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After Market Cold Air Box for 4x4's ?

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DUKFVR75

SM 2003
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I'm curious what mfg. and configuration 0ffroaders are using for their air filters and box. I've looked at the Pro Cold design and am concerned that I would get thiat one soaked in some of the places we go DUK hunting. Or would we be just as well off with dropping a KN filter in the OEM box? Thanks for your thoughts.
DUK
 
DUKFVR75 said:
I'm curious what mfg. and configuration 0ffroaders are using for their air filters and box. I've looked at the Pro Cold design and am concerned that I would get thiat one soaked in some of the places we go DUK hunting. Or would we be just as well off with dropping a KN filter in the OEM box? Thanks for your thoughts.
DUK
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I use the UPD intake that conects to the stock inlet holes on the fender - I wouldn't put on anyhting that is lower if you are going to be in water - all my playing in water I have only got water in once through the tube to the engine - so I am happy with the UPD.

One thing I have learned is to carry a spare paper filter in case you get water in the box :)
 
Can you tell me how long it took you to install your lift kit and what special tools or procedures it took to do it?
willedale
 
I did not install the lift on the truck myself. I had it done at OffRoad Unlimited here in Houston. This is a pretty involved job and it would help to have a lift in your garage. The front dif has tito be dropped on these Avalanches. The rear part of the lift could easily be done by a DIY, but this was a job I left to the proffessionals. I would find a offroad shop you are comfortable with and go with the lift kits they have experience with. You don't want to be the guinea pig they get there learning curve from. I looked at the suspension system as very critical to my health card from a safety standpoint. That's why I left this up to the pros. If I remember correctly, it took the shop 4-1/2 days to do my gears and lift. Hope this helps,
DUK
 
Setemflush said:
Thanks Craig! I like that clear one. You can see the filter through it. I think I'll be ordering that one soon.
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Cool. Let me know when you get it. I'll try to stop by your work to take a look. I keep telling wifey about my need for a new exhaust and an HPP3. Her response: "As soon as it's paid off, you can buy whatever you want for it." Sheesh...that's harsh.

Craig
 
Jeeze!! Till it's paid off? You are going to get plenty of patience practice if you make it till then! ;D
It's time for the "all I want for Christmas"approach! >:D
 
I know I'm gonna rufle some feathers here and I understand that everyone has an opinion and is welcome to it, but, let's deal in facts. The factory GM airbox that comes on every 5.3 and 6.0 liter motor has the capability to flow more air than the engine can use. Even with forced air induction. That's the airbox. The tube that runs from the airbox to the plenum is the only restriction to the design. The restriction lies in the 90 degree bend in the tube. It reduces the inner diameter enough to cause a restriction. Enlarging this area and reducing the drag in this bend is the only way to increase stock air flow. There are a few specialty mfg that have overcome this, but, they almost all use K&N pleated gause filters. When gause or paper filters do their job, that is stop dirt, they get restictive. It is their nature. Only a oiled foam filter will pass close to the same volume of air clean or dirty.

Now, Truflow documents 11 horsepower with their system, and because it uses the factory airbox it is and always will be 50 state emission legal. Period.

Check it out.
 
blavalanche said:
Now, Truflow documents 11 horsepower with their system, and because it uses the factory airbox it is and always will be 50 state emission legal. Period.

Check it out.
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my biggest concern with the k&n type filters is the sand down here in the desert.... I have alot of friends that have sand rails and quads... they run paper filters at the dunes, and k&n's up north in the hills.... you know if truflow is "safe" to use down here, and also do you have a link? i did a search for truflow, but did not come up with anything....

Also, I do not live in town, and with work I drive through/ to areas that are not built up and when the wind blows.... there is some dust storm type action, plus with monsoon season coming ???

Grey
 
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