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I'am I Missing Something? (K&N)

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Old November 27th, 2007 | 5:34 PM
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[hr]Looking at K&N's air intake performance kit for my '97 5.0 Silverado, I can't see, other then K&N's
filter, adding any more horsepower or torque then the stock system! The air flow looks to be fine.
If anything what about just leaving the cover off the stock filter housing?

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Old November 28th, 2007 | 5:00 AM
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I think the only thing you get is more noise and a air filter you can wash and re-use.
Old November 28th, 2007 | 8:07 AM
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It just smooths out the flow of air vs. the stock set-up. There is about 100 different uneven surfaces in the stock set up that create turbulent airflow and at high rmps prevents good (even) airflow to the engine. It does help a little with Hp and a good deal with throttle response over using just a high-flow filter. The best setup for the money is just buying an intake tube and a high-flow filter. Same gains, less bs. Airaid sells just a tube.
Old November 28th, 2007 | 9:44 AM
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[hr]Jcbst12... I looked into Airaid, your right! Less money and same results (I would imagine).
Old November 29th, 2007 | 9:09 PM
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I wouldn't waste my money. These trucks perform well stock, and unless you are changing anything else, keep it stock.

For it to matter you need: headers, catback exhaust, better head flow, more fuel.
Old December 2nd, 2007 | 6:48 PM
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Can you change the chip
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