Intake Recommendations?

[BarnyardHoe04]

New to my Tahoe and the site. Interested in putting an intake in the truck and was looking for any kind of recommendations. I put a cheap one in my Jeep and am looking to go for a real name brand part for the Tahoe. I've noticed a lot of AEM and K&N talk and wanted to see if these were the two most liked or if there are any other options. Also wondering if Craigslist or used intakes would be a good/ bad idea. I'm on a college budget after all.

thanks

 

[DaUsedMCR]

Both K&N and AEM are great products. im a K&N fan and have used their filters for a few years on multiple vehicles including my Tahoe and havent had any problems. i got mine on Amazon for $220... which is about $80 cheaper than what you'd pay at an auto parts store.

http://www.amazon.com/57-3023-1-Fue...ve&Make=Chevrolet|47&Year=2004|2004&carId=001

They didnt have the AEM one on Amazon... but they are both good choices. Either way you go, you made a good choice.

 

[BarnyardHoe04]

Do you think trying to find it used on Craigslist would be a good idea? Or would I be better off using Amazon or Ebay for a discounted new part? Have you actually seen a difference in power or MPG or would I be paying for noise?

 

[blueflamed03]

used is fine, then just get a new filter if you want.

 

[brucebruce45]

The cheaper the better

 

[BarnyardHoe04]

Went the cheapest route with my Jeep intake and got a cheap part. Didn't come with all the proper parts and is really flimsy in the engine bay. Thats why I'm probably going name brand with this purchase.

 

[mhorn0817]

look for gmpp, slp, volant first because they are a closed lid designed, keeps the heat out...then go aem, spectre, k n....you might see or feel a little something but mainly just noise. best bang for the buck a tune, even just as cheap mail order tune

 

[mharders]

If you want cheap just go with the Swiss cheese mod. I did that with mine and a k&n drop in. Sounds nice and improved throttle response.

 

[Fast55]

Airaid MIT and add a K&N to the stock air box. That's all you need. Even with a stock filter the only real restriction is the tube. Not much of gain no matter what you use.

 

[slick01tahoe53]

I'm thinking about putting an intake on this year. I have been looking at this Injen, and wanted to know what everyone thought.