Best CAI for 5.3L?

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soulsea

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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?
 

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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.
 
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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..
 

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