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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 9:53 PM
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quick question! which is the best air intake system for the 07 tahoe. I cant make up my mind??? there are so many choices!! please help!! my budget is pretty open? i currently have an flowmaster 50series suv exhaust muffler which sounds great!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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I dont think you can go very wrong in this category as long as you stick to some of the big names. I personally want to get the K&N 63 series (lower on price and K&N says it has the largest gains). But the Volant is good, I have heard good things about the AEM Bruteforce, and the Airraid.

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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The hp gains for most CAIs occur at the upper rpm band. Take a look at the Trueflow system. They have an informative video on their website.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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It has been said the GM intake provides the best output througout the RPM range. However, they are pricey but they look great with the chrome lid.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 4:33 AM
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Im running a TrueFlow XDI. I like it......Did I see any real horsepower gains? Maybe, Maybe Not.....I did however see a difference in the intake temp on my Edge module. The intake temp runs at or near the ambient air temp while driving. At idle it does increase +/- 5-10 degrees. At about 3500 RPM it sounds like the whistle of the supercharger on my Cobra R but just a little (ok.... a lot)quieter. I opened the system up withabout 7500 miles on it to see how the inside on of the tube looked. I must say that there wasno film, oil, or dust leading into the intake. Overall I've been quite impressed with the quality and filtration of the Trueflow products.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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I have been wondering the same.

K&N 63-3050 AIR INTAKE
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 3:34 PM
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Save your money for the 6.2L next year in the 4X4, on sale now in 2WD Tahoe.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 4:31 PM
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But ZX, you just know we're going to slap one on that motor as well.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 8:27 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 1:39 PM
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I went with the 63 series from K&N. It is definitely louder than stock, that's for sure,and it was also easy to install. I don't regret it one bit.
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