I got a big boost in power mostly torque with my 2021 silverado trail boss that I fitted 34x12 mud tires too, it restored the feeling of driving with the lighter factory tires plus a little more.
You nailed the explanation of sound, you don’t notice if it’s not under load. But if you put your foot in it or pull a trailer, where the throttle body opens up more, it sounds like a dream.
Good video, thanks for sharing the story . I've had K&N on 2 previous Chevys with 5.3s. I noticed improvement on both, I was waiting to install on my 2020, but I think you convinced to go ahead. Keep the great videos coming.
Just added it today to my 2020 5.3 in the cold but sunny weather in Ontario, was just as explained very simple. If you want to prep the system a head of time in your nice warm house you will cut the installation time even more. I instantly noticed an increase in sound and power but I also have Corsa Sport cat back system. 2 things that happened is on starting my truck it asked me to put the drivers window down then up , not sure why , perhaps it was because the battery was disconnected and I did over Rev in first on one of my launches and it cut out for a split second, I did have wheel spin perhaps thats why and I do have all terrain tires which spin easily on pavement. Glad I did it, your video sold me on it !
2021 Silverado RST with a K&N intake and MBRP cat back exhaust system on a 5.3 its awesome brand new truck, have owned a few vortecmaxs before waiting on them to work out the kinks in the 6.2. but the sound over all performance of the truck is amazing
Added one to my 19 about a month ago. Easy install but was missing a piece and didn't notice until I had it installed, but luckily I found the piece on Amazon. Still working with K&N. Other than that love it and it makes my exhaust sound louder. Also have an issue with the air filter warning ⚠️ but I just clear it. I think it can be turned off.
I just bought a 2021 Trail Boss with the 6.2 and im looking to get a K&N installed. How are you finding it now that its been in your truck for a while? Better fuel milage at all? Great video BTW
I added a K&N cold air intake on my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and it runs horrible. K&N advertisement stated that a tune wouldn't be needed but it's seems to be required. The dealership will not tune it due to a code, not sure if that's true. I re-installed the factory intake. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
Hay thanks for you last response. My order from RealTruck came in today. One concern is about filtering of the K&N. I see a lot of posts regarding the lack of filtering efficiency of the K&N. Do you have any filtration concerns? Just an FYI the factory paper filters are about $31.00 way to much
I really like this intake because K&N took the time to actually test it and not just make a claim! So is that 15+hp achieved by just bolt on or does it need a tune?
Never read anything about a tune. These numbers were pulled before they even had tunes for this truck I think... You'd also think that air sensor would detect the flow change and compensate...
@@TruckOwnership101 That's nice to know...hopefully more can be achieved with a good tune! Really like how it looks under the hood as it could easily pass for stock! Thanks for the video and response!
Hi, You mentioned that you used the amount of money you paid for the previous truck, converted into points, to get discounts at the GM parts store... How is this done ? How do I apply the amount I paid for my truck and convert into GM loyalty points and get discounted GM Parts... Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Austin. I never did any point conversions. Spending money at GM dealerships gets you points. I’ve received points from buying 2 trucks, 2 ppf films, and 2 sets of aftermarket wheels lol. Which I’ve used those points on Chevy floor mats, and to get some of those previously mentioned services for less. Converting points and claiming part/service discounts is all done via GM rewards site. My salesman made sure I knew about it before I left with my new truck.
93 is meant for vehicles with higher compression ratios like the 6.2 does. Octane refers to the fuels stability under compression. The 5.3 is designed to run on 87, so anything greater is a waste of money actually.
Hi, I have the 63 intake i just threw on my 2019 LTZ about a month ago now. I'm just coming up on the 10K mile mark and yesterday when i turned the truck on it had a notification on the dash that said "Check Air filter system" wondering if you had that pop up at all? I reset the air intake to 100% after the K&N install but from what I'm reading is the notification is normal at 10k. just wondering if you had it pop up. Also I did a muffler delete and it really opened up the overall sound :) do that next hehe.
