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WyoRoadDog · 08-26-2006, 12:10 PM

Just wondering who has done a cold air intake on their truck. I'd like to know what kind of improvement it made (power/mileage), what system you used, and if you had any problems (air flow sensor, ecu needing reprogrammed). I'm thinking about doing it to my '01, hoping to get a little more mileage and maybe power. At current gas prices, any improvement helps! Thanks!

Joe67 · 08-28-2006, 07:55 AM

I have had the K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake on my 2000 5.3l GMC for over 100K miles. Lets in much more air and the intake tube is much less restrictive then the OEM unit. No mods, updates needed to install a cold air intake setup.

Some prefer the closed systems like the volant, etc but dyno tests show they are pretty close to the open system like the K&N. They have shown to net a 4.5HP increase at the rear wheels over OEM.

here is a pic of mine:

WyoRoadDog · 08-28-2006, 11:18 AM

Thanks Joe. I saw an article in Sport Truck that had this and a couple other mods on an '06 that claimed to get them something like 50hp and 3-5mpg. All their stuff is a little rich for my blood, but this is something I had already been thinking of doing.
KN claims a 9 hp increase, the FramBoost claims 16hp! I was more concerned with picking up a mile or 2 on mpg.

Joe67 · 08-28-2006, 12:16 PM

Magazine HP gains are always inflated

With the K&N showing 4.5HP at the rear wheels, 9 at the motor sounds right.

Framboost is the latest thing out there, quite a few guys on fullsizechevy.com have them and seem very happy with it.

kevinr1970 · 08-28-2006, 08:47 PM

Which issue (month) of Sport Truck were you looking at?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoRoadDog

Thanks Joe. I saw an article in Sport Truck that had this and a couple other mods on an '06 that claimed to get them something like 50hp and 3-5mpg. All their stuff is a little rich for my blood, but this is something I had already been thinking of doing.
KN claims a 9 hp increase, the FramBoost claims 16hp! I was more concerned with picking up a mile or 2 on mpg.

WyoRoadDog · 08-29-2006, 07:10 PM

Kevin-Newest issue, it's on the stand now. They did an intake, headers, and reprogram on the ECU, not sure if there was anything else, I didn't buy the issue. Maybe I'll have to.

Joe- You'll notice I said "claimed", I don't believe anything the mags or manufacturer say!

I think I may give the FramBoost a try, it would be nice to not have an oiled filter. I run a KN on my bike, and it's good, but the cleaning and oiling thing gets old.

Joe67 · 08-29-2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoRoadDog

Kevin-Newest issue, it's on the stand now. They did an intake, headers, and reprogram on the ECU, not sure if there was anything else, I didn't buy the issue. Maybe I'll have to.

Joe- You'll notice I said "claimed", I don't believe anything the mags or manufacturer say!

I think I may give the FramBoost a try, it would be nice to not have an oiled filter. I run a KN on my bike, and it's good, but the cleaning and oiling thing gets old.

With normal driving you only need to clean/oil it annually. I'd much rather do that then keep buying filters

If you get the Framboost, let us know how you like it and post some pics

WyoRoadDog · 08-29-2006, 09:53 PM

Joe-
According to the FramBoost site "the filter is washable and reusable without the need for oiling..." So, it is not an expendable item like a regular filter, but a lifetime like the KN. One of the good ways to justify the cost! I'll keep you updated if I go there.

Joe67 · 08-30-2006, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoRoadDog

Joe-
According to the FramBoost site "the filter is washable and reusable without the need for oiling..." So, it is not an expendable item like a regular filter, but a lifetime like the KN. One of the good ways to justify the cost! I'll keep you updated if I go there.

Interesting, are they the only company with a filter that you wash but don't oil?

67ChevyRedneck · 08-30-2006, 02:50 PM

Hey Joe, do you possibly have the kit part # and approximate price for it? That's a 5.3, right?

I know people ask this a thousand times, but did you notice any mpg increase? My truck is totally stock and I'm gettin 18mpg at 75mph and almost 19 mpg at 65 mph. I get 15 city no matter what I do (which is probably 80% of my driving

)

Just curious.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-30-2006, 02:54 PM

Something else I noticed.... did you have to relocate your rad. overflow?

WyoRoadDog · 08-30-2006, 04:29 PM

67chevyredneck, try this link:
http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/appsearch.aspx

I decided to go with the Fram, I'll let you know how it goes. Price between the 2 is comparable.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-30-2006, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the link but GOOD LORD! $323 bucks is expensive!!!!

Did a quick ebay search for the part number 57-3021-1 and came up with these:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...1-1&category0=

Same thing and much cheaper. I'll probably get one when the '67 quits sucking all my money away... I've been wanting duals for the z71 for a year and a half now.....

WyoRoadDog · 08-30-2006, 05:19 PM

The price on KN's site is high, Summit has it for $250, and the Ebay prices are better than that. The Fram was $240. Sorry I didn't warn you about KN!

rubrhammer · 09-14-2006, 10:47 PM

Wait till next month and the tech article should be here
http://www.sporttruck.com/toc/thismonth/ I don't know if this will come up as a link. Sorry if it doesn't.

**N2TRUX** · 09-14-2006, 11:10 PM

Joe do you have a link to that thread about the Frams on FSC? I had it but can't find it now. My bro-in-law was one of the guys that Fram did a video of the install on the one that he won in their giveaway.

It's a simple install and does give a noticable increase on the seat-o-meter. With the cost of gas these days even a real world 1 mpg increase would pay for one of these pretty quick.

