k&n on my old dodge and on my 08 silverado and it did a decent job, any other suggestions? to those who have the k&n on their hoes, what do u guys think?

-rob

 

[KMeloney]

One of the members was getting CEL with the Volant on his 09+ but he later said it could be something unrelated to the Volant. I think he was still getting CEL without the Volant.

Yeah, that guy was an a-hole, that's for sure.

LOL That was me that you all are referring to -- or, I'm ONE of the people, maybe. Anyway, I got a check engine light with the Volant initially, but I could clear it. It would pop up every month or other, and I could clear it. Then, it got so that I couldn't clear it. I ditched the Volant, and was able to clear it. Then, I got the CEL without the Volant. That told me something other than the Volant was the issue. Took the truck to the dealership WITH the CEL present, and they replaced some somethingorother valve, and all has been good, knock on wood -- and WITH the Volant back in the truck.

I think the Volant sounds great, btw. Maybe they all do, but the Volant certainly does. And that's with the stock exhaust (including resonator).

 

[BC Lightning]

It troubles me that GM acknowledges their intakes could be more efficient, and they produce more efficient ones, but do not put them on their vehicles from the factory.

Supply and demand and cost.

GM like all businesses produce products to make money, it would cost them too much to put on every tahoe, yukon, burb, etc, plus they know they can charge more and have people buy them as an "aftermarket" product

This is common for every vehicle on the road. I couldn't tell you how many products I figured Ford would have put stock on my Ford Lightning, but again supply and demand

 

[Jmat]

The GM Accessories CAI look awesome. Anyone know if it is legal in Cali? I know the Volant is but getting a GM part seems like a good way to go.

 

[2011Tahoe]

Anyone ever find a part # for the Gmpp for 09+????