Cadillac Escalade Cold Air Intake Install & Review! K&N Performance Intake Improve Throttle Response

[@Donslife]

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[@pwessell]

Just did this to my 2015 Escalade. LOVE IT!! Definitely adds more aggressive growl when on the gas, but remains quiet at cruising. Almost makes it sound like a new exhaust as well. Great video, I used the same one as you did.

[@Donslife]

Glad to hear! We like ours as well 👍🏼

[@Gixzer04]

I forgot you were in kmh, I was like damn that thing moves . No doubt they do get up n go but clearly not doing 100 mph in 3rd gear. Just bought one of these n you twisted my arm into getting cold air. 👌

[@jaykrausbcful]

Getting this for my wife’s Escalade now! Great video.

[@fl35m]

Don't forget to fix your windshield.

[@Donslife]

Will do next spring. Around here they cover the roads in gravel when the snow hits. Too cold here to melt the snow with road salt. -40°F/-40°C several days each winter ❄️. Windshields and bumpers take a beating.

[@jameskelly9858]

All you need now is Cam, headers and exhaust

[@93gmctruck18]

Nice I had to take mine off lost a lot of power needs a tune

[@SSGFL1]

Fantastic upgrade

[@Donslife]

Thanks, getting rid of the factory sound baffling we’ve noticed better throttle response, small improvement in mpg and more grunt!

[@shaunl9777]

Great video! I would like to install this in my escalade but I'm nervous about not doing the installation correctly..

[@Donslife]

Hey Shaun! If you take your time, I am sure you’ll be fine. The only delicate part is the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF). You don’t want to accidentally drop that. I will be installing a completely different intake on my new 6.2L Sierra AT4 soon. If not subscribing, you may want to, so you don’t miss it. Thanks for watching the video and I am glad you liked it!

[@shaunl9777]

@@Donslife ok will do thanks for the reply & confidence! Lol

[@BringBackMasculinity1987]

I love the throttle response. So satisfying!😍😍😍

[@dskokos77]

Any betterment in gas mileage? Great video.

[@ryanmccormick]

What's up with the navigation? Blackout?

[@bcexoticwhips8870]

Nice Escalade .. i just got one cue system sucks did you upgrade yours

[@Donslife]

Thankfully we got into a 2022 with a completely new system

[@yasfaroqi]

I just installed this in my 2016 escalde and the car will start then die. Engine will not stay running. I can't figure out what the issue is. Customer service is closed until Monday.

[@fonger4157]

I have a question. I just installed the K&N blackhawk cold air intake in my 2019 Escalade and I’m loving it so far. One thing I realized after I installed it is that they sent me the incorrect air filter. They sent me a red universal filter and it should have come with a black filter. I contacted the company and they already shipped out the correct filter. My question is do I need to disconnect the negative battery cable for 2 hours to swap out the filter or can I just swap it straight up?

[@Donslife]

If they are similar size, you are probably okay to leave the battery connected. But if you want to be 100% sure, disconnection of the battery is the best way

[@fonger4157]

@@Donslife the red universal filter height is 5 inches, top outside diameter is 5 inches. The blackhawk filter height is 7.5 inches and top outside diameter is 5.25 inches. Everything else is identical.

[@Donslife]

I would consider doing the 2 hr disconnect. I think it would be okay not too, but only 90% sure 😂

[@fonger4157]

@@Donslife I’m thinking the intake kit was misboxed. Part number on the box is for the blackhawk. The air filter is incorrect and I’m missing the silver/chrome badge/plaque on the intake tube. My intake tube is solid black with nothing on it. But I do agree to disconnect the negative cable just to be safe either way

[@mistascott007]

The Blackhawk is actually a slightly more restrictive filter media. I would keep the red one and oil it every 100,000 miles.

[@MegaHEC1]

Hey it that good for my Escalade in New York City

[@Donslife]

Yes 👍🏼 maybe not New Jersey though - kidding

[@MegaHEC1]

Lol

[@thediamondcuthouse8572]

What’s the K&N kit model?

[@Donslife]

Hey Raul - 63-3082 K&N PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

[@Brian.8272]

can i use SHINE ARMOR Ceramic Coating, spray if i dont have a ceramic coating on my escalade

[@Donslife]

Shouldn’t be a problem

[@keahonjones335]

Just do a two-tone color what you got in the video right now😂😂😅👍👍

[@tylersmith414]

Do you have a custom exhaust? Or is it stock? The intake sounds great!

[@Donslife]

Hi Tyler! That is the stock exhaust. The intake gives it a throatier sound now with better throttle response.

[@cristiangalarga4979]

@@Donslife no way that’s loud got stock but cool

[@intruder217ESmith]

So Tyler did you do the Intake too? I might do it on ours.

[@juliansihas1234]

Hey. Great Video!!! Did you also put in a throttle module from k&n? Or did the performance improved throttle

[@Donslife]

Hi, No throttle module installed. Just the intake also improved throttle response a bit too

[@Brian.8272]

i just bought a 2018 ESV, does it sound a lot better?, sounds like it on video

[@Donslife]

I like the sound better, but it is subjective. You may not like it. My wife likes it and want an intake on her next SUV too.