Joe67 · 09-15-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Joe do you have a link to that thread about the Frams on FSC? I had it but can't find it now. My bro-in-law was one of the guys that Fram did a video of the install on the one that he won in their giveaway.

It's a simple install and does give a noticable increase on the seat-o-meter. With the cost of gas these days even a real world 1 mpg increase would pay for one of these pretty quick.

There are a few, I did a search for Framboost and Fram Boost and a few came up. Not sure exactly which thread.

cerberus · 09-28-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Joe do you have a link to that thread about the Frams on FSC? I had it but can't find it now. My bro-in-law was one of the guys that Fram did a video of the install on the one that he won in their giveaway.

It's a simple install and does give a noticable increase on the seat-o-meter. With the cost of gas these days even a real world 1 mpg increase would pay for one of these pretty quick.

Here's the link you are looking for...

FRAM

kevinr1970 · 09-29-2006, 01:35 PM

I like the one with the girl with the Silverado SS. How many times can she say "performance"???
Kind of funny she talks about racing her boyfriend in her SS against his S10.

08-26-2006, 12:10 PM	#1
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Cold air intake Just wondering who has done a cold air intake on their truck. I'd like to know what kind of improvement it made (power/mileage), what system you used, and if you had any problems (air flow sensor, ecu needing reprogrammed). I'm thinking about doing it to my '01, hoping to get a little more mileage and maybe power. At current gas prices, any improvement helps! Thanks! __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

08-28-2006, 07:55 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Cold air intake I have had the K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake on my 2000 5.3l GMC for over 100K miles. Lets in much more air and the intake tube is much less restrictive then the OEM unit. No mods, updates needed to install a cold air intake setup. Some prefer the closed systems like the volant, etc but dyno tests show they are pretty close to the open system like the K&N. They have shown to net a 4.5HP increase at the rear wheels over OEM. here is a pic of mine: __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-28-2006, 11:18 AM	#3
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Cold air intake Thanks Joe. I saw an article in Sport Truck that had this and a couple other mods on an '06 that claimed to get them something like 50hp and 3-5mpg. All their stuff is a little rich for my blood, but this is something I had already been thinking of doing. KN claims a 9 hp increase, the FramBoost claims 16hp! I was more concerned with picking up a mile or 2 on mpg. __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

08-28-2006, 12:16 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Cold air intake Magazine HP gains are always inflated With the K&N showing 4.5HP at the rear wheels, 9 at the motor sounds right. Framboost is the latest thing out there, quite a few guys on fullsizechevy.com have them and seem very happy with it. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-29-2006, 07:10 PM	#6
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Cold air intake Kevin-Newest issue, it's on the stand now. They did an intake, headers, and reprogram on the ECU, not sure if there was anything else, I didn't buy the issue. Maybe I'll have to. Joe- You'll notice I said "claimed", I don't believe anything the mags or manufacturer say! I think I may give the FramBoost a try, it would be nice to not have an oiled filter. I run a KN on my bike, and it's good, but the cleaning and oiling thing gets old. __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

08-29-2006, 09:53 PM	#8
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Cold air intake Joe- According to the FramBoost site "the filter is washable and reusable without the need for oiling..." So, it is not an expendable item like a regular filter, but a lifetime like the KN. One of the good ways to justify the cost! I'll keep you updated if I go there. __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

08-30-2006, 02:50 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cold air intake Hey Joe, do you possibly have the kit part # and approximate price for it? That's a 5.3, right? I know people ask this a thousand times, but did you notice any mpg increase? My truck is totally stock and I'm gettin 18mpg at 75mph and almost 19 mpg at 65 mph. I get 15 city no matter what I do (which is probably 80% of my driving ) Just curious. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-30-2006 at 02:52 PM.

08-30-2006, 02:54 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cold air intake Something else I noticed.... did you have to relocate your rad. overflow? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-30-2006, 04:29 PM	#12
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Cold air intake 67chevyredneck, try this link: http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/appsearch.aspx I decided to go with the Fram, I'll let you know how it goes. Price between the 2 is comparable. __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

08-30-2006, 04:36 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cold air intake Thanks for the link but GOOD LORD! $323 bucks is expensive!!!! Did a quick ebay search for the part number 57-3021-1 and came up with these: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...1-1&category0= Same thing and much cheaper. I'll probably get one when the '67 quits sucking all my money away... I've been wanting duals for the z71 for a year and a half now..... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-30-2006 at 04:36 PM.

08-30-2006, 05:19 PM	#14
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Cold air intake The price on KN's site is high, Summit has it for $250, and the Ebay prices are better than that. The Fram was $240. Sorry I didn't warn you about KN! __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

09-14-2006, 10:47 PM	#15
rubrhammer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lyndonville ny Posts: 24	Re: Cold air intake Wait till next month and the tech article should be here http://www.sporttruck.com/toc/thismonth/ I don't know if this will come up as a link. Sorry if it doesn't.

09-14-2006, 11:10 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Cold air intake Joe do you have a link to that thread about the Frams on FSC? I had it but can't find it now. My bro-in-law was one of the guys that Fram did a video of the install on the one that he won in their giveaway. It's a simple install and does give a noticable increase on the seat-o-meter. With the cost of gas these days even a real world 1 mpg increase would pay for one of these pretty quick. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-29-2006, 01:35 PM	#19
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Cold air intake I like the one with the girl with the Silverado SS. How many times can she say "performance"??? Kind of funny she talks about racing her boyfriend in her SS against his S10. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



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