Cold Air Intake Chevy GMC SUV Pick Up Truck & Cadillac Escalade (1996-2000) 5.0L 5.7L

High-Flow Cold Air Intake for 1996-2000 Chevrolet, GMC Tahoe, Suburban, C/K Trucks, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado (Vortec L30 / L31)

Replaces the restrictive factory airbox and corrugated intake tubing to lower intake air temperatures and improve throttle response on Vortec V8 engines.

The Stock GMT400 Airflow Bottleneck

The factory air intake system on the GMT400 platform was designed with acoustic dampening and low production costs in mind, utilizing a highly restrictive enclosed airbox and corrugated plastic tubing. This design creates significant airflow turbulence and restricts the volumetric breathing capacity of the 5.0L and 5.7L Vortec engines, especially under heavy loads. Furthermore, the OEM plastic construction is highly susceptible to heat soak within the cramped V8 engine bay. This leads to elevated Intake Air Temperatures (IATs), which forces the ECU to pull ignition timing, ultimately sapping power, torque, and throttle response right when you need it for towing or passing.

The Engineering Solution

This cold air intake system engineers out the factory bottlenecks by utilizing 3-inch Outer Diameter (OD) T-6063 aluminum piping. The smooth, constant-diameter pipe drastically reduces internal airflow turbulence, ensuring a higher volume of dense, cold air reaches the throttle body. The T-6063 polished aluminum construction maintains structural rigidity under vacuum while effectively resisting corrosion. Paired with a high-flow dry air filter, this setup maximizes filtration efficiency without the risk of MAF sensor fouling common with oiled filter alternatives. The kit includes reinforced PVC couplers, premium clamps, and necessary vacuum hoses to ensure a leak-free, unmetered-air-proof seal, even under extreme chassis flex during off-road excursions or heavy-duty towing.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1998 Chevrolet C2500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 Chevrolet C3500 with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1998 Chevrolet K2500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC C1500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1998 GMC C2500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC C2500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 GMC C3500 with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC K1500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC K1500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1998 GMC K2500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 GMC K3500 with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 GMC Yukon with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1999-2000 GMC Yukon Denali with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 Chevy Silverado with 5.0L 5.7L V8 Engine

The GMT400 Workhorse Caliber

Designed to match the rugged durability of the classic 90s Chevy/GMC truck line, this intake kit provides the necessary torque retention and mechanical reliability needed for demanding towing, hauling, and off-road applications. Fits both automatic and manual transmissions.