[@keepitthoro6768]

Does the fact it will be sucking in hot air affect the truck?

[@Donslife]

Heat soak can be a concern with some intakes, but there is quite a bit of airflow in the area it is installed

[@keepitthoro6768]

@@Donslife it will definitely be sucking it more HOT air, but does that affect the motor?(but I know for a fact them are hot air intakes not cold) just don't know if hot air affects a motor

[@Donslife]

Yes hotter air is less dense than colder air so less oxygen would be present for ignition. It comes down to how hot would it need to be for fuel efficiency to suffer. I don’t have data to provide an exact conclusion. Where I live in Canada where the air freezing or at least cool for 9 months of the year so I haven’t had a negative experience with ours.

[@keepitthoro6768]

@@Donslife thank you

[@kaikeckley2217]

Would I get same kind of throttle response and sound throatiness with doing this to a 2010 escalade?

[@Donslife]

Similar. But they are mated with different transmissions so your shift points would vary

[@ronniemitchell4920]

Would I also need to change the mass airflow sensor on the 2019 escalade.

[@Donslife]

You reuse the existing MAF. I have not had to buy a replacement.

[@SSGFL1]

Do you recommend deleting the muffler for an even louder experience?

[@Donslife]

I haven’t yet, but it would be significantly louder for sure!

[@Brian.8272]

@@Donslife i just ordered a corsa cat back, cant wait to put it on, i think im going to get this intake as well, i wonder it the exhaust will drown out the sound from the cold air intake?

[@Donslife]

In my experience is that it will under heavy acceleration even if the the exhaust upgrade is tame. However the intake completes the package and aids the exhaust upgrade

[@Taiterdgolf]

Putting corsa air intake in my 18 Tahoe this week

[@Donslife]

Nice! I’d like to know how it turns out!

[@josep7831]

Which one you think is better the corsa or the k&n intakes I'm getting the corsa exhaust on my 2010 escalade esv and I'm thinking in getting the corsa intake but I don't know which one to get either the corsa or k&n

[@Donslife]

I wish I had experience with Corsa products to give you an opinion. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@abdul-malikmuhaimin1196]

Hello Don, what was the cost for your satin black vinyl wrap ? trying to figure out what a good price would be to do mine

[@Donslife]

That’s a great question! I have done them all myself. My material costs have always been between $700-$1000 . A rough guess for labour if a shop did it would be at least $2000-$4000. So a range of $3000-$5000 for a full size SUV.

[@Donslife]

Here is the newest wrap on the Escalade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4iZZmyHn8yHpKs

[@abdul-malikmuhaimin1196]

Thanks for your response Don 👍 . By the way I love your channel. Gonna get my buddies to also subscribe to your channel

[@Donslife]

Thank you for the support!

[@heriport6654]

are matte wraps still hot I got escalade ext thinking of this color

[@Donslife]

Matte metallic is! 👍🏼

[@MegaHEC1]

Hey one question what brakes and rotors you put I need some really good ones and what type of oil you put in your Escalade I have 72606 miles

[@Donslife]

I am still running the factory brake set up. We do full synthetic oil

[@MegaHEC1]

What off oil you use and filter

[@MegaHEC1]

What brand

[@ronniemitchell4920]

Would k&n 77-3082kp work as well as yours? I have a 2019 esclade and live in California

[@Donslife]

It should work on that vehicle but California outlaws it

[@caseylabelle1128]

It says right on the box that is illegal in California…

[@ronniemitchell4920]

I installed it anyways had to go to Vegas and get it tho.

[@Taiterdgolf]

Good vid, enjoyed it

[@dmitrynenko4422]

Check engine didn’t come on?

[@Donslife]

No sir! Disconnect the battery first before installing and the computer will figure the mixture ratios once it runs with the new intake.

[@trunghieuly4462]

I look so good but i can not make order from CA

[@Donslife]

Too bad

[@canucha1985]

Thanks for a great video!! I have a 2016 ESV and been trying to figure out how to get better milage and get a quicker response and seems that maybe doing this upgrade is a good place to start. We tow a 7,000lb travel trailer and milage is horrible. Trying to find a company that has a tuner for the 8-speed transmission but all I find are 6-speed transmission tuners. Would you happen to know of a company that does the tune for the 8-speed?

[@Donslife]

Hi there! I can say the Escalade sees a little bit better mileage, not a dramatic amount though. Throttle response and a more aggressive tone, for sure. I am sorry I am not aware of a company that would offer the tune you are looking for. To be honest I haven’t really looked either

[@canucha1985]

@@Donslife thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. I looked on the K&N site and they show 2 different ones. The 63-3082 and then the 71-3082 Blackhawk that's $100 more but it says in the specs it's only 8.3hp gain compared to the 10.68 from the regular one that's 100 bucks cheaper, so I'm wondering besides the aluminum intake pipe, what is the real benefit on spending an extra $100 bucks other than just for looks. I also saw the AEF Momentum series and it starts at $479 and it's supposedly quieter since it's an enclosed system but idk how it's compare to the K&N version.

