Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthew20061 · 01-16-2011, 05:31 AM

Well I'm sure theres a couple other threads about this but I just can't seem to figure out what air intake would work/look good under the hood of my truck. I've always just had a 90 degree tube with the MAF and air filter off the end of it. First it doesn't look good and second the super hot air from the Efans blows right into it. Not good for the IAT's I'm sure.

Here's a pic of the intake right now, I was think of running a intake tube with a box on the end over to the drivers side behind the core support.

skoffice · 01-16-2011, 05:46 AM

Great looking engine bay!!!

I'm just starting on mine and have a near identical setup in mind but was going to use some black 4" drain pipe, the PVC type not the flexi garbage, and put it over to the corner like you said. I was thinking of cutting some kind of hole in the core support out of sight and behind the headlight sort of. Not to poke the filter into but just so it can get direct cool airflow. Damn your engine looks nice man

harnalien · 01-16-2011, 06:09 AM

Hmm, I actually liked yours or one with just the filter. I didn't really think about the heat issue though.

matthew20061 · 01-16-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by harnalien

Hmm, I actually liked yours or one with just the filter. I didn't really think about the heat issue though.

Well its not too bad but I just don't like the angle it has to sit at because it hits the belt tensioner if not tipped up at that angle and the heat issues.

matthew20061 · 01-16-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by skoffice

Great looking engine bay!!!

I'm just starting on mine and have a near identical setup in mind but was going to use some black 4" drain pipe, the PVC type not the flexi garbage, and put it over to the corner like you said. I was thinking of cutting some kind of hole in the core support out of sight and behind the headlight sort of. Not to poke the filter into but just so it can get direct cool airflow. Damn your engine looks nice man

Thanks! That sounds like it could work with the PVC, but I can't picture how it would look. I'm sure it could be done right and look good!

matthew20061 · 01-16-2011, 05:44 PM

So anyone have any pictures of there intakes? I know there has to be some...

67C10BUB · 01-16-2011, 09:47 PM

This one is a Spectra kit I got from Pep Boys. It is P# 9900. I took the straight piece and flipped it backwards (from its normal install position) and then cut off the mount to make it bolt to the radiator hold-down bracket.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-16-2011, 10:42 PM

I used the 9900 Spectre also, but moved the batt to the opposite side.
See it here it is a later truck how ever.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421589

matthew20061 · 01-17-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

This one is a Spectra kit I got from Pep Boys. It is P# 9900. I took the straight piece and flipped it backwards (from its normal install position) and then cut off the mount to make it bolt to the radiator hold-down bracket.

I like the looks of that, epically because I just checked with the O'Rilleys store and they've got one.

might pic that up tomorrow!

skoffice · 01-17-2011, 01:25 AM

I like that too. If I hadn't already started on mine I would have probably gotten it! Looks sweet!

Shon · 01-17-2011, 09:28 AM

Here's mine

harnalien · 01-17-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shon

Here's mine

That's another one I like, do you know what the part number is for that?

Shon · 01-17-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by harnalien

That's another one I like, do you know what the part number is for that?

just went to Advance Auto and picked up a universal filter from Spectre, it fits 3-4" tubes with inserts.
NOTE: I am running Speed Density, no MAF. the MAF that came with this junk yard van motor was about 5-6" long so it would not fit between TB and radiator. probably have better chance with a 'regular' MAF but I like the SD stuff, one less sensor to mess up.

87chevy.com · 01-18-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

This one is a Spectra kit I got from Pep Boys. It is P# 9900. I took the straight piece and flipped it backwards (from its normal install position) and then cut off the mount to make it bolt to the radiator hold-down bracket.

what radiator are you using? I like how the piping looks.. real clean looking.. mine goes to the passenger side over the upper hose... looks ok, but I think it would look good if it went over to the side with no battery. I dont know if the inlet on the upper radiator will be in the way or not... I havent opened my hood recently.

clint

67C10BUB · 01-18-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

what radiator are you using? I like how the piping looks.. real clean looking.. mine goes to the passenger side over the upper hose... looks ok, but I think it would look good if it went over to the side with no battery. I dont know if the inlet on the upper radiator will be in the way or not... I havent opened my hood recently.

clint

I am using the original 4 row radiator. I think mine is routed exactly as you are saying.

**TR65** · 01-19-2011, 12:32 AM

Here is one way,

Here is the thread,

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412824

Pop's C-10 · 01-19-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TR65

Here is one way,

Here is the thread,

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412824

That look good

matthew20061 · 01-19-2011, 02:35 AM

Wow that's quite the air cleaner, pretty classic!

eagleuh1 · 02-05-2011, 06:23 AM

Hers mine. 2 90 deg big truck steel elbows welded together. Used rubber unions from intakeelbows.com with band clamps from same. Cut hole in core support next to headlight to let in cool air. Battery moved to drivers side.

