FITMENT
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche with 5.3L / 6.0L V8 Engine
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2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 4.8L / 5.3L / 6.0L / 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with 5.3L / 6.0L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe with 4.8L / 5.3L / 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2013 GMC Sierra 1500 with 4.8L / 5.3L / 6.0L / 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2013 GMC Sierra Denali with 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 GMC Yukon with 4.8L / 5.3L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 GMC Yukon Denali with 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 GMC Yukon Denali XL with 6.2L V8 Engine
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2009-2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 with 5.3L / 6.0L / 6.2L V8 Engine
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Fits Automatic & Manual Transmission ,Will Not Fit Hybrid Models
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- The GMT900 platform (2009–2013 Silverado & Sierra 1500) powered by the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Vortec V8 engines is a powerhouse for daily driving, hauling, and towing. However, the factory plastic intake system relies on restrictive, baffled tubing that chokes airflow and muffles engine performance.
- The Performance Cold Air Intake System with Heat Shield replaces your stock intake with a high-flow mandrel-bent aluminum tube and protective heat shield. By feeding cooler, oxygen-dense air into your engine, this upgrade delivers faster throttle response, improved fuel combustion, and a deep V8 growl under load.
Key Features
- High-Flow Mandrel-Bent Tubing: Replaces the restrictive factory intake pipe to maximize air volume (CFM) and velocity into the intake manifold.
- Thermal Heat Shield Box: Heavy-duty steel shield isolates the air filter from hot engine bay heat, drawing in cooler, denser ambient air.
- Washable Dry Air Filter: High-flow, reusable filter element traps microscopic particles effectively while maximizing airflow without needing messy oiling.
- Aggressive V8 Intake Sound: Deletes factory sound bafflers to unleash a deep, muscular intake growl under acceleration.
FAQ
Q: What are the main performance benefits of upgrading to this cold air intake?
A: Restrictive factory airboxes slow down intake airflow. Upgrading to this high-flow system increases air volume and velocity, delivering sharper throttle response, faster acceleration, and increased overall horsepower and torque.
Q: Do I need to remove or disconnect the battery before installing this cold air intake?
A: Yes, always disconnect the negative battery terminal before starting. This ensures safety around electrical components and allows the truck's ECU to reset its air-fuel trim values, helping it adapt faster to the increased airflow after startup.
Q: How do I safely transfer the original Mass Air Flow sensor from the stock intake to the new tube?
A: Gently unscrew the MAF sensor from your factory airbox, inspect its rubber O-ring for damage, and insert it into the new intake's sensor mounting port. Make sure to reinstall it in the exact same flow direction to ensure accurate readings and prevent a Check Engine Light.
Q: Does this kit require trimming or cutting my factory plastic fan shroud or radiator cover?
A: No, this cold air intake is a 100% direct bolt-on system designed to utilize your truck's original factory mounting holes and rubber grommets without any permanent cutting, drilling, or shroud modifications.
