Moving to the engine compartment...
Moving to the engine compartment exposes us to the 6.0L Vortec gas engine. We can tell that the Silverado must be a serious work truck with all of the dust and dirt.
After removing the factory...
After removing the factory air intake filter box and air intake tube, Casey installed the CGS pleated filter element to the Mass Air Flow sensor. Casey then installed the CGS intake tube and secured the supplied hose clamps.
After installing the CGS air...
After installing the CGS air intake system, the driver will notice a quicker throttle response, a stronger power-band, and increased fuel mileage.
From the Driver Seat
After the Silverado was lowered onto the ground, it was then driven around the block to settle the suspension. The front ride height was readjusted by cranking the front stock torsion bars raising the Silverado's front end from the stock 23 inches (measured from the center of wheel to wheel wells opening lip) to 251/2 inches matching the rear ride height and leveling the front to the back. After the Nitto Durra Grappler tires were mounted on the new Mamba M2-8 wheels, it was time for a road trip to CGS Motorsports. The 30-mile trip gave us a chance to evaluate the Silverado's new Pro Comp Level Lift and its ride on the new wheels and tires. The combo really impressed us as the ride was factory-like and the tires were smooth and quiet. The intake gave us improved throttle response and the exhaust added some grunt to the gas-powered V-8. All in all, this mild Fantastic Four was a huge success.
Time Spent Working: Approximately 4 hours
Degree of Difficulty: Intermediate
TOOLS USED:
Hoist, hand tools, pneumatic tools, tire changer, tire/wheel balancer, front-end alignment rack, welder, Sawzall.
PARTS USED:
1 Pro Comp Level Lift kit PNLL-3050 $219.95 ea.
4 Mamba M2-8 20x10-inch wheels $225.00 ea.
4 Nitto Durra Grappler Highway Terrain 275/60R20 tires $302.00 ea.
1 CGS Motorsports air intake system $194.50 ea.
1 CGS Motorsports after-cat exhaust system $425.00 ea.
Total Costs: $2,947.45 (Not including tax or installation labor.)