Not yet. I’m still under 3k for this truck. Hopefully just resetting the AF life to 100% will take care of it. How much drone do you get with that delete? And did you have to disable DFM? I hear they don’t sound so good when they are not running on all 8.
Good question. I wonder if plugging in your setup on realtruck.com or K&N would give you options or numbers. Doesn’t look like the 63 series in an option for that engine, at least on RealTruck....
More easily flowing air always equals more power, but a 3.0 diesel makes half the horsepower as my 6.2 stock. However it does makes the same torque, so I would imagine you would get similar torque boosts, but only half the HP gains. I don't see a full Cold Air Intake System for the 3.0 on their website though... Just the filter replacement.
I got a big boost in power mostly torque with my 2021 silverado trail boss that I fitted 34x12 mud tires too, it restored the feeling of driving with the lighter factory tires plus a little more.
You nailed the explanation of sound, you don’t notice if it’s not under load. But if you put your foot in it or pull a trailer, where the throttle body opens up more, it sounds like a dream.
I got that series for my 2020 High Country. Love the sound and the performance
Just installed mine today on my 2021 5.3. Definitely sounds better.
I noticed my shift points changes after installing the intake, which is a sign that the intake made a difference.
Good video, thanks for sharing the story . I've had K&N on 2 previous Chevys with 5.3s. I noticed improvement on both, I was waiting to install on my 2020, but I think you convinced to go ahead. Keep the great videos coming.
I just did this two days ago man I highly recommend it!
Just added it today to my 2020 5.3 in the cold but sunny weather in Ontario, was just as explained very simple. If you want to prep the system a head of time in your nice warm house you will cut the installation time even more. I instantly noticed an increase in sound and power but I also have Corsa Sport cat back system. 2 things that happened is on starting my truck it asked me to put the drivers window down then up , not sure why , perhaps it was because the battery was disconnected and I did over Rev in first on one of my launches and it cut out for a split second, I did have wheel spin perhaps thats why and I do have all terrain tires which spin easily on pavement. Glad I did it, your video sold me on it !
2021 Silverado RST with a K&N intake and MBRP cat back exhaust system on a 5.3 its awesome brand new truck, have owned a few vortecmaxs before waiting on them to work out the kinks in the 6.2. but the sound over all performance of the truck is amazing
Yes we can hear the difference!!!
Sounds Amazing!!!!
Added one to my 19 about a month ago. Easy install but was missing a piece and didn't notice until I had it installed, but luckily I found the piece on Amazon. Still working with K&N. Other than that love it and it makes my exhaust sound louder. Also have an issue with the air filter warning ⚠️ but I just clear it. I think it can be turned off.
Which item was missing?
My K&N performance chrome one is on the way. It’s gonna be my first attempt at doing it myself 🙏🏼 😅
I just bought a 2021 Trail Boss with the 6.2 and im looking to get a K&N installed. How are you finding it now that its been in your truck for a while? Better fuel milage at all? Great video BTW
I hear it my intake will be in Tuesday 😎
I added a K&N cold air intake on my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and it runs horrible. K&N advertisement stated that a tune wouldn't be needed but it's seems to be required. The dealership will not tune it due to a code, not sure if that's true. I re-installed the factory intake. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
They have a factory mass airflow sensor that’s compatible with the K&N. So that should detect the improved airflow and adjust as needed.
For the 2 years you have it on, does this get you better or worse gas mileage? thanks!
Ive heard by the dealer that i need to do a tune cause it could run horrible without tuning it
Hay thanks for you last response. My order from RealTruck came in today. One concern is about filtering of the K&N. I see a lot of posts regarding the lack of filtering efficiency of the K&N. Do you have any filtration concerns? Just an FYI the factory paper filters are about $31.00 way to much
What? K&N is the best filter on the market. Never heard of a paper filter being superior in any category.
