Dr Mike Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 SS Alert...Re: K&N Cold Air Intake Kits for SilveradoSS Straight from the horses mouth. I have used K&N FIPK's in my rides ever since they have existed and wanted to install the one that K&N lists for 6.0L engine however there is a note stating Not for SS. I contacted one of the techies at K&N and the strongly urge not to install any of their kits they currently sell at this time. There is no benefit (no appreciable HP or torque gains) installing a current kit and are working on one specifially for the SS. They will have one soon, but only after they can validate HP and Torque gains to justify the K&N name . I have seen a few Volant systems and they look great, but at pricey $650.00CAN. As for K&N, I know they work and are 2 bills less. Will advise all once K&N gets back to me with the Word... Dr Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCCM(SW)CFM Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Thanks for the input, I justed posted a question soliciting opinions on the same subject. Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deezel Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 "There is no benefit (no appreciable HP or torque gains) installing a current kit and are working on one specifially for the SS." I have to agree with this. I tried re-using the FIPK from my last truck ('00 Silverado) on the SS, but noticed no performance change, just noisier. After reading this forum and getting some ideas, I McGuyvered my stock air box with some 6" metal flex duct I had lying around in the garage. The size is almost perfect for the back of the "brake vent" in the bumper. I had to flatten the duct so it would fit between the wheel well and the body, but it worked well IMO. I cut a huge hole in the bottom front of the air box (roughly 3" x 6"). Don't have a digital camera yet, so sorry no pics to post. deezel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Dr Mike, What do you mean about a K&N Cold Air Intake "kit." I put one of their regular replacement filters on right after I bought the truck but never saw any info on the product you described. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Posted October 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Hey ho Lee... You are correct nothing for the SS as we speak, but coming soon. K&N have FIPK's for almost every vehicle out there and stand by their HP and Torque Claims and the current kit they have for the 6.0L can be made to fit but only gives you cosmetics and no performance gains . I have had many of these kits and the sound(very Sweet) is like a Four Barrell opening up on a muscle car and less throtlle pressure required when passing. I've also convinced my wife it improves fuel econony,ooops My previous ride ex-Dakota 4.7L Dyno'ed without the mod and it came in at 235HP, and 245HP+ with the K&N FIPKII. The FIPK II give you a clamp mounted silicone adapter to throttle body, a specially designed air tube from adapter to a special air box and cone type filter that replaces the very restrictive OEM Set-up. However the extra power comes at a price and inconvenience as it is much noisier . The K&N replacement filter solution is still OK as a direct replacement for the restrictive paper element type that sit in the Air Box. It not only outperforms by leaving your engine breath a little easier but also can be re-used and re-used forever (K&N claims100,000miles) thus a good investement at very lillte cost. I will post info as soon as K&N gets back to me with release date. Cheers Dr Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 The replacement filter works great!!!! Mine cost $6000 and came with this cool gizmo that mounts on top of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Yeah...but it causes this strange whistling noise LOL...You know I almost posted the same thing, but I kept my Volant box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Mine cost $6000 and came with this cool Cozmo that mounts on top of the engine but it causes this strange whistling noise ~sigh~Two blue guys with large whistling air cleaners......This is going to be a very long month. I wish I was an ostrich. Thanks for the info, DrMike. EDIT: Oops, sorry, Jason. I promised I wouldn't put any smart comments in the tech section. Do I get a couple of mistakes while I adjust my learning curve? Please......... ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 thats mine. i am sure k&n just havn't put one on a dyno to get accurate #s besides how much diffrent would it be?? nice legs lee ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightshift Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 I received an email saying the 57-3023-1 is in R&D for the SS. It may work fine but until it is approved they can not recomend it yet. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawk Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 I put on the Airaid intake, I noticed a bit of gains mostly in throttle response. I am sure the less restrictive filters help out a bit on performance, just not enough to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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