Cold Air Intake for 2009-2014 GMC Yukon / Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 / Suburban 1500 2500 — 4.8L 5.3L 6.2L V8

GM's GMT900 trucks and SUVs left the factory with an air intake designed for one thing: silence. The multi-chamber factory airbox and restrictive corrugated intake tubing quiet the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L LS-based V8S to the point where you barely hear them — even with your foot to the floor. For a work truck or suburban hauler, that's fine. For anyone who wants their V8 to sound like a V8, it's a problem.

Flashark's cold air intake replaces the entire factory assembly with a mandrel-bent, black powder-coated aluminum intake tube, a high-flow, washable, dry conical filter, and a full-coverage formed steel heat shield. The result is a smoother, less restrictive intake path that removes the factory silencer chambers and lets the engine breathe the way it should. Expect 5-10 WHP on a stock truck — more when combined with exhaust and tuning — along with noticeably sharper part-throttle response and a deep, authoritative induction growl under load.

Installation takes 60-90 minutes with basic hand tools. The kit retains the factory MAF sensor position and uses the stock mounting points on all supported models — Silverado 1500/2500, Suburban 1500/2500, and GMC Yukon with the 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.2L gasoline V8. No cutting, no drilling, no tune required for stock applications. If you're running headers or a cam, a custom tune is recommended to maximize the gain.

Not compatible with the 4.3L V6, 6.0L V8 (Silverado 2500HD LY6), Duramax diesel, or the GMC Sierra. If you're shopping for a 2014 model, verify your truck is still on the GMT900 platform — some late-2014 units are the next-generation K2XX with different engine architecture.

Key Features

Mandrel-Bent Black Powder-Coated Aluminum Intake Tube — High-quality aluminum tubing with a durable black powder-coated finish for heat resistance and corrosion protection. Smooth internal walls eliminate turbulence and restriction caused by the factory corrugated-plastic plumbing, delivering more consistent airflow to the throttle body.

High-Flow Washable Dry Conical Filter — Maintenance-free dry media filtration engineered for high airflow without the MAF contamination risk of oiled cotton filters. Captures fine particulate without choking the flow. Washable and reusable — clean every 15,000-20,000 miles under normal conditions, more frequently in dusty or off-road environments.

Full-Coverage Formed Steel Heat Shield — Seals against the hood and fender to create a barrier between the filter and the engine bay's radiant heat. While no intake can eliminate heat soak at idle, the shield significantly reduces intake air temperature once the truck is moving, helping maintain consistent power during towing and extended highway driving.

Three-Engine Platform Coverage — One kit supports all three GMT900 gasoline V8 displacements: 4.8L (LY2/L20), 5.3L (LMG/LC9/LH6), and 6.2L (L9H/L94). Same throttle body flange diameter, same MAF sensor housing, same intake plumbing routing across the entire platform.

AFM/DOD Compatible — Fully compatible with the Active Fuel Management / Displacement on Demand cylinder deactivation systems found on 5.3L and 6.2L engines. The intake change does not affect AFM operation, solenoid control, or the switching between V8 and V4 modes. No check engine lights, no AFM-disable required.

Bolt-On Installation — No Cutting, No Drilling — Uses factory airbox mounting points and the stock MAF sensor location. All hardware, silicone couplers, stainless steel clamps, and vacuum line fittings included. No permanent modifications to the vehicle.

Throttle Response & Induction Sound — The most noticeable day-one improvements: sharper off-idle tip-in, reduced lag during part-throttle passing maneuvers, and a deep, throaty V8 induction note that the factory multi-resonator airbox deliberately suppresses. Sound is prominent under heavy throttle and load, subtle at idle and cruise.

Specifications

Material: Aluminum piping
Tubing Finish: Black powder-coated
Filter Type: Dry conical filter
Filter Color: Red
Filter Style: High-flow washable
Heat Shield Material: Formed steel
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 5-10 WHP
Installation Time: 60-90 minutes
Package Weight: Approximately 12-14 lbs

Package Includes

1× Aluminum Intake Tube
1× Dry Conical Air Filter
1× Steel Heat Shield with Rubber Edge Trim
2× Set of High-Temperature Silicone Couplers
5× Set of Stainless Steel Worm-Gear Clamps
1× Complete Mounting Hardware Kit (Brackets, Bolts, Washers, Nuts)