I really like this intake because K&N took the time to actually test it and not just make a claim! So is that 15+hp achieved by just bolt on or does it need a tune?
Never read anything about a tune. These numbers were pulled before they even had tunes for this truck I think... You'd also think that air sensor would detect the flow change and compensate...
@@TruckOwnership101
That's nice to know...hopefully more can be achieved with a good tune! Really like how it looks under the hood as it could easily pass for stock! Thanks for the video and response!
I hear it in the vid !! Great Vid
Thought you can have K&N CAI in California??
Hi, You mentioned that you used the amount of money you paid for the previous truck, converted into points, to get discounts at the GM parts store...
How is this done ? How do I apply the amount I paid for my truck and convert into GM loyalty points and get discounted GM Parts... Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Austin. I never did any point conversions. Spending money at GM dealerships gets you points. I’ve received points from buying 2 trucks, 2 ppf films, and 2 sets of aftermarket wheels lol. Which I’ve used those points on Chevy floor mats, and to get some of those previously mentioned services for less. Converting points and claiming part/service discounts is all done via GM rewards site. My salesman made sure I knew about it before I left with my new truck.
Hi I have a question. I installed the intake. Do I need to disable the air filter life
“Need” no, but yeah it’s not relevant anymore.
Did you have any issue from disconnecting the negative battery? Radio worked ok?
Nope. No problem. Any time I mess with electrical stuff I disconnect that. Did it with the tow mirror mod recently as well.
What about the RST with the turbo? Is this compatible?
what they don't tell you is thats with a tune.. you might see 3/4 without a tune
Does it void warranty?
K&N’s website says it won’t. 😊
What about fuel, do you use 93 grade on your 5.3L?
93 is meant for vehicles with higher compression ratios like the 6.2 does. Octane refers to the fuels stability under compression. The 5.3 is designed to run on 87, so anything greater is a waste of money actually.
@@TruckOwnership101 spot on.
Hi, I have the 63 intake i just threw on my 2019 LTZ about a month ago now. I'm just coming up on the 10K mile mark and yesterday when i turned the truck on it had a notification on the dash that said "Check Air filter system" wondering if you had that pop up at all? I reset the air intake to 100% after the K&N install but from what I'm reading is the notification is normal at 10k. just wondering if you had it pop up.
Also I did a muffler delete and it really opened up the overall sound :) do that next hehe.
Not yet. I’m still under 3k for this truck. Hopefully just resetting the AF life to 100% will take care of it.
How much drone do you get with that delete? And did you have to disable DFM? I hear they don’t sound so good when they are not running on all 8.
@@TruckOwnership101 The drone isnt too bad, it sounds decent IMO. I still have DFM but I do agree it would sound that much better with it deactivated.
@@TruckOwnership101 I had the muffler delete as well as the Pulsar Lt. There is no drone and it sounds awesome.
I wonder how much will it make with the 2.7T
Good question. I wonder if plugging in your setup on realtruck.com or K&N would give you options or numbers. Doesn’t look like the 63 series in an option for that engine, at least on RealTruck....
Where did u get those side steps?
Real Truck of course! 😃. Here is the video I made about them. Links in the video description. ua-cam.com/video/RhJIPTXFzZk/v-deo.html
Yo Man what about the 3.0l???
More easily flowing air always equals more power, but a 3.0 diesel makes half the horsepower as my 6.2 stock. However it does makes the same torque, so I would imagine you would get similar torque boosts, but only half the HP gains. I don't see a full Cold Air Intake System for the 3.0 on their website though... Just the filter replacement.
Wish you would of showed this in real time.
Not a fan of the time lapse
I linked a good detailed video in the description. People don’t like long videos either soooo 🤷🏻♂️
Illegal in California 😩🤦🏻♂️
U know how the top just pops on with the seals really do u think air gos in from the lid when your on full throttle and it’s sucking hard ?