Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

So I am at a loss as to which intake cover/coil cover route to go? I don't care for the little plastic stock "vortec" plastic intake cover that came with my Engine. I do like some of the Corvette plastic and Escalade 3 piece kits but are they compatible with the truck manifold? motor is 2005 Silverado 5.3.
Accessory brackets have been changed to include a narrower footprint for my narro engine compartment. This looks like it could be an issue for some of the 3 piece GM covers that I have seen.

What are my options?
Thoughts?

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

Just a thought, i was where you are a couple years ago. I decided after seeing the costs to do some of the other ideas to just go with a new intake and Throttle Body combo. Summit Racing has some nice combos for decent price.
Anyways, just a thought.

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

Did you notice any difference in performance?
I like the way some of the aftermarket intakes look but was not sure if mechanically it would be an upgrade?
What did you end up spending on your set up?

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

I was gt too be honest and tell you .....i'm not sure. I just got mine initially tuned by my tuner., so I have yet to drive and I have never drove it without. I completely rebuilt my motor with full kit including the"hot cam" kit from WS6Store. Which I do recommend them in case your wondering. So I am the one to answer that question. With that said, .....i'm overly pleased with what I've found with it! Again, I have redone the motor beyond stock. Looks il real you are 10x better that I can promise. I've seen videos of guys cutting and sanding the stock intakes to max same them look better and they really do, but for the time and effort, I just went new.
Sorry .....i'm not more help.

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

this 3 peice set of vortec max engines covers can be bought from the chevy dealer for around $150.00... and the do fit all 1999-2006 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 vortec truck intakes.

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

pics on the engine...

Re: Need some advice on which intake/coil covers to run on 2005 5.3 truck engine?
 

Max Cover Part Numbers FYI