2008 chevrolet silverado 1500 cold air intake

Q: How much HP does cold air intakes add?

Cold Air Intakes are said to improve your vehicles performance by 5-20 horsepower. This number will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. While this isnt enough power to put you back in your seat, it will give your car or truck a little pep in its step.

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How much HP does a cold air intake add to a 5.3 v8?
How much HP does cold air intakes add?
Are cold air intakes worth it on trucks?
Do cold air intakes make a noticeable difference?

200-196 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $279.99 Regular Price $349.99

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Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box and air filter
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
High airflow premium air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	700-469
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Cotton Gauze & Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Product Box Height	12.5 in (318 mm)
Product Box Length	16 in (406 mm)
Product Box Width	15.7 in (399 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

200-197 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $359.99 Regular Price $449.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box, air filter and intake tubing
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
High airflow premium air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	700-469
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Cotton Gauze & Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
Product Box Height	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Length	19.9 in (505 mm)
Product Box Width	15.6 in (396 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

200-796 AIRAID Junior Air Intake System

Special Price $279.99 Regular Price $349.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Oiled Direct-Fit Replacement Filter
Helps boost horsepower and acceleration
Replaces stock air filter and intake tubing retaining stock air box
High airflow premium air filter
Low restriction polyethylene intake tube
Easy to install with little mechanical knowledge
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	850-135
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Cotton Gauze & Non-woven Synthetic
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Not Flanged
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Jr Kit
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
CARB EO Number	D-609-6
Street Legal In All US States	See Vehicle Applications
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	8 lb (3.6 kg)
Product Box Height	12.6 in (320 mm)
Product Box Length	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Width	15.3 in (389 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

200-996 AIRAID Modular Intake Tube

Special Price $151.99 Regular Price $189.99

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Engineered to boost horsepower and torque
Low restriction, free-flowing air intake tube
Roto-molded, high density polyethylene air intake tube
Stainless steel clamps and silicone couplers/hump hoses included
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Warranty	12 Months - 24,000 Miles
Product Style	AIRAID Modular Intake Tube
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Tube Style	Multi-Angle
CARB EO Number	D-609-6
Street Legal In All US States	See Vehicle Applications
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Weight	4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
Product Box Height	7 in (178 mm)
Product Box Length	23.2 in (589 mm)
Product Box Width	11.5 in (292 mm)
Couplers Included	2
Diameters	N/A
Finish	None
Material Used	Polyethylene
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes

201-196 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $239.99 Regular Price $299.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box and air filter
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	701-469
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Product Box Height	12.5 in (318 mm)
Product Box Length	16 in (406 mm)
Product Box Width	15.7 in (399 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

201-197 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $359.99 Regular Price $449.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box, air filter and intake tubing
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	701-469
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
Product Box Height	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Length	19.9 in (505 mm)
Product Box Width	15.6 in (396 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

201-796 AIRAID Junior Air Intake System

Special Price $279.99 Regular Price $349.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Helps boost horsepower and acceleration
Replaces stock air filter and intake tubing retaining stock air box
Easy to install with little mechanical knowledge
Low restriction polyethylene intake tube
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	851-135
Air Filter Color	Red
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Not Flanged
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Jr Kit
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Street Legal In All US States	No
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	8 lb (3.6 kg)
Product Box Height	12.6 in (320 mm)
Product Box Length	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Width	15.3 in (389 mm)
California Restricted	Not legal for sale or use in California
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

202-196 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $239.99 Regular Price $299.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box and air filter
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	702-469
Air Filter Color	Black
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	1
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	None
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Product Box Height	12.5 in (318 mm)
Product Box Length	16 in (406 mm)
Product Box Width	15.7 in (399 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

202-197 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $359.99 Regular Price $449.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box, air filter and intake tubing
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	702-469
Air Filter Color	Black
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	5
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	1
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
Product Box Height	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Length	19.9 in (505 mm)
Product Box Width	15.6 in (396 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

202-267 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $359.99 Regular Price $449.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Black dry synthetic premium air filter
Superior horsepower and acceleration gains
Replaces stock intake tubing, air filter and air box
Easy to install using commonly available tools
High airflow washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty
Air filter is protected from the engine compartment hot air

Replacement Filter	722-472
Air Filter Color	Black
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	5
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Oval
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Street Legal In All US States	No
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	13.1 lb (5.9 kg)
Product Box Height	14.8 in (376 mm)
Product Box Length	20.5 in (521 mm)
Product Box Width	20.2 in (513 mm)
California Restricted	Not legal for sale or use in California
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

203-196 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $239.99 Regular Price $299.99

In Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box and air filter
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	703-469
Air Filter Color	Blue
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Product Box Height	12.5 in (318 mm)
Product Box Length	16 in (406 mm)
Product Box Width	15.7 in (399 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

203-197 AIRAID Performance Air Intake System

Special Price $359.99 Regular Price $449.99

Out of Stock Free Shipping

Increases horsepower and torque
Replaces stock air box, air filter and intake tubing
Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air
Easy to install using commonly available tools
Easy to clean oil-free synthetic air filter
Washable and reusable air filter media
No Hassle Lifetime Warranty

Replacement Filter	703-469
Air Filter Color	Blue
Air Filter Material	Non-woven Synthetic
Clamps Included	4
Clamp Material	Stainless Steel
Clamp Style	Worm Gear
Couplers Included	2
Product Style	AIRAID Intake Kit
Air Filter Outlet Shape	Round
Intake Pipe Color / Finish	Black
Intake Pipe Material	High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
CARB EO Number	D-609-18
Street Legal In All US States	Yes
TUV Approved (Europe)	No
Weight	12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
Product Box Height	15.6 in (396 mm)
Product Box Length	19.9 in (505 mm)
Product Box Width	15.6 in (396 mm)
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Warranty	No-Hassle Lifetime Limited

DIY Level

Easy Moderate Advanced

Installation Time

90 Minutes

How much HP does a cold air intake add to a 5.3 v8?

On average, a cold air intake will add about 11 horsepower to your Silverado. Couple this upgrade with a new mass airflow sensor or a throttle body spacer for even better air regulation.

How much HP does cold air intakes add?

Cold Air Intakes are said to improve your vehicle's performance by 5-20 horsepower. This number will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. While this isn't enough power to put you back in your seat, it will give your car or truck a little pep in its step.

Are cold air intakes worth it on trucks?

More oxygen means more power from your engine, so improved airflow is an excellent way to increase the performance of your vehicle. This is where a cold air intake system is extremely effective; improved airflow. This inexpensive mod can be exceptionally useful if paired with other vehicle enhancements.

Do cold air intakes make a noticeable difference?

While many cold air intake claims are exaggerated or entirely made up, there will be a noticeable difference when you're laying on the gas. The horsepower increase varies by manufacturer, but some boast numbers as high as 20 hp.

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