Performance Air Intake for Chevrolet Suburban C2500 (1996-1999) 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine Black

Maximize Airflow and Throttle Response for 1996-1999 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 Vortec V8s

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Chevrolet Suburban C2500 owners running the legendary Vortec engine family.

The Problem: The stock intake on the 1996-1999 Vortec V8 was designed for silence, not performance. The factory assembly features a corrugated plastic intake tube and a restrictive air box that creates massive turbulence. This bottleneck chokes the engine during heavy acceleration and towing, leading to a "mushy" throttle response and heat soak in the engine bay.

The Solution: We engineered this performance intake to correct the factory design flaws of the Vortec engine, replacing the restrictive plastic with mandrel-bent T304 aluminum. By smoothing out the air path and utilizing a high-flow conical filter, we deliver more oxygen to the cylinders, allowing your Suburban to breathe naturally and maintain higher power levels under load.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Increased Volumetric Efficiency: Delivers up to a 10% boost in horsepower and torque by reducing the vacuum restriction found in the stock air box.
• Premium T304 Aluminum: The lightweight aluminum piping dissipates heat faster than factory plastics and provides a durable, corrosion-resistant path for incoming air.
• 60-Minute Bolt-On Install: Engineered as a direct replacement for the factory system; no cutting or welding required. It uses basic hand tools and integrates perfectly with the stock manifold.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1996 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.0L V8
• 1997 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.0L V8
• 1998 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.0L V8
• 1999 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.0L V8
• 1996 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.7L V8
• 1997 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.7L V8
• 1998 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.7L V8
• 1999 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 5.7L V8

Interchange Reference:

C2500-9699-50-57-BK, 5.0, 5.7, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in the GMT400 platform, we know these trucks inside and out. This intake is designed to provide a deeper, more aggressive engine tone while improving fuel economy and throttle response. Pro Tip: We recommend disconnecting your battery for 10 minutes after installation to allow the PCM to re-learn the new airflow parameters for the increased oxygen volume.