headers and cold air intake ?

[06fourdoe]

another noob question here like always.
so im going to be getting a custom tune in January on my 06 sierra
i was thinking about adding long tube headers and a cold air intake.
is it really worth geting the cai or nahh and if so does it really matter which one i get
thanks in advance

 

[Khaos]

No worries about asking noob questions. Just try and search a bit next time!

BlackBear did a dyno comparison of multiple CAI's. What they found was the AirRaid Modular Intake Tube paired with a K7N drop in filter netted the best gains out of everything. The best part about that is it is the cheapest route to go. That's my personal setup. I see no need to replace the stock airbox unless you're making some serious power.

 

[TechieTruckGuy]

It can be helpful. The best way I can explain it is to someone who runs track. If your nose is stuffed up (stock intake) you can't breathe deeply. If your throat is full of flem (stock headers) you can't exhale well. If you can't do either of those your not going to be able to run at your best.

 

[06fourdoe]

No worries about asking noob questions. Just try and search a bit next time!

BlackBear did a dyno comparison of multiple CAI's. What they found was the AirRaid Modular Intake Tube paired with a K7N drop in filter netted the best gains out of everything. The best part about that is it is the cheapest route to go. That's my personal setup. I see no need to replace the stock airbox unless you're making some serious power.

yeah i read on it a lot but always different reviews
so air aid is definitely better then k&n?

 

[Khaos]

Here's the thread if you'd like to read it:

http://customgm.com/black-bear-performance/2220-bbp-independent-intake-test-results.html

Can't argue with the dyno while saving money over a full CAI

 

[06fourdoe]

Here's the thread if you'd like to read it:

http://customgm.com/black-bear-performance/2220-bbp-independent-intake-test-results.html

Can't argue with the dyno while saving money over a full CAI

wow so just the tube is needed and its cheaper ! then later on i can add the box if i want huh Awsome !

 

[Khaos]

Yup, that's the idea!

 

[Ginger]

long tubes will give more gains the the intake will though.

i just put a tube in mine, and till run factory air box and a paper filter.

 

[Jared]

Stock box is fine, just buy the m.i.t. and a dry filter. Then a set of inexpensive headers.