{"product_id":"flashark-cold-air-intake-kit-2014-2018-chevy-silverado-1500-gmc-sierra-1500-5-3l-6-2l-v8","title":"Flashark Cold Air Intake Kit — 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 \/ GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L \u0026 6.2L V8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe factory intake on 2014-2018 Chevy\/GMC 1500 trucks was designed to keep the 5.3L or 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 quiet and production costs low — not to move maximum air. The corrugated rubber hose, restrictive baffles, and flat paper element create turbulence and limit the volume the engine can draw. This Flashark cold air intake replaces the entire factory tract with a 3.5\" mandrel-bent aluminum tube, conical dry cotton filter, and a black powder-coated heat shield that seals the filter away from underhood heat soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, powder-coated aluminum tube delivers a cooler, denser charge from the oversized filter to the throttle body, while the open-element design lets the 5.3L or 6.2L EcoTec3 breathe the way it should. Throttle response sharpens, mid-range pulling power improves, and the EcoTec3 V8 develops a deeper, more aggressive intake note. No tune is required — the stock ECM adjusts automatically. Bolt-on installation with basic hand tools in about 45-60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5\" Mandrel-Bent Aluminum Intake Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black powder-coated finish; 89mm OD smooth-bore tube replaces the factory corrugated rubber hose and restrictive baffles; resists heat soak, corrosion, and engine-bay chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOversized Conical Dry Cotton Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-flow red dry cotton gauze element — no oil required, no MAF contamination risk, no over-oiling check-engine issues; washable and reusable for the life of the truck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Powder-Coated Heat Shield \u0026amp; Filter Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — Steel heat shield isolates the filter from radiator and engine heat, maintaining cooler intake-air temperatures and preserving air density under sustained load and towing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — No Tune Required — Uses factory mounting points; reuses the stock mass airflow (MAF) sensor with the included adapter; no cutting, no drilling, no ECU reprogramming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive EcoTec3 V8 Intake Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — The open-element filter removes the factory airbox muffling, producing a deeper, more authoritative intake growl under acceleration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Throttle Response \u0026amp; Towing Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduced restriction helps the 5.3L\/6.2L EcoTec3 recover faster from load changes, making passing, merging, and trailer towing feel more responsive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashable \u0026amp; Reusable Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean every 10,000-15,000 miles with mild soap and water; no replacement filters to buy — the included dry cotton filter lasts the life of the truck under normal use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: BQM0002004Brand: Flashark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cold Air Intake Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5\" (89mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aluminum piping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubing Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black powder-coated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry cotton gauze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conical open-element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black powder-coated steel plate with filter cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAF Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reuses factory sensor with included adapter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Direct factory replacement (OEM mounting points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Install Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45-60 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Black powder-coated aluminum mandrel-bent intake tube\u003cbr\u003e1x Red conical dry cotton gauze air filter element\u003cbr\u003e1x Black powder-coated steel heat shield\/air filter cover\u003cbr\u003e1x Black powder-coated steel mounting bracket\/baffle plate\u003cbr\u003e1x Black edge trim\/weatherstrip seal\u003cbr\u003e1x Mass airflow (MAF) sensor adapter\u003cbr\u003e1x Silicone straight coupler\u003cbr\u003e2x Silicone reducer couplers\u003cbr\u003e2x Rubber breather\/vacuum hoses\u003cbr\u003e2x Large stainless steel hose clamps\u003cbr\u003e4x Medium stainless steel hose clamps\u003cbr\u003e1x Installation instruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll hardware required for bolt-on installation is included. 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