[@antwanmosley4975]

What 6.2 feels faster?

[@Donslife]

More grunt and intake noise always make it ‘feel’ faster. The intake on its own doesn’t make a noticeable change to overall speed, just improves throttle response.

[@MegaHEC1]

Hey do you know about the AFE air intake the one that completed seal

[@Donslife]

I do! Sealed units should be a bit quieter to and give very similar performance. At the time I had limited options and liked the performance of my K&N Intake from my Denali.

[@MegaHEC1]

Hey how often you need to clean

[@MegaHEC1]

All can I just buy a new filter

[@MegaHEC1]

I want some power like yours

[@Donslife]

@@MegaHEC1 Depends on driving conditions - I did mine each year

[@2LateIWon]

Was there any mpg improvement?

[@Donslife]

Minor if anything. The throttle response and sound is noticeable

[@2LateIWon]

@@Donslife in sure it's hard to stay off the gas too lol

[@Donslife]

@@2LateIWon that’s the truth!

[@cptafw]

Did you swing by a mechanic to do an idle air relearn?

[@Donslife]

Perform the following relearn procedure for the on-board computer to adjust to the new idle position on the electronic throttle body. 1. Start and run the engine in PARK for 3 minutes. 2. Turn the engine OFF for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Start the engine and run for another 3 minutes. 4. Engine should idle normally after 3 minutes. After having performed the relearn procedure and the engine still does not run within normal idle speed, it will be necessary to drive the vehicle above 45 mph (70 Km/h) including several decelerations. Also ensure that after driving the vehicle, let the engine idle for a minimum of 5 minutes. If the engine has returned to normal idle speed, the relearn procedure is completed.

[@caddy6156]

Does it void warranty?

[@Donslife]

No, not typically. Unless the modification or upgrade can be proven as the reason for causing another warranty covered part to fail. I believe in the US there is legislation to protect the consumer. I haven’t checked Canada where I live, but have never had a dealership deny warranty and I do intakes and exhausts all the time.

[@caddy6156]

@@Donslife alright thank you

[@bigtruck4931]

What did u do to the Interior lights on the dash

[@Donslife]

The flickering? If that’s what you’re referring to, it is just the frame rate of the camera footage being out of sync with the backlit buttons.

[@ADAM-fl9tv]

Thanks 🙏 great 👍

[@davedefreece5125]

Did it effect fuel mileage ?

[@Donslife]

Throttle response has noticeably improved and it seems to stay in 4 cylinder mode a tiny bit more when cruising slow. However I don’t think there has been a measurable improvement in mileage. At least nothing I have tracked.

[@Brian.8272]

it would be better without the music in the background

[@Donslife]

Good feedback. Still trying to figure out what works best for these videos. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PRviewsvlogs]

When I make my videos I lower the music to like a faint back ground noise

[@vilmantev7831]

Guys this intake it’s a joke

[@orisamoody7240]

I would go all black

[@Donslife]

Black is amazing, yet so hard to keep looking clean in our environment

[@balkantvofficialbackup]

at least put the damn music offf damnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@Donslife]

Sorry about that. Learning as I go

[@balkantvofficialbackup]

@@Donslife its all good let me know is the sound more powerfull did you buy the cadilac bran new or

[@Donslife]

The sound is far more aggressive, especially between 1/4 and full throttle. As the truck grabs gears it tones down. This truck was bought new as well

[@balkantvofficialbackup]

@@Donslife my god hoenmuch did it cost :O

[@Donslife]

It was financed but we got a fair deal since it was one of the last in inventory on the lot at the time while they changed over to 2017. Probably around 70k USD. Hard to say since I am in Canada and the exchange rate in 2016 was different than today

[@tomkat2803]

Waste of money

[@Donslife]

And fortunately for you, not your money

[@aldinoaldinovic6282]

yup... You gained 14HP which makes almost no difference in acceleration ;) And yes, car gets loader and that's what you want on luxury SUV :) hahah

[@Donslife]

Having driven it now for well over a month. Throttle response has been the most noticeable difference. Did you buy and install one too you prefer?

[@aldinoaldinovic6282]

@@Donslife i did on my old Suburban and figured, it was just waste of my money and time. Now i have 2016 platinum ESV and will not do the same mistake ;) Maybe, ill buy K&N filter replacement just because you don't have to change your filter anymore, just wash it... But totally not for gaining any power ;) Reprogram ECU would make more sense... BTW, save your money for trany flush ;) new Mobile 1 ATF is necessity... Also, bigger brakes are good investment too... its on my to-do list ..

[@Donslife]

Gotcha! 👍🏼

[@201231]

It adds up though, 15 for cold intake 20 for headers and another 20 for muffler delete, and then another 20 from the tune yep

[@angeltrejo9183]

@Aldino Aldinovic did you have problems with your tranny on your esv?

[@christophercantu6695]

9:13

[@GlobalWorldNews1]

you need male friends desperately....

[@Donslife]

Is this an offer?

[@boost1728]

Can’t even hear the engine over the dumb music

[@Donslife]

Yep, I made mistakes learning how to KZbin!