Short Ram Air Intake For Chevrolet Traverse (2009-2011) LS/LT/LTZ with 3.6L V6 DOHC Engine Red

High-Velocity Induction for the LLT: Performance Intake for 2009-2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Who It’s For: Engineered for Chevrolet Traverse owners running the LLT 3.6L V6 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and delayed throttle response inherent in heavy crossover platforms.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the LLT engine is designed for silence above all else, which often comes at the cost of efficiency. It uses a series of restrictive resonator chambers and accordion-style plastic tubing that creates massive air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s ability to breathe when you need to merge onto the highway or pass a slower vehicle. In a heavy chassis like the Traverse, this results in a "mushy" pedal feel and a lack of low-end torque needed to get five thousand pounds of vehicle moving with urgency.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive OEM plumbing with a high-flow, mandrel-bent T304 aluminum intake tube. By smoothing out the airflow path and eliminating the sound-baffling turbulence, we maintain laminar flow all the way to the throttle body. The transition from the oversized high-flow cotton filter into the aluminum pipe increases the air density entering the combustion chamber. This higher oxygen concentration allows for a more complete combustion cycle, resulting in a sharper throttle snap and a deep, purposeful induction growl under load.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Torque Curve: By reducing intake restriction, this kit helps the LLT engine reach its peak torque faster, providing up to a 10% increase in usable horsepower and torque for better towing and hauling performance.
• Induction Resonance: Unlike the muffled factory airbox, this short ram configuration provides a throaty, sporty sound profile that stays quiet at cruising speeds but screams when you bury the needle.
• Thermal Durability: Constructed from T304 lightweight aluminum, this piping dissipates heat more effectively than factory plastic and will not crack or degrade over thousands of heat cycles.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L V6
• 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L V6
• 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6L V6
• 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L V6
• 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L V6
• 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6L V6
• 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L V6
• 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L V6
• 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6L V6

Interchange Reference:

SR-CH-0911-RD, 3.6L-V6-DOHC-TRAVERSE-INTAKE, LLT-ENGINE-UPGRADE

The Performance Promise

This system is a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory air box and can be installed in under 60 minutes with basic hand tools. It is highly recommended to disconnect your battery for at least 10 minutes following installation to allow the ECU to calibrate for the increased mass airflow. Buy with confidence. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.