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kdailey4315 · 04-26-2006, 01:38 PM

Hello all,
This is my first post. I just bought a 91 extended cab short bed w/350 and it's time for my first mod. I've narrowed it down to two options but I had a question about them. I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Can I use a one piece air filter that sits on top of the engine or do I have to buy an after market air filter that has a tube and that has a box at the end of it. I have attached 2 pics of what I am looking to buy. I prefer the crome one but I don't know if it will pull in enough air. Any info would be gtreatly appreciated

gmcracing92 · 04-26-2006, 04:10 PM

i would go with the cold air kit, its pullin in colder air thought the fender than the on on top. i have the one on top and it sucks all the hot air from under the hood,not good for horsepower. it looks cool but thats about it. you can use the one on top but i think youll need either another small spacer under the air cleaner or a bigger one to clear the distributer, i know i had too.

97silv5.7 · 04-27-2006, 03:08 AM

and welcome to the board!

alpha_male0203 · 04-27-2006, 04:25 PM

The chrome One yes looks nice but your going to be bringing the engines warm air in.
I want the cold air Its so colstly for me right at this time.

piecesparts · 04-27-2006, 08:13 PM

The tube setup WILL give you more cool air on your motor than the old style air cleaner, but if you own one, why not use it and save the $200.00. I have a 4" K&N filter on my 91 Silverado and it works great. I removed the spacer from the Throttle Body and put a piece on the filter base to keep it from turning (Just like the spacer has). I also connected my vent tube to the bottom of the filter with a nylon hose barb elbow. That way everythin looks clean. I do feel a little affect from the hot engine bay air on really hot days, but it is minimal.

kdailey4315 · 05-01-2006, 01:40 AM

What do you consider a really hot day? I live in the San Francisco Ba Area where it rarely gets above 80. I also notice that you have headers and a tbi spacer. Which ones are they? Headers are going to be my next mod.

neev_nav · 05-01-2006, 11:52 AM

I put the full K&N kit in about two months ago and it has been great. I am actually getting 20-50 more km per tank, depending on how I drive it, so over time hopefully it will pay itself off.

piecesparts · 05-01-2006, 09:17 PM

I consider a "Hot Day" as 96 degrees or higher. I live in Kansas and the last two summers have had some days that were rather warm and humid. I used to live in the Bay Area. I lived in San Leandro for awhile and then I moved to Marin County (Novato), while I was in the Navy.

I put in the air cleaner and a Throttle Body helical spacer from Airaid. That spacer was worth some HP and gas mileage.

04-26-2006, 01:38 PM	#1
kdailey4315 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacifica CA Posts: 66	New Air Cleaner Options Hello all, This is my first post. I just bought a 91 extended cab short bed w/350 and it's time for my first mod. I've narrowed it down to two options but I had a question about them. I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Can I use a one piece air filter that sits on top of the engine or do I have to buy an after market air filter that has a tube and that has a box at the end of it. I have attached 2 pics of what I am looking to buy. I prefer the crome one but I don't know if it will pull in enough air. Any info would be gtreatly appreciated Attached Images

04-26-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
gmcracing92 Drillin oil on American Soil! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minot. North Dakota Posts: 418	Re: New Air Cleaner Options i would go with the cold air kit, its pullin in colder air thought the fender than the on on top. i have the one on top and it sucks all the hot air from under the hood,not good for horsepower. it looks cool but thats about it. you can use the one on top but i think youll need either another small spacer under the air cleaner or a bigger one to clear the distributer, i know i had too. __________________ Travis 70 Chevy c20 2wd 75 Chevy k10 4x4 parts truck 92 GMC Sierra c1500 2wd DD 99 Chevy Reg Cab Sht Box 1500 2wd 05 GMC Sierra Denali white

04-27-2006, 03:08 AM	#3
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: New Air Cleaner Options and welcome to the board! __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

04-27-2006, 04:25 PM	#4
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	Re: New Air Cleaner Options The chrome One yes looks nice but your going to be bringing the engines warm air in. I want the cold air Its so colstly for me right at this time. __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

04-27-2006, 08:13 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: New Air Cleaner Options The tube setup WILL give you more cool air on your motor than the old style air cleaner, but if you own one, why not use it and save the $200.00. I have a 4" K&N filter on my 91 Silverado and it works great. I removed the spacer from the Throttle Body and put a piece on the filter base to keep it from turning (Just like the spacer has). I also connected my vent tube to the bottom of the filter with a nylon hose barb elbow. That way everythin looks clean. I do feel a little affect from the hot engine bay air on really hot days, but it is minimal. Attached Images

05-01-2006, 01:40 AM	#6
kdailey4315 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacifica CA Posts: 66	Re: New Air Cleaner Options What do you consider a really hot day? I live in the San Francisco Ba Area where it rarely gets above 80. I also notice that you have headers and a tbi spacer. Which ones are they? Headers are going to be my next mod. Last edited by kdailey4315; 05-01-2006 at 03:24 AM.

05-01-2006, 11:52 AM	#7
neev_nav Flying Dutchman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stouffville Posts: 220	Re: New Air Cleaner Options I put the full K&N kit in about two months ago and it has been great. I am actually getting 20-50 more km per tank, depending on how I drive it, so over time hopefully it will pay itself off. __________________ 94 Chevy Ext. Cab 4x4 350 (My baby) "Women carpool. Men convoy."

05-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: New Air Cleaner Options I consider a "Hot Day" as 96 degrees or higher. I live in Kansas and the last two summers have had some days that were rather warm and humid. I used to live in the Bay Area. I lived in San Leandro for awhile and then I moved to Marin County (Novato), while I was in the Navy. I put in the air cleaner and a Throttle Body helical spacer from Airaid. That spacer was worth some HP and gas mileage.



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