So.....I'm still running the stock GM air intake setup....I think it may be time to switch it out for something that will flow better. But have there been any problems with water saturation of the filter and whatnot being exposed?

I think I want to try this ebay kit since I refuse to pay an absurd amount for a tube and filter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

 

well i have a k&n cai, the filter will get a little wet when it rains & when you wash your truck. but if its oiled that will keep any water from penatrating the filter element.

 

It's a dry filter....I don't want an oiled setup.

 

unless your running a hose over it, you should be just fine. when you wash your truck wrap a plastic bag on the filter, i wouldnt worry to much about the rain.......

 

My K&N FIPK never got wet, and my Volant wi/ ram air stays dry also (I've popped the lid on rainy days and checked it). I'm also running a dry filter (Amsoil), was never a big fan of the oiled filter even though it's what I used to run.

 

that ebay intake is the same one i got and i was thinking about putting the stock back on and cutting a hole in the bottom. the intake doesnt fit right and it has separated twice by the filter and by the maf.

 

that's the first bad thing I've heard of this intake. IIRC there are several people here that run it. hmmm. I'd really like to tap the power that can be had by changing out the stock air intake setup, but if that means Im going to have issues then I'll just stick with what GM rolled it out the factory with.

 

honestly i dont think theres power to be tapped into by going to an open air filter, it just adds heat and if you look at the factory setup they have a nice closed in box with a kind of cold air hole in the side that gets air from the fender. only thing i would do is get a different strait tube.

 

On the dyno I gained 10rwhp by opening the air box lid.

Will the tube from this kit bolt up to the stock airbox?

 

not sure, but it looks like it will no prob. i also seen people cutting the stock tube and patching it up