Best CAI for 5.3L?

[Zed 71]

Thanks Ben ...

For some reason it's not compatible with newer trucks.

09+ have the MAF in a different location/mounting.

 

[soulsea]

09+ have the MAF in a different location/mounting.

I see ... is there a GMPP CAI for the 09+ trucks?

 

[Wakinvol]

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

That was my thinking too.

 

[ChrisAU]

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.

 

[Wakinvol]

true...but the same could be said for boat motors. Mercury has their standard line and the Mercury Racing line. I think it is a performance issue.

 

[carbon//m3]

I have a volant cai on my 2011 burb. I choose that one because you can add a ram air scoop.

 

[05Yukon23]

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.

I think that is because the majority of buyers want a quieter ride and probably helps with some regulation they have to follow. I would think mainly just to be quieter.

 

[domin8]

I see ... is there a GMPP CAI for the 09+ trucks?

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.

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[Nuttzzy]

I have a volant cai on my 2011 burb. I choose that one because you can add a ram air scoop.

for the right price lol.. I'm in the same boat

 

[felixgun]

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.

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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+.