69ls4.8swap · 02-08-2019, 02:48 PM

Hey there. Just ran across your thread on your cold air intake and was wondering what top rad hose you used? I'm also using factory 4 core

**mongocanfly** · 02-08-2019, 10:16 PM

That's gonna depend alot on what truck,radiator,and engine you have...more Info please

e015475 · 02-11-2019, 07:08 PM

Here's mine in a '49 GMC

The other side

Laid out on the shop floor. Still a little tight with a MAF, but I may go speed/density so it won't matter anyway

**Wgesnerjr** · 02-12-2019, 09:55 AM

I used the original LS one for a while but noticed the baffled silencers hit the fan shroud and kicked the whole thing up a little.

So I found this cheap kit on eBay for $49 an decided to use just the main tube and rubber couplers. I like the stock air box better than the open filter so I merged the two together. Clears the mechanical fan as well.

Happy with the results but do not like the shiney pipe. Will probably have powder coated satin black soon.

**Wgesnerjr** · 02-12-2019, 09:59 AM

I have also started modifying the stock one. Cut off the baffled silencers and started fiberglassing up the holes.

Might go back to this one if it turns out good enough.

Rich84 · 02-12-2019, 10:59 AM

Is that a kit for a Silverado? How tight is that elbow? I had to remove my upper shroud because there is not enough room with the factory setup. My engine is slid forward to allow room for the A/C in the lower position. D.D sliders almost all the way forward.

01-16-2011, 05:31 AM	#1
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Well I'm sure theres a couple other threads about this but I just can't seem to figure out what air intake would work/look good under the hood of my truck. I've always just had a 90 degree tube with the MAF and air filter off the end of it. First it doesn't look good and second the super hot air from the Efans blows right into it. Not good for the IAT's I'm sure. Here's a pic of the intake right now, I was think of running a intake tube with a box on the end over to the drivers side behind the core support. __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver Last edited by matthew20061; 01-16-2011 at 05:32 AM.

01-16-2011, 05:46 AM	#2
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Great looking engine bay!!! I'm just starting on mine and have a near identical setup in mind but was going to use some black 4" drain pipe, the PVC type not the flexi garbage, and put it over to the corner like you said. I was thinking of cutting some kind of hole in the core support out of sight and behind the headlight sort of. Not to poke the filter into but just so it can get direct cool airflow. Damn your engine looks nice man __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

01-16-2011, 06:09 AM	#3
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Hmm, I actually liked yours or one with just the filter. I didn't really think about the heat issue though. __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595

01-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#6
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? So anyone have any pictures of there intakes? I know there has to be some... __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-16-2011, 09:47 PM	#7
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? This one is a Spectra kit I got from Pep Boys. It is P# 9900. I took the straight piece and flipped it backwards (from its normal install position) and then cut off the mount to make it bolt to the radiator hold-down bracket. Attached Images __________________ 67 5.3L Build

01-16-2011, 10:42 PM	#8
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? I used the 9900 Spectre also, but moved the batt to the opposite side. See it here it is a later truck how ever. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421589 __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-17-2011, 01:25 AM	#10
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? I like that too. If I hadn't already started on mine I would have probably gotten it! Looks sweet! __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

01-17-2011, 09:28 AM	#11
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Here's mine __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

01-19-2011, 12:32 AM	#16
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Here is one way, Here is the thread, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412824 Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

01-19-2011, 02:35 AM	#18
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Wow that's quite the air cleaner, pretty classic! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

02-05-2011, 06:23 AM	#19
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Hers mine. 2 90 deg big truck steel elbows welded together. Used rubber unions from intakeelbows.com with band clamps from same. Cut hole in core support next to headlight to let in cool air. Battery moved to drivers side.

02-08-2019, 02:48 PM	#20
69ls4.8swap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: stafford, new york Posts: 9	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Hey there. Just ran across your thread on your cold air intake and was wondering what top rad hose you used? I'm also using factory 4 core

02-08-2019, 10:16 PM	#21
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,578	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? That's gonna depend alot on what truck,radiator,and engine you have...more Info please __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-11-2019, 07:08 PM	#22
e015475 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 759	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Here's mine in a '49 GMC The other side Laid out on the shop floor. Still a little tight with a MAF, but I may go speed/density so it won't matter anyway

02-12-2019, 09:55 AM	#23
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? I used the original LS one for a while but noticed the baffled silencers hit the fan shroud and kicked the whole thing up a little. So I found this cheap kit on eBay for $49 an decided to use just the main tube and rubber couplers. I like the stock air box better than the open filter so I merged the two together. Clears the mechanical fan as well. Happy with the results but do not like the shiney pipe. Will probably have powder coated satin black soon. Attached Images __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project Last edited by Wgesnerjr; 02-24-2019 at 12:53 PM.



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02-12-2019, 09:59 AM	#24
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? I have also started modifying the stock one. Cut off the baffled silencers and started fiberglassing up the holes. Might go back to this one if it turns out good enough. Attached Images __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

02-12-2019, 10:59 AM	#25
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,662	Re: Air Intake, what are you guys using on your swaps? Is that a kit for a Silverado? How tight is that elbow? I had to remove my upper shroud because there is not enough room with the factory setup. My engine is slid forward to allow room for the A/C in the lower position. D.D sliders almost all the way forward.

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