New owner 2013 Yukon cai tune exhaust?

[Mp619]

New to the forum, just bought my first suv.. 2013 GMC Yukon SLT with 5.3L. Got the K&N Blackhawk intake as a gift and plan on doing a Magnaflow Catback system in the next few weeks. Will i need a tune? If so could you point in the right direction? I just want it to sound nice, if possible gain some mpg, and still be completely reliable. I've never had a vehicle tuned so im blind when it comes to this. Thanks for the help.

 

[SidewaystheSeven]

Welcome and congrats on the new ride. You won't need a tune, but a tune wouldn't hurt. I've had 2 different vehicles tuned by Blackbear and was very happy with the results. No issues with either. Well, except my lead foot getting a bit heavier.

 

[JennaBear]

You don't need a tune for the exhaust, but to get anything out of the intake, you will need one.

 

[Mp619]

@JennaBear @SidewaystheSeven thank you both for the input. I'll post pics of the finished product ina week or so. Single or dual magnaflow's? A shop close by quoted me at 350 for single side or 600 for dual. Add another 100 for stainless steel.

 

[#1taho]

Welcome
It all depends on what you like. I would do stainless, it will last a life time. Great start to your first SUV. I would tune it also. It helps in many areas not just power and mpg.

 

[Mp619]

Just dropped the K&N Blackhawk in.

 

[Tatonka512]

How do you like your blackhawk?

I also just bought a new SUV (2011 z71 tahoe). Also new to the site. I am considering buying a CAI for it as well...

 

[Mp619]

How do you like your blackhawk?

I also just bought a new SUV (2011 z71 tahoe). Also new to the site. I am considering buying a CAI for it as well...

You feel a little torque and horsepower increase but not much and when you get you get on the gas it has a nice growl. Havent checked to see if i gained mpg yet. I'll check that when i take it on a trip later this month.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

to the forum Mike, nice looking ride. As others have suggested, seek the professionals to make the changes work for you, good luck and stop in often.
David g............

 

[Mp619]

Update added some black 22" sierra denali wheels. Exhaust should be next.