Performance Air Intake W/ Heat Shield For GMC C3500 (1996-2000) with 5.7L V8 Engine Blue

Maximize Vortec Airflow: Cold Air Intake with Heat Shield for 1996-2000 GMC C3500 & Chevy Trucks 5.7L L31

Who Is This For? Designed specifically for GMC and Chevrolet owners running the legendary Vortec 5700 (L31) or Vortec 5000 (L30) engines who need more reliable towing power, crisper throttle response, and a high-mileage refresh for their intake system.

The Plastic Baffle Bottleneck: From the factory, your Vortec V8 is muzzled by a restrictive, baffled plastic air box designed more for silence than for performance. When you’re pulling a heavy load or trying to pass on the highway, that intake creates a vacuum effect that starves the engine of the oxygen it needs to breathe. This results in sluggish acceleration and wasted fuel as the engine struggles to pull air through narrow, convoluted plastic channels.

The Engineering Solution: Our performance intake kit replaces that entire restrictive assembly with a mandrel-bent Blue T304 aluminum tube and a dedicated heat shield. By isolating the filter from engine bay heat and providing a smooth, high-velocity path for air, we allow the Vortec platform to realize its full volumetric efficiency. The result is a deeper engine note and a noticeable gain in torque when you need it most.

The Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition

• The Performance Gain: Delivers up to a 10% increase in horsepower and torque by maximizing airflow through the stock manifold—something generic drop-in filters simply cannot achieve.
• Premium T304 Aluminum: Constructed from T304 lightweight aluminum piping for maximum heat dissipation and durability, unlike cheap plastic kits that can warp or rubber hoses that crack over time.
• Serviceable Design: Includes a high-flow, washable pleated filter that only requires cleaning every 50,000 miles, eliminating the need to ever buy a paper filter again.

Technical Specifications & Factory Ratings

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 with 5.0L/5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban with 5.7L V8 Engine
• 1996-2000 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
• 1996-2000 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
• 1996-2000 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
• 1996-2000 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

Installation Note:

Fits both Automatic and Manual Transmissions. Direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools. It is recommended to disconnect the battery terminal during install to allow the PCM to recalibrate for increased airflow.

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. Whether you are restoring a classic OBS Chevy or looking for more grunt out of your GMC C3500 workhorse, this intake is engineered to perform. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.