2003SilvSS Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I don't want to spend 300$ on a new intake system when I'm going to go with true CAI down the road. What is the best drop in air filter? I read somewhere about cutting a hole in the bottom of the stock air box?? Any suggestions? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLink Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 (edited) A lot of guys on the board (myself included) are getting good results with the K&N drop-in. I have not cut out the bottom of my airbox. As far as the CAI systems go, early testing on the Outlaw looks promising. Yoiu can check with DylanVonKleist who is hooked in with the manufacturer. Edited March 8, 2005 by SSLink (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003SilvSS Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I personally kind of like the keystone hoods. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGeorge Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 A lot of guys on the board (myself included) are getting good results with the K&N drop-in. I have not cut out the bottom of my airbox. As far as the CAI systems go, early testing on the Outlaw looks promising. Yoiu can check with DylanVonKleist who is hooked in with the manufacturer. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> K&N Drop-in here.... works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_w Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I have an AFE. No complaints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003SilvSS Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I just purchased the K&N Drop in at Autozone for $60.00 Seems alright. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 i'd recomend a k and n drop in with the stock airbox and remove the baffles. it should do well until you get your cold air kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003SilvSS Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Any pics of the baffles?? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebbb Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Baffles??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tienda Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 zippy, what air baffles?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'm baffled.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 the two on the side of the box. both intake ducts on the side of the box that go to the fender work as baffles. their idea is to reduce noise by drawing the air in through the fender which is an obstructed opening working similar to a similar baffle. they are designed with their size and entry to reduce the noise. the small one enters farther into the box to equal out the airflow across the filter element and to keep the noise level down. these are more of a entry duct than a baffle but their job is basicly the same. if you remove them you will notice the noise difference i am referring to and you'll also notice that there is much more room for air at the side of the box than there is sucking through the fender area. i've done this to a few with some minor gains in airflow noticed in the maf readings (about the only way i've been able to test the one's i've done this to). the air intake temperature only tends to show a difference when the temps get very high under the hood although if you have a black truck the fender and sheetmetal around it is going to just be heating up the incoming air with the baffle/duct in place. there is no cost in this and they pop right back in. take a stock box and pop these out then take it for a ride. you should notice some difference. it's certainly not as good as an aftermarket cold air system, but it's some help from what i've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoTToN Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 nice im going to have to try that some time, BTW the K&N drop in has done me good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_w Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 In my 5.3L truck, SOTP suffered when I removed the snorkels or modified the stock 'box in any way. I assumed their purpose was to straighten out or smoothen the incoming airflow so the MAF can get proper readings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 after the air enters the box it still has to pass through the filter and the maf screen. the air is plenty straightened out by that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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